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The 15 Best Tours in Thailand

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Thailand runs from a Bangkok temple morning to an Andaman speedboat to a kitchen in the hills above Chiang Mai, and all of it sits on this page. The 15 below are the strongest bookings in the country at the moment, with prices, running times and who each one suits. The full catalogue continues underneath if none of them fits your dates.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The morning grind: getting out of Bangkok without wasting energy

1.Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

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

7-hour Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with train views, paddleboat ride, and street snacks.

“We did the private tour and it was great! It’s a bit far from Bangkok and with the traffic we spent quite some time in the car, but honestly it was worth it. The guide was excellent, everything was exactly as expected, super punctual and very well organized. Highly recommended.”

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

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai - Hotel pickup and the market stop that sets you up

The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - Maeklong Railway Market: Umbrella Pulldown and the train rhythm

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

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

Paddleboat to Damnoen Saduak, then watch the Umbrella Pulldown Market at Maeklong on a 7-hour Bangkok day trip.

“The van picked us up on time. Our guide set up a WhatsApp to communicate with us all. She got us good seats on the train. Would have liked a little more time at the railway market but we understand that Bangkok traffic has to be factored in. Well worth doing this trip. Would definitely recommend.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram: A Big Riverside Stop Worth the Camera Time

4.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

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

Guided Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok with a Thai buffet lunch. Visit 4 sites, learn the story, and beat the heat with cool breaks.

“Wonderful day! Our guide Paul was lovely, very knowedlegable and gave good insights in Thai history and culture. Good balance of jokes and information, great at keeping the strucutre and pace. highly recommended. Thanks Paul”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Maeklong Railway Market, where the train passes inches away

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Who This Tour Is For (and Who Might Prefer a Different Day)

6.Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

Ethical elephant sanctuary near Chiang Mai, waterfall swim, jungle elephant bathing, and bamboo rafting on the Mae Wang River in 9 hours.

“This day was incredible, from the pick up to the drop off! We were picked up directly at our hotel. An hour drive in a comfortable air conditioned van. Our day started with amazing moments with beautiful elephants. We had the opportunity to learn about them, feed them sugar cane, take pictures, cuddle them and walk with them down to the water to give them a bath and a good scrub, which was a memorable experience for us! A good lunch was served,a walk down to the waterfall which was a beautiful site. We then proceeded to a location 10 min away to get on our bamboo raft down a…”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - Your summit moment at Thailand’s highest point

7.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

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

Spend a full 9-hour day in Doi Inthanon National Park, with waterfalls, twin pagodas, hill tribe culture, and eco touches from Chiang Mai.

“Fantastic trip and day out. Loads of different activities with enough time to explore everything. Jin made the trip even better with his friendliness, sense of humour and knowledge. He was an excellent tour guide. I highly recommend this trip to anyone wanting a break from the city and want a mixture of nature and culture.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit and the road trip pace

8.Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

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

8-hour Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with ancient temples and the Ayothaya Floating Market, plus guided history and included admissions.

“My flight leaving Bangkok was late at night, so I joined this tour to fill the time after checking out of my hotel, although it wasn't my first time in Ayutaya. Meeting at 10 AM in convenient Asoke and scheduled to finish by 6 PM. An ideal schedule, and the tour itself exceeded my expectations. ★In this tour, each spot had a scheduled stay of one hour or 45 minutes. And at each location, our tour guide Jenny would give a detailed explanation for the first 10 minutes or so. The rest of the time was free time. That was a very appropriate time allocation. ★Jenny was always waiting attentively…”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - The 2 hours you plan, versus the time locks can steal

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

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

A guided 2-hour longtail boat ride through Bangkok klongs in Thonburi, with stops at Baan Silapin and Wat Paknam Phasi Charoen.

“There was not much commentary on the places we saw along the way, not many interesting facts and figures Lifevests were provided but they were dirty and not in great condition Our trip stopped at a tourist shop selling some art and other things, which was not bad, but it was not advertised as a shopping tour If you have never been on the canals before and just want a tour that shows you some without commentary this tour could be ok”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Getting to Maewang: the drive out of Chiang Mai city

10.Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

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

Ethical elephant care at Pon Elephant Thailand plus a Mae Wang Waterfall jungle hike, lunch, and Chiang Mai transfers.

“Many thanks to my guide Oum for a wonderful morning. She was so nice and attentive. An unforgettable experience with the elefants in a beautiful setting.”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - The Karen long-neck Mae Kachan village: cultural experience with real-world context

11.Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

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

One-day Chiang Rai tour from Chiang Mai: White, Blue, Huay Pla Kang temples, Karen long-neck village, and Mae Kachan hot springs.

“I thoroughly enjoyed the whole trip despite it being a proper 12 hour trip. The guide, Alex was such a funny guy and he taught us some basic Thai phrases we could use. I liked listening to him share some personal stories of his and in all honesty, he seems like a wise man. All his stories had a lesson to it. It felt like he was imparting wisdom to the tourists. The highlight would be me visiting the hill tribes people to learn how they live their lives.”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Chiang Mai Market Walk: Picking Real Ingredients You Will Cook With

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Getting Picked Up in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, or Railay

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

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

Krabi’s 4-island longtail boat day packs snorkeling, sandbar photos, and Railay cave views, with hotel pickup and Thai lunch.

“It was a wonderful trip, and our guide Luna in particular was extremely friendly and humorous. She was very attentive and went out of her way to make sure that we felt comfortable and safe with our 1-year-old daughter. The food and drinks throughout the day were also good, and lunch in particular was delicious and plentiful. All in all, we had a really lovely day!”

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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium - From Wai Kru to the last bell, here is the rhythm of the night

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

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island Sea Caves: The Canoe Part That Feels Like the Main Event

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

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

Canoe Phang Nga Bay sea caves, swim at Nakae Island, and visit James Bond Island on a full-day big boat cruise from Phuket.

“We were fortunate to have a beautiful day, with calm waters. Canoeing through the caves is magical. It’s great having someone doing all the paddling for you, steering you to the best vantage points for pics, pointing out specific features that you might otherwise miss. James Bond island is touristy, but was a fun stop. There’s just so much pure, natural beauty in the area to enjoy while cruising along on the very comfortable large boat. The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating. Lunch was delicious.”

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