Thailand Tours

Bangkok — Thailand's extraordinary capital city and Southeast Asia's most vibrant metropolis — is the heart of any Thailand tour. Bangkok has over 400 temples showcasing the rich traditions of Theravada Buddhism — the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha are Bangkok's most iconic and breathtaking religious sites, a dazzling complex of golden temples, royal halls, and sacred monastery buildings that every traveler must visit. Wat Pho — home to Thailand's famous reclining Buddha, a magnificent 46-metre golden figure — is another unmissable Bangkok temple of extraordinary beauty and cultural significance. A Bangkok canal tour on a long tail boat through the city's extraordinary network of waterways — with stops at the Grand Palace and Wat Arun — is one of Bangkok's most memorable and authentic local culture experiences. The Damnoen Saduak floating market is one of Thailand's most famous and photogenic markets — a morning of colorful wooden boats piled high with fresh tropical fruit, Thai street food, and local produce on the Chao Phraya river waterways near Bangkok. Popular activities include cooking classes and night markets — Bangkok's extraordinary street food scene of pad thai, green curry, fried rice, and Thai street vendors serves some of the world's greatest Thai cuisine at every turn.

Chiang Mai — Thailand's northern capital and the cultural heart of northern Thailand — is one of Southeast Asia's most extraordinary and rewarding cities. Over 90% of Thai people practice Theravada Buddhism — Chiang Mai's 300+ ancient temples (including the magnificent Doi Suthep overlooking the city from its mountain perch) bring Thailand's extraordinary Buddhist cultural heritage to life in one extraordinary northern Thailand city. Chiang Mai offers ethical elephant programs for responsible tourism — the Elephant Nature Park specializes in rescuing mistreated elephants and is one of Thailand's most important and moving wildlife sanctuaries, where visitors spend the day feeding, bathing, and walking with gentle giants in a natural forest environment. Chiang Mai offers homestays with hill tribes for cultural immersion — community-based tourism programs connect travelers with local cultures in the misty mountains of northern Thailand. Jungle trekking and rafting experiences are popular in Chiang Mai — the misty mountains, waterfalls, and hill tribe villages of northern Thailand surrounding Chiang Mai offer outstanding outdoor activities for every type of traveler seeking adventure. Chiang Rai — gateway to the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet — is famous for the extraordinary White Temple (Wat Rong Khun) and the Blue Temple, two of Thailand's most striking and photogenic religious sites.

Thailand's southern coast is famous for its clear waters and limestone karsts — Phang Nga Bay, Krabi, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, and Koh Samet are among Thailand's most extraordinary island and coastal destinations. Island-hopping tours from Krabi or Phuket visit the Phi Phi Islands and Railay Beach — cruising on a private longtail boat to Koh Yao Noi through Phang Nga Bay's extraordinary limestone cliffs is one of Thailand's most spectacular and memorable boat experiences. Khao Sok National Park is one of the world's oldest rainforests — a vast jungle of ancient trees, dramatic karst limestone peaks, extraordinary wildlife, and the beautiful Cheow Laan Lake, where kayaking through turquoise waters is one of Thailand's greatest outdoor adventures. Family tours include activities like kayaking and snorkeling — Khao Sok National Park offers rainforest adventures for families, and island hopping tours are popular among families in Thailand's southern waters. The Bridge on the River Kwai and the extraordinary WWII history of Kanchanaburi — the site of the Death Railway — is one of Thailand's most moving and historically significant destinations, a profound cultural immersion experience for every traveler.