Backpacking Thailand: Express Adventure

Your accommodation will be clean, comfortable and offer western toilets at all times - though experiencing a squat toilet is something everyone who visits Thailand should experience at least once! You will be sleeping in twin, triple and dormitory rooms, paired up randomly. We attempt to put people in same sex rooms as much as possible and can accommodate that in each location upon request. Couples will be always paired together. Hot showers and AC is provided on most days.

Yes, the dress code is seen as a show of respect to the culture, temple and monks that often live in the temples. Men should wear long pants and no cut-off sleeves. Women should wear trousers, a long skirt, or dress that extends fully below the knees and covers their shoulders - the knees should be fully covered. Tank tops and low cut shirts should also be avoided by both genders.

We have spent more than 10 years travelling Thailand in order to find you the best possible experience at the absolute lowest price! We also sell our tour directly to you through our website, not through a travel agency, which cuts out a major expense incurred by other tour companies.

Possibly. It depends on your health, your vaccination history and the rest of your travel plans, so get personal advice rather than relying on a checklist. Book an appointment with your GP practice or a travel clinic 6–8 weeks before you travel, as some vaccines need more than one dose or time to take effect.

TravelHealthPro (NaTHNaC) keeps up-to-date health advice for Thailand and every other country we visit. Thailand also asks for proof of yellow fever vaccination if you arrive from a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

Yes, please! There are many laundry services in Thailand that offer washing services at very reasonable prices. Just hand your laundry to the staff, and you can usually pick it up the following morning. If you’re feeling adventurous, you can even go for the bucket wash. The price is right.

Not much! We suggest at least £10 / US$15 (or equivalent) a day for spending money. Meals that aren't included are very cheap in Thailand, and your accommodation, transport and the activities listed as included on this page are already paid for.

Budget more if your trip has free days when you'd like to add optional trips (island hopping, a cooking class, an elephant sanctuary and so on), if you plan to bring home lots of gifts, or if you like a big night out. You can spend less on a tight budget, but this average works well for most travellers.