Bangkok & Koh Samui Family Getaway
CreatorJulien de Meyer
DateMay 2, 2026
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Day 1
Jul 10
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
- Arrive in Bangkok today and keep the pace light after the flight from Australia
- Settle in, have an easy riverside afternoon, and reset before sightseeing starts
- If everyone feels good, take a sunset boat ride along The Chao Phraya River
Day 2
Jul 11
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
- Make this your big culture day with an early start at The Grand Palace
- Continue to Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram Rajwaramahawihan and then slow down for lunch by the river
- Keep the evening easy with a short walk or pool time
Day 3
Jul 12
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
- Do a cultural bike tour through old Bangkok, with the best route running through Talat Noi, Chinatown lanes, canal-side neighborhoods, and Pak Khlong Talat (Flower Market)
- Keep the afternoon free to rest after the ride
- Have a simple dinner ahead of Chloe's arrival tomorrow
Day 4
Jul 13
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
- This is Lily's 17th birthday, so keep the day easy and fun in Bangkok
- Leave the afternoon flexible for rest, shopping, or pool time before dinner
- Book Lily's birthday dinner at Sirocco for a truly iconic Bangkok celebration
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Day 5
Jul 14
The Salil Hotel Riverside - Bangkok
- Chloe arrives in Bangkok today
- Keep the daytime plan light so the family can regroup after her flight
- Have dinner at Above Eleven Rooftop Bar & Restaurant, then keep the rest of the evening relaxed before the island flight tomorrow
Day 6
Jul 15
Bo Phut Resort
- Fly Bangkok to Koh Samui
- Check in and keep the rest of the day easy with beach and pool time
- Sunset stroll and dinner around Fisherman's Village Night Market
Day 7
Jul 16
Bo Phut Resort
- Slow beach morning after arrival day
- Optional long lunch and a relaxed resort afternoon
- Keep the evening unplanned so the trip still feels restful
Day 8
Jul 17
Bo Phut Resort
- Take a day trip to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park
- Expect this to be the most active day of the beach stay
- Recover with a quiet dinner back at the resort
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Day 9
Jul 18
Bo Phut Resort
- Sleep in after the marine park trip
- Visit Wat Plai Laem if you want a short outing
- Otherwise keep it as another beach club or pool day
Day 10
Jul 19
Bo Phut Resort
- Reserve this as a flexible island day
- Ideas: another beach, a family cooking class, or just stay put at the resort
- Dinner back in Bophut or near your hotel
Day 11
Jul 20
Bo Phut Resort
- Final full day in Koh Samui
- Keep it intentionally light for swimming, shopping, and one last relaxed dinner
- Start packing tonight for tomorrow's flights
Day 12
Jul 21
Bo Phut Resort
- Depart Koh Samui for the flights back to Switzerland and Australia
- There are no strong direct long-haul options from Koh Samui, so plan on a connection
- Keep the morning easy and head to the airport with extra buffer time
Day 13
SYDJul 22
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