How many days should we spend in Tak with young kids?

3 days and 2 nights is about right, covering Tak town, Bhumibol Dam, and Lan Sang Waterfall without rushing. With very young kids you can trim it to 2 days, picking just Tak town and the nearby Lan Sang Waterfall, and still have a great time.

Which waterfall in Tak can kids swim in?

Lan Sang Waterfall in Lan Sang National Park is the best pick, since it's only about 20 kilometres from town, a short walk from the car park, and has a shallow pool kids can paddle in. Entry is 20 THB for adults and 10 THB for children.

Is Bhumibol Dam suitable for kids?

It's good for taking in the view and letting kids run in the open ground. The dam crest is very high, so hold their hands carefully. The reservoir raft tour suits older kids more than little ones, and everyone should wear a life jacket.

Are the distances between sights in Tak long?

The main sights in this plan are short drives. Lan Sang Waterfall is about 20 kilometres from town and Bhumibol Dam is about an hour's drive, with good road the whole way. It suits families coming in their own car.

When is the best time to visit Tak with the family?

Late rainy season into the cool season, October to December, is best, with comfortable weather and plenty of water in the falls. In the dry months of March to April some waterfalls run low, so check before you go.

Tak Family Trip 3 Days — Dam, Waterfall, Riverside Town

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

The thing you dread most about a road trip with kids is long hours in the car, long walks, and then a meltdown. Tak handles this well because the main sights all sit within about an hour's drive of town. Several waterfalls are just a few hundred metres' walk from the car park, and Bhumibol Dam has wide open ground for kids to run around. We built this plan around the kids, alternating busier days with easier ones so the balance works.

Before you set off

Tak is good year-round, but if you want the waterfalls running full so the kids can really swim, late rainy season into early cool season (October–December) is best. In the dry months (March–April) some waterfalls run low, so check the national park's page before you go.

The 3-day plan at a glance

Day 1 — Tak town, the suspension bridge over the Ping River, the park, and the evening market. An easy day to let the kids settle in.
Day 2 — Bhumibol Dam: walk the dam crest, head up to the viewpoint, and if you have time left, take a raft tour on the reservoir.
Day 3 — Lan Sang Waterfall: a paddle in the shallows and a short nature trail before the drive home.

Day 1

Tak town on the Ping — an easy day to settle in

Midday

Arrive in Tak town, check in, have lunchPlaces to stay in town are easy to find, from chain hotels to small resorts. Picking somewhere near the Ping River makes the evening stroll easier.

Afternoon

Rest at the room, wait for the sun to softenAfternoons in Tak are hot. Let the kids nap or splash around at the hotel first, then head out in the evening.

16:30

Walk the Rattanakosin Bicentennial Bridge (the suspension bridge)This pedestrian suspension bridge runs about 700 metres across the Ping River. It's good for the view, lit up after dark, and kids love the gentle sway underfoot.

17:30

Let the kids loose at the riverside Chaloem Phrakiat ParkA riverside park on the Ping with open ground for kids to run and outdoor exercise gear. Locals come for an evening walk and the mood is relaxed.

18:30

Find dinner in townTak town has noodle shops, rice porridge, and street snacks. Try khao kriap wow, a local rice-cracker speciality, to take back to the room.

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Bhumibol Dam — Thailand's tallest concrete arch dam

Bhumibol Dam (formerly Yanhi Dam) sits in Sam Ngao district. From Tak town you follow Highway 1 to around km 463–464, then turn off for another 17 kilometres or so, about an hour's drive in total. The dam itself is a concrete arch standing 154 metres from base to crest, the tallest dam of its kind in Thailand. You can walk the crest for views over the reservoir, and there's a viewpoint up top you can drive to. Around it are rest areas and restaurants, a good spot to sit with the kids.

Day 2

Bhumibol Dam — walk the crest, raft the reservoir

08:00

Breakfast, then leave Tak town for Bhumibol DamSetting off a little early helps you dodge the midday heat. It's about an hour's drive, with good road the whole way.

09:30

Walk the dam crest and head up to the viewpointWalk the crest for wide views over the reservoir; the photos are great. Keep a firm hold of the kids' hands, though, since there's a guardrail but a big drop.

11:00

Wander the rest area around the dam, grab a snackThere's open ground for kids to run, plus restaurants and cafes. Sit a while and catch the cool breeze off the reservoir.

12:30

Lunch, then decide whether to carry on or head backIf you want a full day, follow up with a raft tour in the afternoon. If the little ones are tired, head back to town to rest instead. No need to push it.

Afternoon (optional)

Raft or boat tour on the reservoir above the damThere are raft and boat tours on the reservoir, passing rocky mountains and mid-lake islands like Valentine Island, which you can only reach by boat. Better for families with older kids. Book ahead and check the per-raft price.

Rafting with little ones

If you have kids under 5, think hard about the raft tour, since it runs several hours and keeps you out on the water. Put a life jacket on every child and ask the operator about safety gear before boarding. If it doesn't feel right, just walk the dam instead, you won't miss out.

Lan Sang Waterfall — where kids can actually swim

Lan Sang National Park is in Mae Tho subdistrict, Mueang Tak district, about 20 kilometres from town, an easy half-hour drive. Lan Sang Waterfall steps down in tiers for a total height of around 40 metres. The part kids love is the pool at the bottom, wide and shallow enough to paddle in, and it's a short walk from the car park. The park is open 07:00–17:00, with entry at 20 THB for adults, 10 THB for children, and 40 THB per car. There are restaurants and a cafe inside the park.

Day 3