Thailand · MORNING
The good morning tours go weeks ahead and the cheap seats go first. Below: 13 to book early, what each includes, and where they differ.
Review of Phuket Elephant Sanctuary’s ethical morning tour, with elephant watching, jungle walks, vegetarian lunch, transfers, price, and tips.
“Perfect morning with the elephants! Great facilities and great tour guide. Got to feed the elephants and observe them in their natural habitat well they are well cared for. Very yummy lunch too! Highly recommend!”
Review of Phuket’s luxury Phi Phi sunrise tour, with Maya Bay, snorkeling, small groups, meals, transfers, and practical advice.
“This was probably one the best experiences I had when visiting Phuket especially as a solo traveler. I felt extreme safe and all the staff was amazing when it came to taking videos and pictures. They provide everyone with breakfast then snRead more”
Sunrise at Doi Suthep, jungle paths to Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong tunnels make this a thoughtful four-hour Chiang Mai temple tour.
“Nice tour - also due to small group - guide (Tom Tem) was really good. English was good and knowledge was good. Overall a great experience.”
Review of Phi Phi’s early speedboat tour to Maya Bay, with snorkeling, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, Bamboo Island, prices, tips, and drawbacks.
“Amazing crew on the boat! So funny and welcoming, made the tour even better. Beautiful snorkle, the best reef we have seen in Thailand!! Nice to get to maya bay early, there were still some people, but it’s still better than later in the day. Highly recommend:))”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Suthep sunrise tour with an ex-monk, alms ceremony, jungle temples, breakfast, transport, value, and practical tips.
“James is really good and overall experience between sunrise and 3 temples with explanation in detail and breakfast was perfect”
Watch sunrise at Doi Suthep, join monk chanting, give alms, meditate, and visit three ancient Chiang Mai temples with an ex-monk guide.
“The temple at sunrise is incredible and it was more than worth getting up early for. You get about five minutes to sit with the monks for the meditation and the rest of the time is spent walking around or listening to the guide. Our guide was a monk for 17 years so he told great stories and shared a lot of insight. And he was funny! And happy to take pictures for us. He captured some very beautiful and then also playful and fun moments. The alms giving is very special. And the other two temple visits are somewhat quick but more or less all you need. You could…”
Tour Bangkok’s Wat Kheak market, learn Thai ingredients, cook four dishes, and enjoy lunch in a friendly small-group class.
“A must do. great way to spend your time and learn about the food. Our host Cho, was excellent and created a great atmosphere.”
Review of V. Marine Tour’s Phi Phi Islands sunrise trip from Phuket, with Maya Bay, snorkeling, lunch, prices, timing, and practical tips.
“Great snorkeling at the reefs. Tour provides snacks and water constantly. The morning was great without everywhere being super crowded.”
Visit Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep on a flexible Chiang Mai temple tour with transport, guide, entry fees, and mountain views.
“communication ahead of time was good. pickup at the hotel went smoothly. our guide was very informative and friendly. and the temples were beautiful.”
Explore Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike, visiting temples, gates, monuments, and local markets on a relaxed morning or evening tour.
“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”
Review of Siam Garden Cooking School in Chiang Mai, with market and garden visits, six dishes, hotel pickup, menu choices, and practical tips.
“Overall it was amazing. We learned a lot and everything was very well organised. We went to a local market where we learned about fruits and food then we went to the cooking school. We got to see spices in the school garden.”
Explore Chiang Mai’s temples, markets, and back lanes by bike on a relaxed four-hour Old City tour with snacks and an English-speaking guide.
“Amazing trip! Biked through the back alleys and areas of Chiang Mai only a local would know. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and safely brought us through the city. Lots of delicious snacks throughout too!”
Review of Koh Lipe’s $16 half-day snorkeling trip, with longtail boats, coral reefs, GoPro photos, beaches, and sunset options.
“Perfect timing! I also did the full day program B and that was too long. We got to three amazing dive sites with this trip. We also stopped at two beaches and got to see sunset from the boat. You need to be at the office at 2pm for the 2:30 start time.”
Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.
