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The ones worth your time.
The 15 2-hour experiences travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Traditional teak boat canal tour: Chao Phraya views, Wat Arun, Daokanong khlongs, and daily life on water, 2 hours for $22.
“Informative and fun. Liked how the driver looked out for interesting things and slowed enabling us to take a photo. Our guide Mindy was interesting to listen to and had a great sense of humour. Excellent value for money.”
2-hour White Orchid dinner cruise on the Chao Phraya: Thai and international buffet, live music, cabaret, and illuminated temple views.
“It was a really great night, the dinner could’ve been a bit better but other wise the night was very enjoyable.”
Meet elephants at Nai Dee in Phuket with ethical feeding, Thai cooking, and optional mud bath, plus hotel transfers and photos.
“Amazing !!! Def a Thailand highlight and cool experience …worth every cent.”
Khao Lak ethical elephant eco-walk with a guided jungle stroll, banana feeding, herbal vitamin balls, and a refreshing water moment.
“Absolutely brilliant visit to the elephant sanctuary, we had an amazing time feeding them , walking through the jungle with one of the elephants and pouring water all over them whilst they bathed! Jungle Boy , our guide was great fun too ! Thank you . We would definitely recommend this tour 👌”
Koh Samui 2-hour ATV adventure through jungle trails, viewpoints, and secret stops. Small-group guides, pickup included, $89.
“The best experience ever. The guides were soo fun and they took amazing videos and pictures. Absolutely would do it again.”
Phuket’s 2-hour ATV + Big Buddha ride with hotel pickup, safety gear, and serious views. Expect jungle tracks and photo stops.
“Absolutely fantastic tour with great staff who looked after us all morning. Great views, visit to the Big Buddha, swing and enjoying some muddy bike driving. Kids and adults all enjoyed. Thank you.”
A small-group, 2-hour eco tour at Khaolak Elephant Sanctuary with guided rescue stories, respectful feeding, jungle time, and included photos.
“Great couple of hours at the elephant sanctuary. It’s strictly no touching the elephants, just watching and following them in their natural habitat, which makes the experience feel very ethical and respectful. The staff were really lovely and friendly, and made the visit even more enjoyable.”
A 2-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise from ICONSIAM with Thai and international buffet, live music, and optional hotel pickup.
“A great trip. The pier is stunning and we saw a water light show when we arrived. The cruise was really good value for money. Lots of food to choose from and live entertainment. A great way to see Bangkok at night.”
Sunset canal tour in Bangkok with local food tasting, a small-group boat ride, and guided stops like Wat Arun and flower markets.
“My husband and I had an amazing experience with our tour guide, Nutty. She was extremely knowledgeable and taught us a lot about Bangkok and Thai culture that we couldn’t learn from our guidebook. I highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for a quick trip on the river!”
Learn SUP basics on Thailand’s River Kwai with a private coach, then paddle for views. Small group, safety-first, 1.5-2 hours, $22.
“This is our 6th trip with SUP Hire Thailand, our group sizes have varied from 2 - 24 people. Troy and his team have always accommodated our requirements and approached our requests with the utmost professionalism, care and of course making sure we have the best time of our lives. Look forward to seeing the…”
A 2-hour private full-body massage in Chiang Mai with pickup, cool welcome drinks, foot salt ritual, and tea plus snacks on the way out.
“Once I booked the tour, I received communications about setting up the pick up at the hotel. Unfortunately, the person that I was communicating with was confused because the tour was for the 23rd and the day I booked it was the 23rd. AfRead more”
Koh Samui ATV safari with jungle and mountain tracks, Phangan viewpoints, and a waterfall swim, plus hotel pickup and a small-group guide.
“Just one fun trip … challenging in parts but such a worthwhile morning out .. lovely guides and well organized. We are young 60 something’s and it was very doable if you’re still fairly active .. loved it 👍”
Su Esthetic Home Spa in Bangkok pairs a salt scrub with a 90-minute Korean-style aroma massage using argan and moringa oil.
“Great technique of body and facial massage, excellent hospitality. The place is clean and agreeable !”
A private 2-hour long-tail boat through Bangkok’s canal quietness, with one customizable stop, fish feeding, and flexible drop-off options.
“There was a lot to see. The captain was a bit erratic with the throttle. The starting point was at the cemetery. A funeral service was just taking place. That was a bit strange. But otherwise, the trip was really cool 👍🏻”
Guided 2-hour ATV jungle tour in Koh Samui with automatic quads, pickup option, and viewpoint/photo stops plus a hilltop coconut shake.
“We had a great time. Beautiful trail through the jungle led by friendly and helpful staff members. I wouldn’t recommend the trail for beginners, but the staff help out anyone who gets stuck.”
