Thailand
Thailand is a vibrant Southeast Asian country bordered by Myanmar, Laos, Cambodia, and Malaysia. Here, you'll find warm hospitality, flavorful cuisine, golden temples, and dazzling beaches... and festivals full of joy and color! From bustling Bangkok to tranquil mountain villages and serene islands, Thailand draws travelers seeking rich culture, spiritual discovery, tropical beauty, and unforgettable experiences.
Best Time to Visit Thailand
The best time to visit Thailand is between November and February, when the weather is cooler and drier. In the north (Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai), daytime temperatures range from 75–85°F (24–29°C) during this time, making it ideal for wandering through cities and visiting temples. The south and coastal areas (Phuket, Krabi, Koh Samui) remain warm year-round, averaging 80–90°F (27–32°C), but the monsoon season varies by coast: the Andaman Coast (west) sees rain May–October, while the Gulf Coast (east) gets more rain between September–December. Loy Krathong usually falls in November, and Songkran (Thai New Year) takes place in mid-April; these can be particularly fun and unique times to visit.
Sustainable Package Trips in Thailand
Our privately guided package trips cover Thailand’s dynamic cities, lush countryside, and picture-perfect islands. We partner with a locally operated Thai company that excels in crafting meaningful, customized travel experiences across northern, central, and southern Thailand. The north is known for misty mountains and ancient temples. The central region is home to Bangkok, historic Ayutthaya, and floating markets, while the south boasts palm-fringed beaches and island adventures. Expert local guides will help you connect with Thai culture, cuisine, and customs in an authentic and responsible way.
How to Get to Thailand
Most international travelers fly into Bangkok (BKK). For travelers coming from the US, don't forget that you'll need a visa to enter.
Customize your Thailand Trip
Our vacation packages can be extended, combined, or customized to include specific interests like cooking classes, yoga, wildlife encounters, or unstructured days by the beach. Contact us about one of the listed trips, or start planning your dream trip, and we’ll handle the logistics to ensure a safe and seamless visit to Thailand.
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Reviews
Kim L.
Feb 13, 2025
My first Privately Guided trip... and I loved it!
This was a privately guided and self guided trip booked through Yugan Earthside that I would highly recommend. I had never done a guided trip before and loved this.
I highly recommend booking a trip through Yugen Earthside. They were supportive, flexible and worked with us to create the trip we wanted. Everything went so smoothly, we could not have asked for a more perfect adventure! The trip partners in Thailand were wonderful. We felt truly spoiled! Our guides were friendly, fun and knowledgeable, while also being flexible to our wishes and goals for our trip. We learned so much from our guides! They made all the difference when traveling in a foreign country. We also had 3 "free" days, which were unguided and a relaxing way to explore and unwind on the beaches.
My favorite parts of the trip:
Visiting Chiang Mai and attending and participating in the Lantern Festival, which was an amazing way to learn about the culture as well as explore the city. Riding around the city in a Tuk Tuk was a fun way to explore the many beautiful temples, learn the customs and try some delicious food.
Visiting the Elephant Refuge and having the opportunity to spend time with these beautiful elephants, feeding them, walking with them and even getting into the water with them is something I had never imagined.
If you like Thai food, the food experience was worth the trip. We had many opportunities to try food in lots of different venues, from a beautiful dinner outside at a quiet farmhouse, watching local dancers and listening to musicians while we ate, to an amazing lunch on the river, to visiting the street vendors.
The beaches were breathtaking and warm as bath water.
And a visit isn't complete without a day or two in Bangkok, a busy and beautiful city, especially at night!
Yugen Earthside provides sustainable and low carbon impact traveling, which is very important to us. Our trip included low-carbon impact activities (walking, trekking...), local and eco-friendly lodgings, slow travel (2+ nights in each lodging), vegetarian & vegan options, supported small local businesses, rural tourism ('tourism dispersal') and meaningful local interactions. We observed "leave no trace" principles in action!
Working with Yugen was easy and supportive and I am very satisfied with the customer service and the trip overall!
I would definitely book another trip through them.
Debi S.
Nov 30, 2024
Beyond our expectations!
Thank you for making what we wanted to happen beyond our expectations! Our whole trip went smoothly because of the planning that you did. We had such an excellent trip. Every stop was special. Our accommodations were superb.
Our trip was self-guided at times and at other times guided. We so appreciated the guides we had in Chiang Mai and Bangkok. The lantern festival was so special because our guide planned it so well!
Everything we did was so much fun and interesting. We had a perfect variety of experiences. Our guides listened to any requests and made it happen!