Thailand Uncovered's attainable tours

In recent years, Thailand has become a mecca for student travellers, hedonistic party goers and backpackers. However, specialist small group tour operator Thailand Uncovered boasts a number of alternative adventure itineraries perfect for desk dreamers and families alike. Bursting with vibrant cities, primitive jungles, awe-inspiring historical sites and picture perfect coastlines, Thailand Uncovered offers a more sophisticated way to see this eclectic country with stylish four and five-star accommodation as well as knowledgeable local guides. Small group tours include:

For the desk dreamer - Thailand in 10 nights

The Jungles & Beaches tour offers young professionals the chance to scratch their itchy travel feet on this 11-day break. The tour starts in the colourful capital of Bangkok with its majestic monuments and neon nightlife, before heading south on board a sleeper train. The itinerary stops at the picturesque Khao Sok National Park for three nights where travellers will stay in tree houses and raft houses. Activities include tubing; visiting a local elephant camp and trekking through spectacular jungle scenery, towering limestone cliffs, waterfalls and an island-studded lake. The tour’s final destination is the island paradise of Ko Samui where guests will spend the remaining days snorkelling, sunbathing and exploring.

Thailand Uncovered is offering this 11-day Jungles & Beaches tour from £769 per person. Valid for selected departures between 15 May – 7 August, the price includes transfers, varied accommodation on a mixed-board basis and the services of an expert guide.   

For the adventurous family – Elephants, rafting & village life

Steer clear of the usual tourist traps this year with a trip the family will remember forever. Offering parents and kids alike the chance to get right into the heart of the country, the Elephants & Rafts tour promises adventure, education and a multitude of once-in-a-lifetime moments. Starting in Bangkok, the itinerary takes in Chiang Mai by sleeper train, jungle treks, local markets, an elephant ride through untouched forest, a bamboo river rafting trip as well as two nights in remote hill-tribe villages learning the ways of life in rural Thailand, before heading back to Bangkok for a long-tail boat trip.

Thailand Uncovered is offering a nine-day private Elephants & Rafts tour from £900 per person. Suitable for children aged seven years and over and valid for selected private departures throughout 2013 (to include all school holidays), the price includes transfers, varied accommodation (five-star hotels, basic village huts and an overnight sleeper train) on a mixed-board basis and the services of an expert guide.

For more information, visit thailand-uncovered.com.