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<\/strong><\/p>\n Thailand is much more than tropical beaches and all-inclusive resorts. It\u2019s a country with a diverse culture, refined cuisine and immense natural beauty. For people traveling as a family, people who don\u2019t have a lot of time, or people who don\u2019t want headaches, the tours below are a good way to be able to experience everything that Thailand has to offer.<\/p>\n Chiang Mai is the largest city in northern Thailand and due to its ease of access, it is the starting point for many tours exploring the tropical monsoon jungle and the communities living in it. If you love nature and hiking, Thailand and in particular Chiang Mai offers incredible itineraries that you can\u2019t miss. Below, we detail some suggestions.<\/p>\n Thailand is famous for its beaches and tropical islands. For fans of water sports and beaches in paradise, below you will find some suggestions to be able to explore areas that are hard to access without the help of a travel agency.<\/p>\n Thailand offers a unique opportunity for fans of nature and cycling. Below are suggestions to visit Thailand in a different way.<\/p>\n Note: the cost of the international flight to get to Thailand isn\u2019t included in the prices shown on this page.<\/p>\n Thailand is one of the countries that attract the most international visitors in the world and tourism is a very important portion of its economy. The country has been very successful in adapting itself to meet the needs of all of these travelers, and like many Asian countries, it\u2019s a relatively safe destination. It\u2019s because of this that traveling to Thailand is relatively easy, even for less experienced travelers. As a result, it\u2019s not absolutely necessary to book a tour to enjoy your trip to the Land of Smiles.<\/p>\n Even so, this huge influx of tourism has made it so that certain places have lost the charm that they once had, especially during the last few years, during which Thailand has become one of the preferred places for budget Chinese tourism<\/a>.<\/p>\n Despite the excessive development of the most famous areas, there still exist many natural areas of great beauty that have not yet been destroyed by the mass tourism industry and where you can relax while surrounded by nature and the friendly local population. For the majority of travelers, accessing these places can be complicated and in many cases dangerous, as they are remote.<\/p>\n For people who want to enjoy the other Thailand, in the majority of cases, a tour might be the best option, even if it only covers a portion of the trip.<\/p>\n Last, of all, you need to keep in mind that organizing a trip to Thailand takes quite a bit of time (choosing an itinerary, booking hotels, booking transportation, etc.), and getting by in a culture as different as Thai culture isn\u2019t always that easy. Because of this, if you don\u2019t have much time to prepare for the trip and visit the country and\/or you want to avoid unnecessary problems, it\u2019s obvious that an organized trip is your best option.<\/p>\n As we mentioned in the previous section, Thailand is one of the main tourist destinations and because of that, there are huge number of travel agencies offering tours in Thailand. Even so, not all of them offer good service, and some are even scams<\/a>. Below, we list some points that you should keep in mind before choosing an agency.<\/p>\n One of the aspects that can tell you whether you\u2019re dealing with an agency of doubtful trustworthiness is the payment methods that they offer. If the only methods are Western Union or a transfer to a bank account in a tax haven, you should be really careful, as this transfer won\u2019t offer you any type of guarantee and it\u2019s very likely that your money will disappear and you will be left without a tour, or if something happens, you won\u2019t be able to get your money back. Therefore, make sure that your agency offers secure payment methods and their refund policy is clear.<\/p>\n Good agencies have travel agents who are very familiar with the destination that they\u2019re offering, who are willing to answer all of your questions, and who don\u2019t rush you to pay for the tour. If you run into an excessively aggressive agent or one who isn\u2019t willing to help answer your questions adequately, it\u2019s very possible that this is a poor quality agency that doesn\u2019t have the resources or the desire to offer a good service.<\/p>\n Currently, web pages have become the cover letter for many businesses, especially in the travel industry. Even a small agency that wants to offer good service will take a great deal of care in having a well-designed and functional webpage. A poorly-designed webpage or one with confusing information should make you doubt the reliability of the agency.<\/p>\n Despite being a relatively cheap country, in Thailand, as is true everywhere, you get what you pay for. One of the most common \u201cscams\u201d in Asia is that agencies offer very low prices and complement their earnings by taking travelers from store to store (where they will earn a commission on every purchase made by their \u201ccustomers\u201d). Unless you want to go to Thailand to be scammed, compare the prices of multiple agencies, and if one offers prices that are excessively low for the same services, ask them why.<\/p>\n In the end, the only way to know if the travel agency is trustworthy or not is to see what other customers are saying. Take some time to read the reviews that can be found directly on the agency\u2019s website and on its accounts on Facebook, Twitter, Trip Advisor, etc.<\/p>\n There are other aspects that you can take into consideration before booking a tour in Thailand.<\/p>\n If the agency has experience in Thailand, it will offer you a certain degree of flexibility in its itineraries or will offer a large number of itineraries. If the agency only offers you two or three tours to choose from, it\u2019s likely that it has little experience in the country or few resources.<\/p>\n One of the ways to offer cheaper prices is to not include transportation within the country. Unless you want to save money by making the bookings yourself, make sure that the agency includes plane or train ticket bookings in the price.<\/p>\n When evaluating an option, it\u2019s very important that you make sure of what\u2019s included in the tour. It\u2019s normal for a tour to include transportation, lodging, agency fees, the entrance to places of interest, certain meals, and certain activities. International plane tickets are normally not included in the price.<\/p>\n The price of the tour can vary significantly depending on the quality of the hotels. Even if you choose to stay at budget hotels, the quality of the hotels can vary substantially. It\u2019s never a bad idea to take a look at the ratings of the hotels that the agency is suggesting on portals such as Agoda or Booking<\/a>.<\/p>\n Thailand allows visits to the country of fewer than 30 days without the need for a visa for many nationalities. Here you can check out the complete list<\/a>. If you plan to stay for less than this time and your country is on the list, make sure that your passport has at least 6 months of validity remaining.<\/p>\n On the other hand, if you\u2019re planning to stay in Thailand for more than 30 days or your country isn\u2019t included on the list, you need to apply for a visa.<\/p>\n It\u2019s important that you check with the agency to find out if it offers travel insurance and what type. If you want more information on the subject, we have published a complete article on the topic. Click here to find out why it\u2019s important to have travel insurance in Asia<\/a>.<\/p>\n It\u2019s not obligatory to get vaccinated to go to Thailand (unless you are coming from a country where yellow fever is endemic). Even so, I recommend that you check with your doctor to see if you\u2019re up to date for tetanus\/diphtheria\/pertussis (Tdap), polio, typhoid fever, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. If you\u2019re not up to date, I suggest that you update your vaccines.<\/p>\n In some parts of the country, there\u2019s a risk of getting malaria, cholera, and Japanese encephalitis. It\u2019s advisable to ask your agency if you\u2019re traveling in a risk zone and what measures to take.<\/p>\n If during your stay in Thailand, you need to stay connected to the Internet or to manage important matters, I recommend that you take a look at this article<\/a>.<\/p>\n For the moment, we are recommending Expedia<\/a> to book international flights, because in our experience, it\u2019s normally where we get the best prices.<\/p>\n You don\u2019t need to bring anything special other than a few basic medications (aspirin, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and antidiarrheal pills), waterproof clothing if you\u2019re traveling during the rainy season, and a few books if you like to read. Here you can read some suggestions of what to take to Thailand<\/a>.<\/p>\nClassic Thailand<\/h3>\n
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Other popular tours in Thailand<\/h2>\n
Classic and family tours<\/h3>\n
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Hiking in Chiang Mai<\/h3>\n
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Islands of Thailand<\/h3>\n
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Adventure tours in Thailand<\/h3>\n
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Do I need a tour to travel to Thailand<\/h2>\n
How to choose a travel agency<\/h2>\n
What payment methods do they offer?<\/h3>\n
What is the travel agent like?<\/h3>\n
What does the agency\u2019s website look like?<\/h3>\n
What are the prices like?<\/h3>\n
What do previous customers say?<\/h3>\n
What to take into consideration before booking your trip to Thailand<\/h2>\n
Does the agency has experience in Thailand?<\/h3>\n
Does the agency take care of my internal trips?<\/h3>\n
What is included in the tour price?<\/h3>\n
What is the quality of hotels?<\/h3>\n
How to prepare for your trip and what to take<\/h2>\n
Visa<\/h3>\n
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International flight<\/h3>\n
What to take to Thailad<\/h3>\n