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
I grew up as a Tibetan refugee in a small town in the foothills of the Himalayas in India. The only transport available to me was the school bus. We had to walk to all other places, walking was a way of life. Travel and other places fascinated me ever since I can remember. My first saving of my pocket money at the age of 8 years old was spent on a patent leather suitcase. I packed my clothes in it every day. So I can truly say that ‘travel and adventures’ has always been my passion.
When I emigrated to Australia and joined Thor Travel in 1988, my aim was to create a business that cared for not only its valued clients, but also for its valued staff and team members. I wanted to inspire our customers to travel, not only by the decoration and souvenirs in our office, but by the enthusiasm, experience and knowledge of our team. I am pleased to say that each of our team members have been chosen for all this and their continued thirst for travel.
At Thor Travel we work together as a team so our customers benefit from all our combined knowledge and experience. We are grateful to all our clients for their repeat business, and for recommending Thor Travel to their family and friends. Our aim is to be referred to travellers who are looking for good reliable service.
Tashi Lachman
Managing Director
Sandra has travelled overland from Kathmandu to London, taking in Nepal, India, Pakistan, Iran, Turkey, Syria, Jordan and Egypt. She has back-packed extensively around South East Asia and travelled on the infamous train system in India. Her other exploits include trekking in New Zealand, the Himalaya, Peru, Colombia and walking the iconic Camino de Santiago from Leon in Spain and the Kumano Kodo & Nakasendo Way in Japan as well as exploring the exotic lands of Morocco.
She has cruised the fjords of Patagonia and voyaged to Antarctica, and the Canadian and Greenlandic High Arctic, experienced the Trans Mongolian/Trans Siberian rail journey, as well as several cultural tours through Indochina, China, Bhutan, Myanmar and Cuba. A beach holiday in Fiji, and Lodge Safari in Kenya and Tanzania gave her a taste of luxury. After travelling through Guatemala and Mexico, Sandra organized her own Destination Wedding on a beach on the Mexican Riviera.
Nieccia has lived in London for 12 months and has travelled to many parts of the UK, Europe, Scandinavia and to Iceland. Her favourite continent is Africa, having travelled to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Kenya and Uganda – trekking to see the mountain gorillas . Nieccia has trekked in both the Annapurna region of Nepal and the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu in Peru. Asian destinations that she has travelled to include Burma, India, Bangkok, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Japan, Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam.
Other parts of the world that Nieccia has experienced include USA, Oman, Egypt, Maldives, Mauritius, New Zealand, Chile – Patagonia and Atacama desert, Peru Amazon Cruise, Colombia, Sabah and Sri Lanka. In 2009 she cruised the Inside Passage of Alaska and through the Rocky Mountains of Canada from Vancouver to Calgary. She has explored the delights of Turkey and the visited the “Fields of Lights” spectacle at Uluru.
She did an epic 19 day Antarctica Expedition including Falkland Islands, South Georgia and to Port Lockroy on the Antarctic Peninsula and an adventure cruise with UNCRUISE around the Hawaiian islands.
Her latest adventures took her on an amazing wildlife encounter cruise around the Galapagos Islands.
Nieccia has completed a “Rail Expert” program and is also an accredited cruise consultant.
Having been born in Zimbabwe and growing up in Hwange National Park, adventure, exploration and travel has always played a large role in Andrea’s life. Eccentric family holidays took her through most of Southern Africa, from the swamps of the Okavango Delta to the tropical shores of Mozambique. Independent & overland travel took her to Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia & Malawi, Mozambique through to Tanzania, Kenya & Zanzibar and many other parts of South Africa.
After graduating from a Documentary Television & Production Techniques Diploma, she moved to London which gave her the opportunity to explore the remote landscapes, cultures & history of India, Borneo, surfing in Morocco, Indonesia, Australia and snowboarding in Italy and Switzerland. Her passion for diving and surfing has led her to Samoa, Hawaii, Sri Lanka, Madagascar and the Maldives. Her travels have taken her on a 10 day cruise up the Mekong Delta through Cambodia and Vietnam as well as exploring the highlands of Peru. She has trekked in the Southern Fjordlands of New Zealand and explore the magic of the legendary Nile River & Egypt.
Andrea has a creative flare for photography, travel writing and multi-media design and is an accredited documentary filmmaker and avid travel photojournalist.
