THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 historical tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya guided day trip: Bang Pa-In, Wat Mahathat and UNESCO temples, guided storytelling, lunch stop, low-impact touring.
“Great only our little bus was a bit old and worn out...”
Small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, temple highlights, and air-conditioned transport for about $28.
“Ayutthaya day tour from Bangkok offered a great way to see the ancient ruins without much hassle. Reliable transport and a knowledgeable guide took us to main sites like Wat Phra Si Sanphet with its tall chedis and Wat Mahathat's famous tree-entwined Buddha head. Small group size (just 6 of us) meant better photo opps.…”
A small-group trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to honor POWs, see the River Kwai bridge, and ride the Death Railway by train.
“the trip was excellent.and the weather was great to see the bridge over the river kwai was amazing. my father was a Japanese P.OW and to see the cemetery of those brave soldiers that fought for us and never came back puts things in perspective. our guide was very friendly and helpful to us all…”
3-hour Chiang Mai Old City walk with a local guide: Wat Chiang Man, Wat Phra Singh, teak Wat Phan Tao, and Wat Chedi Luang.
“The tour was excellent and our guide was so kind, patient and knowledgable that I was just blown away. Thank you so much for your effort and good job. It’s coming from someone who did a lot of tours around the world.”
A half-day Ayutthaya temple tour from Bangkok with a guided UNESCO heritage route plus a 1-hour sunset boat ride past riverside ruins.
“Great trip. Might have been a little clearer on where to be and when to meet, it was a little vague which made everyone anxious. We particularly loved the boat ride”
Ao Nang Landmark Stadium Muay Thai: Wai Khru Ram Muay ritual and 5 fights Tue/Thu/Sat nights, $38. Close seats and easy night plans.
“Amazing event, one of a kind atmosphere. Intense fights and overall 10000% recommendable. A must if you're visiting Ao Nang / Krabi”
A 7-hour countryside cycling tour in Sukhothai with village stops and UNESCO ruins, guided in English with lunch and snacks included.
“Me and my girlfriend booked this tour the night before. At first we were afraid the price was not worth the experience. But in the end we enjoyed everything. The service, the bikes, the tour, the food. The country side of Sukhothai was also amazing. Meow is a very passionate guide, and her husband, Jib,…”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with a small group, temple stops, and a market snack break, morning or night.
“night bike ride with guide. Very enjoyable and well planned by A, our guide. Much of the cycling was on quiet back streets. Would highly recommend it to anyone.”
Small-group River Kwai day tour from Bangkok with the Bridge, JEATH Museum, War Cemetery, and a Death Railway train ride plus lunch.
“A lovely day with a guide who all about the tour, excellent knowledge and communication, a credit to the company thank you”
Cycle Chiang Mai Old City by morning or night with an English guide, temples, gates, and a market stop, plus snacks and helmet.
“Gun was the perfect tour guide he was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor, I felt the tour was the perfect length. I learnt things I wouldn’t have known by exploring by myself. We were also provided with water and local snacks for no extra charge.”
Bike through Ayutthaya’s temples and ruins, from Pom Phet to Wat Mahathat, with markets and a Pasak River ferry.
“Very friendly guide, answering all our questions, very nice tour and informative, silk candy delicious, safety considered, everyone polite and helpful, water supply amazing. Awesome!”
Ride 32 km through Sukhothai countryside to UNESCO temples with a 24-speed bike, guide, and included lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“I can only recommend this organisation and tour for visiting Sukhothai Historical Park. My hotel was very far away and the organisator did everything possible to organise a pick-up, even at the last minute. They made sure I could catch up with the rest of the group by bringing me to the correct location. I…”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City at night for illuminated temples, quiet back lanes, and a market snack stop in 4 relaxed hours.
“Our family of four with two girls (14 and 12) had a super tour by bike with Don. We visited a number of sites in the city and as it was only the four of us in the group he was happy to adjust it to match our interests. Travelling by bike was safe and…”
Bike Ayutthaya’s temples and markets: Pom Phet walls, roti sai mai, Wat Mahathat, Chao Phrom Market, and a Pasak ferry ride.
“Bung was a super guide, very informative and with a great sense of humor. The bikes were comfortable to ride. Her explanations of the stops we made were very interesting. She took photos for us too. Highly recommend this trip!”
Half-day Phuket highlights: Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, Old Town, Monkey Hill and more, with hotel pickup and an included game for $33.
“We had an incredible day with our guide Daisy showing us around the wonderful sights of Phuket. From the city lookout to the ‘Big Buddha’ on the hillside, it was a great way to see the city and find our bearings for the rest of our stay. Daisy our guide was so friendly, informative and…”
