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Introducing Thailand

Make the most out of your trip to Thailand
While Thailand is famed for its world-class cuisine and southern beach getaways on stunning karstic islands, the country also offers a rich cultural history as the only Southeast Asian nation to have avoided European colonial rule. The spectacular natural beauty in the north is also not to be missed, home to a third of Thailand's extensive network of national parks.

When is the best time to visit? 
Thailand is best visited between November and February, the most popular time for travelers due to the reliably pleasant weather. It’s possible to travel to Thailand during summer months, but keep in mind that high temperatures, humidity, and heavy bouts of rain should be expected between April and October. Aiming for shoulder seasons can reward you with fewer crowds and lower prices, though the weather is less predictable. Learn more

Where to go in Thailand?
While you may be planning to spend your vacation lying on southern Thailand’s pristine beaches, there are priceless experiences to consider throughout the country. Make the long flight worth it by immersing yourself in Thailand’s nature and culture, learning about a different way of life and exploring the country’s unique landscapes.

The Thai islands are known to have their own localized weather systems, so make sure to speak to an expert as to which would suit your needs and fits best with your date of departure. Trekking and cycling can be great methods to get yourself into the rural communities of northern Thailand and experience the real heart of the country. 

How many days do I need?
One week would give you plenty of time to get a good feel for one section of Thailand, but if you’re planning a more encompassing visit, then you would be better off planning for eight days to two weeks. This would give you enough time for some active adventures in the north before having a few days of relaxation down south.

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Thailand Tours & Itineraries

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Spend an afternoon kayaking in Phang Nga Bay
Map of Best of Thailand - 8 Days
Best of Thailand - 8 Days

If you've ever dreamed of Thailand, this 8-day adventure covers the highlights with a perfect mix of guided tours and free time. Start off in vibrant Bangkok for iconic Buddhist sites and a gourmet dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Then fly north to Chiang Mai to explore the Old Town on foot and spend a day with elephants. Finish off in Phuket, where you'll kayak, island-hop, and relax on gorgeous white sand beaches.

Phang Nga Bay at Samet Nang She Viewpoint
Map of A Taste of Southern Thailand - 5 Days
A Taste of Southern Thailand - 5 Days

Go beyond the stunning islands and emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, and get a taste of the local lifestyle on this five-day trip to southern Thailand. You'll kayak through the lush jungle, unwind on pristine beaches, and eat authentic Thai food with a local family on your homestay in a small fishing village.

Visit colorful Damnoen Saduak Floating Market just outside of Bangkok
Map of Thailand Authentic Grand Tour - 12 Days
Thailand Authentic Grand Tour - 12 Days

Get to the heart of Thailand on this 12-day tour, from urban neighborhoods to age-old traditions tucked away in the jungles and mountains. The adventure starts in the exotic capital, where your private guide will show you the best Buddhist sites and local eats. You'll visit the country's most unique markets before continuing west to the River Kwai and then north to Chiang Mai. Finish the trip in Phuket for some of the world's best beaches and island scenery.

Hong islands
Map of Thailand Island Hopping - 12 Days
Thailand Island Hopping - 12 Days

Relax on white sand beaches, explore tropical forests, and get away from it all on this 12-day island hopping trip. Begin in Phuket, where jagged limestone caves and deep blue lagoons meet in hidden caves. Continue to Phi Phi and Krabi to soak in the sunshine, snorkel the tropical water, and ride a zipline through the rainforest. End your trip in Loh Dalum Bay with the ultimate adventure—a full day planned by you, from a personal guide to romantic beach picnics!

Swim and snorkel in Phang Nag National Park
Map of Thailand North to South Adventure: Chiang Mai & Phuket - 10 Days
Thailand North to South Adventure: Chiang Mai & Phuket - 10 Days

This 10-day tour offers a wide range of activities and experiences in both northern and southern Thailand. Starting in Chiang Mai, you'll hike to Buddhist temples, observe wild elephants, and cook meals with a hill tribe. Then head south to Phuket where you'll spend several days swimming, snorkeling, and enjoying some of the best scenery in Thailand. Stay overnight in a mix of rural homestays and top-notch resorts for an unforgettable adventure.

Meet elephants on a family tour of Chiang Mai
Map of Culture & Nature Family Adventure in Thailand: Chiang Mai - 7 Days
Culture & Nature Family Adventure in Thailand: Chiang Mai - 7 Days

This week-long family tour of Chiang Mai offers active families seeking an authentic Thailand experience the perfect blend of culture, nature, and kid-friendly activities. Hike to stunning temples in the mountains before cooling off in the region's beautiful waterfalls. Play with elephants, take a family bike ride through paddy fields, and discover peace and tranquility in Thailand's temples as you and your family immerse yourselves in local life.

Make the Most of Your Time in Thailand

Have a fixed number of days? Maximize the things to see and do during your visit
Lay out on Phuket's sun-kissed beaches
How Many Days to Spend in Thailand

In as few as five days, you can experience authentic Thai culture on a trip to the southern bays or trekking around the villages in the country's north. With a week, there's...

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Marvel at the organized chaos that is the Mae Klong Railway Market in Bangkok
Map of Nature & Culture in Thailand: Bangkok to Phuket - 15 Days
Nature & Culture in Thailand: Bangkok to Phuket - 15 Days

This 15-day itinerary gives you enough time to enjoy the best of Thailand. First, you'll explore Bangkok, wander through Ayutthaya's ruins, and see the famous Bridge on the River Khwae. Then head north to Chiang Mai, where you'll see elephants and meet local tribespeople, explore the famous Golden Triangle, and wander through spectacular temples. The last leg of your journey will take you to Phuket to explore the surrounding islands by boat, relax on the beach, and watch a Muay Thai fight.

Macaque monkeys in the Thai jungle
Map of Thailand Family Adventure in Bangkok & Kao Yai – 7 Days
Thailand Family Adventure in Bangkok & Kao Yai – 7 Days

Families with older kids seeking to combine a trip to Thailand's capital with some serious wildlife adventure will love this week-long itinerary. Base yourselves in Bangkok to see the stunning Wat Pho temple and experience the thrill of the Maeklong Railway Market, then spend a night in Khao Yai National Park to encounter wild elephants and bathe in the Haew Suwat waterfall. End this exhilarating trip on a high note as you return to Bangkok for a fun-filled day at the Dreamworld amusement park.

Set sail to hidden coves and empty beaches in Phuket
Map of Family Highlights Tour of Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket - 7 Days
Family Highlights Tour of Thailand: Bangkok & Phuket - 7 Days

Combine the best of Bangkok with laidback island life on this week-long family vacation that blends culture in the capital with Phuket's endless white sands and turquoise seas. Tour the opulent Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Wat Pho temples, savor Thai street food, and spend a day with the elephants in Kanchanaburi. Then cast yourselves away for quality time with the kids as you embrace beach life, sail to James Bond Island, and discover the treasures of Phang Nga Bay.

Thailand Travel Maps

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1 Week in Thailand - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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10 Days in Thailand - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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5 Days in Thailand - 4 Unique Itinerary Ideas
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Meet our Local Travel Specialists

Experienced travel agents with a passion for Thailand
Travel specialist Camellia Nguyen
active 1 day ago

Camellia Nguyen

I love traveling, I have been traveling to most places in Vietnam. Travel is to learn more about the life of the locals, not just a holiday and more important is about to keep the destinations...

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Travel specialist Long Dao
active 20 hours ago

Long Dao

Hi, my name is Long. I am a young and passionate travel specialist from Vietnam. I was in love with travel since I was a child and always wanted it to be a part of my life. My idea about...

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Travel specialist Hien Do
active 21 hours ago

Hien Do

I was born and grown in Vietnam and deeply love my country. I have always been passionate about travelling and wanted to share my experience with others. My country is full of beautiful places and...

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Travel specialist Ashley Tran
active 12 hours ago

Ashley Tran

I was born and grown in Hanoi - the capital of Vietnam. I have always been interested in travel and discovering other cultures and places. When I was a little girl, I dreamed of being a tour guide...

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Trip Reviews for Thailand

The latest reviews by travelers who booked their trip on kimkim

We would highly recommend Lacey from Kimkim, ...
Thailand | Feb 21 - Mar 17, 2023

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Jane k.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 21, 2023

We would highly recommend Lacey from Kimkim, she really listened to what we did and didn't want to do and built our itinerary around us. She was very responsive through out our trip and answered our queries very quickly. The hotels that she chose for us worked well. All of our tour guides were excellent and Lacey's recommended tours were brilliant, we saw and did activities that we would never have done had we done our own itinerary. read more

We would highly recommend Lacey from Kimkim, she really listened to what we did and didn't want to do and built our itinerary around us. She was very responsive through out our trip and answered our queries very quickly. The hotels that she chose for us worked well. All of our tour guides were excellent and Lacey's recommended tours were brilliant, we saw and did activities that we would never have done had we done our own itinerary.

Activity Reviews
Love Chiang Mai cooking experience (Morning session)
Chiang Mai

When we were picked up from our hotel we were given a menu to choose the food we wanted to cook, then we were taken to the market to buy the food. The venue was excellent and the guide and his support team made our day. Even if you don't cook or like cooking you would find it difficult not to enjoy this experience

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Phi Phi island by joining speedboat
Krabi

We saw some beautiful islands, beaches and coves.

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John Gray's sea canoe - Hong by Starlight joining tour
Phuket

A really fun and different day out

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Hua Hin - Kanchanaburi sightseeing
Thailand

It is weird to say that going to the war cemetery, the death museum and learning more about how the bridge over the river Kwai was built would be an enjoyable experience. It was and we would recommend

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Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Mar 22, 2023

Hi Jane,
Thank you very much for your detailed and valuable feedback!
It was my great pleasure to assist you with this memorable trip, and we hope to accompany you next time!
Warmest regards,
Lacey

Great Exeperience
Thailand | Feb 24 - Mar 4, 2023

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Tina N.
Houston, TX | Reviewed on Mar 19, 2023

We had a fantastic time all-around and appreciate Lacey's services putting together an excellent itinerary.

All of the activities booked were great, we wished we had a little more time in Bangkok to experience more (maybe next time). Our guide A in Bangkok was awesome - she thought of everything but wasn't overbearing, we will miss her dearly. All of the transportation (cars/flights) booked were great, everyone was punctual and was easy to find. Our favorite hotel was Naka Phuket - we... read more

We had a fantastic time all-around and appreciate Lacey's services putting together an excellent itinerary.

All of the activities booked were great, we wished we had a little more time in Bangkok to experience more (maybe next time). Our guide A in Bangkok was awesome - she thought of everything but wasn't overbearing, we will miss her dearly. All of the transportation (cars/flights) booked were great, everyone was punctual and was easy to find. Our favorite hotel was Naka Phuket - we would absolutely stay here again, it was serene and the views were amazing and it wasn't too far from Bangla Night Market. We enjoyed SO in Bangkok and Melia in Chang Mia as well - we would stay here again but would also be open to staying at other places. In regard to Novotel, while we can appreciate the proximity and convenience - we would not stay here again. The room had a very bad smell, the mattress was uncomfortable, and mosquitos/bugs were everywhere.

High-level of things that were booked for us: railway market, floating market, street food tour, temple visit, yacht to phi phi islands.

Would 100% utilize KimKim services again - Lacey was very responsive before and during the trip.

Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Mar 20, 2023

Hi Tina,
Thank you very much for your valuable feedback! Such a great motivation for us and helps us a lot to improve ourselves. I hope to have a chance to welcome you in Vietnam and other destinations in South East Asia soon in the future.
All my best,
Lacey

Responsive, professional travel planning for southeast Asia
Thailand | Feb 17 - Mar 5, 2023

Willliam
Willliam F.
United Kingdom | Reviewed on Mar 12, 2023

Seldom have my wife and I experienced such a well-organized trip as we did on our 18-day journey to Cambodia and Thailand. Our local travel specialist, Lacey Ngo, was tireless in proposing options of things to see and do and places to eat and sleep. She promptly responded to our many questions, regardless of time of the day or day of the week. She professionally accommodated our many requests to add and delete items on the itinerary. We were very impressed by the knowledge and helpfulness of... read more

Seldom have my wife and I experienced such a well-organized trip as we did on our 18-day journey to Cambodia and Thailand. Our local travel specialist, Lacey Ngo, was tireless in proposing options of things to see and do and places to eat and sleep. She promptly responded to our many questions, regardless of time of the day or day of the week. She professionally accommodated our many requests to add and delete items on the itinerary. We were very impressed by the knowledge and helpfulness of our guides, generally pleased with our hotels and amazed by the variety of experiences Lacey recommended for our enjoyment. We would most definitely recommend her as a local travel specialist to anyone traveling to southeast Asia.

Activity Review
Siem Reap Countryside by Jeep
Siem Reap

This tour was a highlight of our recent trip to Cambodia. We were very pleased with our driver and with our guide, Hong. They showed us a variety of places - a local produce and fish market, a family farm, a rice wine distillery, an oyster mushroom farm, a buddhist temple, a lotus pond. Hong was a very personable, outgoing guide. Her English was excellent. She shared her experiences growing up in a fisherman's family with a mother who spent all day selling the fish at the local market. She thoughtfully answered our many questions. She and the driver made detours and spontaneous stops to help us to better understand this part of Cambodia's countryside. We concluded the tour with a sunset picnic surrounded by rice fields. Magic.

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Local specialist: Lacey Ngo
Lacey
Lacey Ngo
Local specialist in Hanoi | Reviewed on Mar 14, 2023

Hi William,
It was my great pleasure to accompany you and your wife in this trip. Can't thank you enough for your valueable feedback and motivation.
Hope you see you soon in Vietnam!
Warmest regards,
Lacey