Thailand adventure tours

Despite the relative ease of travelling in Thailand, it's a hit with tour companies. "Adventure" trips like the ones listed below are very popular, but resort-style package holidays are also huge -- especially those taking people to destinations like Phuket and Ko Samui.

Don't feel your trips are too restricted as there's often considerable scope to mix and match and operators tend to offer a host of "add-ons" allowing you to further expand your holiday. Most trips cover similar destinations -- all of which you'll be able to research on Travelfish, but remember, not all trips are designed equally -- don't make the mistake of looking no further than the bottom line.

Keeping that in mind, here's a few non-price things to keep an eye out for. If the trip includes a trekking element, trekking out of somewhere other than Chiang Mai is preferable. If the trip heads south for beach-time, be sure to check our WeatherFish to make sure you'll have sunny beaches rather than rainy ones. Watch out for trips that have too many internal flights -- the trains are slow but they're relaxing -- too many flights might suggest a cramped itinerary, and you're supposed to be on holiday.

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Rainforest & Island Safari After a day exploring Bangkok you board the overnight train south to Khao Sok National Park. You'll discover some of the best remaining rainforest in Thailand - with superb trails, rivers and cliffs. From your base you'll walk to nearby waterfalls and learn about the flora and fauna. Then, escape to the islands. Ko Lanta is considered one of Thailand's most eco-friendly resorts. For the best possible weather, during the summer you head to the east coast and travel by bus and ferry to Ko Pha Ngan. Destinations: Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Ko Lanta, Ao Nang, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui. More information

Thailand Adventure Explore the eclectic mix of temples and palaces in Bangkok before boarding the night train to Chiang Mai. Then the adventure really begins – meet elephants at a local wildlife sanctuary, cycle through the colourful streets of Thailand's northern capital Chiang Mai, trek in the hills and villages of the Karen, Shan, Lisu and Lahu tribes, take to bikes in the old Thai capital of Sukhothai, see the famous Bridge over the River Kwai or kayak beneath it. Destinations: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Sukhothai, Kanchanaburi. More information

Thailand - Northern Mountains Southern Beaches An ideal holiday for a first time visitor to SE Asia. This adventure vacation is an excellent introduction to diverse Thailand; travel to the remote forest clad mountains of Northern Thailand to the reef-fringed tropical islands of Southern Thailand, from hill-tribe villages lost in the mountains to the vibrant capital, Bangkok. Destinations: Bangkok, Sukhothai, Nan, Chiang Mai, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Trang, Ko Libong, Chao Mai National Park, Krabi. More information

Thailand - Reefs and Rainforests An ideal holiday for a first time visitor to Thailand. This trip commences in Bangkok before heading straight south to Nakhon Si Thammarat and Khao Luang National Park. From there, it's over to Trang and the lovely Ko Libong and Chao Mai National Park, before heading north to Krabi and back to Bangkok. Destinations: Bangkok, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Phattalung, Trang, Ko Libong, Chao Mai National Park, Krabi. More information

Tropical Island Paradise Family Holiday Commencing in Ao Nang in southern Thailand, this family tour journeys from Ao Nang to Khao Sok National Park, then across the peninsula to Ko Pha Ngan and Ko Samui. Activities include sea kayaking, jungle walks and river trips with a good dose of beach time thrown in. Easy on the miles, you're not travelling all over Thailand but rather concentrating on some of its more beautiful tracts. Destinations: Ao Nang, Khao Sok National Park, Ko Pha Ngan, Ko Samui. More information

Experience South East Asia with Explore! Whether you want to get active, explore tribal villages, discover sacred sites or simply chill-out, South East Asia has something for you. Explore! have been leading adventure tours to Thailand since 1981, and many of their tours include Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam or all three -- be sure to check out their Bangkok to Saigon overland adventure tour. Explore knows well just how child-friendly South East Asia is, and their Family Adventures are justifiably popular. More information

Land of Smiles Family Holiday Commence in Bangkok before heading east for a few days on the quiet tropical island of Ko Samet. Then head north by comfortable sleeper train to Chiang Mai, which is famous for its night market and friendly atmosphere. From here you'll head out past terraced slopes along a winding mountain road to reach your simple accommodation at Soppong, before returning via Chiang Mai to Bangkok. Destinations: Bangkok, Ko Samet, Chiang Mai, Soppong. More information

Scuba Diving In Thailand This four-day, four-night liveaboard trip explores the amazing dive sites around Thailand's Similan Islands -- universally recognised as one of the top scuba diving sites worldwide. The Similan Islands are also the perfect place to learn to scuba dive and experience this incredible place for yourself. The trips include 14 dives, including three night dives and are all inclusive of scuba gear, accommodation and as much Thai food as you can eat! Destinations: Phuket, Khao Lak, Similan Islands. More information

We've not road-tested these tours ourself, rather they're offerings from companies who we work with on a commission basis. We believe these companies to have decent reputations and we welcome feedback from anyone on the providers below, as this will help other readers make more informed decisions.