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About Backpacking Tours

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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Backpackers share a casual evening meal and drinks around a long red table.Thailand

I couldn’t be more happy with the way this tour has turned out. Spending 3 weeks with the best tour guides K, S, and Heart made my whole trip that much better. Not only do they make you feel so safe, but they’re hilarious, out going, extremely friendly and just all around amazing. The tour was filled with activities but also just enough free days. Making friends with everyone on the tour was also a huge aspect of my trip. I couldn’t imagine another way to travel Thailand!

A young woman wearing sunglasses shields her eyes from the sun at the Dambulla Cave Temple.Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka was a total blast, thanks to Backpacking Tours and our fab guides, Dam and Sam! Superb attention to detail and heaps of local knowledge. Safe, fun, and totally engaging. You'd be daft not to book with them!

Samuel C.Reviewed 17 April 2024
A person looks up at the vibrant Orlando Towers mural in Soweto, featuring inspiring text and portraits.South Africa
Partner

Amazing trip to South Africa 🇿🇦 with our even more amazing tour guide Liezl. This trip has been the perfect mix of culture, excitement, laughter and new experiences! I loved and will never forget the safaris! There is an option in Hlane Royal National Park to do a Rhino walk and I would 100% recommend! You get out the jeep and walk up close, definitely do it!!! And our group leader sets a very high standard. Liezl is kind, extremely caring, funny, organised and will do anything for her guests!! You need batteries, Liezl literally ran to get them for me!! You not happy with something, Liezl will take care of it!! Liezl will make sure you have the best trip ever but she sets the bar high now for other guides! Thankyou Liezl for everything, keep being you and never change!! Would 100% recommend this trip! You will not regret it and will make memories for a lifetime!!

A couple watches the stunning Taj Mahal and its reflection under a vibrant sunrise in Agra.India
Partner

India and Nepal are beautiful countries! There is so much to see and explore. It was an amazing trip and I felt in love with the culture of India and the beautiful mountains in Nepal!

SanneReviewed 10 February 2025
A large group of happy hikers posing on Pidurangala Rock with Sigiriya in the background.Sri Lanka
Partner

Great tour. Visited some spectacular places with some awesome people. A great diversity of locations and travel time was never too long. Guide, Sameera, was exceedingly passionate about his country. Incredible accommodation and comfortable travel.

CharlesReviewed 30 May 2025
Colorful boats at Damnoen Saduak floating market Thailand.Thailand

S from Backpacking Tours made our trip to Thailand unforgettable. The tour was well-organised and filled with activities that catered to everyone's tastes. Whether it was exploring ancient temples, hiking through lush forests, or partying on the beach, every day was a new adventure. Their expertise and passion for Thailand made this more than just a holiday—it was a true adventure.

Lauren T.Reviewed 17 January 2024

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