Homestays in Thailand

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...


Langur Project - Conservation Holiday	NEW!
Volunteer on this conservation holiday where you'll spend your time helping and observing these charming, monkey-like creatures in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park. Volunteers are welcomed as homestay guests in the nearby fishing village in this lovely and uncommercialised part of Thailand... (More)

Cultural Villages of North Andaman
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)

Kiriwong Culture
Duration: 2 days or more This voluntourism trip is specially designed to combine some of Kiriwong Community-based Tourism Club’s most popular activities with new volunteer activities, suggested by club members. The trip has been designed to be a fun experience which empowers both hosts and guests by striking a balance between learning and teaching; giving and receiving. Explore the local fruit orchards and learn about tie dyeing with this fascinating eco-conscious community. (More)

Thailand Adventure
Travel north from Bangkok to ancient temples, museums and rock paintings in Laos and Thailand. Wake, relax and explore with the rhythm and colour of village life. Discover the spectacular limestone caves, ruins and jungles of Laos as you journey down the backwaters of the Mekong river. Keep a lookout for monkeys, leopards and civet cats in this unique area. This trip really has it all, culture, history, interaction, wildlife and adventure... (More)

Thai Culture
A fascinating insight into this little explored part of Northern Thailand - learn about the culture, past and present of the charming Thai people. Explore magnificent monuments, ruined temples and prehistoric sites, brose in the local markets, relax as you travel down the Mekong river and experience the warmth of a local village welcome on two overnight homestays... (More)

Adventure and Beaches
This holiday will take you to the central, north and south parts of Thailand. Having witnessed the highlights of Bangkok, the first week is full of adventure in northern Thailand. You will hike through beautiful mountainous areas and see many gorgeous waterfalls, ride on the back of an elephant and raft along the Mae Klong River. In the second week we travel from Hua Hin towards Khao Sok National park. We visit many tropical national parks and stay at comfortable hotels along the beach. Some of the highlights include wild elephant and langur watching, snorkeling, canoeing and nature walking... (More)

Nature and Culture
We have combined many of Thailand's highlights in this superb combination trip. Cultural visits to Bangkok, hill tribes in the Northern part of Thailand and a traditional home stay. In addition, we will visit several National Parks and have the opportunity to see wild elephants, gibbons and dusky langurs. On the last few days you can relax at your nature resort on the beautiful white sand beach in Dolphin Bay... (More)

Karen Hilltribe 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)

Silk Roads to the Sea - Volunteer Tour
This is a very special, one-off trip organised in conjunction with friends of ours in north eastern Thailand. The villagers have never received a group of volunteers before but they're excited by the prospect and looking forward to a mutually rewarding experience. Join in with an English camp and learn about Thai silk making... (More)