Best Adventure Tours to Thailand

There is a smorgasbord of adventure to be had in Thailand, and everyone likes theirs served up differently. Whether you want to savour the flavours of Thai cuisine, island hop the beaches of Thailand, or get a taste of the culture, there is a tour for you. Here are just some Thailand adventure tours to whet your appetite.

Intrepid – 5 Day Hilltribe Experience

What better way to experience the remote reaches of Thailand than to get off the beaten path and meet the local communities that call these areas home. Strap on your walking shoes and hike into the hills where welcoming tribespeople share their traditions and culture with you. Stay in bamboo stilt houses, enjoy dinner cooked by your local host, and be treated to a dancing show by the local children. Along the way you’ll get to wander through bamboo forests, dense jungles, and rich agricultural land to get a real feel for the countryside. Starting and ending your tour in Chiang Mai also presents the opportunity to explore the ancient temples and rich culture of this beautiful city, topping of an incredibly immersive journey in northern Thailand.

G Adventures – 8 Day Thailand Island Hopping (West Coast)

Love all things salt, sand, and scenery? Then the beaches of Thailand are calling your name. Visit the tiny pristine paradise of Koh Ngai, snorkel the clear waters of Koh Chuek, be amazed by the Emerald Cave of Koh Mook, and soak up some sunshine and enjoy a seaside barbecue on Koh Lanta. Ao Nang in Krabi awaits with a charming town and beautiful beaches to explore. Perhaps choose to rock climb the limestone karsts, hit the jungle in your hiking shoes, jump on a quadbike, or try some whitewater rafting. Your adventure, your way! G Adventures also offers an Island Hopping tour of Thailand’s East Coast if you prefer, or if you have time, why not do both?

Intrepid – 8 Day Thailand Real Food Adventure

Follow the flavours of Thailand from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, sampling the local cuisine and admiring the sights along the way. Eat like a king at one of the royal family’s favourite restaurants in Bangkok, check out the stalls at the Mae Glong Railway Market and the paddle boats full of produce at the Tha Kha Floating Markets. Learn the intricacies of Thai flavours during a cooking class in Kanchanaburi, sample the street stalls in Ayutthaya, and alternate temples and tables while you sightsee and taste your way through the vibrant city of Chiang Mai. Enjoy a homestay in a small Thai village where you will come together with your local host to prepare a feast incorporating traditional techniques and regional ingredients and dine to the tune of local musicians. A true feast for all your senses!

Intrepid – 12 Day Thailand Family Holiday

Want to take the family on an adventure? Thailand is the perfect place to introduce the kids to a new culture and have plenty of fun together. This tour is designed for families with children aged five and above and is packed with activities for everyone. Experience the floating life of Bangkok as you float along the canals by longtail boat, swim in the turquoise pools of Erawan Falls, and perhaps take a kayaking adventure down the River Kwai. Get your feet back on dry land to explore the impressive ruins at Ayutthaya, admire the temples of Chiang Mai, meet the gentle giants of the Elephant Nature Park, and bond with a local family during a village homestay. There are plenty of optional excursions to suit your family; perhaps join a bicycle tour through the countryside around Hua Hin, visit Siam Ocean World to see one of the largest aquariums in South East Asia, or learn the art of Thai cuisine during a cooking class (just to name a few!). If your little ones aren’t so little, Intrepid also offer a different itinerary to explore Thailand with teenagers.

G Adventures – 14 Day Thailand Hike, Bike and Kayak

If adventure screams active exploration to you, then look no further! This tour will have you cycling through Bangkok, sleeping (or singing karaoke) on a rafthouse as you float down the River Kwai, trekking into the northern reaches of Thailand, and interacting with the locals during a homestay. Enjoy a picnic lunch between snorkelling the reefs and lagoons of Koh Hong and Koh La Ding and paddle between the limestone karsts during a sea kayaking adventure on the Andaman Sea. Catch your breath relaxing with your fellow travellers, lazing on the white sand beaches and sipping on a fresh coconut by the seaside. Perfection!

G Adventures – 15 Day Thailand on a Shoestring

This youth tour is designed for travellers from 18 – 39 years and is packed with experiences aplenty. Take a street food crawl in Chiang Mai, trek the forests of the north to uncover rural hilltribe villages, and try your hand at fishing the Mae Tang River using traditional tools. Glide atop the waterways on a bamboo raft visiting villages along the way before returning to the hustle and bustle of lively Chiang Mai. Further south you can hike the Khao Sok National Park, enjoy a snorkelling trip in Koh Tao, and dive into the waters and nightlife of Ko Pha Ngan. If you truly want to sample the nightlife, then G Adventures offer this tour including Ko Pha Ngan’s famous Full Moon Party.

G Adventures – 23 Day Thailand Encompassed

This ultimate tour of Thailand has it all! You’ll enjoy an array of iconic and immersive experiences, from the bustling streets of Bangkok to the beautiful beaches of Ao Nang. Spend a night listening to the calming ebb and flow of the river below your rafthouse, check out the seven-tiered waterfalls and turquoise pools of Erawan Falls, explore the ruins and temples of Ayutthaya, and throw yourself into the kaleidoscope of colours and character that make Chiang Mai the vibrant city that it is. Trek to the hilltribe villages of the north, cycle through Sukhothai Historical Park, and snorkel the pristine waters of Koh Chuek. Keep up the pace in Ao Nang with plenty of activities to choose from (rock climbing or whitewater rafting anyone?), or wind down relaxing on the white sand beaches. Bliss!

Intrepid – 3 Day Chiang Mai and Elephants

This three-day experience is the perfect way to top off a tour of Thailand. With Chiang Mai as your base you’ll explore the famed temples and pagodas of this incredible city, learn about the Buddhist way of life, and offer alms purchased from a local market to the monks you encounter. A highlight of this trip is a visit to the Elephant Nature Park where sanctuary is provided to these gentle giants rescued from mistreatment. Learn their stories and the plight they have faced and have the chance to experience their gentle nature first hand as you feed them and watch them playfully spraying water at each other during their bathing time. A great way to start or end your Thailand adventure.

Whatever adventure means to you, you’ll find a tour that inspires and delights in the Thailand tours collection. Go on, make it happen!