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The 15 Best Tours & Day Trips in Thailand

663 tours  ·  from $9 a head

Everything with a guide, a longtail or a minibus attached, in one list. The 15 below are the ones worth giving a whole day to, priced and timed, with the rest of the catalogue underneath.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch - The Bangkok ride and meeting choices
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

1.Ayutthaya Temples Guided Tour with Lunch

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

Explore Ayutthaya’s four major temple ruins from Bangkok with a guide, air-conditioned transport, Thai buffet lunch, and hotel pickup options.

“Long drive made a few stops for bathroom, guide was good. The lunch was very good not a huge selection but was tasty!. Spent good time in temples.”

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Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon National Park Eco-Friendly Tour - The road from Chiang Mai to the high mountain
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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 the 9-hour Doi Inthanon tour from Chiang Mai, with Thailand’s highest peak, waterfalls, pagodas, village coffee, and eco-friendly transport.

“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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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Meeting near Wat Pho and crossing the river
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary & Waterfall Group Tour - Meeting the elephants at Pon Elephant Thailand
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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 jungle waterfall, river bathing, Thai lunch, and a scenic trip into Chiang Mai Province.

“Elephants were incredible to see and feed. The mountains and waterfall are gorgeous. As a solo traveler, I wish I booked with people more my age, I was with a bunch of 19 year olds and would have enjoyed being with more adults.”

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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour - Hotel pickup and the trip to the market
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Chiang Mai: Cooking Class, Market & Thai Herbs Garden Tour

Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour - The first briefing: elephants as individuals
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Chiang Mai: Elephant Sanctuary Feeding Program Half-Day Tour

Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around - Wat Arun and the river route
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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

A flexible Bangkok private tour with temples, markets, canals, food, and local transport, tailored to your interests for eight useful hours.

“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 - Meeting at River City and setting out by local transport
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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

See Bangkok’s Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with a small-group guide, local transport and temple tips.

“Johnny our tour guide was so lovely and knowledgeable. He made us feel comfortable throughout and took regular water/toilet breaks if any of the group required. At the end of the tour we were given a souvenir, which was very sweet. The tour was worth every penny and I highly recommend.”

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Half-Day Railway Market and Floating Market Tour in Thailand - What the railway market feels like in person
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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 Railway Market, then cruise Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a guided Bangkok day trip.

“An early start, but worth it for a visit to these well-known markets. Really enjoyed the train ride to the market, then the train leaves and you have the experience of seeing the stalls move aside off the train tracks and squashing in to keep out of the way as the train passes! The floating market was enjoyable but very busy and lots of ‘tourist tat’ (this was in contrast to the railway market). But still, it was interesting to experience. Our guide was so informative and helpful - he was great!”

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Bangkok by Night: Temples, Markets and Food Tuk-Tuk Tour - Krung Thonburi BTS to Wongwian Yai
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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

See Bangkok after dark by tuk-tuk, with temple views, Chinatown street food, a 24-hour flower market, dinner, and local stories.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ 5-Star Review I booked this thinking it would be a simple food and temple tour. It turned into so much more. Jib and the tuk tuk drivers delivered a full, immersive deep dive into Thai history, culture, and the real Bangkok night scene. Jib was genuinely one of the sweetest guides I’ve ever met—patient, knowledgeable, and willing to answer every single question without rushing a thing. Dinner was outstanding and set in the most beautiful riverside restaurant I’ve seen in Bangkok. The city truly comes alive at night, and the food stops she curated were spot-on. Every vendor, every dish—authentic, vibrant, and absolutely delicious. As a chef, I don’t…”

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Koh Tao: Islands Snorkeling Highlights Day Tour & Lunch - Koh Nangyuan and the famous viewpoint
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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

Explore Koh Tao by boat with five snorkel stops, a Nangyuan viewpoint hike, Thai lunch, turtles, sharks, and free underwater photos.

“Super fun! We saw two baby reef sharks and 3 giant turtles! Only thing I’d say is for the guides to be even more explicit and clear that you can’t touch the animals (the turtles especially) and maybe say you can’t swim if you touch them. Overall though loved it”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Guided Tour - Meeting at Golden Place near Tha Chang Pier
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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 Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun guided tour, with temple highlights, costs, dress rules, guide tips, and practical advice.

“Sunday, our guide,did a wonderful job in explaining the history of each of the three sites. he took his time to provide us a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour to learn about Bangkok long history.”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Blue Lagoon: a short walk for a memorable photo
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup - Wat Plai Laem and the island’s Chinese influence
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Koh Samui: Half-Day Island Highlights Tour with Hotel Pickup

From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - From Phuket to Ao Po Pier before the bay opens up
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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, canoe through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Well organised, everything was stress free with breathtaking views. On the plus the food served at lunch was delicious. Really exceeded my expectations honestly will recommend to my friends and fam :))”

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