Things to do in Thailand

Thailand’s beaches are what other beaches around the world aspire to be.![]()

Find your beach
Travelling beyond the tired resorts of Phuket and Koh Samui, you can still find the idyllic postcard image of white sand, turquoise sea and swaying palms, with a tiny fishing boat or two bobbing in the background. There are bar-lined beaches, beaches with little more than a hammock, exclusive beaches and child-friendly beaches. Thailand has, quite literally, a beach for everyone – just look beyond the well-trodden tracks to find your dream bay.
Thailand hilltribes, rainforests and beaches tour
Visit the hidden gems of Northern Thailand.
From
£2693
12 days
ex flights
Thailand adventure holiday, self drive Tuk Tuk
A Tuk Tuk Adventure in the stunning mountains of Thailand
From
£1395 to £1695
11 days
ex flights
Family adventure holiday in Thailand
Private family tour of Thailand - May to October
From
£1700
14 days
ex flights
Northern Thailand tour
An exciting and varied Thailand tour by road, rail & river
From
£1755 to £1785
14 days
ex flights
Thailand family holidays
A fabulous family holiday including the best of Thailand
From
£2375 to £2975
15 days
ex flights
Thailand family holiday, tailor made
Activity packed family holiday in the land of smiles.
From
£8500
13 days
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Volunteer with Thailand's elephants
Of all the things to do in Thailand, spending time with some of the region’s last elephants has to be one of the most exciting. Tracking them in the wild through the magical scenery of a national park is thrilling – but despite their size these enormous creatures are elusive, so combining this with a sanctuary visit allows you to get up close. Sadly, there are many unscrupulous camps, so do your research to ensure the elephants you meet are neither taken from the wild nor maltreated. Good camps function as “retirement homes” for former working elephants, and as hospitals for sick or injured animals – and as elephants eat a whopping 300kg of food a day, the money from your visit will be well spent!
The Elephant Nature Park is certainly one of the best sanctuaries; the elephants have said goodbye to their trekking seats and chains, and are allowed to live their retirement blissfully, playing, bathing, eating and interacting as they would in the wild. Come for a daytrip to learn about the elephant s and their needs, spend the night at the camp or become a full time carer on a longer volunteer placement. You can cut food, maintain the park and clean enclosures, but please note that bathing is no longer offered - a decision we completely agree with. Elephant bathing experiences are, sadly, wide open to abuse. And you cannot have a huge, powerful animal next to members of the public safely without there being an element of control.
The Elephant Nature Park is certainly one of the best sanctuaries; the elephants have said goodbye to their trekking seats and chains, and are allowed to live their retirement blissfully, playing, bathing, eating and interacting as they would in the wild. Come for a daytrip to learn about the elephant s and their needs, spend the night at the camp or become a full time carer on a longer volunteer placement. You can cut food, maintain the park and clean enclosures, but please note that bathing is no longer offered - a decision we completely agree with. Elephant bathing experiences are, sadly, wide open to abuse. And you cannot have a huge, powerful animal next to members of the public safely without there being an element of control.

Thailand before the tourists still exists – nestled in the hills of the north.![]()

Trek with tribes
Here, traditional tribes speak a multitude of languages and wear colourful dress. Head to the region of Pai to meet shamans, former crossbow hunters, rice farmers and weavers. Stay in a communal village house and trek with them through the glorious mountain scenery they have called home for centuries – this is one of the most insightful and rewarding things to do in Thailand. However, if anyone tries to sell you a tour to see the "long-necked women" - politely decline. These are sad "human zoos", with no benefit to the communities themselves.
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Thailand hilltribes, rainforests and beaches tour
Visit the hidden gems of Northern Thailand.
From
£2693
12 days
ex flights
Tailor made:
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
This trip can be tailor made throughout the year to suit your requirements
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Know your noodles
Slice and dice your way around Thailand with a cooking holiday, introducing you to the secrets of one of the world’s favourite spicy cuisines. Discover the differences between regional dishes, select the freshest vegetables from local markets, and learn to tell your galangal from your ginger with expert local chefs.
For hardcore foodies, two-week cooking trips take you up and down Thailand, from the Isaarn influence of the north, to the fried squid of the southern fishing villages. Alternatively, take a beachside evening class or join a workshop in a city restaurant to learn how to whip up a pad Thai. Most classes can be tailored to vegetarians and vegans, just be sure to inform your guide in advance.
For hardcore foodies, two-week cooking trips take you up and down Thailand, from the Isaarn influence of the north, to the fried squid of the southern fishing villages. Alternatively, take a beachside evening class or join a workshop in a city restaurant to learn how to whip up a pad Thai. Most classes can be tailored to vegetarians and vegans, just be sure to inform your guide in advance.