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Whether you’re interested in the jungles of Chiang Mai, the coastlines of Phuket or the bustling streets of Bangkok, you’re best off exploring Thailand with a private guide on one of our immersive itineraries, which you can also book as a private trip.

There’s plenty of pros for going private. Obviously it means you can keep the guest-list locked down, so you can enjoy memory-making travel experiences with only the ones you love most. It also allows for far greater flexibility on travel dates, group sizes (minimum of 4) and even age requirements. Simply get in touch with our Travel Experts to organise your personalised Culture Trip adventure.

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Sublime Southern Thailand

The difference between our Tropical Northern Thailand trip and this 11-day exploration of the country’s southern coast is a testament to how diverse an array of travel memories you can make here. This itinerary is all about indulging in the tropical wonder of beaches, bays and remote islands. We’ll meet in Bangkok and take the sleeper train down to the coastal city of Surat Thani. You’ll spend the night in a floating raft house on Khao Sok Lake, from which you can easily access the lake by swimming or kayaking. We’ll take a longtail boat to go on a wildlife safari and swap it for a kayak to cross overgrown mangrove forests, before hopping on a boat to Hong Island. The white-sand beaches and turquoise lagoon here are perfect for swimming and snorkelling amid tropical fish, while your evening will be occupied with a stunning sunset cruise and barbecue. Koh Yao Yai will be your next secluded island retreat, as our itinerary includes three nights here at a gorgeous beach resort. Grab yourself a Thai massage, take a dip in the infinity pool or have a splash around in the waterpark at Coco Beach. You can explore rice paddies and lobster farms, or simply chill on postcard-worthy beaches, before we return to the mainland and end our trip with a farewell dinner in Phuket.

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DURATION 10
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Temple Wat Mahawan, Chiang Mai, Thailand

Incredible Thailand and Laos by Train

Why stop with just Thailand? Southeast Asia is full of incredible destinations, and this epic two-week itinerary utilises rail travel to tackle Thailand and Laos in just one trip. We’ll start in Bangkok and explore the nearby ancient ruins of Sukhothai, a former Khmer city turned historical park. We’ll hop on a train to Chiang Mai for a street food and city sightseeing tour, as well as an authentic Thai cooking class. Then it’s time to hit the jungle for a night of glamping, preceded by elephant bathing, bamboo rafting and a jungle barbecue. After crossing the border into Laos we’ll go cruising down the Mekong River, trek to the spectacular Kuang Si Falls and kayak along the Nam Song River. Then it’s time to cross back into Thailand, taking the sleeper train to Bangkok, where you’ll round off your multi-country vacation with a walking tour and farewell dinner in the Thai capital.

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STARTS AT Bangkok, Thailand
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DURATION 14
GROUP SIZE 16
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About the author

Gethin Morgan has developed an exciting portfolio across a series of roles at Culture Trip. With a keen interest in food and drink, Gethin is also particularly interested in niche or alternative travel which, in his case, usually involves following the Wales national soccer team to Europe's most obscure cities.

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