Thailand Gap Year Trips:
Tropical beaches? Island paradises with group travellers? Amazing adventures? Welcome to the trip of a lifetime! The ultimate destination for your bucket list!
If you love beaches, nature, adventure and a healthy dose of partying, then these are the trips you NEED in your life.
Amazing value, and perfect for first-time or solo travellers, you´ll instantly make a bunch of new friends in your travel group who will share amazing travel experiences with you.
Experienced traveller? Then get ready to experience the only way to travel. From the bustling metropolis of Bangkok, to the remote hidden beaches and islands made famous by legend and movies our trips really deliver the best experiences with out blowing your travel budget.
Our Thailand trips are perfect combine with other journeys in Laos, Cambodia And Vietnam so ask us to put together a custom itinerary for you.
Some Thailand Gap Year Ideas
Do you want see it all in one of the most exciting countries in the world? Join our guided Thailand group backpacking tour and have an incredible adventure. You choose your activities. An intro week, an adventure week, an action week and a beach week. You will be checking out the buzz in Bangkok with new mates and letting the good times roll.
This trip is epic. Combining arguably two of the greatest backpacking routes in the world. You can immerse yourself in culture and good times in Southeast Asia. Prior to witnessing one of the most beautiful countries and adrenaline packed locations on the planet
Are you longing to get really fit? If you spend time at the Xtreme Gap fitness bootcamp, set in a tropical Thai jungle paradise, then you really will. Industry leading professional personal trainers will get you in peak condition in no time. After your training take your new six pack for a walk on the beautiful tropical beaches of Phuket. Feel the burn!!
A whirlwind tour round Southeast Asia. Discover Thailand with this beautiful culture and action on pristine paradise islands, then head to the mountains to explore and Laos on hop on hop off adventure, finally finishing up in Vietnam with a four week awesome adventure. Three stunning countries, 10 weeks for under £2500!
So you want to do an amazing round the world trip, but not sure where to start? This is a pretty good option for you! The best parts of Thailand, Australia and New Zealand. All the must do activities, incredible places and incredible people await. From Thailand island hopping, to the East coast Australia and a mental few days in Queenstown, this is the perfect backpacking adventure.
Thailand Adventure£ 969
Are you looking for a great value fun trip where you meet loads of other travellers? Do you want to experience some amazing adventures like elephant trekking and visiting temples? You will be enchanted by Thai culture and eased into your travels on a great intro week, you can pick fun adventure options in week two, you'll have a cultural exchange experience in week three and finish up with some serious beach time week four. A bit like the Thailand experience but with less action, better if you are on a tighter budget.
Step off the plane and into paradise, living on an incredible tropical island and getting paid for it! This once in a lifetime opportunity is not to be missed. Become an underwater videographer on the island of Koh Tao in Thailand, spending your days filming colourful and tropical scenes underwater, and your afternoons editing your footage into awesome movies! This is living!
Koh Tao Divemaster course plus internship: Live the life on a tropical island in the Gulf of Thailand. The Koh Tao Divemaster course means living on an incredible tropical island, diving every day for 12 weeks, accommodation and equipment included. You will discover one of the most amazing lifestyles and gain a professional level qualification enabling you to work in the scuba diving industry all over the world.
Thailand & Australia offer the perfect mixture when you want to go travelling. Stopping off in Thailand you will be blown away by the culture, beaches and stunning beauty of the country. Featuring a month long Trip you can really do it all, lazy days on tropical beaches. Partying in Bangkok, temples and action. Then it's on to Australia, where you will have an amazing first week followed by an exciting adventure up the East coast.
An unforgettable 18 day Thailand tour in the land of smiles. All transport, accommodation and activities are included in your epic Thailand trip of a lifetime, so you do not need to worry about anything. Simply get yourself here and we will take care of the rest! This trip takes in all of the major islands that you need to see.
Tropical beaches? Island paradises? Amazing adventure? Welcome to the trip of a lifetime; the ultimate bucket list journey through Thailand! If you love beaches, nature, adventure and a healthy dose of partying, then this is the trip for you! Amazing value, and perfect for first-time or solo travellers, you will instantly make a bunch of new friends in your travel group who will share amazing travel experiences with you.
The ideal way to start your backpacking adventure in Thailand! Travel as a group from Bangkok to Koh Phangan in 8 days. We will take care of everything for you including accommodation, activities and transport, plus your group leader will be on hand all week to ensure you have an awesome and trouble free trip. See the best of this amazing country and meet new friends whilst enjoying the experience of a lifetime! The best value for money backpacker tour in Thailand - everything only £499!
The perfect way to see and explore the land of smiles in a guided group backpacking tour. 10 days we take care of everything within easy arrival amazing experiences and a whirlwind tour around Thailand. You can even extend this awesome trip to 14 or 24 days.
Start your trip with a stunning group trip through Thailand culture, actions and lots of well deserved beach time, get cultured up in Laos, join the tubing in Vang Vieng before getting serious and join or the Outback Cowboy course or the Learn to earn on sailing yachts course in Australia!
South East Asia Xplorer£ 1599
A flexible hop on hop off adventure taking in Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, starting in the capital of Thailand Bangkok and ending in the capital of Vietnam Hanoi. With the recommended minimum trip time of 43 days, this is the perfect guided group backpacking adventure taking in four incredible Southeast Asia countries. All transport, loads of activities included.
Thailand Xplorer£ 1159
Our amazing 24 day trip is the ultimate start to your trip in Thailand and South East Asia. See the best of Bangkok, Khao Sok National Park, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Phangan with an optional Koh Tao bolt on. Our tour includes all accommodation, travel & activities. It is not called the ultimate Thailand from nothing this is absolutely everything you want to see and do in this incredible country.
Koh Tao Adventure£ 499
If you like the sound of die for beaches, superb nightlife and some incredible adventure activities with a cool group of travellers then the Koh Tao adventure is the trip for you. Each week has a new adventure. All you have to do is decide which activities to pick and how long you want to go for.
Do you want to try the ultimate in personal fitness training? Muay Thai training Thailand gets you closer to the culture and action. Set on a gorgeous tropical island paradise. You will train hard in a stunning jungle gym up a sandy track minutes from the beach. But will you be ready to step in the ring? Now there is an exclusive Xtreme Gap Year CrossFit bolt on available for only £100 per month for unlimited daily training sessions
Round The World Ultimate £6255
Head round the world from West to East taking in the sites and sounds of South East Asia ´s Thailand and Laos, before heading to Australia and New Zealand for some serious action! Finish up in the USA completing an awesome road trip from LA to New York before flying home.
The perfect option if you are looking to go to really tropical locations with a budget of about 6 1/2 thousand pounds all in. Really popular group tours, exciting locations and easy travel.
Become a dive instructor! No prior experience needed, you can become a dive instructor teaching others how to dive leading to an exciting career all over the world. This 7 month programme is a life changer, training under one of Koh Tao most established an successful course directors you can put the prospect of a 9 to 5 rat race well and truly behind you.
Challenge yourself and admire the view from up high. Our rock climbing course, set on a beautiful tropical island, will teach you the basics of rock climbing. This course will give you all the inspiration you could need to develop a life long climbing passion. The setting is spectacular too, as you climb through the lush jungle and look out to sea from the pinnacles rising majestically out of the lush jungle.
So you wanna learn MMA? Then learn with the best. Mixed Martial Arts is the ultimate fighting style, and you will discover the secrets, techniques and methods delivered by one of the worlds top MMA fighters. Beginners, Intermediates or Advanced, by training at the Xtreme Gap MMA camp you will become one serious bad ass.
Mastering advanced Freediving techniques will enable you to dive down 20 metres on a single breath of air in just 2 days! You can train at our worldclass Freediving school, set on a cool tropical island in Thailand. We will teach you the correct techniques, the physiology and science enabling you to do advance freediving. Either complete an eye opening beginner or advanced course, or participate in a full blown freediving master or even instructor programme!
Learn to dive in Koh Tao on your gap year! Getting your PADI qualifications in Thailand is one of the must do activities when you go backpacking in Asia or as part of a round the world trip. Koh Tao is famous for diving, low prices and great experiences, and maybe even meet the Whale shark, the biggest and most amazing fish in the sea! Come join us and have a great time on Koh Tao.
From monolithic temple protrusions, to the living, breathing, legendary white elephant herds of the royal order, the faded beer vests of Khao San Road travellers, to the somewhat infamous, green and gold labels of Chang, if there is one symbol that reverberates the mystical and multifarious character of this Eastern land more than any other, it is the Thai Elephant. Discover their ways on the Xtreme Elephant Experience.
The Thailand Fullmoon party, one of the all-time top 10 must dos before you die. Five days of enjoying the stunning island of tropical Koh Tao with lots of beach time and a boat trip around the island before heading to one of the most epic parties abroad.
Few things can change your life so drastically like a SCUBA diving qualification, specifically SCUBA dive instructor. As a diving instructor you have a license to earn money in some of the most beautiful tropical destinations, and live a life of eternal fun, socialising and awesomeness of diving every day and doing something fun for a living. You will completely escape the rat race and have a smug sense of satisfaction that life really is awesome.
Learn, earn and travel by reporting. One accessible online course from any destination while you ´re discovering. Investigate new places and learn how to creatively tell the world. Get the opportunity of the lifetime to get advice from a professional mind. No qualifications required yet experience gained. Travel and writing... what more do you need?
What could you do in the Land of Smiles?
We absolutely love Thailand and rate it as one of our personal favourite destinations, so we wanted to get you as excited about Thailand as we are.
Whether it’s world-famous beaches and islands, sacred temples and rich culture or epic nightlife that you’re searching for, you’ll find it all here in Thailand, the land of smiles! It really is the ultimate travel destination on every adventurers’ bucket-list! Thailand is what gap-year dreams are made of!
Beach Perfection
Dig your toes into the white sand, feel the tropical heat on your skin and sip on a fresh coconut in your own personal paradise. Thailand’s incredible beaches are beyond stunning! See for yourself with these amazing pictures!
World-Famous Nightlife
Thumping Bangkok nightclubs, small island beach parties and awesome Full Moon madness; you’ll never be stuck for nightly entertainment in the world capital of FUN! Get the low-down on the night-time craziness here!
Mouth-Watering Food
Who doesn’t love Thai food? Live every foodies dream with cheap eats, tasty market grub and awesome restaurants to suit every budget! Check out this first-hand account, straight from the center of a Bangkok market!
Markets, Monks & Mystery
Thailand’s fascinating culture blends a rich religious tradition with beautiful, ancient customs and a peaceful energy. Find out how you can become part of the intriguing culture here!
Want to find out how else you can spend your time in Thailand? Take a look at these inspiring reviews from other travelers to Thailand!
Amazing experiences in Thailand!
Thailand is full of amazing opportunities for fun, adventure and learning. Not only can you explore one of the most fascinating and beautiful countries in the world, but you can do it while learning a new skill, like Muay Thai or FreeDiving! For something more relaxing, discover the gorgeous beaches or explore the islands on bike, boat, or even by elephant! Thailand is synonymous with adventure and life-changing experiences. Find out which one is awaiting you…
- Diving & Filmmaking
- Fitness & Martial Arts
- Culture & Nature
- Teaching English
- Conservation & Adventure
Can’t decide which ones for you? Then go all in with an Xtreme Thailand Experience!
Where can you go?
Nestled comfortably between Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia and Burma, Thailand is in the perfect location for extending your travels to other countries. Following the famous South East Asia backpacker trail through Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam is a true right of passage for many gap-year travelers!
Don’t forget you can easily connect to hundreds of other countries from Bangkok’s International Airport so the world is your oyster!
Live your travel dreams on your Thailand gap year
Traveling to Thailand is the perfect way to make your personal travel dreams come true! Thailand blends the perfect mix of exoticism, with that welcoming vibe that people love so much! In Thailand, you can see the world from another perspective, without feeling like you are so far away from home! No matter what type of adventure you choose, you’ll make tons of new friends, have life-changing experiences and make your travel dreams come true in the land of smiles!
What could you be doing on your Thailand gap year right now
Thailand can be so much more than white sand beaches and palm trees, though they’re pretty awesome too!
Did you know you can learn a new skill, do a course or earn money while in Thailand? How would you like to become a qualified diver, take part in an intense fitness bootcamp, teach English or become an underwater filmmaker, all while living in a tropical paradise?
Get the most out of your trip with these amazing experiences and learn new skills to last a lifetime!
Check out the full list of amazing activities and adventures that you could be part of on your trip to Thailand:
- Explore the underwater world and get certified with our Divemaster courses.
- Keep active and learn new, exciting Sports while you’re there.
- Let us guide you to the best spots in Thailand with our Xplorer Trip.
- Learn & Develop new skills like surfing, rock-climbing or martial arts.
- Thailand is famous for its Epic Parties, so join the fun now!
- Group Gap Travel is a great way to make new friends and have fun.
- Go Diving in one of the best diving locations in the world.
- Amazing Adventure Travel awaits with these epic adventures
- Visit Thailand as part of your adverture Around the World!
Whether you’re an adrenaline junkie (like us!), looking for a fun challenge or you want to help make a difference in Thailand through conservation projects, then Xtreme Gap Year can sort you out!
You can choose from an amazing range of diving activities, like becoming a PADI certified diving instructor or a paid underwater filmmaker!
Help save Thailand’s elephants by volunteering in one of the most beautiful parts of the country or share your knowledge with the youth of the country by teaching English.
Fancy yourself as the next fighting champion? Why not step into the ring during your trip with an intense Muay Thai training course, or get your body bikini-ready with our awesome health and fitness bootcamps!
There’s so much that you can do during your trip to Thailand to make it extra memorable, enjoyable and fun! But that’s just the tip of the ice-berg…
Interesting Fact: Did you know 85% of our travellers travel solo?
Don’t let not having a travel buddy put you off! You’ll meet loads of friends in our group trips and you can even get to know each other before leaving in our online buddy chat system!
Do you have a question about your trip to Thailand, ? There’s a simple way to make sure you have all the information you need before booking your trip – simply ask us!
Whether you’ve got a question about money, visas, accommodation, insurance or safety, we have all the answers! We’ve been all over the world and created all of our trips from experience, so we can provide you with all the details and insider tips!
No question is too big or small, silly or serious, just try us!
In the meantime, check out our blog and our Youtube channel to get a sense of what it’s like to travel with Xtreme Gap Year! You can even check this awesome video from one of our Thailands trips!
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Thailand Adrenaline Travel.
Adrenaline travel in a group, stunning beaches or sublime culture, Thailand has something for you. Join the adventure with our amazing Xtreme Thailand Experience, with its action packed weeks: or go a little bit more sedate (only a little) on the Thailand adventure.
Short on time? No problem. For a whirlwind tour round Thailand to see the best the country has to offer check out our Thailand Tours. Then we have plenty of Xtreme activities from rock climbing to free diving diving and martial arts. There’s nothing like getting active on a paradise island to have a mind blowing travel experience.
Finally if you really want to experience travelling long term how about a call gap year job like becoming a Divemaster or even paid videography internship? We have loads of ideas and first-hand experience of all of our destinations so get in touch today with your questions. Finally take two seconds to hit the like button, we frequently give away free trips and experiences exclusive to people who like our Facebook page.