The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Thailand

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The Bangkok departure and 1.5-hour ride

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

Explore four Ayutthaya temples from Bangkok, hear Siamese history from a lively guide, and enjoy a Thai buffet lunch for $28.

“We had a fantastic day visiting Ayutthaya with our guide, Paul. He was friendly, very knowledgeable, and brought the history of the ruins and temples to life. Everything was smooth and well organized, and Ayutthaya is an absolute must-visit from Bangkok. Highly recommend this tour!”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

2.Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour

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

Review of Chiang Mai’s Doi Inthanon eco tour, with waterfalls, pagodas, hill village coffee, Thailand’s highest point, and practical tips.

“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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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

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

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

Review of Bangkok’s 2-hour Thonburi canal tour by longtail boat, with temple views, local life, practical tips, drawbacks, and value advice.

“This longboat khlong tour was an interesting way to see a bit of Bangkok's canal-side life. Our nice guide, Fern, was helpful and managed things under sometimes challenging conditions. The only drawback was in the difficulty hearing her narration and announcements over the boat noises. But overall, a fun experience!”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

4.Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour

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

Spend seven hours with rescued elephants, a Thai lunch, and a jungle waterfall near Chiang Mai in a welfare-focused day tour.

“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: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

5.Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

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

Cook Thai dishes, shop a local market, make curry paste, and eat in an organic garden during this 210-minute Chiang Mai class.

“Great fun. Good food and Balloon was super funny and a great guide. 10/10”

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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

6.Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4,527 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $27

Feed, learn about, and bathe elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand on a five-hour Chiang Mai sanctuary tour with optional hotel pickup.

“The tour was well organised. We had a wonderful time as a family seeing the elephants in a beautiful setting. The elephants are well cared for, and we learned a lot about them. It was a memorable day!”

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Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

7.Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Top rated

Review of Bangkok’s flexible private guide tour, with temple highlights, local food, public transport, pricing, practical tips, and honest drawbacks.

“We had so much fun on this tour! Kung was a great guide! She was super patient and adapted to what we wanted to do throughout the day! Take this tour, you cannot miss out!”

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Bangkok: City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

8.City Highlights Temple and Market Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,990 reviews · from $42

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho, markets, and Wat Arun on a small-group walking tour with local transport.

“Our guide was very informative and made sure we were well taken care of. Great tour. Highly recommend!”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

9.Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,924 reviews · from $32

Ride a train through Maeklong Market, cruise Damnoen Saduak, and explore two famous Thai markets from Bangkok for $32.60.

“Great tour combining two really interesting markets both unique in their own way. The tour guide Victor was eccellent throughout. Very good value for money”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

10.Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,752 reviews · from $79

Explore Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with temples, Chinatown, flower markets, street food, dinner, and expert local guidance.

“Tony is excellent guide! He gave us great details on all the sites! Amazing history and a fantastic experience! I highly recommend this tour!”

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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

11.Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,742 reviews · 7 hours · from $27

Circle Koh Tao by boat, snorkel five scenic bays, hike Koh Nangyuan, spot turtles and sharks, and enjoy lunch for $27.

“Activity was amazing. We loved every stop, and we saw so much wildlife- turtles, sharks, starfish, loads of colorful fish and coral. The go pro was also an added bonus- we were impressed by all the photos/videos taken and shared with us day of. The only downfall we had were the snorkeling masks. Ours kept fogging up and we had to adjust constantly. Overall, we were very impressed and would definitely book again!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

12.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,632 reviews · 5 hours · from $24Best value

Review of Bangkok’s five-hour Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun tour, with temple advice, costs, dress rules, guides, and practical tips.

“Peak is a kind, caring, welcoming and lovely tour guide! She told us many interesting facts about the culture and history of Thailand. The tour was absolutely worth it!”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

13.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59

Review of Krabi’s Emerald Pool, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple tour, with practical tips on costs, stairs, timing, dress, and value.

“The whole day was brilliant from beginning to end. Our guide AB was easy to understand, full of knowledge and happy to answer any questions regardless if it was about the place or something else such as the nature around us. The only part I would say could possibly be a downfall would be the 1200 plus steps up to the Buddha. If you suffer with vertigo or are not fit and healthy you won't make it up ther. A lot of the steps are very high and extremely steep. There are plenty of toilets and wonderful eating and drinking spots. A great day out”

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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

14.Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,556 reviews · 5 hours · from $27

See Koh Samui’s temples, viewpoints, rocks, waterfall, and optional ethical elephant camp on a practical five-hour island tour.

“Sunny was an excellent guide. We thoroughly enjoyed this trip and felt we were able to see all of the key sights of Koh Samui. Well worth the money. Especially loved feeding the elephants.”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

15.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by big boat, paddle through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Both the actual trip and guide were brilliant. All staff on board were great and really engaging. Was skeptical about the food but it was lovely and would eat again tomorrow if I could. 100% recommend this activity and this provider.”

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