Elephant at Elephant Hills Luxury Tented Camp in Khao Sok National Park, Thailand

Our favorite Thailand routes to inspire your trip - or contact us to start from scratch

Thailand is no stranger to mass tourism, but overdevelopment and backpacker madness is only one chapter in a much bigger story.

Our sample routes aim to tell that story, taking you beyond the usual tourist sites to learn to cook in a local home in Sukhothai, climb craggy limestone cliffs on Railay Beach, or visit an elephant sanctuary deep in the rainforest at Khao Sok National Park. Whatever your style of travel, there’s so much more to Thailand than beach parties and big resorts.

The routes you see here are some of our personal favorites, but everyone’s different. Treat them as a starting point, then tell us what you love to do and we’ll design a trip that’s tailored to you.

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Huts in rice terraces in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Highlights of Thailand

From $2,500

Classic

Culture

Food

On the water

Scenery

Small but perfectly formed, this pocket-sized trip to Thailand packs scenic and cultural highlights into a short space: perfect for those with limited time.

Boutique Thailand

From $5,368

Classic

Architecture

Culture

Insider

Scenery

Explore staggering scenery and remote communities in style on this high-comfort, low-exertion adventure through northern & central Thailand.

Aerial view of Ko Yao Noi island at sunset

Luxury Thailand

From $15,595

Luxury

Deluxe

Culture

Luxury

Relaxation

Scenery

The crème-de-la-crème of hotels and experiences in some of Thailand’s most spectacular destinations: this is as good as it gets.

Thailand Family Adventure

From $5,350

Family

Adventure

City and countryside, action and relaxation, culture and fun — this trip has everything you need for an incredible family vacation in Thailand.

Classic Thailand with a Twist

From $4,054

Classic

Culture

Combine famous landmarks with offbeat activities to experience Thailand’s classic destinations in a new light.

Buffalo grazing in rice fields in front of mountains in Northern Thailand

Trails of Northern Thailand

From $3,180

Activity

Active

Adventure

Scenery

Wildlife

Challenging but oh-so-rewarding, this one’s all about spectacular nature, minority culture, and getting out on the trail.

Wild Thailand Family Adventure

From $2,909

Family

Activity

On the water

Scenery

Wildlife

This family trip has it all: tropical beaches, jungle adventure, hands-on culture and (best of all) elephants.

Active Southern Thailand

From $3,595

Activity

Active

Adventure

On the water

Scenery

One for the adrenaline junkies, this itinerary is packed with adventure — against the backdrop of southern Thailand’s beaches and jungles.

Taste of Thailand

From $4,182

Classic

Culture

Food & Drink

A gastronomic adventure through one of the world’s great cuisines — from curry to coffee, and from street food to Michelin stars.

Our favorite places in Thailand

You know about Thailand’s jewel-like islands and frenetic Bangkok – but how about its magnificent, 700-year-old ruins? Its rainforests three times as old as the Amazon? Or its remote northern towns surrounded by thickly forested mountains?

Some big names and some little surprises: let us take you to some of our favorite places in Thailand.

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