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We started in 2013 with a 21-day "Backpacking Through Thailand" tour. Today, we offer many group tours, private and volunteer programs around the world!

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Smiling backpackers lounge on a boat deck, surrounded by the majestic islands of Halong Bay, Vietnam.Vietnam

It was an amazing experience going to Vietnam for over 3 weeks! There are so many beautiful places you go on the tour. But the best part is the people you meet. We had an amazing group with a top class tour guide, Roy! He made sure we got to go to all the good spots on the trip will having a great time with the whole group! I would definitely recommend doing the backpacking through Vietnam tour!

Happy man paddling a green kayak on calm water, enjoying his adventure.Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Tour - what an incredible country and a great way to see almost all of it! Dam & Sam really made the trip an incredible experience and helped teach us all so much about their beautiful world! Never without an answer to any question as much as I tried!! Couldn’t recommend them more! Miss the pair already feel like I’ve left family behind!

Fred H.Reviewed 21 March 2023
Cape VerdeCape Verde

I recommend this magical experience. I made new friends from all over the world. I felt very satisfied with the work done, I experienced a different month that made me reflect on many things about the life. The friendships were fantastic You have to be able to adapt to a different lifestyle, but there are many people ready to support you. There will be moments of fatigue and stress, but this experience will change your life. If you are ready, I highly recommend this experience.I felt very satisfied with the work done, I experienced a different month that made me reflect on many things. The friendships were fantastic.

Cristel RogersReviewed 5 March 2024
Smiling women in pink dresses explore a vibrant temple hallway, observing the sights in Singburi, Thailand.Thailand

Did the Thailand tour in August 2018 and had an absolutely ace time! It really lived up to the itinerary as we did all these amazing activities, but also had plenty of free time to explore, and Thailand is so wonderful! It was full of amazing opportunities and you see and do things that are once in a lifetime moments. Plenty of parties, lots of laughs, cultural trips, cute animals and amazing food (especially Heart’s BBQ)! S, Heart and K were the most incredible, enthusiastic and funny tour guides and honestly the most lovely people I’ve ever met. They went above and beyond to make sure every second of the tour was amazing and it really was. For anyone hesitant to book - do it! I went alone as a shy, clueless 18-year-old and this was not only was the best 3 weeks of my life, it made me grow massively as a person.

I came back and did the Vietnam tour in July 2022. A completely different experience but equally as amazing as the Thailand tour with beautiful sights, lots of fun activities and a lot of learning about Vietnam’s rich culture and history. Our tour guide Huy was amazing and so passionate and knowledgeable about his country, he is so lovely and really made the tour super special. He also went above and beyond for us to make sure we all had the best time, and we definitely did! Met the loveliest bunch of people on this tour and we all became great friends with memories to last a lifetime! Vietnam is an incredible country and this tour covers so much of it. I’m so glad I came back with this company and would definitely book with them again!

Happy backpackers relax on a boat deck, cruising through the beautiful limestone karsts of Halong Bay, Vietnam.Vietnam

Backpacking Tours was one of the greatest experiences I’ve had overseas so far!

This was my first tour I’ve been on and most certainly won’t be my last with this company.

Everything stressful to do with planning a holiday from booking the accommodation to planning activities and some meals are all organised for you, making it a stress free experience.

The tour was very well managed with an incredible tour guide (Roy) to top it all off!

Roy is such an outgoing, loving, caring, professional and knowledgeable individual. It was an absolute treat having him show us around the beautiful Vietnam.

Thank you to the Backpacking Tours for such a great experience and a special thank you to Roy for giving us all an experience to remember for the rest of our lives! ☺️

A traditional performer in Mexico City blesses tourists with incense during a cultural ceremony.Mexico
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My trip to Mexico was fantastic, a great itinerary that offered such a variety without feeling too busy or too much travel. A shoutout to our superb tour leader Vitor, so full of helpful knowledge and advice and just made our trip so fun. 5 stars all round 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

CharleyReviewed 23 March 2026

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