6-Day Family Friendly Itinerary for Bangkok, Phuket

  1. Day 1: Wat Pho Temple
    10 minutes (2.9 km) from Khao San Road

    Visit the Temple of the Reclining Buddha, a famous landmark in Bangkok, which houses the largest collection of Buddha images in Thailand. Make sure to check out the beautiful architecture of the temple and the many golden statues of the Buddha.

  2. Day 2: Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World
    25 minutes (9.5 km) from Wat Pho Temple

    A perfect family-friendly activity, take a journey through the underwater world and see over 30,000 species of marine life. Take a walk through the Ocean Tunnel and watch sharks and other sea creatures swim overhead.

  3. Day 3: The Grand Palace
    20 minutes (4.4 km) from Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World

    Marvel at the intricate details and stunning architecture of The Grand Palace, formerly the residence of the kings of Siam, and view the famous Emerald Buddha within.

  4. Day 4: Phuket Fantasea Show
    1 hour 20 minutes (37.5 km) from The Grand Palace

    A cultural theme park, Phuket Fantasea Show offers a night of theater, dining, and shopping. The show features Thai mythology, legend, and humor, as well as acrobatics, elephant performances, and pyrotechnics.

  5. Day 5: Phi Phi Islands Tour
    1 hour 30 minutes (48.6 km) from Phuket Fantasea Show

    Take a tour of the stunning Phi Phi Islands and enjoy crystal clear waters, stunning rock formations, and white sandy beaches. Snorkel and swim, and see the famous Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay, where "The Beach" was filmed.

  6. Day 6: Phuket Trickeye Museum
    45 minutes (13.5 km) from Phi Phi Islands Tour

    A unique museum, Phuket Trickeye Museum offers a fun and interactive experience with 3D paintings and optical illusions. Take some fun photos with your family and friends and try to fool your eyes.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Wat Pho Temple (1-2 hours, free)
  • Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World (2-3 hours, 1099 THB)
  • The Grand Palace (2-3 hours, 500 THB)
  • Phuket Fantasea Show (4-5 hours, 2190 THB)
  • Phi Phi Islands Tour (8 hours, 1500 THB)
  • Phuket Trickeye Museum (1-2 hours, 500 THB)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 6789 THB

Useful Tips

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Ayutthaya to see ancient temples and ruins. For those with less time, consider skipping Sea Life Bangkok Ocean World or the Phuket Trickeye Museum, and adding a day to relax on the beach or explore more of Bangkok or Phuket.

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