Explore Thailand's natural treasures in 12 days as you travel the country from north to south, stopping to cruise Bangkok's Chao Phraya River on an antique rice barge, meet elephants at a jungle sanctuary, and laze on Phuket's white-sand beaches. Next, escape to wildlife-rich Khao Sok National Park, where you'll stay on a floating lake bungalow and visit mystical caves before ending your adventure with a kayaking trip Phang Nga Bay.
Experience Thailand's contrasting landscapes on this 13-day city and beach break. Start in Bangkok, where you'll tour golden temples and the Grand Palace, then explore the UNESCO-listed ruins of Thailand's ancient capital, Ayutthaya. Head north to participate in a sacred alms-giving ceremony in temple-studded Chiang Mai and meet elephants at a jungle sanctuary before escaping to Phuket's white-sand beaches. End with a trip to the Phi Phi Islands, where "The Beach" was famously filmed.
With nine days in Thailand, you can explore Bangkok's temples and relax on Phuket's beaches on a highlights tour, or add a trip to Chiang Mai to discover northern Thailand's villages on a well-rounded itinerary. For those looking to soak up the sun, opt for a trip to Phuket, Railay, and Krabi to spend your days between sandy beaches and turquoise waters. Lastly, a temple and culture-packed tour of Thailand and Cambodia highlights these countries' food, architecture, and markets.
Immerse yourself in Southeast Asia's culture on this multicountry heritage tour. Start in Thailand, where you'll visit the Grand Palace and Ayutthaya ruins, then head north to spend a day with elephants in the jungle. Next, fly to Cambodia for UNESCO-listed Angkor Wat before crossing into northern Vietnam. Here, you'll sample Hanoi street food, marvel at Ninh Binh's caves and palaces, and end the adventure with an overnight cruise on the famed Ha Long Bay.
A Southeast Asia adventure calls on this 15-day trip, packed with physical activities and a lot more in between. The itinerary provides a taste of local life, as you immerse yourself in the diverse northern landscapes of Thailand and Vietnam. In Thailand, kayak Bangkok's waterways, hike on jungle-lined trails, and bike through a verdant National Park. Then, jet over to Vietnam to cycle among rice paddies, venture into a cave complex, and plunge into the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay.
This short but sweet romantic honeymoon escape combines the buzz of Bangkok with the relaxation of an island resort. Start exploring culture and Thai cuisine in the capital before flying south to laze on the tropical Ko Lanta islands. At the resort, you can snorkel with colorful fish, drink cocktails at the beach, take a cooking class, or simply relax and basque in the glow of having just tied the knot.
With eight days in Thailand, you can cover two to three destinations depending on your preferred pace. Start in Bangkok, and pair it with a trip to Chiang Mai and its villages in northern Thailand or with the beaches of Phuket to the south. Another option is to start in Chiang Mai and travel off-the-beaten track to the countryside and mountains by tuk-tuk. Consider an active adventure with hiking in Bua Tong National Park or more beach time with a few days in the Phi Phi Islands.
Food is a language of the heart in Thailand, with family and friends uniting through meals. Get to know its cuisine and connect with the culture of Southeast Asia's most-visited country on this 13-day guided tour. Explore the jungles, cities, and temples of the north, tasting a variety of delicacies as you go—from street food to home cooking and memorable restaurants. You'll learn how to make it, too, at cooking classes in Bangkok, Khon Kaen, and Chiang Mai.
Thailand is Asia’s primary travel destination for good reason: it enchants its visitors with spectacular Buddhist temples, sizzling street food, wildlife-rich jungles, and islands wrapped in powder-soft beaches. This 13-day trip showcases Thailand’s highlights in comfort and style, with private transfers for all pre-arranged tours. After exploring the cultural and natural delights of Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, and Bangkok, you’ll fly down to Phuket to complete the trip with a slice of island life.
This 13-day culture-and-beach adventure takes you beyond the tourist hotspots in two of Southeast Asia's most captivating countries. In Vietnam, you'll discover the rich traditions of city and rural life during action-packed tours, local boat trips, and home-hosted experiences. Then you're off to Thailand, where you'll get hands-on with cooking classes, explore temple ruins at UNESCO-listed Ayutthaya, and round things off with time to chill on the quiet island beaches of Koh Samet.
Get ready for the ultimate adventure and island-hopping tour in southern Thailand. Over nine days, you'll discover the highlights of Phuket, laze on unspoiled white-sand beaches, and visit the most romantic and beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. But that's not all—you'll also have the option to do some rock climbing, hike to waterfalls, soak in natural hot springs, and visit mountaintop temples.
Unwind and disconnect on this 11-day adventure to some of Thailand's most renowned islands—bookended by memorable local meals and city and temple tours in Phuket and Bangkok. On the islands, climb soaring limestone cliffs, canoe through natural caves, and snorkel with shoals of colorful fish. Feed and bathe rescued elephants in Ao Nang, trek through the jungle to a hot spring waterfall in Krabi, and spend plenty of time relaxing on pristine white-sand beaches along the way.
Mix culture and beauty with sun and sand on this epic 11-day journey to three of Thailand's grandest locales. It kicks off in Bangkok, where you'll travel by both land and water to see the city's famous temples. Then fly north to Chiang Mai where you'll immerse yourself in ancient culture, take a cooking class, and visit elephant rescue sanctuaries before jetting south to finish the trip in style with island tours.
This 11-day journey delivers the highlights of Thailand's history, culture, and natural beauty. It starts with a bang as you tour the temples and palaces of Bangkok before heading west to visit national parks, waterfalls, and the infamous Death Railway. Continue north to Chiang Mai and the famous temple ruins of Ayutthaya, then fly south to relax on the beaches of Krabi and take long-tail boat tours to remote islands.
From cruising around James Bond Island to relaxing on Khao Lak's beaches, this 12-day tour is a great choice for those wanting to sample some of Thailand's greatest hits. Start by exploring Bangkok's canals and temples before learning about the tragic history of the Thai-Burma Railway in Kanchanaburi. Then it's on to Chiang Mai where you'll go trekking and visit an elephant camp. The end of your tour is centered around the island of Khao Lak, discovering the beauty of its beaches and surrounding sites.
Get ready to discover the diversity of Thailand's best-loved cities and surroundings. Zip around the buzzing neon-lit streets of Bangkok on a tuk-tuk, watch local life go by as you glide through canal-side communities, and hop between UNESCO-listed temples. Then board the sleeper train and chug north to forested valleys and misty mountains where you'll take dips in hot springs, meet rescued elephants, and stand on the edge of three countries.
Experience Thailand's best sights on this nine-day tour, from ancient temples and Buddha statues to endless island beaches. Begin in the bustling capital to visit its most famous sites, like Wat Traimit and the Temple of Dawn, and tuck into its delicious street food. Head to Pattaya for the experience of a lifetime at a heart-warming elephant sanctuary, then hop over to the island of Koh Samui and cruise around the tranquil Ang Thong National Marine Park by boat.
On this nine-day tour, uncover the history and beauty of Thailand and Cambodia's most revered sites. Start in buzzing Bangkok, exploring its temples and shrines, before departing for Chiang Rai and Chiang Mai to see the Golden Triangle. Feed and play with elephants at the Happy Elephant Home Sanctuary, take a cultural cycling trip around the villages, then visit the star of the tour: the spectacular Angkor Wat.
On this well-balanced trip from Bangkok to Phuket, you'll hit Thailand's best highlights in just over a week. Marvel at the capital's temples and palaces in Bangkok, then pull out your bathing suit as you head south to the sandy beaches of Phuket. While famous for its crystalline waters, the island also boasts a charming colonial Old Town and the temple of Wat Chalong with its Big Buddha statue. Zoom around Koh Phi Phi, snorkel near Phang Nga Bay, or, when in doubt, chill out on the beach.
Enjoy this nine-day, off-the-beaten-path journey through some of Thailand's most beautiful locales. See the extraordinary temples in Bangkok before exploring the colorful canals at Damnoen Floating Market. Travel north to Chaing Mai, where you'll sail along the Mae Ping River. Take an authentic Thai cooking class with the locals, then cool off in the waterfalls of Pa Dok Siew. Finish your trip on the beaches of Phuket and be mesmerized by its stunning limestone cliffs and clear blue waters.
Experience the best of Bangkok and Chiang Mia on this eight-day getaway. Visit floating markets and temples in Bangkok, cycle through Thailand's old capital, Thonburi, and float down the river on a long-tail boat. Learn traditional cooking methods as the house guest of a Thai family in Chiang Mai, and witness the sacred mountainous temple of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. The adventure culminates with a day out in the spectacular Doi Inthanon National park.
Go off the beaten path, literally, as you travel through northern Thailand by tuk-tuk. Start in Chiang Mai to make your way along dirt roads through small villages, rice paddy fields, and tea plantations. Visit an elephant camp before floating on a bamboo raft down the waterways of Mae Wang. Hike through lush forests, waterfalls, villages, and rice paddy fields in Mae Klang Luang. Finish your trip by spending the evening chowing down on delicious street food in Chiang Mai's lively neighborhoods.
This eight-day city-and-beach adventure showcases the best bits of two of Thailand's most-loved locations—with the perfect mix of diverse sightseeing and total relaxation. Travel by Skytrain, speedboat, tuk-tuk, and long-tail boat; hit the shops and the beach; see movie-star settings and local family-run workshops; visit glittering temples and neon-lit bars. Then venture into the forest to spend time with majestic Asian elephants, joining them for a mud bath and a swim in the river.
Enjoy an explosion of stunning colors on this quick, six-day escapade through Thailand. Start in Bangkok to visit the Grand Palace and Wat Arun. Go day-tripping to Ayutthaya and explore its canals by long-tail boat, then head far north to Chiang Rai to witness its brilliant White and Blue Temples and explore the Golden Triangle—where Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand meet along the Mekong River.
From temples galore in Bangkok to island hopping off the coast of Phuket, you'll get two different perspectives of Thailand on this exciting six-day trip. Start in the capital to see the city's most historic and spectacular temples, then grab your bathing suit and head to the beaches of Phuket, Thailand's largest island. Here you'll zoom around the islands of Koh Phi Phi by speedboat and discover secluded beaches, caves, and coves for the ultimate island escape.
Kick back and relax on some of Thailand's best beaches with this six-day, island-hopping itinerary. After touching down in Bangkok, you'll head for the coast and take a speedboat to the tropical paradise of Ko Mak before moving on to the white sands of Koh Rang. From there, you'll visit Koh Kood to swim to your heart's content, cool off in the waterfalls of Klong Chao, visit a traditional fishing village, and snorkel the turquoise waters of Bang Bao Beach.
Delve into Thailand's rich history on this in-depth, six-day tour. Start in bustling Bangkok before heading to ancient Ayutthaya, home to shrines, 13th-century ruins, and the famous Buddha Head. Take a dip in the seven-level waterfall at Erawan National Park, then discover World War II stories at the JEATH War Museum and the real Bridge on the River Kwai. Don't miss the Hellfire Pass Memorial, a moving tribute to the laborers who lost their lives building the Death Railway.
Two weeks allows for plenty of ways to enjoy the best of Thailand, whether you opt for a classic tour of Bangkok and Chiang Mai or hop around tropical islands like Koh Samui. You can also get off the tourist trail with visits to hill-tribe villages and overnight stays in lakeside bungalows in national parks. Or channel your inner action hero on an adventure trek, countryside bike tour, jungle safari, and whitewater rafting trip.
With one week in Thailand, it's best to explore just one of its regions or opt for a tour of the country's many attractive islands. Travelers can discover the highlights of Bangkok and Phuket, island hop near Krabi, have a nature and culture-focused experience, or go trekking in Northern Thailand.
With five days in Thailand, it's best to tour the highlights of one region. See the highlights of the capital, Bangkok, or discover the temples of northern Thailand and the best of Chiang Mai. You may choose to get off the beaten path in the southern part of the country in Phang Nga Bay or even opt for a more culturally-focused trip by trekking between villages and homestays in the north.
This weeklong Thailand itinerary covers everything from wildlife and the outdoors to cuisine and culture. Start in Chiang Mai, where you'll meet gentle giants up close at an elephant sanctuary. Dive into nature at Khao Sok National Park on a night safari, and stay in a private treehouse among the jungle treetops. Explore the tranquil shores of Cheow Lan Lake before heading for Phuket, where you'll have ample time to enjoy the rich history and spectacular beaches of this captivating corner of Thailand.
Escape to the cool mountains of northern Thailand on this five-day introduction to Chiang Mai. Tour historic temples to discover some of the country's most important and sacred sites, then head to the market to sample the flavorful local cuisine. You'll also have time to venture out of the city, where you'll meet local hill tribes as you explore lush rice fields, traditional villages, and orchid farms.
With 10 days in Thailand, it's best to focus on two or three locations. The classic triad of Bangkok, Chiang Mai, and an island like Phuket or Koh Samui is certainly doable and an excellent choice for first-timers. However, you can also embark on regional trips that still provide a nice mix of city, beach, and culture while keeping travel time to a minimum.
Spend 10 days discovering central Thailand, beginning with the coastal city of Pattaya. You'll explore its beaches, ride a speed boat to nearby Coral Island, and view Thailand's sea life at Pattaya's largest aquarium. Then it's on to Bangkok to tour the Grand Palace and shop for Thai goods at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. Your trip concludes in Kanchanaburi, where you'll see the historic World War II Bridge on the River Kwai and take a bamboo rafting tour.
This 10-day Thai adventure begins with a visit to Pattaya, a former fishing village now a modern, vibrant city. See the Big Buddha Temple and take a speedboat tour of nearby Coral Island, then enjoy some time in Bangkok, visiting Chatuchak Weekend Market or shopping at the luxurious Icon Siam. Your tour finishes in Phuket, where you'll spend your days exploring the Phi Phi Islands, James Bond Island, and the nearby Sang-Nea River, otherwise known as the Little Amazon.
Explore one of the most beautiful regions in Southern Thailand for two glorious weeks of island hopping! The heavenly island of Koh Samui will be your first base. From here, snorkel and discover the aquatic wonderland of Koh Tao and relax on Koh Phangnan's secluded sandy beaches. Khao Sok National Park is next for three days of sailing among lush rainforests, swimming in emerald blue water, and observing exotic wildlife up close. Finish your trip with water adventures in Phuket and Koh Phi Phi.
This tour combines the best Thailand offers by mixing up island fever and city life. Enjoy Phuket's nightlife buzz and stunning beaches, then move to Koh Samui to discover the most beautiful and secluded islands in the south, including the famous Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phang Nga. Head back to the mainland to immerse yourself in Bangkok's intense urban vibe, then take some day trips out of the city to get lost in a maze of floating market canals and see lions, tigers, and rhinos on safari.
This week-long trip epitomizes the island lifestyle, where you're never too far from white sandy beaches and a magnificent blue ocean. You'll spend the entire time in and around Krabi, located on the west coast of southern Thailand, discovering the many idyllic islands just off the coast. Kayak in a mangrove forest near Ao Thalane, snorkel in the crystal clear waters of Koh Poda, and trek through the rainforest by elephant. Finally, cruise around the islands and follow the coast for unforgettable views.
Uncover the diverse highlights of Thailand, from its cities to mountains and beaches, on this immersive 10-day itinerary. Starting in Bangkok, you'll see the top sights with a guide and explore famed temples on a bike tour. In Chiang Mai, visit an elephant sanctuary and learn how to prepare Thai food in a home cooking class. Conclude your journey with beach time and island excursions in the tropical paradise of Phuket.
This seven-day guided tour showcases some of Thailand's top attractions, starting with a visit to the canals of Bangkok's Chao Praya River. You'll see Wat Khun Chan Temple and the Artist Village and have a chance to feed holy catfish! Then it's on to Phuket, where you'll explore the island's endless beaches and kayak into the sea caves and hongs of Phang Nga Bay. Your tour ends with a free day in Phuket, where you can visit the Big Buddha or spend an afternoon in the colorful Old Town.
This five-day guided tour takes you into the heart of Bangkok, where you'll explore the city's history and culture. Your journey begins with a visit to the Museum of Floral Culture, shopping at the Chatuchak Weekend Market, and the entertaining Siam Niramit Show. You'll explore Bang Pa-In Summer Palace at Ayutthaya, see the Reclining Buddha, and close your trip with a boat tour of Bangkok's historic canals.
This best-of-both-worlds itinerary takes you from Thailand's tropical beaches and limestone cliffs to its vibrant capital, Bangkok. Start in the white sands of Phuket—you'll also visit spectacular Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay while there—then head to Krabi in mainland Thailand for more beaches and snorkeling. End your journey with tours of Bangkok's landmark temples and fascinating waterways.
In as few as five days, you can experience authentic Thai culture on a trip to the southern bays or trekking around the villages in the country's north. With a week, there's enough time to go on an immersive tour of Chiang Mai or hit the trails on a multi-day hike of the northern mountains and rice paddies. And with 10 or 12 days, you can embark on a grand tour that includes Bangkok, the northern temples, and the sun-kissed southern beaches.
Discover the many sides of Thailand on this two-week tour, from Bangkok's busy streets to the spiritual north to the south's beautiful beaches. Start your adventure in the cosmopolitan capital before heading to Chiang Mai and Pai. Connect with nature at an elephant sanctuary, visit hill tribes, ride a bamboo raft through a cave, and then fly down south to the sleepy fishing village of Khanom before ending your journey on Koh Samui, the original tropical island paradise.
December is one of the best months to visit Thailand. The temperatures have cooled down so it's not miserably hot, and the rains have stopped just about everywhere (although some of the beaches still get storms, especially on the Gulf of Thailand). It's hot but not scorching and everything is open again. The only drawback: stellar weather draws lots of tourists, so you'll contend with more lines and crowds—still, it's a fantastic time to plan a visit.
November marks the end of the rain, once again entering the high tourist season in Thailand. The beaches along the southern peninsula remain wet and rainy, but the rest of the country sees dramatic drops in precipitation (and temperature), especially toward the middle and end of the month. It's a great time to visit just about anywhere in the country—the weather is rapidly improving, and most tourists haven't yet arrived.
October is a wet, rainy month in Thailand—but it signals the end of a long monsoon season, lending a celebratory air as people begin to anticipate the fairer weather to come. Bangkok and Chiang Mai begin seeing drops in precipitation, though there's still significant rain. In the south along the coasts, the monsoon patterns of September continue. Temperatures begin dropping slightly this month, making it less stifling and more pleasant.
The scenery is beautiful in Thailand during September, however, the weather is wet. In fact, it ties with October for the wettest month of the year in almost every major tourist region including Bangkok, as well as both coasts. The monsoons affect virtually every part of the country, bringing rain through the north and central mainlands, as well as the southern peninsula. The upside to the rain is that the crowds are minimal and most hotels offer significant discounts on lodging—it will be cheaper to stay and you won't encounter big lines or crowds at the tourist attractions.
Expect heavy rain in Thailand during the month of August—but that doesn't necessarily make it a bad time to visit. While it's right in the middle of the wet season. temperatures stay warm and the extra precipitation makes the countryside come alive with plants and foliage. Even better, the rain deters many travelers, so you'll have lots of regions to yourself (especially the beaches).
July can be a good time to visit Thailand, but you'll need to be prepared for rain. It's the middle of the wet season and most of the country experiences significant showers and thunderstorms from the southwest monsoons. The plus side is that the crowds are negligible and the prices are reduced. As a bonus, the rain makes the countryside lushly picturesque, and also creates perfect conditions for harvesting durian fruit.
