Trade Winter for Thailand: An LGBTQ+ Holiday Escape with Out Adventures

If your ideal holiday season involves tropical islands, Thai cuisine and a New Year’s celebration far from your usual routine, consider packing your swimsuit alongside your party clothes. Out Adventures’ Thailand: New Year Celebration brings LGBTQ+ travelers together for a 12-day journey through Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi and Phuket, combining cultural discoveries with plenty of opportunities to unwind.

Departures run December 22, 2026–January 2, 2027, and December 22, 2027–January 2, 2028. Prices start at $7,195 USD per person, based on double occupancy. Only a few spaces remain for the 2026 departure, while the December 2027 trip offers a $300 USD early bird discount per person while promotional spots last.

The journey begins in Bangkok, where the itinerary pairs the grandeur of the Grand Palace and Wat Pho with the pleasures of a street food tour. It’s an introduction to Thailand that appeals equally to your curiosity and your appetite, moving between historic landmarks and the flavors that make eating such an essential part of the experience.

From there, the group heads north to Chiang Mai. A Thai cooking class offers a chance to bring a little of the destination home through new kitchen skills, while a visit to an elephant sanctuary adds a memorable wildlife experience to the holiday itinerary. Later, a drag show brings a playful dose of glamour to the northern portion of the trip.

That variety is part of the appeal. Rather than spending the entire vacation on a beach, travelers can experience several sides of Thailand, with food, culture and entertainment woven into the journey.

Of course, there is beach time—and the southern stretch makes a compelling case for leaving winter behind.

In Krabi, a private speedboat excursion takes guests island-hopping among the region’s dramatic limestone formations. Swimming, sunshine and time on the sand shift the pace after the bustle of Bangkok and the discoveries of Chiang Mai. This is the portion of the vacation when choosing between another dip and another stretch on a lounger becomes a perfectly reasonable afternoon agenda.

Phuket provides the setting for the New Year’s festivities, giving the group a chance to celebrate together before the trip draws to a close. A guided sea kayaking excursion adds another perspective on the coast, taking travelers through hidden bays and sea caves. Guests who want more beach time or nightlife can also consider extending their stay after the tour ends.

Domestic flights, hotels, land transportation and scheduled activities are included, easing the planning involved in visiting multiple destinations. Travelers can focus on enjoying the experience and getting to know their fellow guests.

For Out Adventures, Thailand holds particular significance: it was the destination of the company’s first tour in 2009. Today, its LGBTQ+ adventures span more than 50 countries and all seven continents.

For travelers ready to exchange a familiar holiday routine for shared discoveries, tropical scenery and a celebratory start to the year, this Thailand escape offers an inviting change of scene.

For the full itinerary and booking details, visit Out Adventures’ Thailand: New Year Celebration.