The best Thailand backpacking experience for under 30s

If you are looking for a whirlwind backpacking adventure that gives you time to explore in your own way, too, this is the trip for you! Start in Bangkok and prepare for an incredible 10 days exploring the best beaches and temples Thailand has to offer. We'll tick off the night markets (try mango sticky rice and more) and island hop the days away in style, living the dreaaammm!

Travel Style

backpacker

These adventures are designed for travellers aged 18-29 who want to explore the world for less without missing out on epic and authentic experiences. On our Backpacker trips, you’ll stay in our hand-picked hostels, enjoy more free time and still get that incredible group-travel experience. Who said travelling on a budget had to be boring?

What's Included

  • Activities
  • Tru Leader
  • Accommodation
  • Transport

Activities
Entry to Wat Arun
Bangkok River Cruise
Entry to Wat Pho
Viewpoint Hike
Night Markets
Koh Phi Phi Boat Day Trip
Khao San Road night out
Bangla Road night out
Entry to Wat Arun Bangkok River Cruise Entry to Wat Pho Viewpoint Hike Night Markets Koh Phi Phi Boat Day Trip Khao San Road night out Bangla Road night out

Tru Leader
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best friends & one of them happens to know where they're going!
Your Guide! Like travelling with your best friends & one of them happens to know where they're going!

Accommodation
The accommodation for this trip is dormitories in hostels.
The accommodation for this trip is dormitories in hostels.

Transport
All Internal Transport
All Internal Transport

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Thailand Backpacker
10 Days

U$950 U$712.50

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket

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Bucket List

Island Hopping
Phi Phi's Views
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Bangkok River Cruise

Itinerary

Day 1

welcome to bangkok

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A group of young travellers backpacking in Thailand with TruTravels zooming through the city of Bangkok in a tuktuk

You've landed in Thailand! Arrive at the hostel, unpack or just head straight out to explore, your guide will have plenty of recommendations! The whole group will meet tonight, so get ready for an incredible evening of icebreakers, new friends and Khaosan road antics. The next 10 days are going to be incredible.

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Day 2

temples & river cruise

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temples overlooking the river front bangkok

Morning! It's your first full day exploring Bangkok, and we're starting off with a river cruise! We'll get to take in the city's skyline from the Chao Phraya River and get a taste of some of the local culture. We'll spend the early afternoon visiting two prestigious temples, Wat Arun and Wat Pho. The rest of the day is free for exploring. You could head over to Talad Noi for local artisan shops and street art, or head to Soi Songwad, Bangkok's Chinatown. This evening we'll meet up for another trip to Khao San Road and maybe try some local street food if you fancy it!

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River cruise and Temples
Day 3

bangkok exploring and overnight bus

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This morning we are up early for a walk around the local neighbourhood. We'll get to know more about the cultures and way of life in this area of Bangkok and visit a temple. Afterwards, we have a free day so you can spend your final day in Bangkok however you choose. Now is the time to grab a massage, head to some more markets or spend time chilling in a local cafe, whatever you want! This evening, we will grab some snacks ready for tonight's overnight bus to our next stop, Krabi. We're not wasting any time on this adventure, so it makes sense to travel as we sleep!

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Overnight Bus to Krabi
Day 4

krabi's beaches

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Wakey wakey! We're waking up in Krabi - ready for some beaches? We'll head to the hostel to drop our bags off and freshen up before heading out to explore Ao Nang. We can spend the day visiting local cafes, chilling at the hostel or beach hopping along the coast. This evening we will meet up for dinner and to explore the night markets, we'll try some more street food and head out for a beer or two!

Krabi (Ao Nang)
Day 5

railay exploring

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We couldn't come all this way and not go to Railay! We're not meant to have favourites, but this might just be one of ours. Think insane views, the bluest water everrr and some incredible adventures up for grabs if you fancy it. We'll jump on a longtail boat over to Railay in the morning and start exploring. Today is free for you to do as you wish, but you can opt into activities such as rock climbing, kayaking and trekking - whatever you want to do, you can do it! In the later part of the afternoon, we'll return to the hostel and head out on a sunset walk, if you haven't noticed yet...we LOVE a pretty sunset!

Krabi (Ao Nang)
Day 6

over to koh phi phi

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This morning we're up bright and early to head over to Koh Phi Phi! We'll get the ferry over and arrive around midday. Koh Phi Phi really is one of the dreamiest places in Thailand, so we're super excited to show you around. We'll grab some lunch and explore Tonsai Village before "hiking" to the most amazing viewpoint. (We say "hiking" cause it's really not that hard or far, but it is a super cool spot on the island.) We can watch the sunset from up here or head back down to watch the sun set over a cocktail; it's up to you all! Phi Phi's nightlife is something special, so of course we'll try that out too, would be rude not to, right?

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Ferry to Koh Phi Phi
Viewpoint Hike
Day 7

boat trip time!

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A group of young travellers on Phi Phi Beach posing in front of an incredible view across the Phi Phi beach

Did someone say island hopping?! We did! We're headed out on the island-hopping trip of dreams today, ticking off some of the most amazing and famous beaches in the area — Monkey Beach, Pileh Lagoon, and Maya Bay, just to name a few. We'll spend the day on our longtail boat taking in the sights, and we'll even get some lunch on board too — we really are living the dream! Once we're back on dry land, we'll freshen up and spend our last night in Phi Phi in style — maybe even a bar crawl?!

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Koh Phi Phi Boat Day Trip
Day 8

phuket's calling

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Bye-bye Phi Phi, we're off to our final stop of this adventure. Our ferry will arrive in Phuket this afternoon, and we have some free time to spend as you wish this afternoon. You might want a massage, beach time or even a nap (we're not judging!) Tonight we'll visit Bangla Road for some proper Phuket antics and a night to remember.

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Day 9

big buddha & beaches

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Morning! Are you ready for our final magical day as a group? No, neither are we... We'll push tomorrow's goodbyes to the back of our minds and make the most of our final full day in Phuket. We'll visit the Bug Buddha (it's even bigger than you think, trust us...) The rest of the day will be spent exploring, relaxing and enjoying some more local beaches. Your guide will be able to show you their favourite spots on the island to end the trip in style. Tonight we'll head out for one final night out as a TruFam - we're not crying, you are...

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chilled checkout

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It's the moment we've been dreading...it's time to say goodbye... We'll swap photos, numbers and Instagrams and make sure to get one final group pic. It's been an amazing 10 days backpacking Thailand, we've ticked off temples, island hopping and numerous nights out. We're leaving as a family, and it won't be long until a reunion. Don't be a stranger!

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Reviews

Best tourguid
I had athor as a tourguid and i had the best expierence ever!!! He was such a great tourguid. He helped us with everything and made this trip very special for our group.
Mon Cheri - Apr 2026
Great tour guide and tropical travel experience
My favorite part of the trip was our boat trip! We had amazing weather, a music box and beautiful blue water to swim in- it was perfect! But honestly, just spending time with our group and hanging out at the hostel playing games and drinking Singha was very fun as well! Arthur always looked out for us too and made sure everyone was okay, which I really appreciated. Arthur was also always happy to help us out with our next travels and gave good advice! Overall, we couldn’t have wished for a better tour guide and thanks to him, we all enjoyed our time in Thailand!!
Joceline - Apr 2026
Thailand backpackers x Arthur
Arthur was an incredible tour guide. Travelling in a small group of five girls, he always made sure we felt included, safe and confident, especially when it came time for us to continue travelling solo. He gave us plenty of options and activities, so there was never a dull moment and he struck the perfect balance between structure and flexibility. Our favourite day was our boat trip day lots of swimming and snorkelling!! Arthur always had the best food options to keep us fuelled up and ready for the rest of the day! Arthur made the entire experience fun, easy and genuinely memorable, giving us...
Caitlin Nancarrow - Apr 2026

FAQS

Why do these trips have an age limit?

These trips are aimed at first-time travellers aged between 18-29. The Backpacker range offers shared hostels, authentic local experiences and more free time to explore and has been designed specifically for those aged 18-29.

 

Don't worry if this isn't you - our incredible Classic, Flashpacker, Limited Edition, Multi-country and Ski tours are open to everyone under 45! There's a perfect style of tour for everyone.

Where does the trip start & finish?

The trip starts in Bangkok and finishes in Phuket

Which airport do I need to fly into?

You will need to fly into Suvarnabhumi (BKK) airport

What is the closest airport to the end destination?

The closest airport is Phuket International Airport (HKT)

What kind of accommodation is included on this trip?

The accommodation for this trip is dormitories. These dorms may be mixed-sex and may also have 'non-TruTravellers' in them. If you would like private dorms/twin share accommodation our Classic Style might be more up your street.

Is my arrival transfer included? Or how do I get to the start location?

Airport transfers are not included.

You can book a transfer up to 30 days before your tour, in one of two ways:
-Through your online account area
-Through our Sales team, you can contact them at info@trutravels.com for more information!

How much is a pre-night?

If you would like to arrange a pre-night please email info@trutravels.com.

IS MY MONEY PROTECTED?

Yep! You will never lose your money. You’re protected. TruTravels is both ABTA and ATOL registered meaning your money is safe.

Do you have age limits for your tours?

Most of the people that join us on tour are 18-thirtysomethings! We do have an upper age limit of 45 on our tours. If you are over 45 and have travelled with us before please contact our sales team at info@trutravels.com.

 

Our Backpacker trips are exclusively built for travellers aged 18-29! Don't worry if this isn't you - our incredible Classic, Flashpacker, Limited Edition, Multi-country and Ski tours are open to everyone under 45! There's a perfect style of tour for everyone - happy browsing!

Can you cater for my dietary requirements on this trip?

Yes! Let us know when you are booking your trip about any requirements you might have we can plan ahead and make sure this doesn’t affect your trip!

Do many TruTravellers travel alone?

Yes, the majority of our travellers will be travelling on their own! Roughly 65% of our TruTravellers come solo! We have designed our trips specifically with solo travellers in mind, so you can be assured you’ll meet lots of others travelling alone like yourself along the way. This of course doesn’t mean our trips are only for solo travellers, but it does mean that you don’t need to worry you’ll be surrounded by a group that already knows each other.

Will I be able to contact/meet people before the tour starts?

Yes, of course! You will receive a welcome email from your tour leader a week before your tour starts. This will include a QR code to join the group chat on WhatsApp and other important information before joining. In the meantime, you can join our Facebook group TruTravellers to connect with others.

Are TruTravels tours drinking and party-oriented?

No! Whether you love a sunset beer or prefer an early night in order to make the most out of every day, or even a bit of both, it's up to you how you spend your time on tour! Our guides are always on hand to suggest a range of evening activities on tour. From night markets to rooftop bars, fire shows and local cultural experiences, there's a huge variety of options! There's no pressure, ever - it's your adventure after all!

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