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We started in 2013 with a 21-day "Backpacking Through Thailand" tour. Today, we offer many group tours, private and volunteer programs around the world!

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Cape VerdeCape Verde

Whether young or older this is a fabulous programme. If you want to mix with a lovely community, work alongside amazing people and experience the wonder of helping beautiful creatures then this is for you. Tough, rewarding and a forever memory. Just be prepared to get stuck in, work as a team and soak up every moment. I had the pleasure of working alongside fellow volunteers who I remain in contact with. We all share the desire to return to the island to meet again. Be prepared to meet people who will make you a better person :)

LukasReviewed 16 May 2023
A cheerful volunteer claps hands with smiling children wearing school uniforms in Madagascar.Madagascar

Overall, I felt very well prepared before starting my trip. I felt very well supported throughout the duration of my volunteer experience by the local team. What a great group of hard working individuals! I continue to reflect on the level of eagerness and interest demonstrated by the students, children, teens and adults. Children attended the classes despite being on school break! My favourite moment was hearing students call out my name while walking about in the village following my volunteer teaching experience. I couldn't believe they remembered my name. This trip generated a renewed sense of gratitude for all things available to me at home. If you are thinking about volunteering, go for it! You won't regret it and will only grow from the experience.

Linda Varve-PerryReviewed 16 May 2023
A group of happy backpackers posing with a 'Backpacking Vietnam' banner at a Hanoi temple.Vietnam

I have booked 3 tours and I have just finished my first in Vietnam. You couldn’t ask for a more knowledgeable and helpful tour guide. All my questions were answered swiftly before hand. And my Vietnam tour was exactly as advertised

A group of happy backpackers relax on a log over clear emerald water at Erawan Waterfalls, Thailand.Thailand

This tour is a must!!! I can't thank Heart,
Tony and S enough for making this experience such a memorable one. You guys always kept us smiling and entertained. From the moment I booked this tour the communication was great. Backpackingthroughthailand allows you to experience Thailand in the best way possible. Everything is well organised and all you have to do it turn up and make sure you have the most incredible time.
The itinerary allows you to see the history and the culture as well as have some free time to absorb the county. I had the most amazing 3 weeks and couldn't have asked for a better group of friends to have shared it with. Thank you BTT! Xx

Friends playing Jenga and laughing together in a cozy wooden boat cabin on Halong Bay.Vietnam

Having just finished up on the Backpacking Through Vietnam tour I can honestly say it was the best trip I have ever been on!! It is wonderfully planned including an insane amount of great activities, both local treats and tourist hotspots, which are all made more enjoyable with the expert help of our guide Huy!! Huy made this trip for me with his insane amount of knowledge, love for his country, and his efforts to make everything a smooth as possible for myself and everyone in the group 😆 I was incredibly lucky to also have an absolutely amazing group of friends to travel this beautiful country with 💕 thank you so much Huy and Backpacking Tours for the most incredible trip!! I HIGHLY recommend BTV 🎉

People, some in turbans, gather around flatbreads in a large container, with one woman serving.India
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The India Experience Trip was amazing and Emma, Vivek and DJ were such welcoming, generous, nice and knowledgeable tour leaders. They always made sure that we were safe and had a good time! The truly made this trip an unforgettable experience and we had such great fun and got to explore amazing places. They even arranged for the entire tour bus to be decorated for my birthday and I also got a birthday cake. I totally recommend the trip!! Thanks again for making this trip truly special! Lots of love xxx Juli

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