Thailand
From the unreal sprawl of Bangkok, a teeming 21st century city dotted with golden temples, to the white sand Thai beaches of the south washed by a jade-green sea, Thailand offers all the stunning scenery you'd expect of a tropical paradise combined with colourful South East Asian culture. Thailand has long been a favourite destination of travellers, and you could stay with hill tribes in their villages in the forests north of Chiang Mai, explore beautiful islands on the Gulf of Thailand or head into the jungles of Khao Sok. This diversity of landscape combined with the legendary friendliness of the people means that Thailand is a place you'll want to keep coming back to.
The Thai's have a word called "Sabai" loosely translated it means an inner peace and contentment. When travelling in Thailand you will wake one morning and understand exactly what "Sabai" means.
All our group tours & holidays are run by responsible operators who will also ensure that your holiday benefits the destination & local people of the area you visit.
We also offer tailor-made Thailand travel packages should you not want to travel in a group. We will make sure that you experience the best Thailand beaches, Thailand resorts and Thai culture! Most of our tours depart from Bangkok, Thailand which has many sightseeing opportunities and a chance to experience your first Thai massage! Contact Travel Light to arrange your Thailand travel packages!
WEATHER: Thailand has a tropical climate, with high temperatures and high humidity levels throughout the year. Temperatures in the capital, Bangkok, range between 68°F (20°C) in December, and 95°F (35°C) in April. January and February are normally dry, March to May is the hottest time of year, June to October tends to be the wettest season (with 90% of the country's rainfall occurring in this period), and November and December are the coolest months. Monsoons occur usually between June and October, and in September and October, much of the country experiences flooding, especially in the north, north eastern and central areas. Travel to Thailand is at its peak from November to February as this is when it tends to be coolest and most bearable for visitors.
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These are just a selection of Travel Light's most popular tours sorted by number of days.
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| A relaxing week in the south. Starting in Bangkok we take a trip out to Kanchanaburi and the Bridge over the River Kwai. Later we continue to the blissful beaches of the south, with 4 nights in either Koh Pha Ngan or Krabi. >> |
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| A short adventure that takes in all the highlights of Northern Thailand. Starting with time to explore the palaces, markets and temples of Bangkok we then take the train north to the laid back city of Chiang Mai, famous for its night markets >> |
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| So you think you’ve seen everything! You’ve walked the beaches of Thailand, you’ve hiked to the hilltribes of northern Vietnam. But can you really say you’ve done it all if you’ve missed out on the most incredible temple complex in Asia? >> |
Visiting: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam |
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| The south of Thailand is famous for its fabulous beaches and lush jungle scenery and we take in the best of both. Starting in Bangkok we head straight to Khao Sok National Park, a beautiful reserve that is home to a wealth of different flora and >> |
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| Thailand's north offers a great opportunity for adventure and we make the most of it by heading for the jungle and spending three days trekking across the forested hills, stopping in small villages for the night. Combine this with exciting bamboo rafting and >> |
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| From the chaos of the streets of Bangkok, head south to explore a peaceful rainforest older than the Amazon, which still has wild elephants and tigers roaming around. After the jungle, head to your own tropical paradise on the islands of South Thailand. >> |
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9 Days |
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GAP Adventures |
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from ZAR2 800*
USD350 excl L.Payment |
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| Explore the vibrant cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai and the infamous Bridge on the River Kwai where we stay in beautiful rafthouses. Visit some of Thailand’s most interesting and beautiful ancient sites, spend the night in a Thai village and >> |
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| This trip encompasses many of Thailand’s most popular attractions and offers exceptional opportunities for exciting activities and new experiences. Explore the exciting city of Bangkok, Shop in Chiang Mai's famous night market, and >> |
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| Head into the hills of northern Thailand for a stay with a hilltribe and a visit to an elephant training centre, as well as an elephant ride through the jungle and a trip down the river on bamboo rafts. Explore the many attractions of Bangkok before travelling >> |
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| The northern areas of Vietnam and Laos have been virtually off limits to travellers for years, and many places have remained a mystery since the days of the Vietnam War. On this trip we spend time with ethnic minorities of both Vietnam and Laos in >> |
Visiting: Laos, Thailand, Vietnam |
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| With three world class cities to explore, stunning beaches, cool hill stations, colourful and fun bazaars and all the spicy, yet delicious, street food you can handle, this journey gives you a great insight to a unique and diverse part of the world. >> |
Visiting: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand |
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14 days |
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ATRM |
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GAP Adventures |
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from ZAR4 360*
USD545 excl L.Payment |
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| Unearth the exquisite "land of smiles" in comfort and style. Thailand conjures up images of spicy cuisine, majestic elephants, golden Buddhas, colourful hilltribe villages, fantastic shopping and exotic hideaways, and this trip has it all.>> |
Visiting: Malaysia, Thailand |
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15 days |
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ATTT |
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GAP Adventures |
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from ZAR13 960*
USD1745 excl L.Payment |
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| What a list of highlights! Visit the contrasting cities of Bangkok and Chiang Mai; take a boat along the Mekong to the laid back town of Luang Prabang; explore Vientiane - the sleepiest of capital cities that has only a few paved roads and rush hour >> |
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| This tour is a great opportunity to travel to one of South East Asia's best kept secrets, Laos. We explore the Mekong by boat whilst looking for rare river dolphins, visit the World Heritage listed Imperial City of Luang Prabang, explore the mysterious >> |
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| Thailand is incredibly well suited to travel with your family. The people are friendly and love children, the hotels are comfortable and most have swimming pools and there are lots of activities to keep children of all ages happily occupied. On our tour you >> |
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| Experience the warm hospitality of Thailand's colourful hilltribe people. We'll go elephant riding, bamboo rafting, canoeing, tubing and jungle walking, before rounding off the adventure with time to chill out amidst the spectacular limestone karsts >> |
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| Take in the stunning scenery of Halong Bay, watch the sun setting over the mighty Mekong River and stroll and shop along the boulevards of Hanoi. Marvel at the spendour that is Angkor, and you will know that you have discovered >> |
Visiting: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam |
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15 Days |
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AVTN |
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GAP Adventures |
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from ZAR12 760*
USD1595 excl L.Payment |
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| Discover the heart and soul of Indochina by cruising the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, watching sunsets over the Mekong River and shopping along the lovely boulevards of Hanoi. Come close up with history, in Vietnam's imperial capital >> |
Visiting: Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam |
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17 Days |
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AVEV |
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GAP Adventures |
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from ZAR9 000*
USD1125 excl L.Payment |
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| Great journeys certainly don't come along every day. If you're planning a huge South East Asian experience or a two week adventure, this is a journey you shouldn't miss. Thailand will more than exceed your expectations - the people, the food >> |
Visiting: Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand |
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| Take this opportunity to assist with the preservation of one of the world’s most respected animals and to explore Thailand - the land of smiles. Visit Bangkok, the rich green hills of the tribal north, the lush jungle of the interior, and the paradise of the >> |
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*All Rand prices have been calculated at 1USD=ZAR8.00 or 1GBP=ZAR16.00 and are subject to change according to currency fluctuations |
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