Our Story – More Than Travel

For more than 30 years in the travel industry, we have learned that a meaningful journey is not simply about reaching a destination. It is about discovering new perspectives, building authentic connections, and returning home with memories that last a lifetime.

Plan Vacation Asia was founded in 2005 under the name Taipan Reise Center (Thailand) Co., Ltd. The company was built on more than three decades of professional travel experience, beginning when our founder started working as a tour guide for European travelers in the early 1990s. These roots continue to shape our philosophy today: meaningful travel begins with understanding people, cultures, and places.

From the very beginning, our mission has been clear — to create personalized, immersive, and authentic travel experiences for couples, families, friends, and curious explorers seeking to discover Thailand and Southeast Asia beyond the ordinary.

Who We Are

We are more than a travel company — we are hosts in our own homeland.

Our team is local, experienced, and personally involved in every journey we create. We are the owners, the planners, the travel designers, and sometimes even the guides ourselves. This hands-on approach allows us to pay attention to every detail, from carefully selected hotels and reliable transportation to experienced guides who combine professional knowledge with genuine local insight.

We believe that exceptional travel experiences are built on trust, personal care, and a deep understanding of our guests’ expectations.

How We Work

Personal Hosting

We welcome our guests as friends, not simply as customers. Every journey is designed with warmth, flexibility, and personal attention.

Authentic Encounters

Travel should create meaningful connections. Whether sharing a home-cooked meal, learning about traditional herbal wellness, meeting local farmers, or exploring hidden cultural treasures, we offer experiences that bring travelers closer to the real Thailand.

Trusted Expertise

With more than 30 years of guiding and travel design experience, we create journeys with care, knowledge, and respect for local communities, cultures, and environments.

Tailor-Made Journeys

No two travelers are alike. Every itinerary is individually designed to reflect your interests, travel style, pace, and expectations. Whether you dream of exploring the mountains of Northern Thailand, the cultural heart of Isan, the vibrant energy of Bangkok, or the tropical islands of the South, we create journeys that are uniquely yours.

Growth and Vision

Over the years, Plan Vacation Asia has expanded beyond Thailand into neighboring countries throughout Southeast Asia. We continuously explore new destinations, inspect hotels, evaluate services, and develop new travel experiences to ensure that every journey meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity.

Today, we are actively developing our presence within the MICE sector (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions), working alongside professional partners, industry associations, and tourism organizations to create innovative travel experiences that combine business, culture, sustainability, and meaningful local engagement.

At the same time, we remain committed to responsible tourism by supporting local communities, preserving cultural heritage, and encouraging sustainable travel practices whenever possible.

Our Promise

We may not be the cheapest travel company — and that has never been our goal.

What we offer is quality, authenticity, local expertise, and genuinely personal experiences built upon more than 30 years of industry knowledge.

At Plan Vacation Asia, we do not simply organize tours.

We share our homeland, our culture, and our way of life — inviting you to experience Thailand as a welcomed guest rather than a visitor.

Plan Vacation Asia – Travel with Hosts, Not Just Guides.