Family-Friendly Phuket: Top Activities and Tips for Parents and Kids

Thailand’s beautiful island of Phuket, fringed by rainforest-covered hills and mountains in the Andaman Sea south of Bangkok, is a top destination for luxury travelers. Trisara Resort—whose name comes from a Sanskrit phrase meaning “The Garden of the Third Heaven”—sits within lush, tropical gardens and offers an intimate collection of accommodations, including 60 private pool villas and multi-bedroom residences ranging from two to seven bedrooms.

Designed for families and groups seeking privacy and unique experiences, the resort’s Land and Sea Charter Experience combines curated aerial, maritime and in-villa adventures. Guests begin with a private helicopter tour over the UNESCO-listed Phang Nga Bay, offering dramatic limestone karsts and sweeping coastal views; adults are served Champagne during the flight. The journey continues aboard a private yacht for a relaxed cruise and a seaside picnic on a secluded beach, giving families time to swim, snorkel, or simply enjoy the scenery.

Back at the villa, Trisara’s culinary team prepares a bespoke in-villa barbecue, served by a private chef and supported by a dedicated butler to attend to every detail. The experience includes professional photography services: images taken during the day are compiled by the resort’s in-house digital studio, DDEN, so guests leave with a polished photography takeaway that captures the trip’s highlights.

Rates for the Land and Sea Charter Experience start at $3,350 per night for a two-bedroom villa, with a minimum three-night stay required. The package is tailored to provide privacy, convenience and seamless service, combining iconic local scenery with Trisara’s signature attention to detail—ideal for families, multi-generational groups, or anyone seeking a refined escape in Phuket.