Okay But Which Thailand Trip is YOUR Trip?
We’ve got a whole buncha trips that dive into Thailand’s rich culture, natural beauty, and eco-friendly experiences—but how do you pick the right one?!
Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Thailand. Beaches, mountains, cities, markets, nightlife, temples, local experiences, wildlife, the list goes on. And while a lot of our Thailand trips hit a ton of highlights (Chiang Mai to Phuket? Talk about range.), there are some that might be a little more suited to your interests and travel style. Keep reading to find out which might be your perfect trip to Thailand—and if you're still stumped, we're here to help.
The best of all worlds
Why’s Thailand the next big thing? Because where else can you hop from an untouched beach to a 24/7 pad Thai stand to an elephant sanctuary?
You want: non-stop adventure 🗺️
Wanna see it all, eat it all, have it all? Chill in the mountains, gawk at some ornate temples, explore Bangkok, ride an overnight train, relax on the beach? Then you’re in luck, because on some of our longer Thailand trips, you can see everything, top to bottom, north to south, even country to country, and truly experience the best of Thailand.
You want: festivals & nightlife 🪩
Whether you want eye-opening cultural celebrations, bustling markets and street food, or beach parties where you can dance your face off, we’ve got a trip for that. Bangkok is huge city, 11 million strong (NYC’s population is a little over 8 million, for reference), so there’s no shortage of night markets, clubs, restaurants, and rooftop bars, not to mention Pride and a huge water fight during Thai New Year celebrations. If the beach is your happy place, head south to the world-famous islands, aka Thailand’s party playground.
Bangkok Pride: City Experience
Highlights of Thailand: Songkran Festival
You want: more local culture 👥
Eco-friendly experiences, community learning, and responsible travel are hallmarks of our Thailand trips. One of the best ways to get to know a new country is to dive into the local culture, like learning about the mangrove preservation work being done within Krabi’s small Bang Rai community or organic farming practices right in the middle of Bangkok.
South Thailand: Samui, Phangan & Krabi
You want: to live in a romance novel ❤️
Imagine gazing at fireworks over Marina Bay in Singapore as you count down to a new year. Or watching thousands of glowing paper lanterns as they drift into the night sky and float down a river in Chiang Mai. Now imagine you’re doing all that that with your favorite person. Chills. Someone get Emily Henry on this.
You want: solo-friendly travel 💪
So your friends won’t commit (lame) and you’re dying to visit Thailand, so you decide to book the trip anyway. Amazing, and believe it or not, more than half of our travelers do the same thing. Fortunately, Thailand is an amazing country to visit solo—there’s so much to see and do, the locals are friendly (they don’t call it the Land of Smiles for nothing), crime is low, English-language signs and menus are common, and you’ll also meet a ton of new friends on an Ultimate Break trip.
You want: to relax on the beach 🏖️
You may have heard, but Thailand has gorgeous beaches. Lots of them, from the lively Patong Beach in Phuket to the secluded vibes of Railay in Krabi. Short on time but desperately need some R&R on the sand? Go for an 11- or 12-day trip to South Thailand’s famous islands. And if you’re serious about unplugging on the other side of the world, go for three weeks.
South Thailand: Samui, Phangan & Krabi
You want: a break from school 📚
It’s never too early to start planning spring break. Or summer break. Or New Year’s Eve 2025. And just think: you’ll have an unforgettable Thailand adventure to look forward to after midterms or finals are over.
South Thailand: Samui, Phangan & Krabi
South Thailand: Phuket & Krabi
You want: wildlife 🐘
For all the above, PLUS elephants, check out any of these itineraries that visit ethical, no-touch sanctuaries where you can observe these huge cuties in their natural habitat.
Highlights of Thailand: Songkran Festival
North Thailand: Bangkok to Chiang Rai
South Thailand: Samui, Phangan & Krabi
South Thailand: Phuket & Krabi
Figured out which trip is perfect for you? Great, now get in there and book it! If you’re still on the fence, reach out to us and someone on our team will be super excited to chat with you about overnight trains, beaches vs. mountains, and whether you really need to book that optional Phi Phi Islands day trip (trust us, you do).
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