Why do some families go all the way to Thailand just to lie on the beach? We don’t know either. Our family adventure mixes a whole lot of bona fide Thai experiences – everything from a longboat tour of Bangkok, a meeting with a hill tribe community, a cooking class in Chiang Mai and a sombre visit to the infamous bridge over the River Kwai – with a little bit of sand and surf, too. Hey, even the Buddha reclined and relaxed once in a while, right?

Day 1 Bangkok
Arrive in Bangkok. Arrival transfer included.

Day 2 Bangkok
Guided longboat tour of Bangkok's klongs and Wat Po. Opt to visit Grand Palace, National Museum or Siam Ocean World.

Day 3 Bangkok/Kanchanaburi
Transfer to Kanchanaburi. Visit the Bridge over the River Kwai and explore Erawan National Park.

Day 4 Kanchanaburi/Chiang Mai
Visit the temple complex of Ayutthaya before catching an overnight train to Chiang Mai.

Day 5 Chiang Mai
Enjoy a city tour of Chiang Mai and visit Wat Phra That Doi Suthep temple, spectacularly situated on a mountaintop at an altitude of 3,520 feet.

Day 6 Chiang Mai
Take part in a Thai cooking class and enjoy some free time to explore the city.

Day 7 Chiang Mai/Phuket
Fly to Phuket and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy free time to enjoy the beach and relax.

Day 8 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.

Day 9 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.

Day 10 Phuket
Free day to relax on the beach and explore Phuket.

Day 11 Phuket/Bangkok
Fly to Bangkok. Free afternoon in Bangkok.

Day 12 Bangkok
Depart at any time.