THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 full-day tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Phuket full-day city tour: sea-view stops, Wat Chalong, Big Buddha when open, cashew factory, Old Town, and Chillva Night Market.
“A great variety of activities led by a very professional guide. We loved the interactive temple visit and the cashew nut factory visit was great. The timings were spot on with just the right amount of time spent in each place.”
Small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, temple highlights, and air-conditioned transport for about $28.
“Due to the extraordinary traffic, we arrived late to the meeting point - even if we left 1 hour prior the meeting time and made the tour guide aware with decent advance of the heavy rush hour congestion - so we asked for a reschedule. AfteRead more”
A full-day mix of Bangkok markets and Ayutthaya UNESCO ruins, with Maeklong rail action and a Damnoen Saduak long-tail boat ride for $69.
“Absolutely amazing !! A bit of everything - floating market, railway market, coconut farm, great temples, a buddist blessing, a ton of information, great organisation - the best super kind and helpful guide Jacky 🖤 Recommend to anyone!”
Private 9-hour trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya with a driver, Bang Pa-In, temple highlights, and flexible pacing for up to 3 people.
“Our driver, Nancy was very professional. She was kind and wanted us to have the best time ever. She was flexible with what we wanted to do. She was an expert driver which is not to be underestimated in Bangkok traffic. She made the experience great and is a huge asset to her team.”
Luxury full-day cruise to Ang Thong Marine Park from Koh Samui with a comfortable yacht, viewpoint hike, Emerald Lake swim, and excellent food.
“This was an amazing trip. A perfect way to see the islands. The tour guides and the crew were so nice. A nice relaxing sail out to 3 stops with fun hikes and swims. The food was yummy and they had beers available to purchase.”
Sail on a traditional junk boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan for snorkeling, a Thong Nai Pan beach break, and a sunset return with snacks.
“Our junk boat ride far exceeded our expectations. From the moment we booked, the experience was seamless—check-in was effortless, and the entire team was incredibly attentive, warm, and helpful. Even though it was a shared tour, it somehow felt private and intimate, like the boat was ours alone. This was honestly one of the best…”
Ang Thong Marine Park full-day kayaking and snorkeling from Koh Samui, with cave passes, Emerald Lake views, and Thai lunch for $68.
“loved the whole experience. collected on time the guides were great. we all love seeing the beautiful island good explanations about it all kayaking, snorkeling swimming in sea all had magical time highly recommended”
Private Bangkok day with a licensed guide, hotel pickup, and public-transport hops to temples, canal boats, malls, and street food.
“Our guide was AMAZING. She met us at the hotel and helped us navigate the public transportation system of Bangkok. I told her we wanted to see Reclining Buddha and Grand Palace and she customized the day for us. She booked us a boat ride in the canals, saw an authentic Thai show, and took…”
Longtail full-day tour from Koh Phi Phi with lagoons, Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, shark snorkeling, and a sunset finish.
“Great day out! Stunning clear beaches, great snorkelling spots, saw baby sharks, lots of different fish , starfish and planktons. Lunch was nice, plenty of time at each stop. Would deffo recommend!”
Kayak Ao Thalane’s mangrove maze with kingfishers, then add Hong Island for limestone views and clear-water snorkel.
“The day was amazing, i highly recommend for everyone!”
A full-day Surin Islands snorkeling trip from Khao Lak with multiple reef stops, a Moken village visit, and beach lunch in the park.
“Great trip food was good and given plenty of time to enjoy snorkelling on your own at each stop thanks guys would recommend my personal favourite spot was nemo island !”
Private UNESCO Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with AC van, royal temples, reclining Buddha, museum relics, and lunch included.
“Tom Tom was a great guide. We toured several key sites in Ayutthaya. It was very hot, but we were relieved with the AC in the car and given water. We appreciated that the driver (called Ping Pong!) was always right there. After a tasty lunch we visited the museum which described more history and…”
See Chiang Rai’s White Temple, Blue Temple, Baan Dam, a tea farm tasting, and the Golden Triangle with lunch on a small-group day tour.
“Excellent day trip to the local sights in and around Chiang Rai. The tea plantation was a lovely stop, with great panoramic views and the opportunity to try some of their different oolong teas. Our guide was really helpful and informative throughout the whole day. Lunch was provided and of very good quality. As a…”
A 6-hour ethical day trip from Hua Hin to Wildlife Friends Foundation Thailand with a guided animal walk, lunch, and elephant feeding.
“Great experience, highly recommended! Would not hesitate to do it again! Support wfft.org whenever you can”
Phuket to Similan Islands by speedboat with snorkeling stops, white-sand beaches, and full meals. Hotel pickup optional; park fees extra.
“SO AWESOME! Huge day but they manage to fit everything comfortably! Food was awesome too 10/10 recommend”
