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The 15 Best Tours in Thailand

602 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Two weeks or ten days, the problem is the same: one country, three climates and far too much of it. The 15 below are the days that earn their place, priced and timed, with the full catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.

Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market - The long ride out of Bangkok
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

1.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak Market and Maeklong Railway Market

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

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market, where stalls fold back for passing trains, then reach Damnoen Saduak by boat. You’ll have time to shop, eat pad thai or mango sticky rice, and explore at your own pace. Early departures help with traffic and crowds. Guides include Patty, Pooh, Billie, Phu, and Aekaphol.

“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 - Choosing dishes across five Thai food categories
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Half-Day Thai Cooking Class at Organic Farm in Chiang Mai

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19,087 reviews · from $29Top rated

Travel from your Chiang Mai hotel to a local market and Smile Organic Farm Cooking School. Choose dishes across curry paste, curry, stir-fry, soup, and spring rolls, then cook at your own station with guides such as Lily, K, Love, or Cici. Vegetarian and vegan menus are available.

“Loved the cooking class with Cici. Everything went smooth, from pick up to going to the market and cooking location. Cici explained all the procedures clearly and in the end we had a delicious meal. A bonus was a visit to the herb garden and smelling all the different herbs and learning what they’re being used for.”

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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market - The paddleboat ride into Damnoen Saduak
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The Old Siam: Damnoen Saduak and Maeklong Railway Market

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

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

Travel from Bangkok to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market in a shared or private vehicle. Depending on your booked option, you may ride the old train through Maeklong before exploring the stalls. Expect a paddleboat ride, local food suggestions, free time, and guides such as Tim, Pui, Sara, or Kwan.

“Communication was very good giving we booked so very late. Hotel pick up was on time. The guide was very warm, friendly and knowledgeable. Everything was explained and worked.”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - Wat Chaiwatthanaram and its Khmer-style towers
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

4.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

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

Visit four major Ayutthaya ruins in seven hours, including Wat Mahathat’s Buddha head in the Bodhi roots and the royal temple Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. Guides such as Paul, AJ, Philip, and Mindy lead the history-focused tour. Choose Bangkok pickup or meet in Ayutthaya, then return to central Bangkok.

“Ive decided for the tour instead of going by myself and it was the right thing! Great explanations from the guide Kelly, who walked us through centuries of Thailand history.”

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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride - Damnoen Saduak and its canal traffic
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Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

5.Bangkok: Train Market & Floating Market with Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 9,547 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $25

Travel from Bangkok to two famous markets in Ratchaburi province. Ride a traditional long-tail boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, then watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market. English and Spanish guides lead the trip, with guides such as Sam, Jenny, Tammy, and Jeed praised for clear explanations and helpful local tips. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“Jenny was a perfect tour guide and the whole trip was interesting.”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting - Leaving Chiang Mai for Mae Wang
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

6.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand for a guided day with rescued elephants. Feed bananas, walk through the forest, bathe with them, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, eat a Thai lunch, and float down the Mae Wang River on a bamboo raft. Guides such as Nop, Paul, Yaya, and Sunny add local insight and help with photos.

“Other than my wedding this was one of the best days of my life! Got to cuddle my favourite animal. The sanctuary was so well run. They really care for them and I learnt so many things I didn’t know. Can’t recommend this tour enough ❤️”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - The Twin Pagodas and their wide mountain views
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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

7.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

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

Spend nine hours exploring Doi Inthanon with an English, French, Spanish, or Japanese-speaking guide. Visit Thailand’s highest point, walk the 360-meter Ang Ka boardwalk, see the Twin Pagodas and Wachirathan Waterfall, then meet a hill community and try locally brewed coffee. Pickup is optional, and meeting-point bookings can be made the same day.

“loved our guide bananas, so knowledgeable and friendly made sure we were all taken care of throughout the day. would highly recommend, we went to places that would be difficult without the expert help”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon and its reclining Buddha
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

8.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

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

Spend eight hours visiting Ayutthaya’s major temple ruins, including Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. An English- or Thai-speaking guide such as Jenny, Max, Alex, or Boy leads the day, with air-conditioned transport from Robinson Sukhumvit and free time at Ayothaya Floating Market.

“I lost my phone during our trip and I tracked it using my spare phone. Gladly, Max, our tourist guide helped me to recover my phone. It was found by a staff member of McDonald’s at Robinson. Thank you so much for the concern Max as well as our day tour tourist guide. My first tour was a memorable experience!”

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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Wat Paknam and the giant golden Buddha
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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

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

Meet near Wat Pho, cross the Chao Phraya River, and cruise Thonburi’s klongs by traditional longtail boat. You’ll stop for about 30 minutes at Baan Silapin, pass Wat Paknam’s giant golden Buddha, and return after roughly two hours. Guides such as Joe, Bella, Fern, and Yohan have earned praise, but commentary quality can vary.

“Great intro to Bangkok. Good to do at 4:30 as you catch the sunset. Yes, it has its touristy things, but we are tourists. We were lucky as the locks were open so no wait and we went back a different route,”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting the rescued elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

10.Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

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

Travel about 80 minutes from Chiang Mai to Pon Elephant Thailand in Mae Wang. Feed, touch, and walk beside rescued elephants, learn their stories from an English-speaking guide such as Beer, Yaya, or Nop, and help cool them in the river. After lunch, hike to Mae Wang Waterfall for a swim or a cool break.

“Beer was such a great tour guide & very patient! Knowledgeable & welcoming. Our group had such a great time, awesome experience!!! WooHoo shout out to Beer!!! Until next time :)”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - Mae Kachan Hot Springs starts the day gently
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

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

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

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. See the White, Blue, and Huay Pla Kang Temples, stop at Mae Kachan Hot Springs, and visit a Karen long-neck village. The $35 price includes transport and temple fees, but not lunch or the 300 THB village fee. Bring earphones for the multilingual audio guide.

“We had an amazing day in Chiang Rai visiting the temples. Ann was a fantastic guide – friendly, knowledgeable, and very engaging. She explained everything with passion and made the whole experience interesting and fun from start to finish. We learned so much about the history and culture, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Highly recommended!”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Choosing dishes that fit your appetite
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,824 reviews · 3h 30m · from $31

Spend 210 minutes with Thai Cottage Home Cookery School, visiting a local market, picking herbs, making curry paste, and cooking several Thai dishes. English-speaking instructors such as Wave, Tu, Flook, Kat, and Balloon guide you through the class. Hotel transfers cover stays within 3 km of Chiang Mai Old Town.

“Wave was amazing, and excellent English! food we made was devine, can't wait till I can make it again. great experience, I'd recommend 👍”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Chicken Island brings the first snorkeling stop
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

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

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

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. You get hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and Thai lunch. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, attentive service. Choose a shared or private trip, with early and sunset options for private groups.

“The tour was appreciated we visited the 4 Islands. Our guide was kind. The Captain successfully brought us to a snorkeling spot where we saw fish. The tour is really regulated but we found the day really rewarding.”

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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium - The Wai Kru, Music, and the Meaning Behind the Fight
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Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

14.Bangkok: Muay Thai Boxing Tickets at Rajadamnern Stadium

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 4,740 reviews · from $31

Spend about three hours at Rajadamnern Stadium, the world’s first Muay Thai stadium, watching several bouts, the Wai Kru ritual, traditional music, and a short presentation on the sport’s origins. Your $31 ticket includes a reserved seat. VIP tickets may add free-flow beer, while food and drinks otherwise cost extra.

“The single most amazing experience you can do when in Bangkok.”

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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer - Choosing between Asiatique and ICONSIAM
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Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

15.Bangkok: White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You get a Thai and international buffet, unlimited beer, a welcome drink, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose from Asiatique or ICONSIAM departure points, then use the open-air top deck for the best photos.

“Really lovely evening, took mum 86 and was easily accessible and were all looked after x Thanks”

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