The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Thailand

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

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

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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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

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

3.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

4.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: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

5.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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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

6.Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Travel south from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a five-hour visit with English or Thai-speaking guides such as Pat, Toto, Jackie, and Tuto. Feed elephants bananas, sugarcane, and Napier grass, prepare herbal treats, walk through the forest, and join them at the river if they choose to bathe.

“The best day!! The team at the elephant sanctuary are so lovely and truly love the animals. It is 100% ethical and would definitely recommend”

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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

7.Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Top rated

Spend up to eight hours with a licensed English-speaking guide who meets you at your hotel and shapes the day around your interests. Visit temples, markets, museums, malls, or canals, using Bangkok’s BTS, boats, taxis, and tuk tuks at your own cost. Guides such as Yuut, Kiki, Oakky, Apple, and TK have earned especially warm praise.

“We had so much fun on this tour! Kung was a great guide! She was super patient and adapted to what we wanted to do throughout the day! Take this tour, you cannot miss out!”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

8.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Visit Bangkok’s Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha Temple with a licensed guide, then add Wat Pho and Wat Arun if selected. You’ll ride local transport, pass historic markets, and learn about Thai royal and Buddhist traditions in a group of up to 10. Guides include Air, Mina, Kiwi, Johnny, and Peter.

“Kiwi was a great guide - very knowledgable, friendly and helpful. She gave a lot of information on the sites while making the experience entertaining and interesting. Kiwi also gave an incredible food recommendation at the end. I would highly recommend the tour.”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

9.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Take an air-conditioned ride from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, arrive by local train, and watch vendors clear the tracks. Then cruise Damnoen Saduak by boat through canals and local communities. Small groups, hotel pickup, English guides, and return transport to MBK Center are included.

“The tour was fun, but as we were there during the busy season, the train was very crowded. We probably could have squeezed onto the last car, but standing for a 30 min train ride squished against a bunch of sweaty people didn't sound appealing, so we opted to reboard the bus & ride it to the train market. Unfortunately, traffic was really bad (busy season!) so by the time we made it to the train market, we only have about 10 mins to shop. From there we reboarded the bus & went to the floating markets. Our guide, Rut, was practical enough to decide that the lines for the…”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

10.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79

Meet your English-speaking guide at Krung Thonburi BTS Station, then ride tuk-tuks through Bangkok’s night markets, temples, Old City, and Chinatown. You’ll sample street food, visit Pak Khlong Talat, eat dinner, and finish with dessert. Guides such as Sasa, Kevin, Tony, Jazzie, and P are praised for warmth and clear explanations.

“Completely loved this! Can not recommend it enough. Our guide ‘P’ was incredible. Such a great way to explore Bangkok at nightz”

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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

11.Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Spend seven hours circling Koh Tao with Sangthong Tours, stopping at Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay, Hin Wong, Aow Luek, and Shark Bay. You will hike to a famous viewpoint, snorkel several reefs, eat Thai food onboard, and receive free underwater photos. Hotel pickup, equipment, drinks, and a guide are included.

“Absolutely brilliant day. Really well organised and fantastic value for money. Would definitely recommend.”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

12.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24Best value

Spend five hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sunday, Betty, CK, or Guitar, visiting Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun. Expect a small group of up to 10, a Chao Phraya boat ride, bottled water, temple dress rules, and separate entrance fees.

“I really enjoyed the tour and Betty was a great guide! It was my first full day in Bangkok so the tour helped orient me to the city and culture. Totally worth the price.”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

13.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Spend nine hours with a small group of up to nine, visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Arun, Tan, Oly, and AB are praised for warm service and crowd-aware timing. Expect a steep 1,200-step climb, swimming, lunch, and hotel pickup when selected.

“Do not go gentle into that long hike Rage, rage against the long home to the view point (Just joking, we loved this tour — the gorgeous pools especially — but that climb at the end is TOUGH! And take those warnings about the monkeys seriously — I’m now on antibiotics after a monkey scratched me for proposing the contents of my bag!)”

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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

14.Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,556 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

Spend five hours visiting Wat Plai Laem, Big Buddha, the mummified monk, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, Lad Koh Viewpoint, and Na Muang Waterfall. English-speaking guides such as Yai, Sunny, Ice, and Elsa lead shared or private tours in an air-conditioned minivan.

“Sunny was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and felt we were able to see all of the key sights of Koh Samui. Well worth the money. Especially loved feeding the elephants.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

15.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket on a roomy two-story boat. Canoe through sea caves with local paddlers, visit James Bond Island, swim near Hong Island, and enjoy buffet lunch, fruit, snacks, and drinks. Guides such as Ohma, Bobby, James, and Tommy are known for friendly service.

“Well organised, everything was stress free with breathtaking views. On the plus the food served at lunch was delicious. Really exceeded my expectations honestly will recommend to my friends and fam :))”

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