Thailand · BUFFET EXPERIENCES
This is the shortlist you would send a friend: 15 buffet experiences worth the money, each with its price, its traveller verdict and the one thing to know before you commit.
Spend seven hours with guides such as Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, or Rosie, cruising Krabi’s island group by traditional longtail boat. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walk Tub Island’s tidal sandbar, eat on Koh Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton after dark.
“Mr Green was great! Perfect day - very organised, picked us up from hostel”
Board at ICONSIAM Pier 4 for a two-hour evening cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Expect Thai and international seafood, live music, Thai dancing, and views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama 8 Bridge, and Bangkok’s lights. Check in from 6:00 to 7:00 pm.
“This dinner cruise is well worth the price! The buffet is huge and has many options, and the live entertainment is nice. Perfect for couples, friends, or families!”
Spend about two hours at Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a 1.5-hour international lunch or dinner buffet, unlimited soft drinks, and access to Bangkok’s 77th-floor Observation Deck and 84th-floor revolving viewpoint. Choose daylight, sunset, or evening for a meal with a memorable city view.
“Booked very last minute and really enjoyed it. The views were amazing and the food was tasty! Be aware of evening traffic to get there!”
Join a small group of up to nine for Chiang Rai’s major sights, with hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, chilled water and Thai buffet lunch. Guides such as Mew, Yok and Sunny explain the art and temples, while your flexible ticket plan lets you choose which paid sites to enter.
“Excellent tour - it was very informative and covered lots of interesting stops. Thank you to our guide Mew who was very knowledgable and friendly (and took great photos!) and our driver Tom Cruise for taking us safely to each destination in the luxury minivan.”
Travel by air-conditioned van from Chiang Mai to Bua Tong Cave, Sticky Waterfall and Nam Phu Chet Si. Your English-speaking guide, often Kim, Tono or John, leads the climbs, shares local stories and takes photos. Bring water shoes, a towel and spare clothes because you will likely get wet.
“kim was the best guide ever, took us up the cave told us stories of his family and his adventures then let us mill around the falls after showing us the way round”
Spend 6.5 hours exploring Krabi’s four-island route by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave, swim and snorkel at Poda, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, cruise past Chicken Island, and walk the tidal sandbar at Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional.
“An excellent Day with a rigorous organisation ! Pick-up in time And we were Well informed. A really pleasant 4 island tour !”
Join a small group of up to nine people for a 10-hour Chiang Rai tour with an English-speaking guide, air-conditioned transport, buffet lunch, and seven major sights. Guides such as Mai, Big, Gap, and Poppy add local context, humor, and helpful photo stops.
“Our guide and driver were amazing. we had the best day. This tour is by far the best way to see the highlights of Chiang Rai, cannot recommend highly enough!”
Board Meridian Cruise at ICONSIAM for a 90-minute to two-hour ride past Wat Arun, Wat Pho, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge. Choose sunset or dinner, with buffet food, soft drinks, live music, and Thai dance on the 7:45 pm sailing. A host or greeter speaks English or Thai.
“The cruise was amazing loved every moment of it, the food was scrumptious .”
Spend two hours at Bangkok’s Baiyoke Sky Hotel with a buffet dinner at the Bangkok Balcony Restaurant on the 81st floor. Choose indoor or limited outdoor seating, visit the 77th-floor Observation Deck, and finish at the 84th-floor revolving viewpoint for wide city views.
“Loved the variety of food options to choose from. Everything was so beautiful. You could tell there was a lot of thought into how things were set up. The service was wonderful as well. They had live music and even clowns that were doing tricks and making balloon animals for the kids. It was hectic getting up to the right floor with all of the Asian tours at the same time though. The only thing I asked for that they didn't have was melted butter for the crab legs. All in all it was great. A wonderful view of the night city lights and the sunset all in one.”
Spend two hours aboard the Viva Alangka, Bangkok’s largest Chao Phraya dinner ship, with Thai, Western, Japanese, and seafood dishes, live music, and Thai dance. Check in at Asiatique before boarding at Pier 1. Choose a sunset or evening sailing, and plan to buy drinks separately.
“it was pretty refreshing, the weather was nice, the food was good, we arrived early and the market near the pick up area was just amazing!”
Set aside 7.5 hours for a fast-moving Phi Phi Islands day from Krabi. You’ll cruise to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island, with two snorkeling stops, lunch, drinks, and guides such as Max or Maria on some departures.
“The boat was really nice and clean and super fast. The crew was very friendly and caring. For this type of excursion it is the best arranged. I really enjoyed time at Bamboo island.”
Join BB Divers Koh Kood for a seven-hour boat trip from Bang Bao Bay, with three snorkel stops around Koh Kood or Koh Rang National Park. Guides such as Morgan, Jack, Berry, and Daniel help beginners spot fish and coral, while lunch, drinks, fruit, and hotel transfers are included.
“What an amazing day. Special shout out to the excellent Thai guides who made sure my wife and daughter were both safe when they were struggling with their diabetes whilst out at sea. Proper caring and attentive crew. Thank you”
Spend about 7 hours and 15 minutes aboard a Serenity Yachting catamaran, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped, also called Monkey Island. Swim, snorkel, fish, use paddle boards and a slide, and eat a Thai buffet. Hotel pickup, drinks, snacks, equipment, and park fees are included.
“This was an amazing trip. The staff were excellent and helpful. The islands were fantastic with amazing beaches.”
You get a full-day ticket to Siam Amazing Park, about an hour from central Bangkok, with unlimited access to more than 30 rides, the famous wave pool, five themed zones, and a buffet lunch. It suits families, older children, and anyone needing a break from temples and museums.
“I read the reviews before I went but when I arrived I couldn’t see anything that had been reported by others. Yes the rides did look dated but it’s Thailand it doesn’t mean the rides are not maintained. I enjoyed the day as relaxed by the wave pool. Only downside is the water park is right at the back of the main theme park - I get it it’s their way of getting you to ride the coasters first but there is a golf buggy that can take you there if you want- says 20bhat but I was never asked for anything extra. Lunch seemed normal pre booked buffet options…”
Spend two hours aboard a three-deck boat from ICONSIAM, with a buffet of Thai and international dishes, desserts, live music, and Thai dance. You can buy drinks, move between decks, and view Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and Bangkok's night skyline from the river.
“The dinner was best! Comfy chairs even in the rooftop. Beautiful vibe looking at the city lights. Easy sailing, no problems. The vocalists were great! Loved the set list. Lovely and accommodating waiters and waitresses. It was all perfect for my family. Me and my mum danced during the last part of the party. Highly recommend.”
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