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 including wild elephants, tigers, 13 species of primates and 900 species of birds — perfect for Wild Planet’s wildlife emphasis! In addition to all of these attractions, our new Thai / Laos programs include one of the most unique eco-tourism projects in the world — the Gibbon Experience just across the Thai border in Laos.

A Wildlife Lover's Paradise

The national parks of Kaeng Krachan, Kui Buri, Sam Roi Yot, Doi Inthanon and Khao Yai harbor some of the most diverse and fascinating wildlife on earth, including populations of wild elephans, guars, tigers, gibbons, langurs, macaques, barking deer, flying foxes and unique birds such as hornbills, minivets, and Indian rollers.

In addition to exploring the best of Thailand's national parks and islands, you'll also find wildlife experiences that are uniquely Thai: where else can you find a Buddhist temple that cares for homeless tigers, or elephant camps where you can ride elephants bareback into a river and bathe them? Choose from a variety of unique itineraries including the single most unique ecotourism experience we've ever encountered: a system of ziplines and tree-houses deep in the rainforest of Laos, which provides an unprecidented vantage point for one of nature's most heartwarming wildlife events; male and female gibbons (a small ape) singing duets to each other as the mist burns off the rainforest. The Gibbon Experience is offered either as a 6-day tour by itself or as part of our 14-day Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour, our signature wildlife itinerary comprised of the best wildlife viewing Thailand has to offer combined with cultural activities such as a Thai cooking school, visits to Buddhist temples, floating markets, and much more!

Ultimate Wildlife 15-Day	$3,498 Group (4 min) Add $298 for private services (2 person min.)	15 days	7+ Destinations	5+ Parks / Reserves

Our most value-packed itinerary emphasizing wildlife and bird watching "off the beaten path." It includes bird & wildlife viewing in over 5 national parks and wildlife preserves, elephant riding and bathing, exclusive interaction with tigers at Tiger Temple, Chiang Mai old city, cooking school, Buddhist temples, floating markets, Grand Palace, Thai massage, expert naturalist guides, and an option to camp (with porters) for 2 days (or lodging) and much more! The grand finale of this tour is the Gibbon Experience - magnificent treehouses accessed by a network of ziplines provide front-row seats to see gibbons -a small ape- singing duets as the mist burns off the rainforest! Our 15-day Ultimate Wildlife eco-tour is our signature Thailand/Laos wildlife adventure, with many of Wild Planet's special touches, including more value than any other Thailand tour. (read more)
Ultimate Wildlife 11-Day	$2,598 Group (4 min) Add $198 for private services (2 person 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	$895	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	$675 + 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			$1,198 + 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 wheneverâ€”and whereverâ€”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.