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7-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Phuket and Bangkok in December 2023

  1. Day 1: Phuket Old Town
    30 minutes (14.2 km) from Phuket International Airport

    In the morning, stroll around the historic Sino-Portuguese buildings and visit the local markets. In the afternoon, visit the Thai Hua Museum and the Phuket Trickeye Museum. In the evening, enjoy local street food at the Sunday Walking Street Market.

  2. Day 2: Phi Phi Islands
    2 hours (48 km) from Phuket Old Town

    Take a day trip to Phi Phi Islands, enjoy snorkeling and swimming in the crystal-clear water, visit Monkey Beach and Maya Bay, made famous by the movie "The Beach".

  3. Day 3: Splash Jungle Water Park
    1 hour (30 km) from Phi Phi Islands Pier

    In the morning, visit the Splash Jungle Water Park, which features a wave pool, lazy river, and various water slides. In the afternoon, relax at Mai Khao Beach, the longest beach in Phuket. In the evening, see the Simon Cabaret Show.

  4. Day 4: Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew
    25 minutes (11.5 km) from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    In the morning, visit the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, the most famous landmarks in Bangkok. In the afternoon, take a boat ride along the Chao Phraya River and visit the Temple of the Dawn. In the evening, explore the Khao San Road night market.

  5. Day 5: Chatuchak Weekend Market
    30 minutes (12 km) from Grand Palace

    Visit the Chatuchak Weekend Market, the largest market in Thailand, with over 8,000 stalls selling everything from clothing to food. In the afternoon, visit the Jim Thompson House, a museum dedicated to the famous American silk merchant. In the evening, watch a Muay Thai boxing match.

  6. Day 6: Siam Ocean World
    20 minutes (7 km) from Chatuchak Weekend Market

    In the morning, visit Siam Ocean World, one of the largest aquariums in Southeast Asia, with thousands of sea creatures on display. In the afternoon, visit the Erawan Shrine and the nearby CentralWorld shopping mall. In the evening, take a dinner cruise along the Chao Phraya River.

  7. Day 7: Ayutthaya Historical Park
    1 hour 30 minutes (80 km) from Siam Ocean World

    Take a day trip to Ayutthaya Historical Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once the capital of Thailand. Visit the ancient temples, including Wat Mahathat and Wat Yai Chai Mongkol. In the evening, return to Bangkok and visit the Asiatique night market.

Recommendations

Other local attractions and experiences to consider include visiting the Tiger Kingdom in Phuket, taking a day trip to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in Bangkok, and watching a traditional Thai puppet show. To maximize your fun, try local street food, take a tuk-tuk ride, and learn some basic Thai phrases. We also recommend taking a cooking class to learn how to make delicious Thai dishes.

If you have extra time, consider taking a side trip to Chiang Mai or Koh Samui. In Chiang Mai, you can visit the Elephant Nature Park and learn about elephant conservation. In Koh Samui, you can relax on the beautiful beaches and visit the Big Buddha Temple.

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