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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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Thailand 
These are just a selection of Travel Light's most popular tours sorted by number of days.
If you cannot find what you are looking for please contact Travel Light .

Bangkok and Beaches Tour

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. >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 7 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SABB
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR3 520*
GBP220 excl L.Payment

Highlights and Hilltribes Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 7 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SAHH
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR3 984*
GBP249 excl L.Payment

Majestic Angkor (Bangkok to Saigon) Tour

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
No of days: 7 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SAMB
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR3 984*
GBP249 excl L.Payment

Beaches and Jungles Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 7 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SABJ
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR4 880*
GBP305 excl L.Payment

Northern Adventure Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 9 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SANA
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR3 984*
GBP249 excl L.Payment

Southern Thailand Sojourn Tour

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. >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 9 Days
Style: Roam
Code: ATSS
Operator: GAP Adventures
Price pps: from ZAR2 800*
USD350 excl L.Payment

Northern Explorer Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 11 days
Style: Traveller
Code: STNX
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR9 200*
GBP575 excl L.Payment

Thailand Encompassed Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 12 days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SATE
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR5 440*
GBP340 excl L.Payment

Island Insight - Volunteer Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 13 days
Style: Volunteer
Code: VSII
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR4 784*
GBP299 excl L.Payment

Hanoi to Bangkok Tour

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
No of days: 14 days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SAHB
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR6 384*
GBP399 excl L.Payment

Roam Malaysia-Bangkok to Singapore Tour

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
No of days: 14 days
Style: Roam
Code: ATRM
Operator: GAP Adventures
Price pps: from ZAR4 360*
USD545 excl L.Payment

Treasures of Thailand & Malaysia Tour

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
No of days: 15 days
Style: Comfort
Code: ATTT
Operator: GAP Adventures
Price pps: from ZAR13 960*
USD1745 excl L.Payment

Journey through Laos Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Laos
No of days: 15 Days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SAJL
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR5 840*
GBP365 excl L.Payment

Magical Laos Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Laos
No of days: 15 Days
Style: Traveller
Code: STMA
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR12 784*
GBP799 excl L.Payment

Fabulous Thailand - Family Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 15 days
Style: Family
Code: FSFT
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR8 560*
GBP535 excl L.Payment

Wilderness Adventure Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 15 days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SAWA
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR7 360*
GBP799 excl L.Payment

Timeless Indochina Tour

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
No of days: 15 Days
Style: Comfort
Code: AVTN
Operator: GAP Adventures
Price pps: from ZAR12 760*
USD1595 excl L.Payment

Essential Vietnam and Cambodia Tour

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
No of days: 17 Days
Style: Comfort
Code: AVEV
Operator: GAP Adventures
Price pps: from ZAR9 000*
USD1125 excl L.Payment

Bangkok to Singapore Tour

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
No of days: 17 days
Style: Adventurer
Code: SABS
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR6 160*
GBP385 excl L.Payment

Elephants and Adventure - Volunteer Tour

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 >>
Visiting: Thailand
No of days: 22 days
Style: Volunteer
Code: VSEA
Operator: The Imaginative Traveller
Price pps: from ZAR7 984*
GBP499 excl L.Payment

*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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