Things to do in Thailand
Bamboo Island Krabi7 optionsZiplining9 optionsKoh Samui Snorkeling Tour24 optionsGrand Palace Tours45 optionsBoat Tour Phuket107 optionsBangkok City Tour11 optionsDay Trips from Bangkok24 optionsPhang Nga Bay Tours26 optionsSnorkeling Phuket28 optionsBangkok Boat Tour55 optionsZiplining8 optionsJames Bond Island Tours32 options
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Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang MaiA half-day Thai cooking class at Smile Organic Farm near Chiang Mai where you choose your menu from five cooking categories, learn about Thai herbs and vegetables in the organic garden, prepare your dishes with guidance from experienced instructors, and enjoy your meal in a relaxing atmosphere. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and you'll receive an e-book with all recipes afterward. All dishes can be made vegetarian or vegan, and you control the spice level.Is it for me?Book this for a morning or afternoon when you want to learn something you'll actually use at home—the recipes are straightforward, the farm grows everything you cook with, and you eat the result in a calm setting instead of rushing to the next stop.
Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat ThonburiYou board a longtail boat in Thonburi and spend two hours moving through narrow canals lined with stilt houses and small temples, stopping to walk through a 200-year-old artist's community, passing a 70-meter Buddha statue, and experiencing the water locks that regulate the canal system. The tour includes an English guide, water, and a boat driver; groups max out at 12 people. You reach the pier by MRT to avoid Bangkok's congestion.Is it for me?Right for travelers who want to see how Bangkok actually lives—away from the shopping malls and main tourist temples—without arranging their own transport or navigating the city's traffic to reach the canals.
James Bond Island Canoeing: Four islands, caves & lunchYou get picked up from your Phuket hotel, spend a full day on a big boat cruising Phang Nga Bay with three separate canoeing stops, eat lunch on deck while heading toward James Bond Island, and return by evening. Paddle boarding and swimming are included at Nakae Island, and the guide handles all the logistics so you just show up ready to go.Is it for me?A good fit if you want to see Phang Nga Bay's main attractions without arranging your own boat or timing the stops — the fixed itinerary and included transport mean you show up at your hotel and the day unfolds. Plan for a full eight hours out, which is what lets you canoe three islands, eat on the water, and still be back for dinner.
Chiang Mai Thai & Akha Cooking Class with Master ChefA cooking class in Chiang Mai where you learn Thai and Akha dishes from a native Akha master chef, choosing your own menu from curries, soups and stir-fries. The morning option includes a local market tour; the evening class fits a busy schedule and runs cooler. Hotel pickup within 3 km of the city, individual cooking station, Akha Hill Tribe coffee, and a full color cookbook are included.Is it for me?Pick the morning class if you want to see the local market and understand where Thai ingredients come from; pick the evening class if your day is already booked with sightseeing and you'd rather cook and eat dinner in a cooler kitchen.
Bangkok Highlights Tour: Grand Palace, Floating Market, GuideA private, full-day sightseeing tour of Bangkok with a professional English-speaking guide who picks you up from your hotel and customizes the route to your interests. You decide which attractions to visit—the Grand Palace, Floating Market, temples, markets, and neighborhoods are all options—and the guide arranges the stops and timing around your preferences. Dress code applies at temples and museums: knees and shoulders must be covered for both men and women.Is it for me?Book this tour if you want to shape the day yourself rather than follow a set route. A private guide means you set the pace and choose the stops—ideal if you have specific interests, want to linger at certain sites, or prefer not to be on a group schedule. The guide handles the logistics and local knowledge while you decide where to go.
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Damnoen Saduak Floating MarketsYou ride a local train through Maeklong Railway Market as vendors fold their umbrellas around the tracks, then take a long-tail boat through canals to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, paddling your own small boat through the stalls. Hotel pickup, English-speaking guide, and all transport are included. The 6am departure keeps crowds manageable and gets you back by early afternoon.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both of Bangkok's most famous markets in one morning without arranging your own transport or timing—the early departure is what keeps both stops uncrowded and fits them into a half-day window.
Bangkok Night Tour: Tuk-Tuk, Temples & Chinatown FoodYou ride through Bangkok in a tuk-tuk for four hours, stopping at Wat Prayoon temple, the 24-hour Pak Klong Talad Flower Market, a local dinner, and Chinatown for dessert, with your guide pointing out the historic landmarks and local life along the way. You get snacks, a full meal, and drinks included, and the tour finishes around 11pm. Book as a small group or private depending on who's traveling with you.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see Bangkok's temples and neighborhoods lit up at night without arranging your own transport or figuring out which restaurants are actually open—the tuk-tuk and the guide handle both, and the small group size (up to 10 people) means you're moving fast enough to cover real ground in four hours.
Phi Phi Islands Day Trip from Phuket: Snorkel & Maya BayYou board at Royal Phuket Marina and spend the day island-hopping by speedboat: two snorkel sessions at the best Phi Phi reefs, lunch at a private resort section with seaview, stops at Monkey Beach and Viking Cave, and an hour at Maya Bay. Hotel pickup and all gear included. Back by early evening.Is it for me?Book this if you want the main Phi Phi highlights — snorkeling, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave — in one day without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out lunch; the fixed schedule and included pickup handle all three, and the private lunch section means you're not eating in a crowd.
Bangkok: Maeklong Train Market & Floating Market with BoatYou ride a local train through the Maeklong Railway Market as vendors fold their stalls seconds before it passes, then take a longtail boat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market to see vendors selling produce and snacks from boats. Your guide is English-speaking, an audio guide in 28 languages is available via QR code, and the trip includes the train ticket, boat ride, and air-conditioned transport back to Bangkok — all in one full day.Is it for me?Book this if you want to see both the Maeklong train market and the floating market in one day without arranging separate transport, tickets, or timing — the fixed itinerary handles all three, though the long drives mean you're committing most of your day to travel and two very crowded, tourist-oriented markets.
Bangkok Midnight Food Tuk Tuk Tour: 4-Hour Night EatsA 4-hour midnight food tour by tuk tuk through Bangkok takes you to the city's after-hours eating spots, where you taste stir-fried noodles with chicken, northeastern Thai dishes and street food, explore the 24-hour Pak Klong Talad Flower Market, and finish with a chilled Thai beer or non-alcoholic drink at a rooftop bar overlooking Wat Arun and the river. Your driver/guide navigates the streets in a three-wheel tuk tuk, and hotel drop-off is included for selected hotels. A minimum of two people per booking is required.Is it for me?Book this if you're staying near central Bangkok and want to eat and explore on a tuk tuk between sunset and midnight—the fixed four-hour window fits a full night out without extending past when you'd normally sleep.
Phuket Thai Cooking Class & Market Tour with PickupYou'll spend a morning or afternoon in a private kitchen station grinding curry paste by hand, chopping vegetables, and cooking four to five Thai dishes under the guidance of an English-speaking chef. The market tour option takes you to a local market first to taste ingredients and see where they come from. Lunch is included and cooked by you; recipes are emailed afterward. Free round-trip pickup from your hotel in Kata, Karon, Patong or Rawai means you don't arrange transport yourself.Is it for me?Choose this if you want to actually cook Thai food rather than watch a demonstration, and you'd rather not figure out which market to visit or how to translate ingredient names—the class handles all of that, and you leave with recipes you can use at home.
Snorkeling Koh Tao: Full-Day Reef Tour with Boat AmenitiesA full-day snorkeling tour around Koh Tao departs at 9:30 am and returns at 5 pm, visiting Shark Bay, Aow Leuk, Hin Wong Bay, Mango and Koh Nang Yuan with snorkeling equipment, lunch, drinks and an English-, Thai- or Chinese-speaking guide included. Free hotel pickup is arranged; children from age 4 are welcome. The boat carries an onboard water slide, climbing wall, diving board and air-conditioned cabin, plus floating sun beds on deck.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying on Koh Tao without a car—pickup is included, so the day starts at your hotel and you don't arrange transport to the boat. The seven-hour schedule fits inside a single day, and the onboard amenities (water slide, cabin, sun beds) mean you're not just snorkeling; you're spending the afternoon on a boat built for the full experience.
Bangkok Chinatown bike tour: Backstreets and ThonburiA 3-hour bike tour of Bangkok starting in Chinatown's markets and backstreets, then crossing the Chao Phraya River to Thonburi's quieter local areas. You ride with a live English-speaking guide through narrow alleys lined with shophouses, spirit houses and hidden temples, stopping to take in the sights and sounds of a working community. The tour includes a bicycle, helmet, bottled water, refreshing drinks and snacks; you cross the river either by cycling over the bridge or by local ferry.Is it for me?This works well for a first-time visitor with a free morning or afternoon and a moderate fitness level who wants to see how Bangkok actually works instead of following the usual tourist route. The small-group format and local guide mean you're moving through the backstreets with someone who knows which alleys to take and what's actually happening in them.
Bangkok: Longtail Canal Tour to Big Buddha & Artist VillageYou’ll ride a traditional longtail boat through Bangkok’s hidden canals with a local guide, spot colorful stilt houses and artists at work in Baan Silapin village, pass right by Wat Paknam’s giant Big Buddha from the water, and finish at Thailand’s bustling 24-hour flower market—all in just two hours. Expect small surprises and real moments along the way.
Bangkok Chinatown Food Tour: 15+ Tastings with Foodie GuideA small-group food tour through Bangkok's Chinatown led by a professional foodie guide and assistant, with 15+ tastings at street vendors and two Michelin-listed spots over four hours. Groups stay under eight people, so you move through the alleyways without the crowd that follows bigger tours. The guide knows which vendors have cooked the same dishes for decades and which ones open only at certain hours—knowledge that saves you weeks of wandering.Is it for me?Book the morning departure if you want the same tastings and most of the same stops as the evening tour, with a couple of alternate vendors that open during daytime hours. Book the evening departure if you prefer to eat when the street food scene is at its busiest. Either way, come with an empty stomach and comfortable shoes—four hours of walking and tasting means you need both.
Phuket Old Town Food Tour: 15+ Tastings with Small GroupA small-group food tour of Phuket Old Town limited to 8 guests, led by a professional foodie guide through 4 hours and 15+ tastings of Thai, Chinese, Malay and Burmese street food. The tour starts at Ranong Main Market in the heart of the old city and moves through backstreets most visitors never find. Vegetarians and pescatarians can join, though 2–3 of the 15 tastings may not suit them; the tour is not suitable for severe shellfish or peanut allergies due to cross-contamination risk. Water and soft drinks are included; the regular departure times are 10:00am and 10:30am, with an occasional 12:30pm slot that skips the market stop.Is it for me?You'll taste 15+ dishes across hidden Phuket Old Town spots in 4 hours with a guide who knows the owners and their stories—the kind of deep dive that teaches you how to eat street food across Thailand afterward.
Krabi snorkeling: 4 islands, sunset and bioluminescent swimA 6-hour snorkeling and sunset cruise in Krabi departs at 2 PM aboard a traditional wooden junk boat, visiting Koh Ya Wa Sam, Chicken Island and Poda Island for snorkeling, paddleboarding and kayaking, then returns to Railay Beach for a night swim in bioluminescent plankton. Small groups, Thai buffet dinner, all snorkeling gear, paddleboards and a kayak are included; guides speak English, Spanish and Thai.Is it for me?Book this if you want to snorkel multiple reefs in one afternoon and end the day in the water at night—the bioluminescent plankton glow only happens after dark, and the fixed 2 PM departure means both the reef time and the night swim fit into a single evening without you building the schedule yourself.
Phuket Elephant Sanctuary: Ethical Morning Tour & LunchYou’ll spend your morning walking jungle paths at Phuket Elephant Sanctuary while rescued elephants roam freely below. Watch them bathe and play from shaded walkways as your local guide shares their stories. Afterward, enjoy a generous Thai vegetarian lunch overlooking the sanctuary before heading back—leaving with more questions than answers but feeling lighter somehow.
Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon Day Trip, Waterfall & Hilltribe LunchYou’ll feel crisp mountain air on your face as you stand at Thailand’s highest point, taste local flavors at a hilltribe lunch near Doi Inthanon, watch mist rise from Wachiratharn waterfall, and wander lively Hmong markets with your guide. The day lingers with you long after you’ve left those cool hills behind.
Ayutthaya Day Trip from Bangkok: Ancient Temples & Royal PalaceYou're picked up from your Bangkok hotel or National Stadium Station, driven to Ayutthaya's four main temples and the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace, guided through each site with entrance fees covered, and returned to Bangkok by evening. Small groups mean you move at a human pace, and the fixed schedule means you don't have to coordinate transport, timing, or park tickets yourself.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Ayutthaya's main historical sites in one day without arranging your own transport, buying tickets at each stop, or figuring out which temples matter most — the small-group format and fixed itinerary handle all three, leaving you free to look around.
