Thailand · HALF-DAY
19 reviewed
The good half-day tours fill up across the December to February window, and the good ones are gone by October. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.
Organic farm Thai cooking in Chiang Mai with market visit, garden herbs, and hands-on curry paste, curry, soup, and spring rolls. Pickup included.
“So fun! One of the best meals we have had in Thailand. Guide was fantastic, the night was very well paced. Don’t eat all day as it is a lot of food!”
Feed and watch Chiang Mai elephants in an ethical sanctuary, learn their habits, then rinse off in the river during a half-day tour.
“Toto was great at guiding and explaining the different types of elephants and what they do in the sanctuary.Ive fell in love with elephants and will definitely be back again. The best trip so far!!Do it :)”
Ride the famous Maeklong Railway Market train and shop the Damnoen Saduak floating market by longtail boat, with hotel pickup.
“Was a unique experience especially the railway! Exhilarating honestly! The train is soooo close to the vendors and people.”
A 5-hour Koh Samui highlights tour with hotel pickup, iconic temples, scenic viewpoints, Na Muang Waterfall, and optional elephant-camp time.
“so we'll organised and all on time. we saw so much but didn't stay too long at each stop which suited us. our guide was great. thank you, highly recommend this trip”
Half-day longtail boat tour from Koh Phi Phi with snorkeling at Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Maya Bay. Fruits included.
“The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side but we still had the best day! The spots you go to on this tour are absolutely gorgeous. The snorkelling was great and we had a perfect amount of time at each stop (except Maya bay - we found this very boring and over rated. It’s such a tourist trap). Still worth seeing though :) Guides were great and friendly and everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend :)”
Bangkok cooking class with a market walk and four dishes made from scratch, including Tom Yum, Pad Thai, curry paste and mango sticky rice.
“The cooking class exceeded my expectations. Our guide was very nice, funny and explained everything in detail. You get to go around the day market and the guide explains what some of the ingredients are. Once at the cooking school, everything is so well organized and you get to make 4 meals. They all taste incredible and when I’m back, I’ll definitely be booking again.”
Paddle through Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves on Ko Lanta, spot mudskippers and monkeys, then enjoy lunch with fruit and soft drinks.
“Amazing experience! got to see some monkeys, garium was our guide and he was well informative and informative and kind.”
Half-day Phuket highlights with Old Town streets, Chalong Temple, Big Buddha viewpoints, Promthep Cape wind power views, and Karon panoramas.
“The tour was amazing, we saw the most beautiful places of Phi Phi islands, we got fresh food, lunch & ice cream and Simmy & the boat team were amazing! They were so friendly and even took pictures for us :) my favorite day of my one month trip in Thailand!”
Hands-on Thai cooking at The Rice Barn in Chiang Mai: market tour, A/C pickup, English instruction, and recipe e-book for $28.
“What a great value and amazing time. I highly recommend this farm and cooking class. Katie and Gabbi were awesome guides and teachers. They created a fun group environment and the facility was clean and orderly. You’ll learn to make delicious food and get a class in the culture and history of Thai food, while getting to enjoy all the delicious meals as you do. I attended as a solo traveler and made friends very quickly but everything is cooked individually if you’re looking for a more reserved to yourself experience. I would certainly book again.”
Half-day rock climbing at Railay Beach, Krabi. Small-group coaching, gear and pickup included, plus Batcave-style rappelling.
“Great experience from start to finish 👌 the guides were friendly and safe. The routes were mixed so you could have a go on something easy or push yourself a little too.”
Half-day rescued elephant care in Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, small groups, feeding, bathing, and Karen-style outfit changes at Ran-Tong.
“If you're going to do an elephant experience, this one is highly recommended. From start to finish, we were able to get close de to these wonderful animals but at all times felt that they were under no duress to 'perform'. We were given lots of information and our guide, Nikon, was very friendly and informative. I know that this isn't the type of trip for everyone, but we felt that the elephants were cared for and set their own pace - if they walked away from you, they were not forced to come back. All in all, we had a great morning.”
Half-day from Chiang Mai to Elephant Dream Project, feed and walk with Asian elephants in their jungle habitat, with Thai lunch included.
“Amazing trip!! Well worth the money. Seeing the elephants roam free was a special moment for us. We were not rushed, up close and personal experience ( but not hands on). Very respectful to the elephants”
Half-day trek in Khao Sok National Park with wildlife spotting and a refreshing swim at Bang Hua Raet and Wing Hin waterfalls.
“Diamond was a great guide. Great personality and very knowledgeable about the wildlife in the park.”
Kayak through Krabi’s Ao Thalane mangroves in a half-day trip with caves, canyons, tide timing, transfers, coffee, and fruit for $29.
“Fantastic experience, as it was high tide we could take the route through the mangroves. The guides were brilliant. highly recommended”
Half-day Bangkok cooking class with a Sukhumvit market tour. Pick 5 Thai dishes, cook in an A/C kitchen near BTS On Nut, eat together.
“I liked the experience to go to the market and our guide explained us everything about the vegetables that we will use in the cooking class. Then we went to the cooking academy where the chef took time and explained the ingredients that were already half prepared on our plates, so we just chop them and then add it into the wok. The food was so delicious. Unfortunatley, I couldn't eat everything because the portions were too big for eating 5 plates. I loved the experience and I can truelly recommend it.”
