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The 15 Best Tours in Thailand

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Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, two coasts and a north that wants a week of its own. The 15 below are the days that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - Riding by boat into Damnoen Saduak
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26,723 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Our pick

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls clear the tracks for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by paddleboat. Guides such as Patty, Pooh, Phu, and Aekaphol explain the markets, manage meeting times, and leave you time to shop and eat.

“Really good! Ori was a lovely woman who kept us entertained the entire journey was cool and comfortable and was a great way to see the sights”

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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai - The organic garden and Thai ingredients
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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

2.Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,087 reviews · from $29Top rated

Travel from your Chiang Mai hotel to a local market and Smile Organic Farm Cooking School. Choose dishes across five categories, learn about herbs, make curry paste, and cook at your own station with guides such as Lily, Love, K, or Luna. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

“Loved the cooking class with Cici. Everything went smooth, from pick up to going to the market and cooking location. Cici explained all the procedures clearly and in the end we had a delicious meal. A bonus was a visit to the herb garden and smelling all the different herbs and learning what they’re being used for.”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The road out of Bangkok
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

3.The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 10,992 reviews · 7 hours · from $32

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a shared or private van. Your guide helps with timing, food, prices, and local customs. A short train ride may form part of the railway-market visit, followed by a paddleboat ride through the canals.

“Amazing!!! Bobby was our guide, he gave us a lot of information during the way, he is very funny! What to say about the markets? What experience!!!! Unique! Both market were amazing, at the Maeklong, we arrived by train and also could watch the training pass through the market. At the Damnoen Saduak we had a beautiful view of the river channels and could enjoy an amazing coconut ice-cream. The experience was really worthy, just do it! You will love it!”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The 1.5-hour ride north from Bangkok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

4.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 10,535 reviews · 7 hours · from $28

Spend seven hours exploring Ayutthaya with guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, or Jum. Visit four major temple ruins, hear the story of Siam’s former capital, enjoy a Thai buffet lunch, and return to Bangkok by air-conditioned van or coach.

“Fantastic trip. Both Philip and the driver were lovely, funny and gave a great level of detail on the various temples. The lunch was also perfect. Thanks Philip, we had a great day 😊”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - The long ride from Bangkok to Ratchaburi
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

5.Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed. Ride a traditional boat through Damnoen Saduak, then watch a train pass inches from Maeklong market stalls. Expect a long day, tourist-oriented shopping, and useful bargaining tips.

“Jeed was brilliant and made sure we had the best day. The market and train are a must see, with my wife and I enjoying shopping (take plenty of cash) and some amazing food. Well recommend.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Cooling off at Mae Wang Waterfalls
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

6.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 9,160 reviews · 9 hours · from $60

Meet rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand, feed them bananas, walk through the forest, and bathe with them under staff guidance. Add a waterfall swim, Thai lunch, and a gentle Mae Wang River bamboo raft ride. English-speaking guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny lead the day.

“Fantastic experience, beautiful ethical elephant sanctuary who prioritises the Elephants well being and happiness. We had a wonderful guide”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - The 1.5-hour ride to Thailand’s highest point
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

7.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 6,667 reviews · 9 hours · from $46

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon from Chiang Mai, with a guide such as Nom, Jin, or Sunny. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the 360-meter Ang Ka boardwalk, see twin pagodas and an 80-meter waterfall, then meet village residents and taste locally brewed coffee.

“A beautiful, refreshing escape from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon National Park impressed with waterfalls, cool mountain views, and peaceful nature. Our guide, Eikzy, was fantastic, she was knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely welcoming. she led with confidence and warmth, making the entire day smooth and enjoyable. Highly recommended. 5 stars”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

8.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48

Travel from Robinson Sukhumvit to Ayutthaya in an air-conditioned vehicle, with guides such as Jenny, Max, Alex, and Boy leading visits to four historic sites. You’ll see Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, a replica floating market, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet before returning to Bangkok.

“Easy meet up. Very nice vans and great driver. Guide was fantastic and very knowledgeable. Great overview of the day and then at each location she explained the significance of the sites.”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Meeting near Wat Pho and crossing the Chao Phraya
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

9.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya by traditional longtail boat, and explore Thonburi’s canals. The route includes Baan Silapin, the Artist’s House, and a photo stop near Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha. Guides have included Fern, Joe, Bella, Yohan, and Neo.

“Complete waste of money. Only 1.5 hours. Zero information on tour. Don’t waste time or money. Artist house is a market.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting Pon’s rescued elephants
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

10.Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 5,780 reviews · 7 hours · from $50

Spend seven hours from Chiang Mai with rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand in Mae Wang. Feed, walk beside, and bathe them in the river, then hike to Mae Wang Waterfall. Guides such as Beer, Yaya, Nop, and Amy lead the day in English, with lunch and hotel transfers included.

“Elephants were incredible to see and feed. The mountains and waterfall are gorgeous. As a solo traveler, I wish I booked with people more my age, I was with a bunch of 19 year olds and would have enjoyed being with more adults.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs gives you an easy start
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

11.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with guides such as Benz, Kwan, Ruby, Dee, and Ann, depending on the departure. Expect a full day of temples, hot springs, a Karen long-neck village, local food stops, and long road stretches in an air-conditioned vehicle.

“We did this experience whilst travelling from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai but wanting to see the temples and other stops along the way and then departing at Chiang Rai. The tour operator was very flexible at arranging and accommodating this for us and we had a great day visiting all the amazing locations!The tour guide Kwan was amazing throughout the whole trip, being very knowledgeable of all the stops and making us laugh every step of the way. We would recommend this trip to anyone!”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Making Curry Paste With a Mortar and Pestle
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

12.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Meet guides such as Wave, Flook, Tu, or Balloon for a 210-minute Thai cooking class near Chiang Mai. Visit a local market, explore a herb garden, prepare curry paste with a mortar and pestle, cook several dishes, and eat your meal outdoors. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free, and allergy-friendly options are available.

“Absolutely loved it!! Wave was an amazing, informative and fun teacher. I'm so happy I got to do my favourite thai dishes, I definitely recommend this!”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the longtail boat start
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

13.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and have a guide such as Toy or Luna keeping the day moving. Shared and private departures are available.

“Absolutely amazing!! Totally worth the extra $ for the private tour! We were spoilt for the whole day”

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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium - Arriving at the stadium and collecting your ticket
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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

14.Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,740 reviews · from $31

Watch Muay Thai at Rajadamnern Stadium, founded in 1945 and known as the sport’s birthplace. Your reserved seat brings you close to Wai Kru rituals, traditional music, skilled bouts, history presentations, lighting effects, and crowd excitement. VIP tickets include free-flow beer.

“Atmosphere was fantastic., I was worried we were going to be up in the gods having 3rd tier seating, but actually it worked out great for us as it was concrete bench seating, so we could get up and down without disturbing anyone in the row. Bonus of free beer all night.. which we made the most of!! We were a family of 5 with a 7 year old who we worried wouldn’t like it .. but he loved everything, especially the lighting effects in the stadium and the history of Muay Thai. We even got to meet the fighters as they came out the main entrance at the end.…”

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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island and the first cave canoe
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

15.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99

Cruise Phang Nga Bay by spacious big boat, paddle by canoe through Panak and Hong islands with local guides, visit James Bond Island, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy Thai lunch. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, and Ohma are known for warm, lively service.

“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again..”

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