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These are individual Thailand holidays which we've created by combining several of our Thailand tours (modules). Each of these Thailand holidays offers a truly unique and rewarding Thailand adventure. These trips are a mixture of individual and small group travel, providing a balance between personal and social experience. We are careful to select attractive and centrally located accommodation that reflects the character of the area.

If you wish to choose one of our Thailand holidays but would like to tweak it to suit your preferences, simply request a quote. We can play around with your Travel Plan until we get it just right. If you would like to go ahead and book one of our Thailand holidays, go straight to the booking form.

Prices below are valid until 31st October 2012, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. Easter, summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.
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A Taste of Thailand: Jungle, Temples and Beaches

Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Price £628 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Minibus, sleeper train, elephant
Departure Every Saturday & Tuesday from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Train market - Bridge over River Kwai - Luxury safari tents - Erawan waterfalls - Monkeys and elephants in Khao Sok - Ko Pha Ngan beach stay

An exciting 13-day trip across Thailand gives you a taste of everything the country has to offer. Starting in Bangkok you’ll travel to the Bridge over the River Kwai and the tropical jungle waterfalls nearby. You'll sleep in a real safari tent on the banks of a peaceful river, and then head south for two days in the jungle where you'll ride elephants through the jungle. Next it's a short hop over to Ko Pha Ngang where you'll have some quality beach time on the quiet northern beaches, before taking the overnight sleeper train back to Bangkok.

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Thailand holidays - 2 weeks in Thailand


Thailand in two weeks

Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price £785 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and 2 internal flights
Departure Every Saturday from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Train market - River Kwai jungle rafts - Ayutthaya royal city – Mountain tribes and elephants in Chiang Mai – Ko Samui beach stay

Culture, nature and beaches - this Thailand holiday has everything. You’ll start in Bangkok and travel onto Kanchanaburi and the famous river Kwai, staying overnight in a wonderful floating cabin. You'll wonder around the ancient royal city of Ayutthaya with its magnificent Khmer temples, and travel onto Thailand's cultural heart, Chiang Mai in the north. You'll take a wonderful two day jungle hike through overgrown mountains, with a chance to ride elephants along the way. After your time in the north, you'll fly south to the resort island of Ko Samui for some well deserved relaxation to round off your holiday.

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Thailand holidays - 2 weeks in Thailand
Thailand holidays - 2 weeks in Thailand
Thailand holidays - Thailand islands holiday


Dream islands and coral reefs

Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Price £772 per person - based on 2 people
Transport 2 domestic flights, ferry, minibus
Departure Every day between Nov - April from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok – Ko Raya - Ko Lanta - Ko Hai (Trang Archipelago)

This Thailand holiday is all about rest, relaxation and tropical getaways. After a day acclimatising in Bangkok you'll travel to some of Thailands most scenic islands, blue bays and virtually deserted beaches. Fill your days with snorkelling, swimming, spa treatments, Thai cooking courses and dozing in your hammock. What better way to escape the winter gloom and recharge your batteries than with two weeks of island idyll? Pack your flip-flops, sunscreen, sarong and a good novel and you're ready to go...

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Thailand holidays - Thailand islands holiday
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Jungle monkeys and snorkelling bays

Duration 18 days / 17 nights
Price £790 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Bus, train & sleeper train, boat
Departs Every Tuesday and Saturday from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Train market - River Kwai jungle rafts - Erawan waterfalls - Sunset temple tour in Ayutthaya  - Khao Yai National Park - Ko Tao - Ko Pha Ngan

This three-week Thailand holiday combines the historical highlights of River Kwai and Ayutthaya with the natural beauty of the Erawan waterfalls and the wildlife of Khao Yai National Park. You’ll travel overland and round off your itinerary on the tropical islands of the south.

After exploring the serene golden temples and vibrant street life of Bangkok you’ll travel up the River Kwai by longtail boat. From the private veranda of your floating bamboo hotel you can take in the views across the river and surrounding jungle. Take a plunge in the sapphire blue Erawan Falls before travelling on to the ancient royal city of Ayutthaya. In Khao Yai National Park you’ll go in search of monkeys and elephants on a jungle safari. Finally, you can slow the pace on the quiet island beaches of Ko Tao and Ko Pha Ngan.

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Thailand holidays - beach on Ko Tao
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Giant trees and bounty islands

Duration 12 days / 11 nights
Price £725 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and internal flight
Departure Tuesday, Friday and Sunday from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Khao Sok lakes and jungle - Tropical Ko Yao Yai - Ko Lanta beach stay

Are you travelling to Thailand for its exotic nature and to enjoy the sun, sea and the beach? Well, this is by far one of our most popular Thailand holidays, taking you on a whirlwind tour through Southern Thailand in just under a fortnight. After a few days in the oriental city of Bangkok, you’ll plunge into the dense Thai jungle of Khao Sok. You'll spend the night in a floating bamboo hut on a glistening lake and during the day you'll hike in the shade of towering trees. Then relax for a few days on a tiny island in the magical Phang Nga Bay. The stilted house you'll stay at is just a few steps away from a hammock on a deserted beach. From here you'll escape to a small, idyllic bay surrounded by steep limestone cliffs. Picture postcard Thailand at its very best. A lovely swimming pool and this stunning environment makes a perfect final stop on your Thailand holiday. This is Thailand as you've always imagined it would be: fun, atmospheric, charming and laidback. You'll fly back home via Bangkok. Tip: If you are planning to travel in September or October, we would recommend ending this holiday on the east coast in the Gulf of Thailand on the island of Ko Tao instead, giving you more chance of sunshine.

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Thailand holidays - Thailand adventure tour
Thailand holidays - Backpacking Thailand


Economical Thailand

Duration 19 days / 18 nights
Price £648 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus and boat
Departure Saturdays from Bangkok

Highlights: Bangkok - Train market - River Kwai jungle rafts - Erawan waterfall - Kanchanaburi – Hill tribe trek  - Elephant ride – Temples of Ayutthaya - Laidback Ko Pha Ngan - Tropical Ko Samui

This is an ideal Thailand holiday for those hoping to travel extensively without breaking the bank. All of the journeys are undertaken by train, bus, or boat- keeping costs down.

After your stay near one of Bangkok's Buddhist temples, you'll travel to the River Kwai National Park. You'll spend the night in one of the atmospheric jungle rafts along the river and you'll visit the blue Erawan waterfalls. Then you'll take an overnight sleeper train to Chiang Mai - the cultural capital of the north. This is where you'll begin your two day hike through spectacular mountains to visit traditional hill tribes. During the trek, you’ll also ride an elephant and float down the river on a bamboo raft. After this incredible trip, you'll travel south by train via the ancient imperial city Ayutthaya. From here you'll travel further to Bangkok and on south to the sparkling beaches of two tropical islands. Once you reach the islands you can sit back and relax and enjoy the gorgeous ivory, palm-fringed beaches or, go on a snorkelling or diving excursion.

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Thailand holidays - Backpacking Thailand
Thailand holidays - Backpacking Thailand
Thailand holidays - Multi centre Thailand holiday


Thailand Travel Plan's choice

Duration 18 days / 17 nights
Price £1158 per person - based on 2 people
Transport Train, bus, boat and internal flight
Departure Saturdays from Bangkok

Highlights: Cycling in Bangkok - Train market - River Kwai jungle rafts - Erawan waterfall - Sunset tour of Ayutthaya - Hill tribes and elephant trek - Lakes of Khao Sok - Ko Hai paradise island

Floating bamboo cabins on a lake, elephant ride and stunning ivory beaches in southern Thailand- this is one of our favourite Thailand Holidays. During this itinerary, you'll visit destinations in Thailand handpicked by our Travel Specialists. The trip will take you to some of the most beautiful spots in the 'Land of Smiles'. You'll start in Bangkok where you'll bicycle through the narrow streets of China Town. Suited up with a lifejacket you'll dive off your floating cottage into the flowing waters of the River Kwai. Then after a visit to the ancient imperial city Ayutthaya you'll travel further north. In Chiang Mai you'll straddle an elephant for an easygoing 2-day trek to the colourful hill tribes of the northern mountains. 

After seeing the best of Northern Thailand, you'll head south, where you'll stay in a bamboo hut on the edge of the tropical rainforest with wild monkeys as your only neighbours. You'll finish your holiday beneath the swaying palm trees on the peaceful island of Ko Hai. 

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Thailand holidays - Multi centre Thailand holiday
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Carefree as Buddha

Duration 15 days / 14 nights
Price £1498 per person - based on 2 people sharing
(Supplements apply in high season)
Transport Private transfers and internal flight
Departure Wednesday & Sundays from Bangkok

Highlights: Hua Hin beach stay - Bangkok Khlong tour - Paduang tribes of Northern Thailand - Tropical Ko Samui

Carefree as Buddha is our Thailand Comfort Itinerary and perfect if you’re looking for a little more luxury and flexibility. You’ll cover the longer distance by internal flight, and for the other stretches you'll travel mainly by private car with driver. You'll stay in comfortable hotels with local character, in some of the best locations that Thailand has to offer. In Bangkok, you'll sail through the khlongs on a traditional longtail boat and then travel up to Chiang Mai, to explore the jungle in Pai and Mae Hong in your chauffeur-driven car. On the way, you’ll visit hot springs, waterfalls, mountain villages and meet ethnic mountain tribes. Finally, you'll fly south to the tropical island Ko Samui where you'll let everything just sink in as you relax in the soft white sands under the waving palm trees.

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Thailand holidays - Thailand holiday package

 

What is included in our Thailand holidays? 
- All accommodation with breakfast. Sometimes other meals are included, for example when you're staying in the jungle. Check the daily programme.
- All transport including domestic flights as described in the daily programmes.
- Excursions and organised visits with an English-speaking guide as indicated (see the descriptions).
- When necessary, assistance from our local agent, available 24 hours a day.
- Watertight financial guarantee, we hold both UK ABTA and ATOL licences giving you complete peace of mind.

What is not included in our Thailand holidays?
- The international flights to Thailand are excluded and will be quoted separately. See flight tickets
Travel insurance, please arrange adequate insurance including medical and cancellation cover.
- A few of the smaller transfers are excluded. This gives you more flexibility and gives you a sense of travelling independently. The public transport in Thailand is well organised.
- Visa or Passport costs.
- Optional extras, such as food and drinks, laundry, departure taxes.

Tailor-made Thailand holidays?
It is possible to customize your Thailand holiday. Perhaps you'd like to treat yourself to an upgraded hotel, or add a few extra days on the beach? It’s very easy to tweak these Thailand holidays to suit your personal requirements, just let us know what you want when you fill out the quote request form.

If you'd like to create your own itinerary by using our bite-sized Thailand tours (modules), then feel free to request your own Travel Plan.

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