THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 morning tours travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
A 4-hour Chiang Mai sunrise tour linking Doi Suthep, Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong with a small-group feel and responsible touches.
“James was a great tour guide! He was so knowledgeable- I learned a lot about Buddhism.”
Morning speedboat from Phi Phi to Maya Bay for a crowd-avoiding sunrise, plus snorkel stops with blacktip reef sharks, lagoon swim, monkeys, and optional Bamboo Island.
“My daughter and myself liked this tour , first time she done snokling and loved it . 2 locations with lots of activity.”
Small-group Phi Phi sunrise or day trip from Phuket by speedboat: Khai Island, Maya Bay, Viking Cave, and Bamboo snorkeling.
“Fabulous trip that gets you to some amazing sights before they get busy. Lovely breakfast on an island 15 mins from Phuket and lovely lunch at the Phi Phi Holiday resort. Drinks and snacks offer throughout. Amazing snorkeling. Guide Sunny was great really friendly and took photos throughout the day. Boat staff greatest helping you…”
Morning half-day Chiang Mai temple tour to Wat Pha Lat and Doi Suthep. Jungle serenity, 306 steps, and a gold relic pagoda with an English guide.
“Our guide Piano was very knowledgeable and also had an excellent driver.”
Ride Chiang Mai’s Old City by bike with a small group, temple stops, and a market snack break, morning or night.
“It was the perfect way to visit the city. I really enjoyed it. My guide was great and I learnt a lot from him. Thank you again!”
Wake to free-roaming elephants in Chiang Mai, spend a night in a forest homestay, then bamboo raft and swim at Mae Wang.
“Amazing! Once in a lifetime experience. We’ll never forgot it! If you’re having any doubts , just book it, you won’t regret it !”
Chiang Mai morning market and organic garden tour, then cook 6 Thai dishes at your own wok, with lunch and a recipe book included.
“Absolutely loved this experience! Getting to see the different ingredients, plants and market . The girls are all so knowledgeable and funny , it was a really fun day. 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.
“What a fantastic experience, probably the best thing we’ve done in Chiang Mai. A great way to see the old city and our guide, Kitty was great. Would highly recommend.”
Sunrise hike, canoeing through Phang Nga lagoons, and a no-crowd James Bond Island stop on a small-group day from Phuket.
“The views were amazing and everything was well organised. We stayed in a far away hotel in NaiHarn but they still picked us up and dropped us back. Our tour guide Pai was very efficient and friendly, and we stayed at each attraction just the right amount of time. The canoe trip was the best…”
Chiang Mai organic farm cooking class with Somphet Market tour and hotel pickup. Learn Thai basics, cook several dishes, $29.
“A fantastic, detailed, funny and ultimately, very tasty morning! Started at the market with a chat about ingredients and types of vegetables etc, then able to take a walk around ourselves. The teaching was fantastic and we made several dishes together. Totally recoRead more”
Morning ethical elephant sanctuary near Pattaya with small groups, hands-on feeding and bathing, Thai lunch, and hotel transfers.
“We had a great experience, tour included feeding and bathing with the elephants. The lunch options were good. They even take nice pictures for you for free.”
Morning Thai cooking in Chiang Mai with a market visit and organic farm tour, then make four dishes at open-air stations plus mango sticky rice.
“What a great morning! Kiki hosted my group's cooking class, and it was fantastic! We first stopped off at a market where she went through lots of different Thai food bits before we all got the bus to the cooking class location. What a beautiful Read more”
6 a.m. speedboat from Phi Phi Don to Maya Bay at sunrise, plus Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Bamboo Island snorkeling.
“It was pretty crowded on the boat. Also the full day felt long and all the best stuff was in the morning and lunch was nothing special. Id recommend the half day but not the full day.”
Early-morning longtail boat to Maya Bay with Viking Cave sunrise, Monkey Beach, and Pileh Lagoon snorkeling. Small groups, $33 plus park fee.
“wonderful trip, early is the best way to this this stunning place. guides were brilliant 100% recommended”
Sunrise Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon snorkeling, Viking Cave murals, monkeys on Monkey Island, Bamboo Island lunch, and Shark Point swims by speedboat.
“Was an amazing tour!! This is a must do if you are here and I cannot recommend it enough! The tour guides were amazing. They took us to all the perfect spots for the snorkelling.”
