Our Philosophy
Personalized
Journeys
At Thor Travel, we tailor each journey to fit the individual interests and desires of our travelers, ensuring a unique and personal experience every time.
Deep Cultural
Immersion
We integrate authentic cultural experiences into our travel packages, providing meaningful and enriching interactions that go beyond the surface.
Flexible and
Inclusive Offerings
From private tours to small group settings, we offer a range of flexible travel options designed to meet your specific needs and preferences.
30 Years of
Excellence
For over 30 years, Thor Travel has built a reputation for reliability and excellence, largely driven by referrals from our satisfied clients. Our long-standing commitment to quality makes us a trusted partner in your travel adventures.
Founder Story
Tashi Lachman is the Managing Director of Thor Travel and the heart and soul of the company, widely respected within the Adelaide travel community. Known for her warmth, empathy and genuine care for her clients and team, she has built Thor Travel from the ground up into a business where every traveller is treated like family. Tashi also escorts group journeys around the world, bringing extensive experience, calm leadership and a lifelong passion for meaningful travel, across countless destinations too numerous to list.
Born as a Tibetan refugee in a small town in the foothills of the Himalayas, Tashi grew up with walking as a way of life and travel as a constant dream. Fascinated by the wider world from an early age, she saved her pocket money at just eight years old to buy her first suitcase, packing it daily in anticipation of future adventures. In creating Thor Travel in 1988 after emigrating to Australia, Tashi set out to build a business grounded in care, trust and shared passion for travel. Her vision has always been to inspire travellers through both experience and personal connection, while fostering a team united by knowledge, enthusiasm, and genuine service.
Tashi has a strong love of arts and crafts, and her office reflects this beautifully—filled with unique and striking artefacts collected from her travels around the world, each piece telling its own story. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking her famous ‘Momos’ and is often known for her signature homemade chilli.
For Tashi, travel is not just a profession but a lifelong passion, and she continues to share that spirit through every journey she leads.
With a wealth of destination knowledge and a passion for adventure across all seven continents, Nieccia brings extensive experience and leadership as a Senior Travel Specialist and Assistant Manager. She has lived in London and travelled widely throughout the UK, Canada, Europe, Scandinavia and Iceland, as well as Asia, the Americas and the Middle East, including Egypt, Burma, India, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Japan, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
She has deep destination expertise in South America, where she has extensive firsthand experience across Peru, including Machu Picchu and the Inca Trail, a Peruvian Amazon River cruise, Chile’s Atacama Desert, Patagonia, Colombia, and the Galápagos Islands. She has travelled extensively through Africa, including South Africa, Namibia, Kenya and Rwanda, and experienced gorilla trekking in Uganda, deepening her wildlife and conservation travel knowledge.
Her adventure travel also extends to small ship cruising in the Hawaiian islands, trekking the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal and exploring New Zealand, reflecting her passion for immersive, active journeys in remote regions. A true Antarctica specialist, Nieccia has travelled there three times, including expeditions to the Antarctic Peninsula, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands, making her a leading expert in polar and remote destination travel. Closer to home, she enjoys exploring Australia’s remote landscapes on 4WD adventures. She is also an accredited Cruise Consultant and Rail Expert, bringing deep firsthand knowledge and genuine passion to every journey she designs.
Born in Zimbabwe and raised in Hwange National Park, Andrea’s love of travel and adventure began at an early age. Growing up immersed in Southern Africa, she developed an intimate understanding of its wildlife, landscapes and cultures, forming the foundation of her enduring passion for the region. Andrea brings extensive firsthand experience across Southern and East Africa, having travelled overland through South Africa, Mozambique, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania & Zanzibar . Her deep understanding of the region reflects years of immersive travel and a lifelong connection to its landscapes, wildlife and communities.
After completing a Diploma in Documentary Television and Production Techniques and moving to London, Andrea expanded her travels globally across Asia, Europe, Oceania and the Americas. Her journeys have included exploring India and Borneo, cruising the Mekong through Cambodia and Vietnam, trekking in New Zealand, Peru and Patagonia, and discovering Egypt along the Nile and Chile’s Atacama Desert.
With a passion for the ocean, Andrea has also explored some of the world’s most remarkable coastal regions through surfing and diving, including Sumbawa in Indonesia, the Maldives, Sri Lanka and Madagascar. More recently, she travelled with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions to Antarctica, South Georgia and the Falkland Islands, and continues to explore the world with her family, including regular return visits to South Africa.
An accredited documentary filmmaker, photographer and travel writer, Andrea combines storytelling and firsthand expertise to craft meaningful, authentic journeys for her clients.
Born in Peru and raised there until the age of 13, Carla later moved with her family to New Zealand in the late 1990s before relocating to Adelaide. With a lifelong passion for travel, she completed a Travel, Tourism and Business Studies Diploma with Excellence and has built a diverse career across wholesale, airline and travel consulting roles.
Carla’s travels have taken her back to Peru, where Machu Picchu remains a favourite, as well as the Huacachina oasis and Paracas National Reserve. Her journeys also include Argentina, Fiji, Rarotonga, New Caledonia, and extensive travel throughout the USA, Australia and New Zealand, including a cruise from Auckland to Sydney. She is next looking forward to a European adventure and Mediterranean cruise.
Fluent in Spanish, Carla brings a lively personality and infectious energy to the workplace, adding a vibrant cultural dimension to the office environment.
Outside of travel, she is a dedicated runner, having completed multiple marathons and half marathons, including Disney’s “Most Magical Race on Earth”. She also holds a Certificate in Graphic Design and brings creativity and enthusiasm to her work.
Born and raised in Adelaide, Jasmin has always had a love of travel, inspired by exploring both Australia and destinations abroad. Her journeys have taken her across a range of cultures and landscapes, shaping her passion for the travel industry.
New Zealand was her first international destination, explored by both campervan and cruise, where highlights included Rotorua’s geothermal regions, Māori cultural experiences, glow worm caves, and the fjords of the South Island. She has also visited Fiji, where time spent at Beachcomber Island and local village visits highlighted the warmth of Fijian culture.
In 2026, Jasmin travelled to Chile on an educational trip, experiencing the dramatic contrasts of Patagonia and the Atacama Desert, deepening her appreciation for South America’s diverse landscapes.
Closer to home, she has travelled extensively throughout Australia, including Queensland, Tasmania, and multiple east coast journeys by land and cruise. For Jasmin, travel is about meaningful experiences, connection, and lasting memories.