Thailand & Laos Trips

Many travelers are more familiar with Thailand’s magnificent islands, beaches, Buddhist temples, massage, and colorful cuisine, but Thailand’s rainforests are also home to many bird and mammal species; elephants, tigers, 13 species of primates and 900 species of birds — perfect for Wild Planet’s wildlife expertise!

"One of the World's 50 Best Trips" - National Geographic Traveler

Our 11-day and 15 day Thailand / Laos programs have been named one of the "World's 50 Best Trips" by National Geographic Traveler. These exclusive itineraries include Thailand's best wildlife destinations plus a cooking school, Buddhist temples, floating markets, and more! include one of the most unique eco-tourism projects in the world — the Gibbon Experience.

A Wildlife Lover's Paradise

The national parks of Kaeng Krachan, Pa La-U, Sam Roi Yot, Doi Inthanon and Khao Yai harbor some of the most diverse and fascinating wildlife on earth, including populations of wild elephants, guars, tigers, gibbons, langurs, macaques, barking deer, flying foxes and unique birds such as hornbills and Indian rollers. You'll also find wildlife experiences that are uniquely Thai: a tiger sanctuary where you can play with baby tiger cubs, an elephant camp where you can bathe elephants in a river. And of course Thailand's famous islands, beaches and karst. Choose from a variety of itineraries including the single most unique ecotourism experience we've ever encountered: a system of ziplines and tree-houses where you can see gibbons sing duets to each other. The Gibbon Experience is offered either as part of our award-winning 15-day Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour or as a 5-day tour by itself.

Ultimate Wildlife 15-Day	$3,598 Group (4 min) Add $399 for private services (2 min.)	15 days	7+ Destinations	5+ Parks / Reserves

Our most value-packed, "off the beaten path" Thailand/Laos itinerary. Named one of the "World's 50 Best Trips" by NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, it includes bird & wildlife viewing in over 5 national parks and wildlife preserves, elephant camp, exclusive interaction with tigers at Tiger Kingdom, Chiang Mai old city, cooking school, Buddhist temples, floating markets, Grand Palace, Thai massage, expert naturalist guides, and an option to camp for 2 days (or lodging) and much more! The grand finale is the Gibbon Experience - a magnificent treehouses/zipline combination to see gibbons singing as the mist burns off the rainforest! (read more)
Ultimate Wildlife 11-Day	$2,798 Group (4 min) Add $399 for private services (2 min.)	11 days	5+ Destinations	4+ Parks / Reserves
A shorter version of our most popular itinerary, including everything the 15 day version offers except the Gibbon Experience. (read more)
Laos - Gibbon Experience	$1,498	5 days	2 Destinations	1 Park / Reserve
Only for the truly adventureous, 5 magnificent treehouses accessed only by a network of ziplines provide front-row seats to see gibbons -a small ape- singing duets as the mist burns off the rainforest! Truly one of the most unique eco-tourism experiences in the world. (read more)
Ko Tarutao Islands, Beaches & Karst	$1,198 + dom. air	5 days	4+ Islands	1 Park / Reserve
Explore the turquoise waters, brilliant white-sand beaches, famous limestone karst formations, and astounding snorkeling of the Tarutao Archepelago. (read more)
Ko Similan & Ko Surin Islands with Khao Sok National Park			$1,698 + domestic air	3+ destinations
Combine Islands and Rainforest in this unique and exclusive program featuring the pristine Andaman Islands, brilliant white-sand beaches and pristine coral reefs of Ko SImilan and Ko Surin, combined with a day trip inland to visit the rainforest and wildlife of Khao Sok National Park. (read more)

Thailand for Independent Travelers: Travel on your own.

Choose your destinations, go whenever and wherever you want.
Our 15-day and 11-day itineraries are available for private services on a date of your own choosing, or let us customize a trip for you based on our extensive knowledge of Thailand. Choose from a variety of destinations, including any on our other itineraries plus other national parks such as Khao Sok, Khao Yai and a selection of Thailand's spectacular island retreats. (read more)

Which Tour is Right for You?

Over 85% of Wild Planet Thailand travelers choose our renowned 15 day Thailand Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour. Why? Savvy travelers compare itineraries of other travel companies and no other tour operator offers this much value for less per day. Our Ultimate Wildlife itinerary emphasizes wildlife and birdwatching "off the beaten path." It includes a balance of wildlife viewing, islands, cultural tours, the Gibbon Experience, and more visits to national parks and wildlife refuges than any other tour.