LOCAL BY SMILING ALBINO
trips by locals,
for locals
for locals
thailand travel without the hassle
Whether you’re a local, a long-time resident, or brand new to Thailand, we’re betting that there’s still a lot you haven’t seen – a whole lot.
At Smiling Albino, we personally scout every area, eat at each restaurant, source and train every host, sleep in every hotel bed, ride the bikes and board the boats, ensuring every experience is highly original, well thought out, oozing value, and most importantly a trip we’d take our friends and families on.
We micro-manage your trip so you don’t have to.
what do we do at Smiling Albino?
hassle-free travel
A weekend getaway without the worry? A day exploring a city without a thought on where to go? Those challenging logistics you don’t want to spend hours weaving together on the your own? Don’t want to waste time scouring the internet for the perfect fit? We’ve got you covered!
wow-worthy moments
Travel runs through our veins. We know the value of a life-changing experience (since many of us have had them) and are eager to share those moments with you! Whether it’s an over-the-top moment or something you don’t want to plan yourself. We’ve got you covered!
FROM EXPERT TRAVELERS
We’ve been doing this for a long time! (A really long time!) With hundreds of years of collective experience, our team has been to the places, slept in the beds and eaten at the restaurants. It’s how we know exactly where you should go. Let us take away the worry so you can do the enjoying!
SEAMLESS OPERATIONS
Think you’ve got travel planning under control? Not all travel is created equal and we do it with expert ease.
• Driver waiting for you on arrival? ✓
• Scenic cycle route through the jungle to a boat pier with the boat on standby? ✓
• The best restaurant in town chosen for you? ✓
our most popular trips
Featured experiences
bangkok
bikes, boats & beer!
from 2,950 THB per person
If the name appeals, this trip is definitely for you! Are you a rebel who wants to see Bangkok differently? If so, you’re in the right place. Oh yeah, and the first beer is always on us!
Duration: 8 hours
bangkok
liquid bangkok
from 2,500 THB per person
The ultimate alternative Bangkok longtail boat experience. Journey by boat and foot deep into the lost canals and charm of the Venice of the East. Perfect for those who’ve seen it all!
Duration: 4 hours
bangkok
Headlights Adventure
from 2,600 THB per person
Headlights Adventure is our signature Bangkok night experience. It takes you to local hideaways that even longtime residents have never experienced. It is the ultimate night out in Bangkok.
Duration: 4 hours
This is just the beginning. Let us show you the rest.
What people say about us
Don’t just take our word for it that our experiences are out of this world, seamless, wow-moment worthy and easy! Read what our guests have to say instead.



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About Smiling Albino
Smiling Albino challenges the convention of what travel is. We obsess over details to custom-design and deliver experiences that exceed expectations.
An award-winning travel company founded by local experts and passionate travelers, our mission is to experience a different part of Thailand, differently. Our guests include global captains of industry to longtime Thai residents, to adventurous expats. We are thrilled to host you on our customized experiences in our own back yard!
WANT TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR OWN EXPERIENCE?