THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 most popular things to do in Thailand. Temples and street food in Bangkok, elephants and mountains up north, and the islands down south, all in one list.
Ride the train through Maeklong’s trackside market, then paddle to Damnoen Saduak’s canals for Thai snacks and photos in 7 hours.
“Our guide, Phu, made our trip! He had great energy. The floating market was our favorite.”
Speedboat day trip from Phuket to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Le, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Bamboo Island with buffet lunch and snorkeling.
“Very well organised. Good opportunity to see the islands. Given a light breakfast, excellent lunch and lots of fruit and endless water. Finished off with an ice cream at end of trip!”
Guided Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok with lunch, covering 4 major ruins and royal-era sites in about 7 hours.
“We had a fantastic guide AJ. Knowledgeable, caring and friendly. They offered us cold water and a cold wipe which were little things but very much appreciated in today very hot and humid day. Easy to find meeting point. Comfortable bus with aircon. This tour took us to the key temples and features of Ayuthaya…”
Bangkok day trip to Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong Railway Market. Boat ride, train spectacle, guided logistics.
“Our guide, Jenny was great. She gave us good advice on how to get best places to watch the train come through the market. She also gave us advice about how to avoid paying too much in the floating market. While in the coach she gave us interesting information about the areas we were driving…”
Spend 9 hours with rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, cool off at Mae Wang Waterfalls, and end with bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River.
“It was absolutely amazing. If you come to Chiang Mai I highly recommend visiting the elephants.”
A 9-hour Chiang Mai day trip to Doi Inthanon’s highest peak, twin pagodas, a hill-tribe coffee stop, and Wachirathan Waterfall.
“The Guide Peter was very friendly and got a lot local Informations. Very good Guide and great organized.”
Spend a full day in Ayutthaya from Bangkok, mixing UNESCO temples with a floating market stop, all run by an English-Thai guide.
“The guide Jenny was awesome, she really made the trip telling the history and teaching us some local Thai language and the sights were great, also enjoyed some good local food at the floating market”
Ethical elephant care in Chiang Mai plus a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall, with river bathing, great lunch, and a smooth group day.
“Our guide Sunny was really friendly, spoke english well and told us the story about the elephants living in the sanctuary and how they treat them with medicine etc. The elephants were also friendly and calm and it was a great experience to play with them. The food that the locals cook was really nice…”
Chiang Rai temples plus hot springs, a Karen long-neck village, and Huay Pla Kang pagoda—an 11-hour day trip with major photo stops.
“Chiang Rai day trip was excellent. We were given adequate time in all the places of interest. K Wan was our tour guide. She gave a background about every place. She told us how to make the best use of our time at every stop. Our first stop was hot springs where we dipped our…”
A fast, well-paced Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, Ayothaya Floating Market lunch time, and major temple ruins.
“Nice 1 day trip, Burt our tour guide was really kind and informative. We've been shared with many information regarding the history of Bangkok and these historical sites.”
Chiang Mai market and herb garden tour with a hands-on cooking class. Grind curry paste, cook Thai dishes, and eat in an organic garden.
“Very pleasant class with good mix of people. Very nice host and good dishes. Recommend”
Krabi 4-island longtail boat day trip with snorkelling, Koh Tup sandbar walking, Thai lunch, and Railay’s Phra Nang Cave. Pickup included.
“Our guide was great, really helpful. We saw some lovely islands, amazing scenery and enjoyed snorkelling from the boat and beach. It was a small group trip so we met some lovely people from all over the world. It was a great day out, the crew were lovely and I would recommend it”
See Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium, the sport’s birthplace. Reserved seats, pre-fight rituals, and a 3-hour night of action.
“Well worth the walk such a great experience. Would recommend to anyone visiting Thailand”
2-hour Chao Phraya dinner cruise with Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, and night shows—plus river views from three decks.
“excellent trip, food was amazing. highly recommend”
Chiang Mai market and organic farm with a hands-on Thai cooking class. Make curry paste and Khao Soi; full day adds coconut milk.
“We had the most amazing time at the cooking class. Jimmie was an incredible teacher and so full of energy! They were also so accommodating of my allergies and provided gluten free soy sauce and oyster sauce. Would recommend this to anyone!”
