Thailand · MORNING

The 15 Morning Tours in Thailand That Earn Their Price

42 tours  ·  from $14

Good morning tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary - Watching elephants without taking over
Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Elephant Sanctuary Tours in Phuket, Morning, Phuket Tours, Tour Reviews

A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

1.A Morning with the Elephants at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,693 reviews · from $97Our pick

Spend about three and a half hours at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary watching rescued elephants roam, bathe, eat, and socialize without riding or forced bathing. Begin with an educational film, walk through the 30-acre grounds and canopy walkway, then enjoy a 15-choice Thai vegetarian buffet. Hotel transfers are optional.

“We had an amazing experience. The driver was very punctual, polite, and the ride to the sanctuary was smooth. Upon arrival we were greeted by wonderful food, snacks, coffee, juice, etc. The host was very knowledgeable about elephants, their environment and their behavior. Truly one for the books. Definitely worth the price.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour - The Kruba Srivichai Monument and the story behind the climb
Chiang Mai Tours, Morning, Temple Tours, Temple Tours in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

2.Doi Suthep, Wat Umong, and Pha Lat Sunrise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,425 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Start before dawn for the 309 steps to Doi Suthep and sunrise over Chiang Mai. Your guide explains Thai Buddhism, the Kruba Srivichai Monument, Wat Pha Lat, and Wat Umong’s tunnels. Small groups, hotel pickup, English or Spanish guiding, temple fees, glass-bottled water, and carbon offsets are included.

“The tour was so worth! The sunrise was amazing up there and being at the temple when the crowds still haven’t arrived is very cool”

Check availability →Read our full review

Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel - A fast, comfortable ride around Phi Phi Leh
Longtail & Speedboat Tours, Longtail & Speedboat Tours in Phi Phi Islands, Morning, Phi Phi Island Tours, Phi Phi Island Tours in Phi Phi Islands, Phi Phi Islands Tours, Tour Reviews, Tours

Phi Phi: Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

3.Morning Speedboat Tour to Maya Bay with Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,244 reviews · 4 hours - 390 minutes · from $51

Start before sunrise from Tonsai Pier and reach Maya Bay near opening time, then swim in Pileh Lagoon, snorkel around Phi Phi Leh, see Monkey Bay and photograph Viking Cave. Choose half-day or full-day, with Bamboo Island, lunch, fruit, drinks, gear, and the 400-baht park fee included where stated.

“Everything was perfect, but could have stayed more at Bamboo beach, it was just 1,5 hours to enjoy and swim.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk - Morning alms and Buddhist customs
Chiang Mai Tours, Morning, Temple Tours, Temple Tours in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews, Tours

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

4.Wat Phra That Doi Suthep spiritual Sunrise Tour with an Ex-monk

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 798 reviews · from $64

Leave Chiang Mai around 5:00 am for sunrise at Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, then visit Wat Pha Lat and Wat Umong. Guides such as James, Tom, Tu, Pon, and PJ explain Buddhist customs and monk life. Breakfast, hotel transport, entrance fees, and bottled water are included.

“James is really good and overall experience between sunrise and 3 temples with explanation in detail and breakfast was perfect”

Check availability →Read our full review

Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation - Giving alms with care and respect
Chiang Mai Tours, Morning, Temple Tours, Temple Tours in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews

Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

5.Spiritual Sunrise Wat Doi Suthep, Pha Lat, Alms & Meditation

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 674 reviews · 5h 30m · from $59

Start before dawn with an English-speaking former monk such as James, Non, Tu, or Blue. Join chanting and a short meditation at Doi Suthep, give alms, watch sunrise, eat a local breakfast, then visit jungle temple Pha Lat and tunnel-filled Wat Umong in a small group.

“Blue, our guide, was the epitome of Buddhism: kind, compassionate and gentle…deeply routed in his culture and faith. The temple at sunrise will stay with me forever…truly magical. I could not have wished for a better start to the day. My best day in Thailand”

Check availability →Read our full review

Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour - Four Thai dishes, including curry paste and dessert
Bangkok Tours, Cooking Classes, Markets, Morning, Shopping Tours, Thai Cooking Classes, Thai Cooking Classes in Bangkok, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour

6.Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 589 reviews · from $42

Start at 8:30 am with Cho, Nam, Song, or another Tingly instructor at Wat Kheak fresh market. Learn about Thai herbs, fruit, vegetables, and spices, then prepare four dishes, including curry paste, before eating your own lunch. Groups are capped at 12.

“The whole experience was wonderful we really enjoyed ourselves from the moment we arrived Our guide was so knowledgeable nothing was too much trouble She explained all about different foods in the market and was so informative and interesting The cooking school is really well run and everything is so well organised Please do this tour if you are able you won’t regret it”

Check availability →Read our full review

Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip - Maya Bay delivers the famous view
1-Day Tours, Morning, Phi Phi Island Tours, Phi Phi Island Tours in Phuket, Phuket Tours, Tour Reviews

Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip

7.Exclusive Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise or Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 316 reviews · from $110

Start early from Phuket for a small-group speedboat trip to Khai Island, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Expect snorkeling, swimming, breakfast treats, a buffet lunch, and attentive guides such as Sunny, Goodie, YY, or Helen. Hotel pickup and gear are included.

“It was a beatiful experience. We loved it. The crew was very kind and helpful and professional. Lunch was also good. It was in a Holiday INn in Phi Phi Islands.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour - The morning pickup and ride into the hills
Chiang Mai Tours, Morning, Temple Tours, Temple Tours in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews, Tours

Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

8.Half Day Morning Wat Pha Lat & Wat Phra That Doi Suthep Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 269 reviews · 4h 30m · from $24

Spend a 270-minute morning visiting Wat Pha Lat and Wat Phra That Doi Suthep with an English-speaking guide such as Phon Phon, Austin, or TomTam. Expect a short walk, 306 temple steps, mountain views, air-conditioned transport, drinking water, and time to explore both sites.

“Very beautiful. Guide PhonPhon was very attentive and helpful during the trip”

Check availability →Read our full review

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
Chiang Mai Tours, City Tours, Cycling Tours, Evening Experiences, Historical Tours, Morning, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

9.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 263 reviews · 4 hours · from $39

Ride 12 to 14 km through Chiang Mai’s Old City with guides such as Kitty, Mai, Farm, or T. Visit Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, Three Kings Monument, temples, and a local market. Choose a peaceful morning ride or a cooler evening route, with snacks, water, and a helmet included.

“The tour was extraordinary! I got to learn a lot about the history of Chiang Mai.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market - Reading the market before cooking
Chiang Mai Tours, Cooking Classes, Markets, Morning, Shopping Tours, Tour Reviews, Workshops

Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market

10.Cooking Morning Class Chiang Mai Visit Organic Garden and Market

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 211 reviews · from $13Best value

Start with a guided visit to a local market, then pick herbs in Siam Garden’s organic garden before cooking six Thai dishes, one person per wok. Choose your own appetizer, curry, stir-fry, soup, curry paste, and dessert. Gift, Cream, and their team provide step-by-step help, dietary options, and a digital recipe book.

“Had great fun. Got picked up from hotel and was a little intimidated with the numbers at first but didn't need to be. Got taken to a food market and explained different fruits,foods etc before all then driving to the cooking school. It brilliant. So Read more”

Check availability →Read our full review

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour - Morning or Night - Starting near Chang Puak Gate
Chiang Mai Tours, City Tours, Cycling Tours, Evening Experiences, Historical Tours, Morning, Tour Reviews, Tours

Chiang Mai: Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

11.Historic Old City Bike Tour – Morning or Night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $39

Ride about 12 kilometers through Chiang Mai’s flat Old City on a quality mountain bike, stopping at Tha Phae Gate, Wat Chedi Luang, historic monuments, temples, and a local market. Guides such as Kitty, Farm, James, and Gun add clear history, food tips, and careful road guidance.

“We did this on our first day in Chiang Mai, it was absolutely amazing! The tour guide we had was so much fun, taught us loads about Chiang Mai, took loads of photos and took us on a really cool route. We saw areas of Chiang Mai we wouldn’t never have seen. Back streets, where all the local food markets were (we had the best coconut we’ve had our whole trip here), he got us some fresh fruit from the market. We had a small group of just 3 of us, which was perfect it felt really personal. He took us down a really beautiful canal and did a little…”

Check availability →Read our full review

Only 9 pax/trip! Sunrise in Phangnga & No-crowd James Bond visit - The uphill walk to Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
James Bond Island Tours, Morning, Tour Reviews

Only 9 pax/trip! Sunrise in Phangnga & No-crowd James Bond visit

12.Only 9 pax/trip! Sunrise in Phangnga & No-crowd James Bond visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 176 reviews · from $146

Leave Phuket before dawn for a sunrise hike at Samet Nangshe, then explore Phang Nga Bay by longtail boat and canoe. You will visit James Bond Island, caves, mangroves, and a shell cemetery with guides such as Kim, Paul, Pai, MJ, or Bina. Breakfast and lunch are included.

“Outstanding tour! Worth the early rise to see the sunrise over Phang Nga and beat the crowds to James Bond Island. Well organized and punctual, the staff super friendly and attentive to our needs. The breakfast was limited but lunch more than filling and very tasty. Our guide Wit was very knowledgeable and worked hard to make sure everyone felt included . The kayaking at Hong and a visit to the caves on Treasure Island icing on the cake. A great day and well worth the money.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Morning Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour - What the market tour adds to the class
Chiang Mai Tours, Cooking Classes, Farms, Markets, Morning, Shopping Tours, Thai Cooking Classes, Thai Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews, Tours, Workshops

Morning Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour

13.Morning Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 157 reviews · from $29

Start with a 30-minute walk through Somphet Market, then ride 13 kilometers beyond Chiang Mai to an open-air farm kitchen. A Thai chef guides you through several local dishes using garden herbs, with your own station, wok, utensils, and recipe cards.

“Excellent class. Beautiful setting. Funny chef! We picked herbs in his garden to cook with. Lots of food!”

Check availability →Read our full review

Morning Thai Cooking with Grandma - Market Visit & Farm Tour - Four dishes at your own station
Chiang Mai Tours, Cooking Classes, Farms, Markets, Morning, Shopping Tours, Thai Cooking Classes, Thai Cooking Classes in Chiang Mai, Tour Reviews, Tours

Morning Thai Cooking with Grandma – Market Visit & Farm Tour

14.Morning Thai Cooking with Grandma – Market Visit & Farm Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $38

Start at a local market, then visit an organic farm to collect eggs, pick mushrooms, and gather herbs before cooking four Thai dishes in an open-air kitchen. Instructors such as Kiki, Pat, Ryan, Noi, and Joy guide each station. Hotel pickup within 5 km of Chiang Mai is included.

“Our family of 12 had a great time attending this cooking class. Our instructor KiKi was adorable. She was organized and very informative. We enjoyed going to the local market and cooking the dishes they were delicious! Some of the best food we had and excited to try them at home.”

Check availability →Read our full review

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Morning Program - Feeding elephants and learning their habits
Elephant Sanctuary Tours, Morning, Pattaya Tours, Tour Reviews

Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Morning Program

15.Elephant Jungle Sanctuary: Half Day Morning Program

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 148 reviews · from $94

Spend a morning at Elephant Jungle Sanctuary Pattaya Camp 1, learning about elephant care, feeding and washing the animals, making elephant-poo paper, and enjoying Thai lunch. Hotel pickup from Pattaya and Jomtien, a small group, clean showers, and free photos make this a practical three-hour outing.

“great organisation....great and personal time with elephants...a must do tour....................not far from pattaya about 30 mins”

Check availability →Read our full review

New in Morning

★ 5.0Krabi 4 Island Morning Cruise with Snorkeling & Gourmet BreakfastFrom $48844 reviews
★ 3.5Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail BoatFrom $2411 reviews
★ 5.0Sunrise yoga class overlooking the beach, the sea & sunrise .From $1612 reviews
★ 5.01.5 – 2 hour morning SUP boarding class for all ages and levelsFrom $1813 reviews
★ 4.0Chiang Mai Sunrise Balloon Flight and Luxury Spa DayFrom $44811 reviews
★ 5.0Mount Doi Inthanon National Park Sunrise and HikingFrom $12652 reviews
★ 5.05 Hour Morning Thai Cooking CourseFrom $4231 reviews
★ 5.0Half day Elephants in Nature Experience (Morning)From $7711 reviews
★ 5.0Doi Suthep and Wat Pha Lat Sunrise Private Tour – Half DayFrom $8514 reviews
★ 5.0Morning Thai cooking classFrom $2748 reviews
★ 3.5Morning Buddhist Almsgiving, Grand Palace and Flower Market Tour in BangkokFrom $1069 reviews
★ 4.9Sunrise Yoga Balance Join-in ClassFrom $2322 reviews
★ 4.8Morning or Afternoon Culinary Adventure at Smart CookFrom $4535 reviews
★ 5.0Morning Food Tour with Local GuideFrom $549 reviews
★ 4.9Morning/Afternoon Thai Cooking Class at Ya’s CookeryFrom $5330 reviews

Keep browsing

Temple Tours202Longtail & Speedboat Tours199Thai Cooking Classes121Elephant Sanctuary Tours82Phi Phi Island Tours115Muay Thai & Shows88
Scroll to Top

Explore Thailand

Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.

On the water

Phi PhiLongtail DaysSnorkellingPhang Nga BayIsland Hopping

Temples and cities

TemplesCity ToursHistorical ToursWalking ToursShopping

Kitchens and markets

Cooking ClassesStreet FoodFloating MarketsRiver DinnersNight Markets

Jungle and ring

Elephant SanctuariesNational ParksATV & ZiplinesMuay ThaiMassage & Spa