Our Thailand vacations & tours

Our Thailand vacations cover a lot of ground, taking a week or two (or more) to explore cities like Bangkok and Chiang Mai, while also delving into less-visited regions. Jungle treehouses and family-run guest houses give you the chance to meet the many groups of people who live in Thailand. Go on hiking, rafting and kayaking trips in national parks like karst-speared Khao Sok, with local guides knowledgeable about the wildlife and landscapes of Thailand’s jungle, beaches and islands. You won’t find yourself in any dubious elephant 'sanctuaries', either. Our vacations to Thailand only support genuine places of safety with high welfare standards.

Our top Thailand vacations

Thailand tailor made vacation, elephants, jungle & beach

From US $2000
14 days ex flights
Elephant encounters, jungle treehouses and stunning Thai islands

Self drive Tuk Tuk adventure vacation Thailand

From £1595 to £1895
11 days ex flights
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
Small group2026: 30 Dec, 2027: 24 Feb, 10 Mar, 17 Mar, 21 Apr, 5 May, 12 May, 19 May, 26 May, 9 Jun, 16 Jun, 23 Jun, 7 Jul, 14 Jul, 21 Jul, 28 Jul, 4 Aug, 11 Aug, 18 Aug, 25 Aug, 1 Sep, 8 Sep, 15 Sep, 6 Oct, 8 Dec, 29 Dec, 2028: 5 Jan, 12 Jan, 19 Jan, 26 Jan, 2 Feb, 9 Feb, 16 Feb, 23 Feb, 1 Mar, 8 Mar, 15 Mar, 22 Mar, 29 Mar, 19 Apr, 26 Apr, 3 May, 10 May, 24 May, 31 May, 7 Jun, 14 Jun, 21 Jun, 28 Jun, 5 Jul, 12 Jul, 19 Jul ...

Ethical elephant vacation in Thailand with beach

From US $4810 to US $5330
16 days ex flights
A trip dedicated to seeing elephants ethically in Thailand
Tailor made

Thailand small group tour with added comfort

From US $3961 to US $6055
12 days ex flights
Discover the riches of Thailand's tropical south
Small group2026: 22 Sep, 13 Oct, 20 Oct, 29 Oct, 3 Nov, 10 Nov, 12 Nov, 17 Nov, 19 Nov, 24 Nov, 26 Nov, 1 Dec, 8 Dec, 22 Dec, 29 Dec, 31 Dec, 2027: 5 Jan, 7 Jan, 12 Jan, 14 Jan, 19 Jan, 21 Jan, 23 Jan, 26 Jan, 28 Jan, 30 Jan, 2 Feb, 4 Feb, 9 Feb, 11 Feb, 16 Feb, 18 Feb, 23 Feb, 25 Feb, 27 Feb, 9 Mar, 16 Mar, 25 Mar, 30 Mar, 6 Apr, 20 Apr, 4 May, 18 May, 1 Jun, 15 Jun, 1 Jul, 15 Jul, 10 Aug, 7 Sep, 21 Sep, 5 Oct, 12 Oct, 19 Oct, 26 Oct ...

Northern Thailand tour

From US $2250 to US $2295
14 days ex flights
An exciting and varied Thailand tour by road, rail and river
Small group2026: 16 Aug, 11 Oct, 9 Nov, 7 Dec, 2027: 17 Jan, 15 Feb, 15 May

Thailand countryside tour, rivers & reef by train

From US $5600 to US $6000
15 days ex flights
Scenic bespoke train vacation through Thailand
Tailor made

Northern Thailand and Laos cultural vacation

From US $2790 to US $2850
14 days ex flights
Overland tour from Chiang Mai to Luang Prabang
Small group2026: 12 Aug, 7 Oct, 4 Nov, 1 Dec, 28 Dec, 2027: 31 Jan, 9 May

Under 35's Thailand tour

From US $563 to US $1035
8 days ex flights
Love beaches? Love islands? Love cocktails? Love this trip!
Small group2026: 16 Aug, 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 18 Oct, 25 Oct, 1 Nov, 8 Nov, 15 Nov, 22 Nov, 26 Nov, 6 Dec, 13 Dec, 20 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec, 2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 18 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 25 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 11 Apr, 18 Apr, 25 Apr, 2 May, 16 May, 23 May, 6 Jun, 13 Jun, 20 Jun, 27 Jun, 11 Jul, 18 Jul, 25 Jul, 1 Aug, 15 Aug, 29 Aug, 12 Sep, 26 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 31 Oct ...

Northern Thailand small group tour

From US $1269 to US $1660
8 days ex flights
Temples, ancient ruins & exotic markets of Northern Thailand
Small group2026: 27 Sep, 4 Oct, 11 Oct, 20 Nov, 22 Nov, 26 Nov, 13 Dec, 18 Dec, 27 Dec, 31 Dec, 2027: 3 Jan, 10 Jan, 17 Jan, 21 Jan, 24 Jan, 31 Jan, 7 Feb, 14 Feb, 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar, 4 Apr, 18 Apr, 16 May, 10 Jun, 4 Jul, 18 Jul, 22 Aug, 5 Sep, 19 Sep, 3 Oct, 17 Oct, 24 Oct, 31 Oct, 7 Nov, 11 Nov, 14 Nov, 18 Nov, 21 Nov, 25 Nov, 28 Nov, 12 Dec, 19 Dec, 23 Dec, 26 Dec, 30 Dec, 2028: 2 Jan, 9 Jan ...
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About our Thailand vacations

Thailand vacations, culture

Abandon preconceptions of Full Moon Parties and lurid nightlife – our cultural vacations in Thailand give unbridled hedonism a swerve in favour of authentic experiences that financially benefit local communities. Guided tours seek out less-visited but still magnificent wats, while for a taste of hill tribe culture, head north to Pai or Chiang Mai, where our trips led by local guides trek to villages and often stay overnight, avoiding the horrendous and unethical ‘long neck’ tourist traps. And you can dig in to Thai street food anywhere, but our tours of Chiang Mai’s famous night markets are a great place to start.

Bangkok

Setting foot in Bangkok for the first time can be overwhelming. The bright lights, the constant offers of rides from tuk tuk drivers, the frantic haggling in the markets, are part of the joy of the city. Our escorted tours, led by locals, help you to navigate through, and introduce you to the best things to see and do in Bangkok. These brilliant guides give vivid new dimensions to the Thai capital, helping you negotiate fair prices for the essential tuk tuk rides, advising you on what to order at street food stands, and suggesting the best place for a traditional Thai massage.

Thailand vacations, indigenous peoples

The highlands and tropical forests of Northern Thailand are home to thousands of indigenous Thai people and ethnic minority groups such as the Karen, Hmong and Mien, each with its own distinct cultural identity. Tourism, particularly through trekking trips, has become a vital source of income for many of these communities, but unfortunately in many cases it has also been exploitative. Our vacations put the welfare of the people first and foremost, helping you to enjoy genuinely meaningful cultural exchanges, and ensuring the money you pay for your traditional handicrafts actually reaches the people who make them.

Thailand vacations, families

Thailand is one of the easiest, most exciting countries in Southeast Asia to travel with kids. You’ll find affordable flights, great weather and welcoming people, not to mention a mix of accommodation options to suit every budget. Our Thailand family vacations typically stick to the less sweltering highlands of the north or the beach resorts of the beautiful islands in the south. In the company of engaging and attentive local guides, kids will love wandering (and tasting) their way around night markets, exploring easy-going cycling routes, and visiting ethical elephant sanctuaries. Chiang Mai meanwhile is a fantastic base for families with older kids wanting to get active.

Thailand vacations, wildlife

When it comes to wildlife in Thailand, one animal above all comes to mind – the elephant. Tragically, elephant cruelty is practically a business in Thailand, and our advice is always to enjoy seeing them from a distance. We can help you spend an incredible day observing the natural behaviours of semi-wild elephants as they forage in the forest. Some of our vacations visit sanctuaries that help some of the thousands of elephants rescued from the tourism or logging industries. Sadly, what counts as a sanctuary varies widely, which is why we constantly review our guidelines and vacations to make sure they provide experiences that we support.

Types of tours & vacations in Thailand

Our Thailand adventure vacations range from wilderness hikes and culturally enriching homestays in rural communities to river rafting and epic overland trips. For those who prefer to leave behind the logistics, our small group vacations let you relax and enjoy the ride with a ready-made friendship group and brilliant local guides. They’re definitely a good option for multi-country trips. And if you’d like to mix up your itinerary, perhaps adding a cookery class in Chiang Mai or a few days on the beach after a week of trekking in the highlands, our tailor made vacations give you that flexibility.

Our Thailand vacations reviews

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Suzanne Prosser21 Jul 2026
Amazing in every way. We enjoyed every minute.read more
Bernard Samtoy17 May 2026
Exceptionally well planned by the tour company and the tour leaders.read more
Nick Ivey13 Apr 2026
Talk to the team at the tour operator before you book - they are knowledgeable, helpful, totally honest about the advantages and disadvantages regarding any options, and flexible.Possibly most importantly they are a delight to deal with... Tremendous.read more
Andrew Whitrow02 Mar 2026
Memorable. will hope to go againread more
Written by Rob Perkins
Photo credits: [Page banner: SasinTipchai] [Culture: Andrew Ly] [Bangkok: Dan Freeman] [Hill tribes: Justin Vidamo] [Families: Mam NC] [Wildlife : KOSIN SUKHUM] [Types of vacations: A J Niccel]