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Thailand Gap Year Tours

Where better to start a gap year?

Looking for gap year inspiration? Want to explore the world before you fly the nest? Come with us to some epic destinations where you'll learn about yourself, other cultures and so much more!

 

Thailand is a backpacker's paradise for a reason. It's a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia because it offers fantastic food, a wide range of activities and incredible weather. Thailand is a place where you can have it all – from interacting with elephants, ziplining through the jungles of Chiang Mai, spending a night in a floating bungalow at Khao Sok National Park, to enjoying lively nights on the beaches of Koh Phangan, Koh Tao, and Koh Phi Phi. This is a country you absolutely shouldn't miss on your gap year bucket list.

 

We provide a variety of tours, so whether you're looking for a brief introduction to Thailand, a longer exploration of the country, or something in between, we have the perfect tour to suit your preferences and time scale!

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Upcoming Trips

31 Dec 2025
Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Chiang Mai
10% OFF
U$1720.00 U$1548
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3 Jan 2026
Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Chiang Mai
10% OFF
U$1425.00 U$1282.5
10% OFF
3 Jan 2026
Total Thailand - 27 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Phuket
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U$2795.00 U$2515.5
10% OFF
3 Jan 2026
Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Phuket
10% OFF
U$1425.00 U$1282.5
10% OFF
3 Jan 2026
Thailand Experience - 8 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Koh Phangan
10% OFF
U$895.00 U$805.5
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5 Jan 2026
Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Phuket
10% OFF
U$1425.00 U$1282.5
10% OFF
5 Jan 2026
Thailand Experience - 8 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Koh Phangan
10% OFF
U$895.00 U$805.5
10% OFF
7 Jan 2026
Total Thailand - 27 days
Location Route Icon Bangkok - Phuket
10% OFF
U$2795.00 U$2515.5
10% OFF
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Thailand Packages

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Thailand Experience - 8 days

From U$895 U$626.50
Our original tour, a complete mixture of culture, adventure, beaches & parties. The perfect introduction to Thailand!

Location Route Iconbangkok - koh phangan

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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

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Thailand Island Hopper - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Paradise for sun, sea & island lovers! Explore the best parts of the East & West coast of Thailand in 2 weeks.

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket

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Total Thailand - 27 days

From U$2,795 U$1,956.50
Can’t decide which Thailand trip to do? Complete it all on this legendary journey!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket

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Thailand Escape - 9 days

From U$1,695 U$1,525.50
Live your best life travelling Thailand in style. From drinks over city skylines to idyllic hotels & infinity pools. A Tru premium experience!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket

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Full Moon Experience - 10 days

From U$1,295 U$906.50
See Thailand AND the famous Full Moon party! A trip for party goers, lovers of adventure & tropical islands.

Location Route Iconbangkok - koh phangan

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Discover Asia - 37 days

From U$4,625 U$3,237.50
Beautiful beaches, welcoming locals, mouthwatering food and incredibly rich in culture. The perfect way to discover Asia for all types of travellers. Everything you could want from an Asian Adventure and more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - hanoi

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Total Asia - 50 days

From U$5,995 U$4,196.50
Jaw-dropping beaches, rich culture and life-changing adventures. This is the ultimate way to experience Asia. Whether it's a solo adventure or the group trip of dreams THIS is how to see Asia.

Location Route Iconbangkok - hanoi

Bucket List

A group photo with the elephants in Chiang Mai Thailand
Elephant Sanctuary
Man underwater wearing snorkel maske and lifejacket looking at camera
Epic Snorkelling Spots
Going through the water course at grand canyon Chiang Mai Thailand
Awesome Water Parks
Traditional Cooking Classes

Reviews

A group photo with the elephants in Chiang Mai Thailand
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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

14 Day Northern TruTravels Biggy Tour Guide
The tour guide we had was Biggy and he ran the 14 day northern Thailand tour. I have been to over 25 countries and will say that I have had my fair share of tour guides who care and ones who just want to get it over with. I can say for certain that you will have the best experince of your life with Biggy as your tour guide. He was so knowledgeable and easy to talk to. He was helpful with links to places for coffee, food, shopping, and activities in the area of your accommodation at every place y…
Gibby - Nov 2025
A group photo with the elephants in Chiang Mai Thailand
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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

14 Day Northern Thailand Adventure
This TruTravels tour was a great mix of culture, history, nature and recreation. Biggy our guide/personal photographer was a deadset legend from the get go, he brought us together as one big happy family which cured all my anxiety for my first solo trip overseas. We could not have asked for a better guide. Biggy brought that energy and warmth that only a brother could give. Thanks for the memorable experiences I won't forget anytime soon. Can't wait to travel again šŸ˜ŽšŸ¤™šŸ™
Matthew Kindervater - Nov 2025
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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

Choose Biggy for Thailand
First TruTravels experience and I can recommend it to anyone! Biggy is amazing, he makes things really feel like a friend group you could catch up with at any point, truly amazing! The schedule was packed with things to do and see and experience. Would not have done half as much if I had tried to plan a whole two weeks on my own. It was great being able to relax and know what to do with someone safe to come back to, a great Thai friend. He's down to talk, answer questions, tell you about an…
Isabelle Zepeda - Nov 2025
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Thailand Experience - 8 days

From U$895 U$626.50
Our original tour, a complete mixture of culture, adventure, beaches & parties. The perfect introduction to Thailand!

Location Route Iconbangkok - koh phangan

8 days Thailand Experience
This was my first trip with TruTravels and my first time visiting Asia, 10/10 I loved it. Our tour guide Sea went above and beyond, her suggests were so good and had limitless amounts of information for us regarding what to buy in 7/11, what was good on the menu and knowledge on the Temple visits. I would definitely recommend this tour!
Lucy Holt - Nov 2025
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Thailand Experience - 8 days

From U$895 U$626.50
Our original tour, a complete mixture of culture, adventure, beaches & parties. The perfect introduction to Thailand!

Location Route Iconbangkok - koh phangan

Thailand experience 8 day with tour guide Sea!
We did the Thailand experience 8 day tour and had Sea as my tour guide. she has been by far the best tour guide I have ever had!!!! I’ve been on multiple tours and she was the best tour guide out of everyone I have had. She is so incredible and lovely, she made the trip so fun with her bright bubbly, funny and kind personality!! She made sure to include everyone and remember things about each person. She was so caring and went above and beyond even after we were done the tour, she helped us or…
Zoe Meindersma - Nov 2025
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Total Thailand - 27 days

From U$2,795 U$1,956.50
Can’t decide which Thailand trip to do? Complete it all on this legendary journey!

Location Route Iconbangkok - phuket

The 27 day Thailand tour(Ali slayyyy and Smile)
I had done the 27 day tour, what an experience, massive thanks to my tour guides Ali and Smile for making the experience so much better! So many beautiful experiences and memories made and it’s all thanks to them! Couldnt recommend trutravels and if you’re with smile and ali, you’re guaranteed to have a good time!
Joseph Madge - Nov 2025
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Total Thailand - 27 days

From U$2,795 U$1,956.50
Can’t decide which Thailand trip to do? Complete it all on this legendary journey!

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Thailand trip
It was a truly amazing holiday and the tour guide Smile made sure everything was perfect and we didn’t have to worry about a thing
Grace - Nov 2025
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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

This is my fourth tour with the company…
This is my fourth tour with the company and this was by far the best. The guide made the tour what is was. He was informative and took us to the best spots. It was like having a full time body guard. The trip it self has some very fun activities and there was free time to wonder around by your self. I would definitely recommend the tour was very cultural and it was lovely seeing the charities that the company support .
Meredith Evans - Nov 2025
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Northern Thailand Adventure - 14 days

From U$1,425 U$997.50
Let us show you the REAL Thailand! This 2 week adventure takes you to visit an elephant sanctuary, stay with a hill-tribe, zipline through the jungle & much more!

Location Route Iconbangkok - chiang mai

14 day Northern Thailand…
Just done the northern Thailand adventure and it was the kind of holiday I dreamt of as a kid, trekking through jungles bathing in waterfalls and experiencing so many aspects of Thai culture. Looking forward to doing the South tour next. My guide Ming was awesome, she brought a lot of joy to the trip whilst also keeping us well informed about everything, safe and happy.
Kit Taylor - Nov 2025

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