Village by the Sea with andaman discoveries (3-day, 2-night Homestay)

Immerse in the local culture at the Muslim village of Ban Talae Nok on the North Andaman Coast. Participate in handicraft demonstrations, enjoy a local barbeque dinner on the beach, and relax in the quaint atmosphere of this community. Explore the local nature with a trip to the undeveloped Gam Islands or a mangrove tour in the forest surrounding the village.

Trip Highlights:

• Tour starts and ends at Kuraburi

• Ban Talae Nok homestay

• Local guide

• Bilingual Thai/English translator

• Transfers during the tour

• Accommodation, activities and meals

• Available year round

 A Taste of Nature and Local Culture in Doi Inthanon with exotravel (Full-Day)

Venture off the hills of Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park and spend a day in nature, tasting authentic food and getting to know local life and culture. Learn about the royal projects of King Rama IX that help create sustainable agriculture for the local communities.

Trip Highlights:

• Tours and transfers by private Air-Conditioned vehicle

• Full-day excursion for Chiang Mai

• English speaking guide

• Local guide

• Activities at the village

Mae Kampong Ecotour with exotravel (full-day)

Step into a more traditional side of Thailand with a day trip to Mae Kampong. Spend a day in this hillside village, learning how the locals rely on the land to survive. Explore tea plantations and remote farms, dine on local Thai dishes and relax with a traditional massage.

Trip Highlights:

• English speaking guide

• Full-day Excursion from Chiang Mai

• Tours and transfers by private Air-Conditioned vehicle

• Entrance fees for mentioned visits

• Thai Massage

• Village immersion

Community Connection at Koh Yao Noi with exotravel (Full-day)

Tour Operator: EXO TravelGive something back to the people of Thailand. Take a boat to Koh Yao Noi island and spend a day in the local community. Learn about traditional ways of life, chic-chat with locals over lunch and support various family-run businesses while enjoying a peaceful day in the tropics.

Trip Highlights:

• Excursion from Phuket

• Private round trip transfers in Air-Conditioned vehicle from your hotel to Bang Rong Pier

• Roundtrip transfer from Phuket to Koh Yao Noi by join-in public speedboat

• English Speaking guide

• Lunch

• Activities mentioned in the program

• Contribution to the community fund

Karen Hill Tribe Homestay with nutty’s adventures (3-day, 2-nights)

Adventure along mountain roads by 4WD with magnificent views from the top of the mountain. Experience a real eco-trek to the highest spot in Mae Hong Son and then a traditional Karen homestay in a non-touristic area. Enjoy the river in the middle of the forest and a hidden waterfall.

Trip Highlights:

• Private air-conditioned transport and transfers

• Home stays as mentioned in the program

• Local English-speaking guide

• Meals as mentioned in the program

• Trekking and participating in cultural and community activities

• All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the program

Exotic Tribal Homestay & Nature Trek with nutty’s adventures (3-day, 2-night)

Start from Mae Hong Son or Pai and drive along mountain roads and trek in the stunning limestone mountains. Enjoy local homestays with Black Lahu and Shan people.

Trip Highlights:

• Private air-conditioned transport and transfers

• Home stay as mentioned in the program

• Local English-speaking guide

• Local community and cultural activities, cave tours

• All entrance fees for visits mentioned in the program

Andaman Community Tour with andaman discoveries (6-day, 5-night homestay)

Immerse in the local culture at the Muslim village of Ban Talae Nok on the North Andaman Coast. Participate in handicraft demonstrations, enjoy a local barbeque dinner on the beach, and relax in the quaint atmosphere of this community. Take a unique private tour of Koh Surin with the original Moken inhabitants of this tropical paradise. Bask in the natural beauty of the Surin Islands while you immerse in Moken Life and snorkel the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea.

Trip Highlights:

• Tour starts and ends at Kuraburi

• Ban Talae Nok homestay (2 nights)

• Kuraburi 1 night, Surin Moken Experience 2 nights

• Local guide

• Bilingual Thai/English translator

• Transfers during the tour

• Accommodation, activities and meals

• Available mid-October through mid-May

cultural immersion and eco-tour with andaman discoveries (6-day, 5-night homestay)

Engage with local villagers and experience the Southern Thai culture with a homestay in a coastal village. Take a unique private tour of Surin Island with the original inhabitants of this tropical paradise, the indigenous Moken people. Bask in the natural beauty of the Surin Islands while you immerse in Moken Life and snorkel the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. Kayak along the majestic river in Khao Sok National Park and view the awe inspiring limestone cliffs as your local guide talks about the river’s history. Spend tranquil nights in a floating bungalow on the Cheow Larn Reservoir and learn about the local flora and fauna

Trip Highlights:

• Tour starts at Kuraburi, ends at Takun, Surat Thani

• 10 days / 9 nights

• 2 nights Ban Talae Nok, 1 night Kuraburi Town, 2 nights Koh Surin Moken Experience, 2 nights Khao Sok, 2 nights Cheow Larn Lake Private W/ Superior or Bamboo Bungalow

• Local guide

• Bilingual Thai/English translator

• Transfers during the tour

• Accommodation, activities and meals

• Available mid-October through mid-May

AHKA HILL TRIBE EXPERIENCE IN CHIANG RAI with TOUR EAST (1 NIGHT HOMESTAY)

Travel to the Doi Mae Salong mountain range near Chiang Rai in northern Thailand and experience the life of the Akha hill tribe people in the community of Hloyo. Stay in a traditional house high on the mountain with spectacular views of the surrounding countryside. Learn how to speak some of the language of the Akha people, and tour the community to see how they farm, what crops they grow and what their hill tribe life is like. Learn how to cook traditional Akha dishes and enjoy eating them with your hosts at a traditional Khantoke dinner under the stars.  

Get up early and watch the sunrise over the hills, before enjoying an Akha crafts workshop, where you will be shown all the products made by the locals, including items made from woven bamboo, carved puppets, ornate items of brightly colored clothing and head wear, and intricate silver jewelry. Have a go at making a bracelet in the traditional Akha design and take it home as a souvenir of your hill tribe adventure.  

Highlights: 

• Immersion into the Akha hill tribe way of life in the Hloyo community 

• Learn some basic Akha hill tribe words and local dialect 

• Akha hill tribe cooking lesson 

• Khantoke dinner under the stars 

• Akha crafts workshop with souvenir to take home

SOUTHERN SCENIC & CULTURAL TOUR with KRABI SPESIALISTEN (2 NIGHTS)

We will take you to beautiful Lotus Lagoon, an agricultural farm, local villages, temples, caves, a handicraft community, stunning viewpoints, and much more. On the way, you will stop for lunch at a traditional Thai restaurant or a small roadside fruit stall to experience the original Thai Hospitality away from the buzzing tourist destinations. A guide will be with you during the entire 3 days and 2 nights, so you will share information and history during the entire trip.”

Highlights:

• Transportation throughout by private car or van

• Visits and entrances mentioned in itinerary

• Services of an English speaking local guide

• Nielloware demonstration

• Basket weaving at Varni Handicraft

• Meals as mentioned in itinerary

SURIN ISLANDS SNORKELING TOUR with SIMILAN CHARTER (FULL-DAY)

Enjoy a boat safari in the mainland mangrove forests before exploring the beautiful Surin Islands with your group. Learn about the spectacular nature and local people living in the national park. Snorkel in the crystal clear waters and enjoy the beach paradise.

Highlights:

• Private air-conditioned transport to and from Khao Lak

• Boat journey through the mainland mangroves 

• Visit the Surin National Park and its beaches 

• Snorkel in the crystal waters and learn about the local nature 

• English Speaking guide

• Plastic-free tours with environmentally friendly boats

GO GREEN AND DISCOVER THAILAND with ASIAJET (7 NIGHTS)

This is a journey where discovery and enchantment are destined in a region that has so much to offer. You’ll visit Bangkok, the megalopolis where past and present, tradition and modernity meet. Next, Ayutthaya, a former royal capital classified as a world heritage site and a true reflection of the Buddhist culture of the kingdom. On to Kanchanaburi and the River Kwai, a symbol of nature, forever linked to the history of the Second World War. Mahachai and its fish market will plunge you as close as possible into the daily life of the provincial towns. Finally, Chiang Mai, the Rose of the North, cradle of minorities and a favorite terrain for the principles of responsible and ecological tourism. A range of experiences await you for a total change of scenery.

Highlights:

• In Bangkok, visits of the Royal Palace (emerald Buddha), Wat Pho (lying Buddha), Wat Arun (temple of Dawn) and the historical district of Talad Noi.

• Jim Thompson's house, remarkable for its traditional wooden architecture and art collection.

• Mahachai Fish Market, the picturesque train ride to Mae Klong and its amazing market on the railway tracks, and the Amphawa Floating Market.

• Experience sitting on the Death railways train that travels through rugged terrain on the historic railway line built by the Japanese prisoners of war during World War II.

• Erawan National Park for waterfalls and swimming.

• Meeting with the most sacred animal of Thailand, in a sanctuary for elephants.

• The archaeological site of Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site.

• Discovery of the Khum Lanna eco-lodge, nestled in a deep valley, surrounded by orchards and rice fields.

• Local cooking class

• Short bike ride and discovery of the countryside.

DISCOVER THAILAND IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY with EASIA (12 NIGHTS)

Get ready to discover Thailand from a completely new perspective. Leave mass tourism far behind and get to know Thailand differently during this itinerary that focuses on meaningful interactions and slow travel. Live and learn with locals and immerse in the green countryside and mountains of Chiang Mai. Unwind and mingle with locals as you see stunning landscapes glide by while taking the day train. Visit off-the-beaten-track ruins at Sri Satchanalai’s UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore the tranquil surroundings around Bangkok for a stark contrast with life in the bustling city.

This itinerary was created with sustainability in mind. The focus is on slow travel with immersive activities in communities. It includes plenty of sustainable means of transportation like public transport, bicycle and e-scooter. The accommodations have been selected for their efforts in sustainability. A great way to discover much of Thailand for travelers who want to make a positive impact! 

Highlights: 

• A complete itinerary showing much of Thailand, keeping sustainability in mind on multiple levels.

• Chiang Mai and immersion in the countryside, visit a remote Akha village and stay overnight in a local community.

• Slow travel by day train, an alternative way of traveling to connect with locals plus a visit to Sri Satchanalai Historical Park by bicycle. 

• Visit the surroundings of Bangkok to learn about life in the suburbs and in local communities.

HIDDEN TREASURES OF THE GREAT SOUTHERN THAILAND with NOVAWAY (3 NIGHTS)

This authentic immersive experience package will take you to the beauties of the South, a region off-the-beaten-path, unknown however so enriching. 

You will follow an extraordinary itinerary such as: Discovery of remote villages, deep immersion in the daily life of the local communities, Breathtaking landscapes sightseeing such as untouched villages, extensive lotus lake, vast fields as far as the eye can see surrounded by the peaceful wildlife and nature. 

You will stroll through ancestral markets, discovering local crafts and typical dishes flavorful of the South. A real treasure path hidden in the southern of Thailand.

Highlights: 

• English speaking guide 

• Transfer from Trang Airport 

• Tours and transfers by private Air-Conditioned vehicle 

• Entrance fees for mentioned visits 

• Local communities workshops 

• Village immersion 

• Unique landscape and wildlife discovery 

• Cultural connection with southern culture 

• Cruising among the lotuses 

• Meet with the pink dolphins 

• Natural river “fish spa” 

KHAO LAK MANGROVE EXPERIENCE with DISCOVERY TRAVEL (Full Day from Khao Lak)

Many people do not know that Khao Lak is home to a beautiful and almost undiscovered mangrove eco-system with rivers, jungles and forests. The Khao Lak mangroves cover an area of more than 70 square kilometres, and it is now possible for tourists to experience this breathtaking and peaceful environment for the first time.

Highlights:

• Return transfers from any hotel in Khao Lak 

• Guided self-kayaking through healthy and previously unexplored mangrove forests 

• Light refreshments included 

• Plastic free, sustainable community tourism 

• Affordable private trips or very small group joined trip booking options available

FOOD TRAIL OF BANGKOK with GO-VACATION (HALF DAY)

Discover the best hidden food trail of Bangkok, and experience the vibrant and diverse cultural heritage through the city like a real local – go where locals go, eat what locals eat. This leisurely 4-hour walking route takes you to the world of the past, strolling through time at the historic district of Bangkok’s old town. Explore its iconic sights and different ethnic eateries which even some locals are not aware of their existence. Your expert and food-loving guide will introduce you to a variety of savory and sweet dishes and drinks at food stalls, street venders and local venues of all sizes. Visit the best local spots and learn more of Thailand’s culinary history and cultures intimately from the community as you sample roast duck, Chinese chive dumplings, old-style coffee and the best of Thai desserts - coconut milk ice cream. This unique tour offers you an authentic exclusive experience of the neighborhood’s secret gems where old traditions continue to live on. “

Highlights:

• English-speaking guide; other languages on request

• Food and drinks samplings as mentioned in the program

• Admission fees for all visits as mentioned in the program

• Public shuttle boat and Tuk Tuk transportations

RICKSHAW & HIKING BANGKOK’S GREEN LUNG with ASIAN TRAILS (HALF DAY)

So close yet so far away. South of the myriad of traffic and away from its characteristic high rises, a new Bangkok presents itself, one that embraces a local lifestyle where a more laid-back mood engulfs villages and plantations. Expect a scene of incomparable experiences, including walking and wheeling around green Bangkok. 

 Trip Highlights:

• Transfer by private air-conditioned vehicle 

• Half-day excursion from Bangkok 

• English-speaking guide

• Walking and rickshaw tour 

• Thai lunch by the river

SAWASDEE SAMUT SONGKRAM PROGRAM with KHIRI TRAVEL (1 NIGHT)

Journey to the West, and visit some of Thailand’s iconic cultural sights in the western provinces of the peninsula. See traditional eco farming practices and discover the local handicrafts in the floating market. You will be mesmerised by the infamous train market, observe the stall holders manage their stalls in a flash as the training passes by. It's exhilarating to watch! Experience & explore one of Thailand's top destinations.

Highlights: 

• Visit Baan Rim Klong Community Palm sugar Refinery 

• Observe palm sugar production, being preserved for over 200 years 

• See traditional desserts being crafted & take the opportunity to taste 

• Enjoy a sunset boat ride along the Mae Klong River 

• Explore the night stalls at Amphawa Market 

• Feed the Swimming Monkeys & help plant the mangrove forest 

• Visit the famous Mae Klong Railway Market (Talad Rom Hoob)