Thailand is an idyllic paradise, where jungle-covered karsts plunge into aquamarine waters and the sand is sugar white. But no matter how clichéd the fantasy, Thailand delivers in spades. The water around Krabi and Ko Tao really is that deep, cool shade of blue. Phi Phi’s limestone karsts really do look like some alien world. And the food? Let’s just say your local Pad Thai has nothing on Chiang Mai’s street stalls or the floating markets of Amphawa, where little old ladies do things with fish sauce and chilli you never thought possible. From the waterfalls of Erawan to a homestay with the hill tribes of the Golden Triangle, these adventures go beyond the tourist traps. Buckle up.
Discover the charm and culture of Thailand on a tailor-made Thailand tour.
The once lost paradise of Maya Beach on Phi Phi Island tells the story of tourism in Thailand. Places of such indescribable beauty, once found, attract travellers like flies to light. A few footprints in the sand become hundreds. Hundreds become thousands. Eventually the numbers overwhelm the environment, beauty transforming into a heaving mass of travellers. The famous sights of Bangkok, Phuket and Chiang Mai are all facing similar stresses due to the continued onslaught of tourists.
But Thailand is more than those three destinations. Koh Kood, lingering in the Gulf of Thailand, is more beautiful than Phuket. Koh Yao Yai and Noi, sister islands in Phang Nga Bay, retain a rustic charm lost as ever-present development assaults Samui. Chiang Rai and the Golden Triangle’s verdant hills still hide traditional villages constructed of bamboo.
The dichotomy of traditional and modern, known and unknown, is why Thailand has such a broad appeal and high number of repeat visitors. Highlights and hidden treasures are never far away; visit the famed Golden Palace in the morning or get lost in a Chinatown back alley in the afternoon. Drink a Mai Tai at a five-star resort in Samui or sip rice wine with locals on Koh Muk. Wander Chiang Mai’s famous night bazaar or get lost in Nan Province.
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Thailand Adventure 14 days
This tour is a great mix of adventure, exploration and relaxation. Take in the main landmarks of the capital city, a prominent historical park in the Isaan region, spend a few days on a boat on a lake and lastly, exhale on a tropical beach. Along the way, you’ll swim in waterfalls, go kayaking, walk over a famous bridge, sit aboard an elephant and raft down a river.
- MarciaHua Hin was amazing. I feel like I have a better grasp on Buddhism, and he was so kind. Elephant Nature Park is an amazing experience. I love all the elephants there!10
- MadisonI traveled to Thailand with Sgotours in the middle of the Covid-19 pandemic. The trip was awesome! Due to the many cancellations I had the guides full attention, and this was a great experience. The guides were knowledgeable and made the trip interesting. traveling through the local areas and away from the touristy things was great and I felt I really experienced local culture. This trip had a bit of everything: adventure, local culture, and local cuisine.10
