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Blue Elephant Sathorn Bangkok Cooking School with Michelin Guide

★ 5.0 (7)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Thailand

Blue Elephant Sathorn Bangkok Cooking School with Michelin Guide

Learn to cook four or five authentic Thai dishes at Blue Elephant Sathorn, led by Michelin-trained chefs in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok). The morning session includes a market visit to source fresh ingredients and aromatics; both morning and afternoon classes run four hours, culminating in a shared meal of your own cooking. You'll leave with recipes, an apron, and a certificate. Small groups—maximum 20 people—mean hands-on attention from experienced instructors fluent in multiple languages.

Half Day Chiang Mai City and Cultural by TukTuk, Samlor & Red car (Private Tour)

Explore Chiang Mai's layered past across three hours via the city's most characterful transport modes. Start at Warorot Market, where locals haggle over produce and textiles, then pedal through the old walled town in a samlor to the Tapae Gate. Visit the Three Kings Monument, Pantao Temple with its intricate teak architecture, and Chedi Luang, which once guarded the Emerald Buddha. The return journey by red car—a relic of Chiang Mai's mid-century transport—caps off a tour that moves through centuries without leaving the city centre.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $107

NR-02 KohRattanakosin old town cycling with Loha Prasat,The Giant Swing and more

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

NR-02 KohRattanakosin old town cycling with Loha Prasat,The Giant Swing and more

Cycle through Rattanakosin Island, [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s royal quarter, on a guided three-hour tour tracing the city's transformation since King Rama I established his capital here. You'll navigate past Loha Prasat's distinctive iron spires, the towering Giant Swing, [Wat Suthat](/places/wat-suthat-thailand)'s grand architecture, and the City Pillar Shrine while discovering how locals live amongst these centuries-old structures. A leader steers you through backstreets and main roads, revealing how early Rattanakosin-era design still shapes the neighbourhood today.

Siam Cuisine Thai Cookery School Krabi

Spend five hours at Siam Cuisine in Krabi learning to prepare six authentic Thai dishes from scratch. Situated between Aonang and Ao Nam Mao, this hands-on cooking school teaches you proper herb selection and technique, then you sit down to eat what you've made. Your English-speaking instructor guides each participant through the process individually, and you'll leave with a recipe book to recreate these dishes at home. Hotel transfers included for most central areas.

5 hoursfrom AUD $62

Ultimate Samui Experience: Tour of Cultural and Natural Wonders

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Ultimate Samui Experience: Tour of Cultural and Natural Wonders

This 6-hour loop around Koh Samui strings together temples, geological oddities, working markets, and waterfall pools into a single day. You'll start at the island's most recognisable landmark—the Big Buddha—then move through Wat Plai Laem's intricate grounds before hunting down the famous Grandpa & Grandma Rocks. A pit stop at the Muslim Village's morning market reveals local buying habits, followed by lunch and a quick lesson in Thai sweets. The day wraps with a mummified monk shrine and cooling off at Namaung 1 Waterfall. It's a grab-bag approach, covering ground quickly.

Culinary adventure in Mueang Non with Small group

A three to four-hour guided food tour through Mueang Non that takes you beyond tourist zones to sample what locals actually eat. You'll move through neighbourhood markets and family-run spots with a knowledgeable guide, learning how food traditions shape daily life here. The experience channels money back into the community, so your appetite supports local livelihoods alongside satisfying it.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $111

★ 5.0 (7)

✈️ Transfers

Thailand

Private Airport Transfer Suvarnabhumi BKK From or To downtown BKK

Straightforward private car service connecting Suvarnabhumi Airport and central [Bangkok](/places/bangkok), operating round the clock. A driver meets you at the arrival hall (Gate 9) with your name, monitors incoming flights for delays, and handles luggage while you skip the taxi queues. Takes 20 minutes to an hour depending on traffic and your destination in downtown Bangkok.

20 min – 1 hourfrom AUD $34

All Inclusive Koh Talu and 7 Islands Tour

★ 5.0 (7)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

All Inclusive Koh Talu and 7 Islands Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this speedboat tour through the 7 Islands Marine National Park, it felt like the kind of escape Pattaya visitors actually want — quiet anchorages instead of shoulder-to-shoulder snorkelling. The day sweeps you across turquoise water to Koh Talu (Pink Island), a viewpoint hike, and Koh Kham's famous white sandbar. The tour runs 11–13 hours with hotel pickups built in, and the pitch is straightforward: lunch, snorkel kit, underwater photos, and transfers all folded into the price. No nickel-and-diming. It's the sort of itinerary that works best if you're keen on a mix of island-hopping and a proper sit-down meal without the circus.

11 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $142

Samui Boat Charter, Private Half-Day 4 hours Koh Phangan Cruise from Koh Samui.

★ 5.0 (7)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

Samui Boat Charter, Private Half-Day 4 hours Koh Phangan Cruise from Koh Samui.

A four-hour private speedboat journey from Koh Samui across the Gulf to Koh Phangan's eastern shore. You'll cruise to Tong Nai Pan, stopping at secluded beaches for swimming and snorkelling en route. The boat cuts through calm waters between these neighbouring islands, revealing limestone cliffs and jungle-backed bays. Hotel collection and return included, plus fresh fruit and water throughout. Lunch at beachside restaurants is your choice—plenty of options at Tong Nai Pan.

from AUD $1645

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Ayutthaya Evening Tour with Dinner

Explore Ayutthaya's UNESCO-listed ruins as the sun drops and crowds thin. This five-hour evening excursion takes you through the former royal capital's temple complexes and historical sites when the light turns golden and the air cools. You'll move between temples with a private guide, finish with dinner, and return refreshed—all without the midday press of tour groups.

E-Scooter: rice fields and river kwai

Cruise Kanchanaburi's rural landscape on an e-scooter, weaving past rice paddies, local farms and the occasional monitor lizard. Your guide covers handling and safety before you head out, breaking halfway at a countryside café with views across the fields. The ride concludes at the historic River Kwai Bridge, with a temple stop along the way. Expect gentle riding through authentic Thai farmland rather than heavy traffic.

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $49

Open water scuba certifiication course with beach dives

★ 5.0 (7)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

Open water scuba certifiication course with beach dives

Earn your Open Water certification over three days on Thailand's coast, learning skills that hold currency worldwide. You'll progress from confined water drills to open ocean dives, spotting reef fish, corals and other marine creatures in their natural habitat. All equipment is supplied, and you'll be transported by air-conditioned vehicle to and from dive sites. The course suits most fitness levels, though it's unsuitable for those with spinal conditions, pregnancy or significant heart concerns.

Chiang Mai Airport Private Transfer – Arrival or Departure

Direct transport between Chiang Mai Airport and your accommodation in a private air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver. Operates for arrivals and departures, handling luggage and eliminating the need to queue for taxis or navigate local transport. Covers the roughly one-hour journey with door-to-door convenience, suitable for solo travellers, families, and groups of any size.

Homies Thai Cooking Experience

A three-hour hands-on cooking class with a Thai chef where you'll master techniques for everyday cooking rather than restaurant showmanship. Work through ingredient selection at a local market, then prepare and eat several dishes together. The class suits vegetarians and dietary needs (let them know ahead) without feeling like an afterthought. You'll leave with skills that translate to your own kitchen and a fuller understanding of how Thai food fits into daily life.

Phuket: Birth Chart Reading with an Astrologer

A one-hour personalised astrology session in a Phuket home studio, moving beyond surface-level sun sign basics to map your full birth chart. Your astrologer examines natal placements and current planetary movements as they bear on career, relationships, health and development, tailored to what matters most to you right now. You'll walk away with an audio recording and visual chart to study later.

1 hourfrom AUD $111

Chiang Mai Nature & Culture private tour

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Chiang Mai Nature & Culture private tour

This 7–8 hour private tour strings together Chiang Mai's mountain temples, hill-tribe villages and forest landscapes in one arc. You'll start at Tha Phae Gate, climb to the hilltop shrine of Wat Phra That Doi Suthep, visit a Long Neck Karen settlement, break for traditional lunch at Dan Thewada, then wind through waterfall country before heading back. A driver and air-conditioned vehicle handle the legwork between stops.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $178

Hands on Cooking Class at Riverside Thai Cooking in Khao Lak

★ 5.0 (7)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Thailand

Hands on Cooking Class at Riverside Thai Cooking in Khao Lak

Roll up your sleeves for a four-hour hands-on cooking class in Khao Lak where you'll learn to build authentic Thai dishes from scratch. Morning sessions kick off at the local market to source fresh herbs and spices with your chef, before moving to the kitchen to craft spring rolls and select from over 20 recipes—curries, stir-fries, salads, soups. Evening classes swap the market tour for mango sticky rice dessert. You'll cook, plate, and eat what you've made, taking home a recipe folder and techniques to recreate these flavours at home. Hotel transfers included.

4 hoursfrom AUD $100

Private Tour: Half-day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Private Tour: Half-day Bangkok Canals and Wat Arun

Navigate [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s network of klongs (canals) aboard a private boat, discovering why the city earned comparisons to Venice. Your guide shares stories of daily life along the waterways whilst you glide past traditional wooden houses, local markets, and temples. The half-day outing culminates at [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand), the striking riverside temple with its distinctive porcelain-encrusted spires. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $131

Paramotor Flying Experience in Pattaya by TSA Thailand

★ 5.0 (7)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

Thailand

Paramotor Flying Experience in Pattaya by TSA Thailand

Strap in for a 20-minute tandem flight over Pattaya and Jomtien Beach piloted by a certified instructor. You'll launch from a local airfield during either sunrise or sunset, catching the coast from above as light transforms the water below. Flights operate in two windows—early morning for dawn colours or late afternoon for golden hour—with hotel pickup included. Weather and wind dictate exact timing and aircraft type, but conditions unsuitable for paramotor flying mean a complimentary upgrade to microlight or ultralight instead.

Khao Lak Waterfalls and Lakes Half Day Cycling Tour with lunch

Combine cycling and hiking across Phang Nga's countryside on this half-day adventure around Khao Lak. Pedal through rural farmland where locals work rubber and fruit plantations, then swap your bike for hiking boots to trek into the jungle and reach Ton Prai waterfall. Explore a secluded forest monastery nestled among the trees before cooling off with a swim in the crystalline lake. Finish with lunch at a waterside restaurant overlooking the water.

River kwai & Kanchanaburi Day Tour From Bangkok

This 11-hour guided tour from [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) traces Kanchanaburi's layered past, moving between natural landmarks and sites heavy with wartime history. You'll start at Sai Yok Noi Waterfall for a quiet interlude, then visit Krasae Cave and walk the Death Railway corridor before crossing the River Kwai Bridge itself. The day closes at the War Cemetery, where thousands are commemorated. Small groups keep things intimate; the pace is unhurried, allowing genuine reflection rather than rushed ticking of boxes.

11 hoursfrom AUD $173

Phuket: James Bond Island Tour by Big Boat and Phang Nga Bay

★ 5.0 (7)

🐠 Water Activities

Thailand

Phuket: James Bond Island Tour by Big Boat and Phang Nga Bay

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves aboard a large boat departing from Phuket. You'll paddle kayaks through mangrove-lined lagoons and hidden grottos, swim in emerald waters, and visit the limestone formations that featured in the 1974 Bond film. A Thai lunch and all canoeing gear are included in this 7–8 hour outing.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $75

One Day Tour Doi Suthep Temple, Palad Temple, Orchid Farm, Longneck hill tribe village (Private tour)

★ 5.0 (7)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

One Day Tour Doi Suthep Temple, Palad Temple, Orchid Farm, Longneck hill tribe village (Private tour)

Explore the sacred and scenic landmarks north of Chiang Mai on a private seven-hour tour. Start at Wat Doi Suthep, the region's most revered temple perched on a mountain, then descend to the tranquil Palad Temple nestled in forested grounds. Visit a working orchid farm to see tropical blooms up close, and finish at a Long Neck Karen village to learn about their distinct cultural practices. A guide accompanies you throughout, lunch and entrance fees are covered, and hotel transfers included.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $178

Doi Inthanon Private Trek & Lunch Tour from Chiang Mai

★ 5.0 (7)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Thailand

Doi Inthanon Private Trek & Lunch Tour from Chiang Mai

A nine-hour private exploration of Doi Inthanon's highlands, combining waterfall viewing, royal monuments, and hill-tribe coffee culture. Your guide leads you through Thailand's highest peak region, visiting the thunderous Wachirathan Waterfall, twin royal pagodas set amid gardens, and working coffee farms where Karen villagers grow organic beans on land reclaimed from poppy crops. A gentle two-hour forest walk with a local Karen guide rounds out the day, before returning to Chiang Mai.

John Gray’s Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Canoeing Experience

Paddle through Phang Nga Bay's limestone maze on this 10-hour guided canoe tour from Phuket. Navigate narrow sea caves and emerald lagoons with an experienced guide, stopping at the iconic James Bond Island and hidden grottoes. Spot wildlife—monkeys, tropical birds, marine life—between paddles. Lunch and dinner included; hotel transfers provided. Best suited to those with moderate fitness; weather dependent.

10 hoursfrom AUD $200

Old Phuket Farm Traditional Phuket Heritage Tour

★ 5.0 (7)

🛕 Culture & History

Thailand

Old Phuket Farm Traditional Phuket Heritage Tour

Step beyond Phuket's tourist circuit at Old Phuket Farm, a two-hour working heritage site where you'll encounter water buffalo, rubber processing, and rice cultivation up close. Small groups move through traditional Thai farming practices—tin panning, coconut grating, curry paste preparation—with a local English-speaking guide. You'll taste sweet Phuket pineapples and visit a century-old farmhouse to see how villagers still mill rice and process coconut by hand. Suits all fitness levels and ages.

Family Foodies Experience in Hua Hin, Thailand

Explore Hua Hin's street food scene with your family on a guided tasting tour that teaches you to navigate Thai flavours together. Over 2.5 hours, you'll sample 10–15+ dishes and drinks while learning how to adjust heat levels for different palates—skills you'll take home and use again. A local English-speaking guide leads you via songtheaw through the town's best eat-as-you-go spots, making it educational without being heavy-handed.

Doi Suthep National Park To Chiang Mai Beginner Downhill Mountain Biking

Descend 1200 metres down Doi Suthep National Park on a mountain bike, dropping from the forested highlands to Huay Tung Tao Lake over six hours. This beginner-friendly ride through Northern Thailand's protected forests combines technical singletrack with valley views. You'll pedal through varied terrain guided by experienced English-speakers, ending with a swim and lunch at the lake. All bikes, safety kit, and transport from Chiang Mai town are provided.

Bangkok to Ayutthaya: Temples & Local Candy One Day Tour

A seven to eight-hour private tour from [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) that covers Ayutthaya's most significant temples and the Bang Pa-In Summer Palace. You'll see the Buddha head at [Wat Mahathat](/places/wat-mahathat-thailand), the towering stupa at Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, and the riverside splendour of Wat Chaiwatthanaram within the UNESCO-listed Historical Park. The itinerary includes a detour for Roti Sai Mai, a local sticky-rice dessert that most organised groups skip. Your air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, and all entrance fees are included; hotel transfers bracket the day.

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $193

Scenic Boat Ride & Private Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok with Aoy

★ 5.0 (6)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Thailand

Scenic Boat Ride & Private Thai Cooking Class in Bangkok with Aoy

Combine a private boat journey along the Tha Chin River with hands-on Thai cooking at Aoy's riverside home near [Bangkok](/places/bangkok). After pickup from Bang Wa BTS, you'll cruise downriver to her kitchen studio where you'll prep and cook an authentic Thai meal from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made together. The full experience runs three hours and hinges on learning directly from a local cook who genuinely enjoys teaching her food and culture.

Bangkok Oasis Breezy Bike Tour

Cycle through Bangkachao, [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s island sanctuary, on a 14–16 km loop that strips away tourist noise. A local boatman ferries you across, then you pedal through quiet backstreets, stopping at a weekend market to haggle and snack alongside residents. Rest your legs with a complimentary foot massage afterwards. Four hours total, including breaks for water and street food.

Bubblemaker, diving for youngsters, 8 and 9 years old ( Start at Ko Kut)

Kids aged 8–9 get their first taste of breathing underwater on this gentle introduction to scuba diving based from Ko Kut, Thailand. After a quick safety briefing, each child makes one supervised dive to just 2 metres in a sheltered bay teeming with corals and small fish. The half-day outing mixes that single dive with snorkelling, lunch, and drinks, keeping the pace relaxed and the experience playful rather than intense.

5 hoursfrom AUD $160

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

One Day Highlight of Chiang Mai

This eight-hour private tour sweeps you through Chiang Mai's essential sights with your own guide and driver. Start at the revered hilltop temple Wat Doi Suthep, then explore the ornate Chedi Luang compound before tucking into khao soi—the region's signature noodle curry—at lunch. Afternoon takes you through a working farmer's home and aboard a river cruise that winds past the city's sprawl before docking at Waroros Market, where locals haggle over produce, textiles and street food.

Sompong Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

Master Thai cooking fundamentals at Sompong's [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) studio in a focused 4-hour session. Pick between morning classes that start at a local market to source ingredients yourself, or afternoon slots devoted entirely to cooking. You'll work at your own station under instructor guidance, preparing several dishes from scratch, then sit down to eat what you've made. Vegetarian versions available. Takes 4 hours total.

Krabi Hidden Hong Islands and James Bond Island Speedboat Tour

When Alex from our BugBitten team ran this speedboat tour out of Krabi, the 7:00am departure meant hitting Hong Islands before the day-trippers clogged the beaches. The tour strings together a quieter take on the classic route: early solo time at Hong Islands with soft light for swimming and photos, then kayaking through Ko Hong's limestone channels past towering karsts, a detour into Ko Roi's mangrove forest (most tours skip it), and a view of James Bond Island from the water to dodge the tourist mob onshore. Eight hours total, with guides shooting photos so you're actually present rather than juggling a camera. It's a small-group sprint through Phang Nga Bay that trades the postcard-perfect chaos for something closer to how these islands feel when they're still quiet.

Phang Nga Bay Sunset Cruise Dinner with Sea Canoe and Loy Krathong from Phuket

When Em from our team ran this Phang Nga Bay cruise, it ticked several boxes at once: paddling through limestone caves, a proper Thai dinner floating on the Andaman, and the ritual of launching a handmade Krathong as the sun dropped. The five-hour outing pulls you out of Phuket's bustle into the bay's dramatic karst landscape, mixing quiet paddling moments with the social vibe of a bigger boat (minimum 10 people). It's equal parts adventure and ritual, anchored by decent logistics—free transfers from central Phuket, safety gear sorted, and a buffet that doesn't skimp.

5 hoursfrom AUD $105

River Kwai Tour 2 Day with overnight in Floating Hotel Private Trip from Hua Hin

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

River Kwai Tour 2 Day with overnight in Floating Hotel Private Trip from Hua Hin

Spend two nights along the River Kwai, staying in a basic riverside lodge without electricity—a deliberate step back that sharpens your senses. Travel from Hua Hin to explore the war-scarred landscape where the notorious railway was built: the bridge itself, the treacherous Hell Fire Pass cutting through limestone. Meals anchor each day. Evenings mean sitting by the water with locals and fellow travellers, watching the river move.

Private Transfer from Laem Chabang Cruise Port to Bangkok hotels

Skip the taxi queues at Laem Chabang and head straight to your [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) hotel in a private car. Your driver meets you with a nameplate, handles your luggage, and takes you door-to-door in about two hours. No surprises on the bill—all fees and taxes are included upfront. The air-conditioned vehicle gets you settled before exploring the city.

1h 50mfrom AUD $133

Big Buddha &Tiger Park & Monkey Hill ViewPoint & Phuket Old town

★ 5.0 (6)

🚌 Day Trips & Sightseeing

Thailand

Big Buddha &Tiger Park & Monkey Hill ViewPoint & Phuket Old town

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this seven-hour private tour, it hit all the obvious Phuket boxes in one go. You start at the Big Buddha on Nakkerd Hill — genuinely quiet in the morning, genuinely good views — then swing by Tiger Park for the wildlife buzz, climb to Monkey Hill to watch wild macaques, and finish with lunch and a wander through Phuket Old Town's Sino-Portuguese streets. It's a solid hits-and-highlights day if you're tight on time, bundling Phuket's main photo stops with a bit of actual landscape breathing room between them.

Phi Phi Island, Khai Island and Maya Bay Tour Phuket By SpeedBoat

This nine-hour speedboat tour hits the essential [Phi Phi Islands](/places/phi-phi-islands) in a single day—Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Khai Island—without the sluggish pace of larger vessels. You'll snorkel at multiple stops, swim on powdery beaches, and eat lunch at a beachfront restaurant while the crew handles navigation and logistics. Hotel pickup and drop-off, equipment, and onboard drinks come included, making it straightforward for both spontaneous and scheduled bookings.

9 hoursfrom AUD $92

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