Tour Operator | About Backpacking Tours

Backpacking Tours at a glance

Backpacking Tours (backpackingtours.com) is a TAT-licensed tour operator based in Bangkok, Thailand, running since 2013. It offers over 100 group, private and volunteer trips across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Oceania for travellers aged 20 to 45, in groups of up to 20 on most trips. It is rated 4.9/5 from over 500 reviews and won Go Overseas Community Choice Awards in 2023 and 2024. A good fit if you are travelling solo and want a social, organised trip at mid-range prices; less suited if you want luxury hotels or to travel fully independently.

Founded: 2013, in Bangkok, Thailand
Licence: Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) licence 11/12642
Trips: Over 100 group, private and volunteer trips in over 30 countries across Asia, Europe, Africa, the Americas and Oceania
Ages: 20 to 45; most people travel solo
Group size: Up to 20 on most trips; each trip page gives its own maximum
What's included: Accommodation, transport, the main activities, a set number of meals and a group leader or local guide. Most trips add an airport pick-up. Each trip page lists exactly what is included
Rating: 4.9/5 from over 500 reviews on Google and Facebook
Travellers: Over 5,000 since 2013, from over 30 countries
Awards: Go Overseas Community Choice Awards: Top Gap Year Provider for Value (2023) and Overall Top Gap Year Provider (2024)

Who We Are

We are a multi-national team based in Bangkok, Thailand who provide a simple, affordable way for solo backpackers to travel and meet new friends with an around-the-clock focus on comfort, convenience, and safety!

Continuity Of Quality

Each tour is handcrafted by our team after months (sometimes years!) of in-country research. We carefully select each activity, transportation, accommodation, and included meal option to ensure a consistent level of quality on each tour.

Five friends relax on colorful bean bags on a Bali balcony overlooking a scenic sunset.

Clean, Cushy Accommodation

Accommodation makes or breaks a trip! You have access to a hotel pool or a beach nearby most days on tour. Most nights, you share a room with just one other group member. The select dorm-style options included are ultra-comfy, extra clean, and uber-unique.