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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Phang Nga Bay: Boat cruise with lagoon swim & lunchYou’ll float through Phang Nga Bay’s limestone islands by comfortable boat with a local guide, swim in Koh Hong’s hidden lagoon, spot wildlife like monitor lizards and hornbills, and share a casual Thai lunch onboard. With hotel pickup included and plenty of time to relax or chat with fellow travelers, it’s a day trip you’ll remember long after you’re home.
Bangkok Bike Tour: Chinatown, Flower Market & Turtle FeedingA small-group bike tour through Bangkok's historic neighbourhoods, backstreets and riverside communities with an English-speaking local guide. You'll cycle through Talat Noi's hidden lanes, weave through Chinatown's market stalls, explore Pak Klong Talad flower market, feed turtles at a riverside temple, and cross the Chao Phraya by ferry. The tour stays under 8 guests and keeps to mostly flat terrain, with local snacks, all entrance fees, bike and helmet included; your guide captures photos shared after the ride.Is it for me?Book the morning or afternoon departure depending on when you want to move through the markets—both follow the same route and keep the group to 8 or fewer, so the guide can actually navigate the backstreets and the market crowds without losing anyone. If you have young children, confirm their height when booking so the operator can arrange a seat or carrier.
Koh Yao Noi Cycling Tour: 22 km Rice Paddies & VillagesA full-day cycling tour of Koh Yao Noi island, departing from Phuket with boat transfer and a live English-speaking guide. You cycle 22 km through countryside — rice paddies, rubber plantations, a fishing village built over water — stop for lunch at a beach restaurant, swim when the tide allows, and return by boat to your Phuket hotel. Transfers, bikes, helmets, lunch and snacks are included; pickup runs from main beaches, with an optional surcharge for other zones.Is it for me?This tour works best for small groups and families with kids aged 8 and up who want a full day out of Phuket without driving themselves — the boat crossings and guided pace mean you're not navigating the island or timing the ferries on your own.
Bangkok Night Tuk-Tuk Tour: Wat Arun, Grand Palace & ChinatownYou’ll feel Bangkok come alive after dark—from quiet temple courtyards to wild tuk-tuk rides past glowing palaces, then into Chinatown for street food under neon lights. With a local guide sharing stories along the way, it’s not about perfect photos—it’s about tasting, hearing, and feeling the city when most tourists have gone home.
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Market TourYou’ll feel your heart race as a train barrels through Maeklong Railway Market, then slow down while wandering under ancient banyan roots at Wat Bang Kung. Taste fresh street food at Amphawa Floating Market before ending your day drifting beneath glowing fireflies on the river—a mix of excitement and quiet wonder you’ll carry home.
Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Wat Ban Den & Sticky Waterfall DayYou’ll walk beside rescued elephants near Chiang Mai, wander through Wat Ban Den’s blue-roofed temples with a local guide, then climb up Bua Tong—the famous Sticky Waterfall—without slipping. Lunch is included and there’s hotel pickup too. You’ll leave with muddy shoes and maybe a new favorite memory.
Scuba Diving in Koh Lanta: Learn & Practice with a GuideScuba diving in Koh Lanta is a guided full-day class where you learn the basics on land, then practice underwater at multiple dive sites with an instructor present the whole time. Equipment, lunch, snacks, water and hotel pickup are included. Children from age 8 can join, and the guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian, French and two other languages.Is it for me?Small groups mean you get personal attention from the guide underwater, which is what makes learning the basics safe and clear. If you've never dived before and want to try it without committing to a certification course, this full-day class gets you in the water with someone watching the whole time.
Phi Phi Islands: Sunset Snorkeling Tour & Maya Bay SwimYou’ll start right on Koh Phi Phi for a half-day tour that winds through hidden bays and bright coral gardens. Swim alongside schools of fish at Loh Samah and Monkey Bay, watch monkeys scramble along jungle cliffs, float in Pileh Lagoon’s soft turquoise water, and catch sunset colors over Maya Bay—all with snorkeling gear provided and a local boat driver guiding you along.
Chiang Mai Temples: Doi Suthep, Pha Lat & Chedi Luang TourYou’ll wander Chiang Mai’s most storied temples—from panoramic Doi Suthep to tranquil Pha Lat and ancient Chedi Luang—with a local guide sharing history and small moments along the way. Expect hotel pickup, all entry fees covered, and time to soak in both city views and quiet corners you might not find alone.
Chiang Mai: Sticky Waterfall & ATV Adventure with LunchYou’ll step barefoot onto Chiang Mai’s famous Sticky Waterfall rocks (yes—they really are grippy), cool off in jungle pools, share a homemade Thai lunch with your group, and kick up mud on an ATV ride through forest trails—all with pickup included and a local guide who keeps things relaxed and real.
Snorkeling Khao Lak: Similan Islands with guide and mealsA full-day snorkeling tour from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands National Park with a professional English-speaking guide, hotel round-trip transfer, all snorkeling gear, three meals and national park entry included. The boat reaches the islands in less than 90 minutes and stops at Koh Miang, Koh Payu, Ko Bangu and Koh Similan, where you snorkel among hard and soft corals and spot colored fish before eating lunch on the beach. The tour runs October 15 through May 15 each year.Is it for me?The guide speaks English, so you follow the commentary and safety instructions clearly without a translator. Book this if you want the islands explained and the snorkeling led by someone who knows the reefs and the wildlife, rather than navigating on your own.
Bangkok: Maeklong Railway & Amphawa Floating Markets Private Day TripYou’ll feel Bangkok slow down as you watch trains slice through Maeklong Railway Market and wander under ancient tree roots at Wat Bang Kung. Taste local fruits and slurp boat noodles at Amphawa Floating Market before gliding along canals by private boat—moments that linger long after you’re back in your hotel.
Chiang Mai: Doi Suthep Sunrise & Wat Pha Lat Small Group TourYou’ll start before sunrise in Chiang Mai, climbing Doi Suthep’s steps as the city wakes below you. With a local guide leading your small group, you’ll see golden temples light up at dawn, wander through jungle-shaded shrines at Wat Pha Lat, and walk ancient tunnels at Wat Umong before heading back with new stories—and maybe a bit more peace than you came with.
Bangkok: Klong Lat Mayom Floating Market & Canal Boat TourYou’ll wander Bangkok’s Klong Lat Mayom floating market with a local guide, tasting street snacks and learning quiet rituals at a riverside temple. Glide by stilted homes on a canal boat, try your hand at paddling, and share lunch surrounded by orchids and laughter. This is about small moments that linger long after you leave.
Snorkeling Koh Tao: 5 Islands with Shark Bay & NangyuanA full-day snorkeling tour around Koh Tao visits five islands—Koh Nangyuan, Mango Bay, Ao Hin Wong, Aow Leuk and Shark Bay—aboard a modified fishing cutter with a live English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, lunch and hotel transfer. The tour operates as a Classic Day Tour or a Late Riser option, with hotel pickup available from most accommodations (except Mango Bay and Lighthouse Beach areas). Koh Nangyuan entrance fees apply separately.Is it for me?Book the Classic Day Tour if you want to start early and maximize daylight at each snorkel site; choose the Late Riser Tour if you prefer a slower morning and still want all five islands in a single day. The modified fishing cutter is built for this route—it reaches shallow bays and tight island passages a standard tour boat cannot, which is what puts you at the Japanese Garden and Shark Bay instead of the crowded mainland beaches.
Bangkok Night Bike Tour: Chinatown, Chao Phraya & Street FoodYou’ll pedal through Bangkok’s night-lit alleys with a local guide, crossing the Chao Phraya River by ferry and weaving into Chinatown’s glowing streets. Taste real street food at a bustling stall, share laughs with locals, and see quiet corners most travelers never find. There’s an easy warmth to this ride — you’ll remember how Bangkok feels after dark.
Elephant and Wildlife Watching in Kuiburi National ParkA private afternoon tour of Kuiburi National Park near Hua Hin where you ride in an open-backed 4-wheel pickup to watch over 320 wild elephants and other mammals in their natural habitat. The park has a 95% elephant sighting rate; you'll also see birds like Crested Firebacks and Indian Rollers, sometimes gaur and leopards. Pickup from Hua Hin, a professional guide in English or Thai, dinner at a local restaurant, and all fees are included in the seven-hour experience.Is it for me?Book this private tour if you want to watch wild elephants without the crowds of a shared group — the open-backed pickup and guide's knowledge of animal movement patterns mean you move through the forest quietly and stop where sightings happen, rather than following a fixed route with other vehicles.
Ayutthaya Temples: Small group tour with lunch & guideYou’ll walk ancient temple grounds in Ayutthaya with a local guide, see the giant reclining Buddha and famous Buddha head in tree roots, enjoy Thai lunch by the river, and catch moments of real connection—with locals, history, and each other—that linger long after you leave.
Phuket: James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay Premium Yacht TourYou’ll step onto a premium yacht in Phuket and cruise past limestone cliffs toward James Bond Island, kayak through hidden caves in Phang Nga Bay, and float inside Hong Islands’ quiet lagoon. Enjoy a Thai dinner at sunset with new friends before heading back—expect moments that stick with you long after you’re home.
Phi Phi Islands Snorkeling Tour: Speedboat to Maya BayA full-day speedboat snorkeling tour from Krabi visits Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Bamboo Island with a live English-speaking guide, hotel pickup, snorkeling equipment and buffet lunch included. The boat holds 45 passengers and departs from Nopparat Thara Pier after morning pickup from Ao Nang, Krabi Town or nearby beaches. Maya Bay allows no swimming to protect the ecosystem, but you snorkel on the east side of Phi Phi Leh on coral reefs; a longtail boat ride to secluded coves costs extra. The tour runs 7.5 hours and suits families with children from age 4.Is it for me?The boat holds 45 passengers and the day moves at a steady pace across four islands with snorkeling, beach time and lunch built in—suited to families and mixed-fitness groups who want the main Phi Phi sights without arranging transport or equipment themselves. If you prefer a smaller group or a private boat, look for alternative operators; if you want to explore only one or two islands in depth rather than see the highlights, a half-day snorkeling charter might fit better.
