Tours in Thailand
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

James Bond Island Private Boat Tour
When Mia from our BugBitten team tried this private boat tour of Phang Nga Bay, she found a solid way to dodge the usual tour-boat crowds and actually explore on your own terms. You're canoing through mangrove channels, poking into hidden lagoons, and hitting the famous James Bond Island (yes, that one from the films) across a morning or afternoon. The bay itself is genuinely strikingโlimestone cliffs jut out of the water like something from a prehistoric film set, and the whole area feels less touristy when you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with a hundred others. Most tours run 6โ8 hours depending on what you fit in.

Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)
When Jake from our team ran this private market tour, we got the full Thai market experience minus the tourist herds. You're picked up from your hotel in a cool, air-conditioned car with your own guide and private longtail boat, then whisked to two of Thailand's most famous spots: Maeklong Railway Market, where a train literally cuts through the stalls, and the floating market at Damnoen Saduak, where vendors paddle between colourful fruit and veg displays. The whole thing runs 5โ7 hours depending on your pace and which optional train ride you take. It's a solid way to see these places without jostling for space with tour-group crowds.

Bangkok Temples Tour
When Ben from our team ran this Bangkok temples tour, we found it a solid six-hour hit of the city's most significant Buddhist sites. You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a private guide, starting at Wat Traimitโhome to a five-tonne golden Buddha with an interesting recovery storyโthen moving to the sprawling Wat Pho to see the massive reclining Buddha and Thailand's first massage school. After a local lunch by the river, it's on to the Grand Palace and the emerald Buddha (deeply revered across Thailand), finishing at Golden Mount and Wat Suthat for panoramic views. The pace is managed, and the guide handles logistics, but you'll want to dress conservatively and brace for crowds at the palace.

4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour
Pack four distinct experiences into a single 10-hour day around Chiang Mai: trek up a natural limestone waterfall that feels like walking on stone, spend time with elephants at a sanctuary run without exploitation, meet Karen hill tribe villagers with elongated neck rings, and choose between white-water or bamboo rafting through local waterways. You'll be driven in air-conditioned comfort between sites with a guide, get a proper lunch, and finish knowing you've covered genuine groundโboth literally and culturally.

Private Boat Tour in Phuket
When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked a private boat tour out of Phuket, the real selling point wasn't the preset itinerariesโit was the flexibility. You tell the crew what you're after (snorkelling in quiet spots, a secluded beach lunch, cave exploring, or a celebration setup), and they build the day around it. The boat hits destinations within an hour of Phuket, ranging from Phi Phi to Phang Nga's limestone karsts. It's a 6โ8 hour outing that feels less like a cattle-call tour and more like renting a private crew who actually know the waters and can pivot on the fly.

Riverside Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour
Spend four hours at a riverside cooking school in Khao Lak learning to prepare Thai dishes from chef Apple, with views over the town's waterway. Pick either the morning session (includes a local market tour) or afternoon option (finishes with a traditional sweet dessert). The school supplies all ingredients, English-language guidance, and hotel transfers. Minimum two participants required.

Private James Bond Island Speedboat Adventure Tour w/ Canoeing
A seven-hour private speedboat expedition through Phang Nga Bay that combines high-speed cruising with intimate exploration. You'll pilot through limestone karsts to the iconic James Bond Island, paddle a canoe into sea caves at Talu Island, trek across Panak Island's mangrove wetlands, and finish with lunch overlooking the water at Panyee Island. The day wraps with swimming at Naka Island before returning to your Phuket hotel by air-conditioned transfer.

Chiang Mai 4WD Hilltribe Coffee: Jungle Trek, Roast & Brew.
A full-day 4WD expedition from Chiang Mai into remote Karen hill-tribe territory, where you'll plant coffee seedlings, hand-roast beans over an open fire, and brew pour-overs with the farmers themselves. The eight to ten hours combines genuine off-road driving with meaningful work on functioning coffee plots, finishing with a vegetarian lunch made from village-grown ingredients. You'll leave with coffee you roasted and a clearer picture of where specialty beans actually come from.

Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya
Spend nine to eleven hours exploring three of Thailand's most distinctive destinations. Start at Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors expertly collapse their stalls as trains thunder through, then boat through the waterways of [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak) to witness traders and locals navigating the canals. Finish in Ayutthaya, the former royal capital, wandering temple ruins that reveal centuries of architectural ambition. A private guide, vehicle and boat mean you move at your own pace without the crowds.

Private Tour to Grand Palace of Bangkok, Pho and Arun Temple
A private guided tour of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples across 5โ6 hours. Visit the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, the massive Reclining Buddha at [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand) (Thailand's oldest massage school), and the porcelain-spired [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand) overlooking the river. Your own guide navigates the crowds and explains the history and spiritual importance of each site, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class with organic ingredients
Learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes using organic produce in a hands-on four-and-a-half-hour session. You'll work at your own cooking station, guided through techniques that local cooks use daily. The class covers fundamental Thai flavour-building and knife skills, finishing with a chance to taste what you've made. Water, fresh fruit, and snacks are provided throughout.

11 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in Northern Thailand
When Tom from our team signed up for this 11-day Tuk Tuk adventure across Northern Thailand, he got behind the wheel of his own three-wheeler and didn't look back. You're driving yourself through temples, hill-tribe villages, national parks, and mountain forests โ not just riding along. The route takes you off the standard tourist loop, mixing proper trekking days with cultural stops and rural stays. It's pitched as the antidote to coach-tour passivity: you navigate, you decide the pace, and you're part of the 'Tuk Tuk Club' doing something most tourists never attempt. Eleven days, one vehicle, a support team trailing behind.

Safety whitewater rafting in Chiangmai by Khampan Rafting
Paddle the Mae Taeng River near Chiang Mai on a 5-hour guided rafting adventure suited to first-timers and families. You'll navigate Grade 2โ4 rapids over roughly 6 kilometres, drifting past lush riverbank vegetation and past an elephant sanctuary where you can spot the animals in their natural habitat. The trip includes a vegetarian pad Thai lunch with seasonal fruit, making it an accessible introduction to whitewater paddling.

From Phi Phi: Half Day Discover Scuba (2 Dives)
Get beneath Phi Phi's waters on two guided dives exploring coral gardens and reef life teeming with turtles, snappers, and clownfish. This five-hour introduction uses the official PADI Discover Scuba program with small groups capped at two divers per instructor. The award-winning centre prioritises safety and ocean conservation, pairing you with experienced professionals who'll build your confidence underwater and teach sustainable diving habits.

Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai
Learn to cook four classic Thai dishes in a hands-on evening class in Chiang Mai. You'll browse the local market with your instructor to select fresh ingredients, then return to the kitchen for a four-hour session at your own wok station. A real instructor guides you through proper technique in real timeโno edited cooking show shortcuts. You'll walk away with recipes, new skills, and the confidence to recreate these meals at home.

Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi
A full-day private tour of Kanchanaburi's natural and historical highlights, departing early to beat crowds. Start at Erawan Waterfall, where you can swim in tiered emerald pools nestled in jungle, then move to the War Cemetery and Death Railway Museum to absorb the region's World War II heritage. Finish with a boat journey along the River Kwai, culminating at the famous bridge. Eleven to twelve hours total, with lunch and private transport throughout.

Private Tour to Grand Palace, Pho Temple and Arun Temple
This private guided tour covers [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples in a single 5โ6 hour outing. You'll visit the Grand Palace to see the Emerald Buddha, stand before [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand)'s colossal Reclining Buddha, and cross the Chao Phraya to admire [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand)'s riverside spires. Your own guide leads you through each site at your pace, with hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, water, and admission included. The route suits first-time visitors and photography enthusiasts alike.

Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands
Three guided dives around Racha Yai, an island with year-round dive sites off Thailand's coast. The northern baysโHomerun and Siamโfeature sheltered waters dropping gradually to 25 metres, ideal for building confidence. The east coast offers drift dives along rocky slopes thick with hard corals and big schools of fish, where leopard sharks and blacktip reef sharks patrol. Eight hours total, including boat transport, meals, and all gear.

One Day Bangkok Everything
This bespoke 10โ11 hour private tour threads [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s most eccentric corners: watch trains slice through the Railway Market's vendor stalls, navigate the waterways of [Damnoen Saduak floating market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak) by paddle boat, then shift gears to three landmark templesโ[Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand)'s reclining Buddha and birthplace of Thai massage, the climbable pagoda at [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand), and the ornate Grand Palace. Your own driver and English-speaking guide handle navigation and logistics. The itinerary flexes to your pace and interests.

Private Tour to Railway Market and Floating Market
Visit Thailand's two most iconic markets in a single private outing, split between Maeklong Railway Marketโwhere vendors dramatically clear stalls as trains barrel throughโand [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak), accessible by private longtail boat. This 5โ7 hour experience pairs air-conditioned transport and an English-speaking guide with curated tastings of coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice, offering a composed alternative to the usual tourist rush.

Full Day Treasure Hunt on Koh Tao
Spend six hours solving riddles and navigating Koh Tao as part of a small team hunting for actual treasure. Your guide will steer you between four beaches and two hilltop viewpoints, where you'll decode clues, chat with islanders, snorkel through coral gardens, and taste proper local meals. The treasure hunt unfolds across the island's quieter cornersโnothing polished, just real discovery that ends with finding what you've been after.

LIFECYCLING - Half Day City Bike Tour
Pedal through Chiang Mai's old town on this three-hour guided cycle, weaving past silver temples, bustling markets, and neighbourhood blacksmiths. You'll navigate the tangle of lanes that locals use daily, stopping to taste street snacks and visit lesser-known wats tucked away from main roads. The ride finishes at Trailhead's shop, giving you a real sense of how the city actually works rather than its postcard version.

Private Tour to Grand Palace and the Temples of Bangkok
A private guided tour exploring [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples across five to six hours. You'll visit the Grand Palace and its sacred Emerald Buddha, the massive Reclining Buddha at [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand), and the riverside spires of [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand). Your own guide sets the pace, a private vehicle handles transport, and all temple admissions are covered. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to understand Thai Buddhism and architecture without rushing between crowds.

Private Tour to Three Must See Temples in Bangkok
A private 5โ6 hour guided tour through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples: the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand)'s colossal Reclining Buddha, and [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand)'s ornate riverside spires. Your personal guide navigates you through each site at your own rhythm, with air-conditioned transport between locations and hotel pickup included. Ideal for first-time visitors wanting to understand Bangkok's spiritual heart without the chaos of crowds.

Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class
Learn to cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes from a specialist instructor via live video session. This 90-minute online class guides you through recipes with detailed technique instruction, troubleshooting support and ingredient substitutions. You'll work in your own kitchen with professional guidance, receive a digital cookbook packed with cooking secrets, and gain the confidence to recreate dishes independently. Vegans and vegetarians equally welcome.

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market
A private five to seven-hour tour combining two of Thailand's most distinctive marketsโMaeklong Railway Market, where trains cut through vendor stalls, and [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak), where wooden boats navigate narrow canals lined with produce and crafts. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with your own guide and private boat, sampling coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice along the way. Optional: ride the train as it passes through Maeklong's centre.

Eat Like a Local Food Tour in Hua Hin
Hunt down the neighbourhood spots where Hua Hin locals actually eat. This 3.5-hour food tour bypasses tourist traps to find family-run shophouses and street stalls serving exceptional Thai food without the polished veneer. You'll ride local songtheaws between 10โ15+ tasting stops, eating alongside regulars and learning which holes-in-the-wall have quietly built reputations on generations of recipes and proper technique. An English-speaking Thai guide steers you toward places that tick the boxes: genuinely good hygiene, family ownership, and flavours that deserve far more than their humble surroundings.

1 Hour Deep Tissue Thai Massage with Balm - Free Transportation
An hour of deep tissue Thai massage using warming balm at a dedicated wellness space in Thailand. Your therapist works through muscle tension with traditional techniques while you settle into a quiet environment. Transport to and from your accommodation is included, along with refreshments and cooling towels to ease you back into the day.

Private Tour to Railway Market and Floating Market
Visit two of Thailand's most celebrated markets in a single private outing. Your dedicated guide, air-conditioned vehicle, and private longtail boat give you unhurried access to Maeklong Railway Marketโwhere vendors pack up stalls seconds before a train cuts throughโand [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak), where wooden boats weave past produce vendors on narrow canals. Five to seven hours total, departing from your hotel with Thai desserts and water included.

Half Day Cycling Tour to the White temple
Pedal through Chiang Rai's rural landscape on a guided 4โ5 hour bike ride ending at Wat Rong Khun, the striking white temple. Your route winds past working farms, villages and rice paddies on a mix of sealed and dirt tracks. A local English-speaking guide leads the way, with lunch and refreshments included. Hotel pickup and drop-off available within the city centre.

Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Customizable
When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this private Ayutthaya tour, she got the full temple-hopping experience without fighting crowds. You'll hit the big four โ Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Lokayasutharam โ then float around Ayutthaya Island by private longtail boat. It's a 6โ7 hour loop from Bangkok with a licensed guide, air-con vehicle, and itinerary you can actually shape on the fly. Suits couples, families, and small groups after a structured but not rigid day out.

Private Tour to Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site with Boat Tour
Explore Thailand's former royal seat across six to eight hours in a private vehicle with an English-speaking guide. Visit four major templesโWat Yai Chai Mongkhon, [Wat Mahathat](/places/wat-mahathat-thailand), Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Wat Phanan Choengโeach revealing distinct chapters of Ayutthaya's architectural and spiritual legacy. Follow the temple circuit with a leisurely boat tour around Ayutthaya Island, where you can observe local customs and the river landscape that once sustained this ancient trading hub.

Ayutthaya Private Tour: Temples & Boat Cruise, Day or Sunset
When Mia from our team ran this private Ayutthaya tour, we got the full story: temples tied to royal history, then a slower boat ride through the waterways that built the ancient city. You pick your vibe โ crisp daytime light or the softer glow of sunset. With your own guide, driver and no tour-bus crowds, the pace is genuinely yours: stop for photos, ask questions, breathe between sites. The whole thing runs 7โ9 hours depending on Bangkok traffic and how long you linger. It's the kind of tour where you actually connect the dots instead of just ticking boxes.

From Bangkok : Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating market Visit
A full-day excursion from [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) combining three distinct river-market experiences with Kanchanaburi's war-history landmarks. Depart at 7 a.m. from your hotel and visit the Maeklong railway market where trains still pass through vendor stalls, the sprawling Damnoensaduak floating market, then head to Kanchanaburi to explore the iconic River Kwai Bridge, take a long-tail boat journey, ride the historic death railway line, and visit Krasae Cave. Private air-conditioned transport and English-speaking guide included throughout the 11โ12 hour itinerary.

Private Tour to Pho Temple, Arun Temple and Canal Tour
This four-hour private tour threads through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s quieter waterways and two of Thailand's most revered temples. Your guide steers a motorboat past traditional stilt-houses and canal-side communities before stopping at [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand), whose ornate spire dominates the riverside, and [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand), where the massive Reclining Buddha commands the main hall. The itinerary concludes at Pak Khlong Talad flower market, where vendors arrange blooms in towering stalls. You'll travel at your own pace with a dedicated English-speaking guide and private vehicle.

4 Islands Sunset Private Tour
Skip the midday crowds and explore four islands via private speedboat in the late afternoon, timing your visit when most tourists have departed. Based from Ao Nang or Railay, this seven-hour outing takes you to Poda, Chicken Island, Tup, and Yawasam, with chances to snorkel coral reefs and walk white-sand beaches. The highlight comes as light fadesโwatch the sun drop over Phranang Beach, then slip into the water for night snorkelling amongst bioluminescent plankton that glow as you move through them.

Doi Suthep Temple. It's a must see in Chiang Mai !!!
When Lily from our team headed up to Doi Suthep, she found herself climbing one of northern Thailand's most revered temples โ home to a Buddha relic housed in a gleaming golden chedi. Perched on a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, this 4.5-hour outing pulls in pilgrims and tourists alike, though the 306 naga-flanked steps demand real effort. It's genuinely significant in Thai Buddhist culture, and that reverence shows in how the place feels. Whether you're after spiritual substance or just keen to see why locals consider it essential, the climb rewards you with views across the valley and an undeniably impressive setting.

Bangkok Market Tour & Thai Cooking Class with Boat Ride with Aoy
Spend six hours learning to cook authentic Thai food at a riverside home in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok), starting with a guided tour through two working markets where locals shop daily. Your host Aoy drives you from the BTS, stops at a sprawling wholesale market brimming with seafood and produce, then takes you to Don Waiโa neighbourhood spot where tourists rarely venture. You'll boat down the Tha Chin river to her kitchen, get hands-on with ingredient prep, cook a proper meal together, then eat what you've made while swapping stories over drinks.

Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai
Explore Chiang Mai's nocturnal food culture from the seat of a motorbike, sampling regional specialities across 4.5 hours. Local guides navigate you through back streets and night markets to hole-in-the-wall vendors and established spots, stopping to eat genuine Chiang Mai dishesโsome rarely found elsewhere. You'll taste your way through the city's culinary identity rather than just visit landmarks.
