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Majestic and meditative, wild and serene, sweet and fiery—Thailand is a destination where you can reconnect with all your senses. The Land of Smiles greets you with turquoise waters, golden temples, and locals who go out of their way to make you feel at home.

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What to know before you go

POPULATION
With more than 70 million people, Thailand is one of the more populous nations in Southeast Asia. Surprisingly, most Thai people live in rural areas, especially in the country’s northeast region. More than 90% of them practice Theravada Buddhism—an integral part of Thai daily life and cherished customs.

CAPITAL
In Bangkok, soaring skyscrapers meet wooden stilt houses and more than 400 temples. Here, the contrasts between tradition and modernity, floating markets and tuk-tuk-filled streets, feel like a celebration of living. Bite into the city—and into some of the best street food in the world.

CULTURAL QUICK TAKE
Why are Thai people so friendly? It might have something to do with “mai pen rai”, or, “no problem”—the Thai tradition of not sweating the small stuff and going with the flow.

WHAT TO GO FOR
A trip to Thailand is for you if you don’t want to have to choose between island-hopping, cultural immersion, wildlife encounters, or dazzling skylines. Our Thailand tours whisk you from electric cities to limestone cliffs and gilded Buddhas to buzzy bazaars.

UNIQUE EXPERIENCES ON TOUR
Snack your way through a night market, learn to whip up Thai delicacies, snorkel off the Phi Phi Islands, and lend a helping hand at an elephant sanctuary.

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Grand Tour of Thailand

Magnificent Buddhas in golden temples, floating markets, miles of beaches, and fragrant tea plantations transport your senses—and an elephant sanctuary fills your heart. (Bonus: an extension to Angkor Wat in Cambodia!)

Thailand? Wai not?

The wai, a traditional Thai greeting, and countless more cultural treasures await you with just one passport stamp. Fill your vacation days with tropical forests and pristine beaches or meet your new best (travel) friends on one of our tours curated just for solo travelers. You’ll get time with Thailand’s gentle giants—the majestic Asian elephants—on whichever tour you choose.

Your trip to Thailand begins here

You could wait for inspiration to strike—or find some with a little help from our team of experts.

11 under-the-radar things to do in Thailand

You’ve heard of the Grand Palace and Phuket. Let us tell you where you can find the best mango sticky rice and otherworldly sea caves.

When is the best time to visit Thailand?

Thailand’s tropical climate falls into dry, hot, and wet seasons—with unique ways to enjoy them all. Check out our season-by-season guide to Thailand travel.

Why every solo traveler should visit Thailand

Between roaming bustling food stalls and cruising crystalline bays, the locals’ genuine hospitality will make you feel instantly welcome and never alone.

Signature experiences for your memory vault. Why don’t you...

Cruise and snorkel the Phi Phi Islands

Spend the day beach-hopping before diving into crystal-clear blue water to admire one of the world’s most abundant coral reef systems. Try it on our Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket.

Visit the Mae Kampong Hill Tribe

Hike through the mountains surrounding this northern Thai village to learn about local traditions during a tea tasting and lunch on our Thailand for Solo Travelers: Bangkok, Phuket & the Islands tour.

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Watch Asian elephants roam in Koh Lanta

Join a replanting activity where you’ll create fertilizer seed balls. When grown, they’ll provide vegetation for the elephants to eat. Experience it on our Highlights of Southern Thailand: Bangkok, Phuket & Krabi tour.

Take a Thai cooking class in a small village

Visit a local market for fresh produce and learn to prepare Thai delicacies with professional chefs by your side. Savor it on our Grand Tour of Southeast Asia: Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand.

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We offer 200+ immersive, guided tours around the world. Wherever you choose to go, you’ll enjoy lots of advantages that make traveling with us different.

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Go far (and get rewarded)

Take off on your big adventure— but why stop there? Every trip you book with us earns rewards that you can use to keep expanding your horizons.

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What travelers are saying about our Thailand tours

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5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Virginia

Rsthapoom, AKA Mr Bond. Amazing human being, great guide,and very knowledgeable , intelligent, down to earth, accessible, kind person. Having him as my tour guide, made me feel so...

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

Grand tour of Thailand

2nd-time traveler Kassy

Wonderful trip with the best tour guide ever, Adisorn. Really made the whole experience a once in a life time deal! Thank you so much - had the best time!!

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

The Best of Thailand and Cambodia extension

2nd-time traveler Anonymous

Truly awesome and life changing experiences on this tour. Lift (Thailand guide) and Bunny (Cambodia guide) are awesome and experienced guides. They are always smiling! And they...

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

Solo Thailand trip

3rd-time traveler Anonymous

Had a great time. Tuk kept everything together. Fellow travelers were awesome.

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Thailand for Solo Travelers: Bangkok, Phuket & the Islands

5 out of 5 stars

Thailand with Cambodia Extension

2nd-time traveler Ian

The Grand Tour of Thailand is fantastic and the Extension to Cambodia is well worth the additional time and money. As an archaeologist, I was especially excited to see the ruins...

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

Great Thorough Tour of Thailand!

1st-time traveler Susan

We really enjoyed experiencing Bangkok, Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Phuket and the Phi Phi Islands. I feel like we truly got to know Thailand on this tour. Adisorn is an amazing...

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

Great tour

1st-time traveler Michael

Had a great time, well organized, knowledgeable fun tour guides. Highly recommend

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Thailand Tour

4th-time traveler Jeffrey

One of my favorite travel experiences has recently concluded. It was a non stop tour with new adventures every day. The itinerary doesn't do justice to the total experience. ...

Traveled in Jan 2025 on Grand Tour of Thailand: Bangkok, Chiang Mai & Phuket

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