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.
“i like it verry much . a beautifull experience .beautifull country”
Small-group Ayutthaya UNESCO day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, temple highlights, and air-conditioned transport for about $28.
“There will be a large number of other visitors. There’s not a great deal of interpretive information available at the site.”
A small-group trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi to honor POWs, see the River Kwai bridge, and ride the Death Railway by train.
“What a brilliant trip. William and the driver were fantastic, I really enjoyed. William was such a nice guy, very informative and good energy. The driver was fantastic, I felt very safe with him, very cautious driver who put safety first. The trip itself was great, really enjoyed it”
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.
“I found it very interesting and fun! I liked walking around the city which gives me an opportunity to discover shops and cafes along the way and seeing the monuments up close while hearing about the historical context. Overall, a really great experience for first timers to Chiang Mai.”
A half-day Ayutthaya temple tour from Bangkok with a guided UNESCO heritage route plus a 1-hour sunset boat ride past riverside ruins.
“Very enjoyable tour. Guide was very informative. Heritage sites were spectacular. Loves the sunset longtail boat trip on the river.”
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.
“A must do activity when travelling to Thailand. Nice experience at the Landmark Stadium where you can grab a drink or some food right from the night market.”
A 7-hour countryside cycling tour in Sukhothai with village stops and UNESCO ruins, guided in English with lunch and snacks included.
“Outstanding! Outstanding! Outstanding! One of the best day tours I’ve done in 30 years of traveling SE Asia. Pedal, don’t walk to book this tour right away.”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with a small group, temple stops, and a market snack break, morning or night.
“Farm our guide was full of local knowledge and very attentive and safely conscious on the busier roads looking after us well. I learnt a lot about the temples and local knowledge plus the food market was great too.”
Small-group River Kwai day tour from Bangkok with the Bridge, JEATH Museum, War Cemetery, and a Death Railway train ride plus lunch.
“It is a long day but worth it. Unfortunately our guide was not proficient enough in English to tell us anything more than we were able to read for ourselves at the various stops nor offer any commentary along the way.”
Cycle Chiang Mai Old City by morning or night with an English guide, temples, gates, and a market stop, plus snacks and helmet.
“this is a great way to see some of the highlights of the old town area, learn about the history of Chiang Mai, and take in the sites. Farm was a great guide, we stayed mostly on quieter streets so we weren't fighting with cars on busy streets, and Farm even showed us a great…”
Bike through Ayutthaya’s temples and ruins, from Pom Phet to Wat Mahathat, with markets and a Pasak River ferry.
“Bella was a first class guide . She was informative and her English was excellent. I couldn’t fault her attitude-she is a very good guide - I would recommend Bella to anyone considering taking this tour x”
Ride 32 km through Sukhothai countryside to UNESCO temples with a 24-speed bike, guide, and included lunch, snacks, and hotel pickup.
“It was very well organized. Mr Jib the guide had excellent information about the tour. Got a lot of historical information.”
Cycle Chiang Mai’s Old City at night for illuminated temples, quiet back lanes, and a market snack stop in 4 relaxed hours.
“James was great, it was an informative and fun experience. We checked out multiple temples and the Market, I would book again. We rode through alleys checking on local historical buildings, overall I would recommend to everyone visiting chiang mai to take this bike tour. Thanks guys”
Bike Ayutthaya’s temples and markets: Pom Phet walls, roti sai mai, Wat Mahathat, Chao Phrom Market, and a Pasak ferry ride.
“We had a splendid time with Bella. The pace was such that pretty much anyone can go on this tour, the bikes were really fun to ride and it's just a cool way to see the town. We stopped for water/cold drinks a couple of times, which was nice with it being almost 40 degrees.…”
Half-day Phuket highlights: Karon Viewpoint, Wat Chalong, Old Town, Monkey Hill and more, with hotel pickup and an included game for $33.
“Excellent tour. Our gide was very knowledgeable. The time with the wild monkeys 🐒 kept us laughing. The view point over phuket so pretty. Learned how cashew nuts grow. Old town phuket was beautiful and the shopping kept the ladies busy. Would do this tour again.”
