The cradle of the gap year, Thailand has long been considered the backpacker destination. And it’s not hard to see why. From Bangkok’s frenetic streets where the familiar and exotic collide like a spicy Tom Yum Goong to its boho beaches and idyllic islands that serve as the cities’ peaceful antidote, Thailand is as beguiling as it gets. But just because your years of full moon parties and florescent face paint are behind you doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy a slice of Thailand solo travel. Eat your way round Chiang Mai’s night markets, sampling plates of oyster omelettes, Thai toast and silky soups as you go. Spend days in its walled centre, wandering from wat to wat, before being whisked north to Chiang Rai for a few days in a luxurious wilderness hideaway. Join Lahu locals for family dinners, get your hands dirty at Elephant Valley Sanctuary and chase sunsets up hills that boast honey-hued views of the Mekong River. In fact, we can’t think of a better place to get back to basics with yourself.

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"Excellent throughout. The trekking experience and guides were fantastic, and the first night's accommodation by the waterfall. Very memorable! The Concierge is a really excellent service. It was really helpful for restaurant bookings etc."
Patricia - Surrey
Published on 3rd January 2025
"Great support whenever we had a question and great peace of mind to know we had someone we could reach out to in case of any issues. Frances was exceptional in her care to plan this trip for us - from exploring ideas, to choosing the hotels and activities, her patience to review the options and make adjustments!"
Kirstin - London
Published on 6th April 2024
"We had a great time. Everything went well and according to the plan. The hotels were all outstanding and in Samui we got a free upgrade to one of their residences with a private pool - what an experience."
Eric - Brighton
Published on 5th November 2018

Thailand solo travel isn’t just life changing, it’s mind changing. It’s watching saffron-robed monks file into Wat Phra That Doi Suthep at sunrise and settle into their meditation rituals. It’s lolling in hammocks in Ko Samui, fresh coconut in one hand and the book you said you’d always finish in the other. And it’s meeting new people, locals and like-minded travellers, and discovering new ways of life. Afterall, this is the Land of Smiles. You’ll never be too far from a friendly face. Learn your lotus from your shavasana atop Krabi’s limestone cliffs, sail across Phang Nga Bay, weaving between castaway islands and star-studded bays as you go, and indulge in seafood plucked straight from its sapphire seas.


If you’re up for a challenge though, hitting the streets of Bangkok on a Thailand solo travel adventure is a sure-fire way to see what you’re made of. A city of bright lights and dazzling sky high temples, it is where food is served fried, seared and soupy and night markets open up like pandora’s boxes. But just because you’re riding solo doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy Bangkok’s nightlife – especially if our local Concierges have anything to do with it. Sip cocktails in sky bars, stumble upon operas in Chinatown and treat yourself to a dinner cruise along the celadon waters of the Mae Nam Chao Phraya River.



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