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Hand-checked tours, day trips and tickets.
The 15 best tours and day trips in Thailand, from Bangkok’s temples and floating markets to island-hopping in the Andaman and the hill country around Chiang Mai.
Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak floating market in one day. Early start, air-con transport, guide, paddleboat.
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Speedboat day trip from Phuket to Maya Bay, Phi Phi, and Bamboo Island with snorkeling and a buffet lunch for value.
Half-day Thai cooking at an organic Chiang Mai farm with a market stop, hands-on curry paste and spring rolls, vegan options, and transfers.
“Today was such a fun tour. The service we had was perfect. The entire experience from visiting the produce market, the organic farm, and then learning how to cook three courses was spectacular. Our chef/guide, Lilli, was full of energy and commitment. She made the experience so memorable. I highly rec”
Ride through Maeklong’s railway market and glide into Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat, with guide tips and time to snack and shop.
Guided Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok to major temples with lunch, hotel pickup options, and air-conditioned transport for about $28.
Damnoen Saduak floating market and Maeklong railway market in one Bangkok day, including a boat ride and a train passing inches from stalls.
Ethical Chiang Mai elephant sanctuary with jungle time, a Mae Wang waterfall swim, and bamboo rafting on the river, plus lunch.
A 9-hour eco-minded day trip from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon’s highest peak, pagodas, waterfalls, and hill-tribe village culture.
Ayutthaya temples and a replica floating market in one long day from Bangkok, with AC transport and expert English guide.
A 2-hour longtail boat ride through Bangkok’s klongs in Thonburi, with stops at Baan Silapin and a giant Buddha temple photo stop.
“Good tour to get an overview of the canals. Fascinating to see. Nice way to get off your feet for awhile, while seeing some new sites.”
Ethical elephant sanctuary visit in Chiang Mai with feeding and river bathing, plus a jungle hike to Mae Wang Waterfall.
One-day Chiang Rai temples from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Huay Pla Kang, Mae Kachan hot springs, Karen long-neck village.
A full-day Ayutthaya trip from Bangkok with Bang Pa-In Palace, a replica floating market, and top temple ruins, guided and ticketed.
“Jenny was an absolutely FANTASTIC tour guide. We learnt so much about Thailand and its culture- beyond just the areas that we were visiting. She was so lovely and invited us to ask any questions. She was clearly very knowledgeable and even taught us some Thai phrases. The ticket is absolutely worth the money. It…”
Chiang Mai cooking class with market, Thai herb garden, and homemade curry paste. Hands-on dishes, Thai-style meal, hotel pickup.
Krabi’s 4-Island premium longtail trip with snorkeling, Koh Tup sandbar, beach lunch, and Railay’s Phra Nang Cave. Hotel transfers included.
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