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Phi Phi Islands day trip from Phuket: Maya Bay, Bamboo Island
Phi Phi Islands day trip from Phuket: Maya Bay, Bamboo Island★★★★★★★★★★ 4.59 (17)9hThis full-day Phi Phi Islands tour from Phuket includes hotel pickup, speedboat transport, snorkelling equipment, and a buffet lunch as you visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. The itinerary runs about 9 hours, with an English-speaking guide, experienced captain and crew throughout. National Park fees (400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child) are paid separately at departure.Is it for me?Choose the speedboat option if you want the full island route in one day with hotel pickup included; the catamaran or long-tail boat suit the same itinerary at a different pace. Skip the transfer if you can reach the pier on your own and prefer to save on the minibus cost.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 77View ›
Private Phuket City Tour: Customize Your Own Itinerary
Private Phuket City Tour: Customize Your Own Itinerary★★★★★★★★★★ 4.12 (17)4h–12hA private customizable city tour of Phuket lets you build your own itinerary instead of following a fixed schedule. You get a professional driver and air-conditioned vehicle (sedan, SUV, or van depending on group size), hotel pickup and drop-off, and the freedom to visit Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, Old Phuket Town, beaches, markets, or anywhere else you want to go. Tours run 4 to 12 hours; attraction tickets and meals are separate.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to move at your own pace and skip the fixed stops of a group itinerary. The private vehicle and driver mean you're not waiting for other passengers or following someone else's schedule—you set the route and the timing. It works well for families who want different things, couples exploring on their own terms, or anyone who'd rather spend an extra hour at one place than rush through five.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfrom · per groupUS$ 55View ›
Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, hot spring, temples
Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, hot spring, temples★★★★★★★★★★ 4.06 (17)6hA half-day or full-day tour of Krabi's mainland natural sites and temples, starting with a jungle walk to the Emerald Pool for swimming, followed by relaxation in the mineral-rich waters of Wareerak Hot Spring Spa. Hotel pickup, a professional English-speaking guide, national park entry and Thai lunch are included. The full-day option lets you add either Tiger Cave Temple—where you can climb 1260 steps to views over limestone karsts and forest, or watch monkeys in the caves—or paddle a kayak across Klong Root lake and swim in its freshwater pool. A minimum of four people is required to run the tour.Is it for me?Book the half-day option if you want the Emerald Pool and hot spring without a full commitment, or the full-day tour if you're choosing between climbing a mountain temple with views over limestone forest or paddling a kayak through jungle waterways—the guide handles the route and timing, so you just show up ready to swim and explore.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 46View ›
Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha: Private Customized Tour
Phuket Old Town & Big Buddha: Private Customized Tour★★★★★★★★★★ 4.82 (17)6h–8hA private customized sightseeing tour of Phuket Old Town, Wat Chalong temple and Big Buddha with an English-speaking guide and air-conditioned vehicle. The tour covers six to eight hours and includes stops at the Chino-Portuguese buildings on Thalang Road, the island's most sacred temple, viewpoints over Kata and Karon beaches, and a sunset vantage point on the Andaman coast. Pickup is included; entrance fees and meals are not.Is it for me?Your guide speaks English fluently, so you follow the history and architecture without translation delays — the commentary flows naturally as you walk the streets and move between stops. This works well if you want to understand the stories behind what you're seeing rather than just moving through the sights.Free cancellationfrom · per groupUS$ 182View ›
Surin Islands snorkeling tour: Speed boat & coral reefs
Surin Islands snorkeling tour: Speed boat & coral reefs★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (17)9hA full-day snorkeling tour from Khao Lak to Mu Ko Surin National Park aboard a 35-seat speed boat, with three snorkel stops at named reefs, a Moken village visit, lunch at the park canteen and hotel pickup included. The tour runs 9 hours and includes snorkeling gear, a professional English-speaking guide, and access to turquoise waters rated among Thailand's best for coral and fish. Hotel pickup is available from either Khao Lak or Phuket at checkout.Is it for me?Book the Khao Lak departure if you're staying on the mainland and want to skip the extra drive from Phuket; choose Phuket pickup if that's where you're based. The 35-seat limit means you're not jostling for space at the snorkel stops or crowded on the boat—a real difference when you're trying to see the reef.Instant confirmationKids −29%fromUS$ 114View ›
Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary & Cooking Class: Learn from Mahouts
Khao Lak Elephant Sanctuary & Cooking Class: Learn from Mahouts★★★★★★★★★★ 4.76 (17)4h 30mThis half-day class in Khao Lak combines hands-on learning with mahouts, a visit to local markets to buy elephant food, and lunch at the sanctuary. You'll dress as a mahout, watch how they communicate with and care for the elephants, help prepare food and herbal vitamin snacks, and photograph the animals in their natural environment—without bathing or feeding them yourself. Hotel pickup is included; the experience runs roughly 4.5 hours and operates in morning and afternoon slots from both Khao Lak and Phuket.Is it for me?Book the morning slot if you want to start early and spend the afternoon exploring Khao Lak; choose the afternoon option if you prefer a later start or are arriving from Phuket. Both give you the full mahout experience and lunch—the difference is timing and which hotel you're staying in.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 120View ›
Tiger Cave Temple & Hot Springs Tour Krabi: Private Guide
Tiger Cave Temple & Hot Springs Tour Krabi: Private Guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (16)8hThis private day tour visits Tiger Cave Temple, one of South Thailand's most emblematic temples, and Wareerak Hot Spring Spa in Krabi, with a certified English-speaking guide, hotel pickup from the Ao Nang area, lunch at Kula Kasai Restaurant, and eight hours total. The tour is built around three stops: the temple's caves and cliffs set in jungle, a private soak in natural hot springs surrounded by botanical gardens, and a meal on a pond with views of the province. Children from age 2 are welcome, and the itinerary suits all fitness levels.Is it for me?The tour runs eight hours with walking at the temple and optional climbing to the viewpoint, so it suits anyone comfortable with a full day out and some jungle paths. Private pickup and a guide who speaks English mean you don't coordinate the logistics yourself—the day is built and timed for you.Free cancellationKids −54%fromUS$ 185View ›
Jungle trekking in Phuket: Khao Phra Taew rainforest with guide
Jungle trekking in Phuket: Khao Phra Taew rainforest with guide★★★★★★★★★★ 4.88 (16)6hThis trekking tour takes you into Khao Phra Taew National Park, Phuket's largest rainforest, on a guided hike through overgrown jungle trails that most visitors never reach. You trek to Tonsai waterfall, rinse off in the jungle shower, climb higher into the mountain range, and hunt for white-handed gibbons in their last natural refuge on the island. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included; the group stays under 12 people.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and the wildlife spotting without translation lag—a real advantage when your guide is pointing out a gibbon call or a snake coiled in the canopy. If you speak English and want to understand what you're walking through, this tour builds that in.Free cancellationfromUS$ 78View ›
Phuket: Sunset tour with Promthep Cape & night market
Phuket: Sunset tour with Promthep Cape & night market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.75 (16)6h–8hYou’ll watch sunset from Promthep Cape with locals, snack your way through Chillva Night Market’s stalls, and wander Patong’s wild Bangla Road after dinner — all with a local guide who handles every detail. Expect laughter, new flavors, and moments you’ll remember long after you leave Phuket.Free cancellationKids −32%fromUS$ 146View ›
Phi Phi Islands snorkeling: Two reefs, Maya Bay & Monkey Beach
Phi Phi Islands snorkeling: Two reefs, Maya Bay & Monkey Beach★★★★★★★★★★ 4.63 (16)8h–9hA full-day snorkeling tour of the Phi Phi Islands aboard a luxury yacht, with visits to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay and two coral reefs. The itinerary includes a longtail boat excursion to Maya Bay, a buffet lunch served onboard, snorkeling equipment, water sports (paddle boards, water slides, glass-bottom boat), and park entry. Note: Maya Bay closes August 1–September 30 each year for environmental recovery, and the itinerary adjusts with extended water activities or sightseeing on Koh Phi Phi Don during that period.Is it for me?The eight to nine hour commitment means a full day on the water with four island stops and two snorkeling sessions, so you need to be comfortable entering and exiting the water multiple times and spending extended time aboard the yacht. Children from age 2 travel well on this route, and the pace suits families and older travelers, though anyone with spinal injuries, pregnancy or cardiovascular concerns should check with a doctor first.Free cancellationTravelers' pickInfants freefromUS$ 151View ›
Krabi Thai Cooking Class: 5 Dishes & Fruit Carving
Krabi Thai Cooking Class: 5 Dishes & Fruit Carving★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (15)4hYou choose five Thai dishes to cook hands-on in an open-air kitchen with a professional instructor, learning techniques for soups, curries, stir-fries, appetizers and desserts using fresh market ingredients. The class caps at twelve people so you get individual attention at your own station. You eat what you cook, take home a recipe book and certificate, and hotel pickup and drop-off are included.Is it for me?Book this if you want to learn Thai cooking in a small group without arranging your own transport or choosing from a fixed menu — the hands-on format and individual station mean you're actually cooking, not watching, and the hotel pickup takes the logistics off your hands.Free cancellationfromUS$ 47View ›
Phuket: ATV & Zipline Adventure with Ocean Views
Phuket: ATV & Zipline Adventure with Ocean Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.07 (15)2h–3hYou ride an ATV through Phuket's interior jungle on a small-group tour with expert instruction and safety gear, then zipline through the canopy at Skyline Adventure. The day includes roundtrip hotel transfer, fresh fruit, water, and a guide who stays with your group the entire time, leaving you free to focus on the ride and the views instead of logistics.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see the real interior of Phuket without renting your own transport or figuring out the route yourself—the small-group format and included transfer mean you show up and ride, leaving the logistics to someone who knows the terrain.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 102View ›
ATV Bike Riding in Phuket with Big Buddha Visit: Includes free hotel transfer
ATV Bike Riding in Phuket with Big Buddha Visit: Includes free hotel transfer★★★★★★★★★★ 4.13 (15)2h–4hAn ATV bike activity in Phuket where you ride the terrain yourself with a guide, helmet and safety equipment, then visit the Big Buddha. Hotel pickup is included from several zones around Phuket, and you choose between 60, 90 or 120 minutes of riding time. Safety briefing happens at the camp before you start.Is it for me?Pick the 60-minute ride if you want to try ATV for the first time without a big time commitment; go 90 or 120 minutes if you're comfortable on a bike and want to cover more ground. The guide leads the whole way, so solo travelers and groups ride together without anyone getting lost.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 58View ›
Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple
Krabi jungle tour: Emerald Pool, Hot Springs & Tiger Cave Temple★★★★★★★★★★ 4.67 (15)7h–8hA full-day jungle tour in Krabi that takes you to three distinct stops: the Emerald Pool for swimming in mineral-clear water, the Hot Spring Waterfall where natural hot water (40–50°C) soothes tired muscles, and Tiger Cave Temple, where 1,200 sacred steps lead to panoramic views and hidden caves. The tour includes an experienced guide in English or Thai, lunch, drinking water and seasonal fruit, plus round-trip hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. Tour times may shift by up to an hour due to weather and traffic. National Park entry fees (600 THB per adult, 300 THB per child) and Tiger Cave Temple entry (50 THB per person) are payable on arrival; extra pickup fees apply for Tub Kaek (200 THB per person) and Klong Muang (100 THB per person).Is it for me?Choose this tour if you're comfortable with sustained climbing—the 1,200 steps to Tiger Cave Temple is the main physical demand—and want three natural sites covered in one day with hotel pickup included.Free cancellationTravelers' pickfromUS$ 34View ›
Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Old Town & Night Market
Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Old Town & Night Market★★★★★★★★★★ 4.13 (15)5hA half-day Phuket city tour with English-speaking guide and hotel pickup covers Big Buddha, Wat Chalong temple, Phuket Old Town, a cashew nut factory, and the night market. The 5-hour route includes transport between stops and a coffee break, so you move through the highlights without arranging the logistics yourself.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to visit multiple landmarks and markets in one afternoon with hotel pickup included, rather than arranging your own transport between each stop.Free cancellationKids −16%fromUS$ 23View ›
Phuket: Big Buddha Zipline & ATV Adventure with Rainforest Views
Phuket: Big Buddha Zipline & ATV Adventure with Rainforest Views★★★★★★★★★★ 4.33 (15)3h–4hYou zipline twice over the rainforest canopy on the longest line in the area, then ride a fully automatic ATV through hills and valleys to Big Buddha Phuket's viewpoint. The day includes safety briefing, all gear, bottled water, and insurance. No prior experience needed, though moderate fitness helps. Plan for a few hours total.Is it for me?Pick this if you want two different rush activities in one outing and don't want to arrange them separately — the combination of zipline and ATV means you get both the canopy view and the ground-level ride without booking two different operators.Free cancellationfromUS$ 37View ›
Krabi: Bamboo Island, Maya Beach & Phi Phi Islands Snorkel Day Trip
Krabi: Bamboo Island, Maya Beach & Phi Phi Islands Snorkel Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.27 (15)8hYou board a speedboat at 9am and visit six islands in one day: Bamboo Island for swimming and white sand; Viking Cave for limestone sightseeing; Pileh Lagoon for clear water and cliffs; Lohsamah Bay for snorkeling with coral; Maya Beach for photos from the boat; and Monkey Bay for a final swim. Hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang is included, as are snorkel gear, lunch, and a guide who manages the boat schedule and stops so you don't have to.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to see multiple islands and snorkel in one day without arranging your own boat, timing stops, or figuring out which islands are worth the trip—the fixed itinerary and early start mean you're in the calmest water before crowds arrive.Free cancellation-10%Infants freefromUS$ 55View ›
Phuket ATV Bike Tours: Jungle Riding Through Rubber Plantations
Phuket ATV Bike Tours: Jungle Riding Through Rubber Plantations★★★★★★★★★★ 4.71 (14)3hPhuket ATV Bike Tours is a guided activity where you ride an ATV through jungle tracks and natural paths in southern Phuket, learning about rubber plantations and local forest workers along the way. Hotel pickup is included from Patong, Kata or Karon beaches; a full helmet, safety equipment and English-speaking guide come with every ride. Choose between 60, 90 or 120 minutes of riding, and transfer costs vary by pickup location.Is it for me?Book the 60-minute ride if you want a quick taste of ATV riding and jungle terrain without a long time commitment; choose 90 or 120 minutes if you prefer to explore deeper into the plantations and spend more time learning from the guide and forest workers you meet along the way.Free cancellationfromUS$ 67View ›
Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Old Town
Phuket City Tour: Big Buddha, Wat Chalong & Old Town★★★★★★★★★★ 3.93 (14)5h–6hA half-day Phuket city tour visits the Big Buddha statue on Mount Nagakerd, Wat Chalong temple and the colorful shophouses of Phuket Old Town with an English-speaking guide, hotel pickup in Patong, Kata or Karon, water and refreshments included. The tour runs 5 to 6 hours and leaves time for the beach afterward. Pickup in other areas incurs an extra charge.Is it for me?Choose this if you have a half-day and want a guided route through the three main sites—Big Buddha, Wat Chalong, and Old Town—rather than navigating between them yourself.Free cancellationInfants freefromUS$ 35View ›
Phang Nga Bay: James Bond Island & Sea Kayaking Speedboat Day Trip
Phang Nga Bay: James Bond Island & Sea Kayaking Speedboat Day Trip★★★★★★★★★★ 4.93 (14)7h 30mYou get picked up from your Phuket hotel, speedboat through Phang Nga Bay's limestone islands to James Bond Island, paddle sea kayaks through hidden cave systems in Koh Panak and Diamond Cave, eat Thai lunch in a stilt village, and finish with beach time on Koh Rang Yai. The guide and crew manage the boat, the kayaks, the timing and any weather changes — you just show up and move through the day.Is it for me?Pick this if you want to see Phang Nga Bay's main attractions — James Bond Island, the hidden cave rooms, a working stilt village — without arranging your own boat, timing the tides or figuring out which islands are worth the paddle. The fixed schedule and included guide are what make all four stops fit into one day.Free cancellationKids −44%fromUS$ 105View ›
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