Homestays in Thailand and Vietnam

Staying in small local hotels is a great way to get a feel for the culture you're visiting but if you really want to understand more about the daily lives of the local people, then there really is no substitute for spending a few days as a homestay guest.

Of course, this style of travel isn't for everyone... Conditions can be fairly basic - home is often a fairly basic wooden affair with mats on the floor to sleep on, cold-water showers and definitely no air-conditioning... but if you're up for a little bit of an adventure and come with an open-mind, you'll soon find that the minor discomforts are far out-weighed by the benefits of this unique experience.

You'll also quickly discover that homestays are actually a two-way cultural exchange as your hosts are very likely to be as interested in your culture as you are in theirs... Don't forget to bring some pictures of home and prepared to arrive as a guest but to leave as a friend...

All the itineraries below include a homestay of at least one night's duration and in some cases, anything up to two weeks or more, but if you can't see what you're looking for, please do drop us a line or check back soon as we have several other homestay projects currently under investigation...

(The Perfect) Family Holiday
It's probably one of our most popular requests... a two week trip to include a few days sightseeing, some wildlife, some culture, maybe a bit of adventure... and finishing it all off with a few days on the beach... This itinerary has it ALL (and will also take you well away from the usual tourist routes for an unforgettable and unique experience)... (More)

Thailand Homestays
Duration: Anything from 1 day to 2 weeks The North Andaman coast of Thailand is an extraordinary region of ecological and cultural diversity and interest. Compared to other areas of natural beauty in the region, it is remarkably undeveloped and many communities still survive by their traditional livelihoods... Stay with a local fishing family, learn about their way of life, explore deserted islands and mangroves, enjoy sunsets on the beach and also help to support those finding alternative ways of making a living in the aftermath of the tsunami. (More)

English Teaching and Homestay
This home-stay program has been developed to give you the opportunity to experience Thai culture in an authentic and inexpensive way. You can learn about the traditional life of the Karen people, experience English teaching and learn about farming and about the nature and its inhabitants in Um-Phang. The local people benefit as their children are being taught English, which gives them good opportunities for future jobs. Besides that, they can use your help with farming and general house activities... (More)

Voluntourism Tour
Travel with a higher purpose. See the stunning sights of Bangkok, as well as areas well off the beaten path. Assist in villages still recovering from the tsunami and relax on the beach. A total package for relaxation as well as helping to make a real difference... (More)

Vietnam Adventure
Explore this truly unique culture - some of the most friendly people you could hope to meet, not to mention some of the most varied landscapes - from mountains and lush green rice paddies to breathtakingly beautiful beaches and awesome seascapes. Stay in a remote village homestay, treat yourself to a luxurious colonial city hotel or cruise Halong Bay on your own private junk. Still surprisingly unspoilt - visit Vietnam before the masses do... (More)