About Us

FIRST HAND KNOWLEDGE

Speak to someone who knows the hotel, the route, the pros and the cons.

TIME SAVING

Avoid hours of internet research; your holiday starts the minute you speak to us.

TOTAL FLEXIBILITY

No set departures, no fixed itineraries. We tailor the holiday to your exact requirements.

FINALCIAL PROTECTION

We offer full industry bonding so your money is safe.

ORIGINAL THINKING

We're a multi award-winning company who do things differently. And better.

Our Story

The beginning

Original Travel's launch in 2003 was a classic "three friends in a spare bedroom" situation. The initial concept was simple - there was a niche for top quality holidays requiring little or no time off work, so as three fanatical travellers we came up with a portfolio of action-packed long weekends to original destinations, and The Big Short Break was born. Both the concept and the trips were favourably received and our appetite for innovation has since seen Original Travel launch a successful long-haul portfolio; a range of original family holidays and even two books; The Big Short Break and Dive in Style.

Developments

In early 2009 we acquired Tim Best Travel - luxury travel experts with a big reputation for knowing wonderful destinations off the beaten track in Africa, Latin America, Australia and India. Tim Best Travel started in 1994 at Tim’s dining room table (much smarter than a spare bedroom) and ever since clients have come to them for the high level of service, knowledge and attention to detail.

The tie-up brings together two market-leading tour operators who take great pride in the quality of their experience-led travel knowledge. A repeat and referral rate of nearly 80% is testament to our exceptional levels of customer service.

Our Award

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Great Team

We are a dynamic tour company based in Chiang Mai Thailand specializing in Thailand, Cambodia and Laos. Everyone at Thailand Great Tours is dedicated to providing you unique experiences that will ensure your holiday is the best holiday ever.

Great Location Knowledge Equals Superior Travel Experience

We live in Chiang Mai the heart of Thailand. We do not supply tours to the world. We concentrate only what we know well - Thailand and surrounding Asian countries. Our first hand knowledge of this fascinating part of the world guarantees your carefully selected tour package will provide lifetime memories. What really sets us apart is our unique mix of travel experiences combined with our unrelenting quest for excellence and quality in the service we provide to you.

Great Tour Guides

Our professional guides, fluent in English, Italian, French, German Russian and Japanese are trained to take care of your every need on tour.

Great Transport

Our customers will not run the risk of traveling in old vehicles. Our vehicles are always in new condition and our Luxury Tour Buses, and BMW Motorcycles are always ready and eager to show you Thailand in the style of your choice.

Great Hotels

We have an excellent selection of over 160 hotels throughout Thailand to suit all levels of luxury and taste.

Our Ecotourism Commitment

As a responsible tour provider our project research and development team are continuously working to create unique tour experiences. To ensure sustainable cultural and natural tourism we fully involve local communities which benefit directly from tourism. You as the visitor receive a unique cultural and natural experience and the communities maintain their wonderful culture and sustain the natural environment for future generations to enjoy.

With that said, Thailand Great Tours has everything required to guarantee you the holiday of a lifetime.