Thailand · TOURS
Everything with a guide, a boat or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.
Explore Ayutthaya’s four major temples from Bangkok with a guide, air-conditioned transport, Thai buffet lunch, and flexible booking.
“Long drive made a few stops for bathroom, guide was good. The lunch was very good not a huge selection but was tasty!. Spent good time in temples.”
Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon eco tour, with waterfalls, pagodas, hill tribe culture, practical tips, costs, and honest pros and cons.
“loved our guide bananas, so knowledgeable and friendly made sure we were all taken care of throughout the day. would highly recommend, we went to places that would be difficult without the expert help”
See Bangkok’s canal life by traditional longtail boat, with Wat Arun views, the Artist’s House, giant Buddha, and practical tips.
“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”
Feed, walk, and bathe rescued elephants, then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall on a practical Chiang Mai day tour.
“Our guide Sunny was really friendly, spoke english well and told us the story about the elephants living in the sanctuary and how they treat them with medicine etc. The elephants were also friendly and calm and it was a great experience to play with them. The food that the locals cook was really nice and we even got to meet the lady who‘s the owner of the whole sanctuary”
Cook Thai dishes in Chiang Mai with a local family, visit a market and herb garden, make curry paste, and enjoy a hands-on half-day class.
“Everything was well organised, the market tour was great and Balloon, our guide and cook is great and fun”
Feed, learn about, and bathe elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand on a scenic half-day tour from Chiang Mai, with optional hotel pickup.
“Our experience was great! The whole team was kind and supportive, we loved the vans and our guide Pan was really friendly and fun and made the experience enjoyable! Elephants look happy and taken care of”
Review of Bangkok’s customizable eight-hour private guide tour, with temple highlights, local transport, food tips, pricing, and booking advice.
“It was an amazing Tour, Kim, the guide was housam. It provided a fantastic day. In 8 hours we managed to see numerous monuments, palaces, and take a traditional boat trip. Not to be missed.”
Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, Wat Arun and local markets with a small-group guide for $42.
“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”
Review of Bangkok’s railway and floating market tour, with train views, longtail boats, practical timing advice, costs, and guide tips.
“A great day. It was really well put together with a great guide. The itinerary exceeded our expectations. It was a fabulous day and so varied with trains, boats, walking etc. The group in the tour was a nice size. The lunch venue was brilliant as was the food. I would wholeheartedly recommend this tour”
Review of Bangkok by Night, a four-hour tuk-tuk tour with temples, Chinatown, flower markets, street food, dinner, and dessert.
“We have taken many tours and this one tops the list. Everything was perfect from start to finish. Prior to the tour we were informed which train line to use and were greeted immediately upon our arrival at the meeting place. Then the group of 1Read more”
Review of Koh Tao’s $27 snorkeling tour, with Koh Nangyuan, four bays, lunch, wildlife, hotel pickup, and practical booking tips.
“Activity was amazing. We loved every stop, and we saw so much wildlife- turtles, sharks, starfish, loads of colorful fish and coral. The go pro was also an added bonus- we were impressed by all the photos/videos taken and shared with us day of. The only downfall we had were the snorkeling masks. Ours kept fogging up and we had to adjust constantly. Overall, we were very impressed and would definitely book again!”
Review of Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun guided tour, with temple highlights, costs, dress rules, guide tips, and practical advice.
“The tour was amazing! In spite of the heat and crowd due to 1st day of Chinese new year, we had a great visit thanks to our guide Luke. He was very friendly, very mindful of how our kids were doing, and very knowledgeable. Thank you again !”
See Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in one active, well-planned nine-hour tour.
“It was a really lovely day, and our tour guide Arun was very nice and gave us a lot of information. Also, the day divided nicely and we had a good amount of time for each spot. Definitely worth it!”
Review Koh Samui’s five-hour highlights tour, with temples, viewpoints, waterfalls, hotel pickup, minivan comfort, and an optional ethical elephant visit.
“We had a fantastic half-day island highlights tour on Koh Samui with Happy Samui Tours. From the start, everything was perfectly organized, we were picked up right on time, which we really appreciated. At every stop, we were given plenty of time to explore at our own pace. Nothing felt rushed, allowing us to truly enjoy each highlight of the island. We were pleasantly surprised by the thoughtful extras, like a complimentary bottle of cold water and a refreshing wet towel to cool down. Throughout the tour, we also received interesting explanations about the different sights, which made the experience even more meaningful. A special thank you to Grace, our…”
Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay big-boat tour, with canoeing, James Bond Island, buffet lunch, hotel transfers, and practical booking tips.
“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”
Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.
