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The ones worth your time.
The 15 half-day tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
A half-day elephant sanctuary feeding visit near Chiang Mai: safe, non-forced interactions, guided nature walks, and river bathing in an ethical setting.
“The best day!! The team at the elephant sanctuary are so lovely and truly love the animals. It is 100% ethical and would definitely recommend”
Samui highlights in 5 hours with hotel pickup: temples, Lad Koh viewpoints, Na Muang waterfall, and an optional no-riding elephant camp.
“Everything was really good, guide and driver were brilliant. The places were very interesting, especially the elephant sanctuary was superb. It made my trip to Thailand well worth it.”
Half-day Krabi tour to Ao Nang Elephant Sanctuary: feed and bathe rescued elephants, mud spa, snack balls, and coconut water.
“Amazing experience and we were told how to interact with the elephants to ensure they are happy and safe.”
Half-day longtail boat tour from Koh Phi Phi: Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon snorkeling, Maya Bay, plus sunset options.
“It was wonderful and worth the money, 10/10. I don't see why you'd pay for more expensive excursions; this is enough for the must-see spots. There are about 10 people on the boat. The staff takes you to the places as described. You're given 1.5 hours in Maya Bay. The guide won't tell you the…”
Ethical Koh Samui elephant sanctuary half-day: learn to make medicine balls, feed from a 400m skywalk, then watch mud-pit play.
“Great trip to the Elephant sanctuary & to see they are well looked after. slightly expensive, but to worth it to support the welfare of these great Elephants.”
Bangkok cooking class with a market walk and a 3-hour session making 4 Thai dishes from scratch, plus recipes to take home.
“My daughter and I took this class and absolutely loved it! Cho was an amazing teacher with a lot of personality and energy! We learned a lot and the food was delicious! We did the morning tour and enjoyed the trip to market to gather produce. Wonderful way to spend a morning in Bangkok!”
Kayak Ko Lanta’s Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves, spot mudskippers and monkeys, then enjoy lunch on a half-day village and fish-farm stop.
“We appreciated every second of this experience! Karim was the greatest guide and showed us and explained everything really nice! Definitely worth it, you see nature, wildlife, monkeys! Totally recommended!”
Hands-on Thai cooking class at a Chiang Mai farm. You’ll shop a market, cook Tom Yum, Pad Thai, curry and sticky rice, with pickup.
“We had a great cooking class! Oily and Timmy were real showmasters and the food we made was so delicious! Would recommend!”
Half-day rock climbing at Railay Beach with expert guides, gear, and pickup. Learn routes for beginners in 4 hours.
“an amazing experience and they time it right so you can climb in the shade which is better than being in the boiling hot sun. plenty of time there and even the transport there was an experience in its self if you haven't been on the famous longtime.”
Ethical half-day at Bangkok Elephant Park with transfers: feed elephants, learn conservation, enjoy mud spa and Thai buffet lunch with no riding.
“Grandma with two 18 year old girls who LOVED every minute. Perfect tour in every way. Wonderful- DO NOT MISS THIS ADVENTURE”
Ethical half-day elephant sanctuary on Koh Samui with jungle walk, mud spa, elephant bathing, and Thai noodle soup cooking.
“We had an amazing time at the Ethical Elephant Sanctuary in Koh Samui. It was such a special experience to get up close with these gentle giants in a way that felt respectful and ethical. The sanctuary focuses on the well-being of the elephants, and it was so heartwarming to see them in a natural,…”
Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary half-day with expert guides, jungle walks, feeding, and Thai lunch, plus hotel pickup and entry.
“The tour was so good! Such a beautiful way to see elephants in their own habitat. The owner grew up with the elephants so they are his family. Hopefully, he will be able to buy a big land for them one day so that all of the elephants will be able to live there free…”
Private half-day tour of Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Wat Pho with an English guide, air-conditioned pickup, Emerald Buddha, Reclining Buddha.
“Our Guide was superb with excellent English and great knowledge of all we saw on the tour and she was also great with any questions we had outside the normal remit would highly recommend this tour.”
Ko Lanta Yai half-day ethical elephant sanctuary tour with mud spa, bathing, herbal supplements, and eco-paper from elephant dung.
“If you come here in May, expect to have a more relaxed experience with a smaller group and chance to be more personal with the elephants. Highly recommend anyone who likes elephants to take this tour.”
Half-day trek in Khao Sok National Park with a wildlife guide and waterfall swims at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin for $48.
“Thank you, Noy, for guiding us along the trails in Khao Sok National Park and pointing out all of the animals, plants, and insects!”
