Tours in Thailand

4 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $961

3-Day PADI Open Water Diver Course, Koh Samui

Earn your PADI Open Water Diver certification over three days on Koh Samui without needing prior experience. You'll complete e-learning modules and undertake confined water and open water dives, emerging with a globally recognised qualification that opens up dive sites worldwide. The course suits anyone aged 10 and up with reasonable swimming ability and good overall health. Hotel pickup, a professional guide, and all equipment are included.

Private Thai Home Cooking Lesson (since 2004)

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes in a private home kitchen with a chef who's been teaching since 2004, drawing from three generations of family recipes. You'll select which dishes to prepare and cook them hands-on over four hours, with all ingredients and equipment provided. Suitable for solo travellers through small groups, beginners to experienced cooks, with flexible timing to suit your schedule.

Coral Island Private Boat Tour

A relaxed boat excursion to Koh He, an island just offshore from Phuket, spanning 4–8 hours depending on your pace. The twin beaches—Long Beach and Banana Beach—offer shallow snorkelling grounds ideal for first-timers, plus a woodland trail climbing to a ridge with sweeping views across the Andaman. Hornbills nest in the canopy; bring binoculars. The voyage itself is brief, making this accessible for families with young children and anyone wanting a genuine break without the logistics of a longer island hop.

Full Day Cycling Amazing Chiangrai countryside and the White temple

★ 5.0 (57)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $88

Full Day Cycling Amazing Chiangrai countryside and the White temple

Pedal through Chiang Rai's rural landscape on an eight to nine-hour guided cycling adventure. You'll navigate quiet lanes and dirt tracks past working farms, tea gardens, and local settlements, stopping at the striking white temple complex Wat Rong Khun, a towering Buddha statue, and a bustling countryside market. Your guide steers you through authentic pockets of northern Thailand while a support vehicle shadows the group. Lunch and refreshments included.

Krabi 4 Island Morning Cruise with Snorkeling & Gourmet Breakfast

★ 5.0 (57)

🐠 Water Activities

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $205

Krabi 4 Island Morning Cruise with Snorkeling & Gourmet Breakfast

Set out early aboard a traditional wooden junk to explore Krabi's four signature islands, including Chicken and Poda. This six-hour private cruise accommodates up to eight people and pairs snorkelling in coral-rich waters with a hot breakfast served on deck. Choose your own pace—dive in with kayaks and paddleboards, or anchor and relax in shaded spots while the crew handles navigation and refreshments. Ideal for small groups wanting flexibility without the crowds of larger tours.

Padi Advanced open Water Diver Courses (Start at Koh Chang)

Build genuine underwater competence over two days based at Koh Chang. This PADI Advanced course takes you through five specialised dives that develop buoyancy control, deeper-water technique, and the confidence to handle varied conditions. You'll move beyond basics to become a more capable diver, with hotel transfers, meals, and professional instruction included throughout.

From Phi Phi: PADI Open Water Course *eLearning (2+ days)

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over two days based in Phi Phi, Thailand. Complete the theoretical component via official eLearning, then undertake four open-water dives around the island's coral gardens with experienced instructors. The dive centre prioritises small groups and safety protocols, positioning you to explore thriving reefs whilst learning responsible underwater practices. You'll see turtles, sharks and vibrant coral formations from sites chosen to avoid peak crowds.

Thai Cooking School in Aonang

This three-hour cooking class in Aonang teaches you to prepare six classic Thai dishes from scratch, guided through ingredient selection and traditional techniques. You'll work with fresh herbs and regional staples whilst learning how local cooks approach flavour-building. The session includes lunch and dinner, so you eat what you've made.

1 day Private Tour to Unseen Temple in Lampang

Spend a day exploring two significant temples in Lampang Province with a private guide and driver. This 9–10 hour tour takes you to Wat Prathat Lampang Luang, one of northern Thailand's most revered sites, and Wat Chaleom Prakiat, a hilltop temple offering expansive views across the landscape. Lunch at a local restaurant breaks up the day, giving you a genuine taste of how locals eat in the region. The pace is relaxed and suited to all fitness levels.

Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour

★ 5.0 (55)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $237

Private Floating Market, Train Market and After Rain Cafe Tour

This 7–8 hour private tour combines three distinct corners of rural Thailand into one seamless day. You'll watch vendors at Maeklong Railway Market sprint to dismantle their stalls as the train rumbles through, then drift by longtail boat through the canals of [Damnoen Saduak Floating Market](/places/floating-market-damnoen-saduak) browsing produce and local crafts. The final stop is After the Rain, a quiet café gallery tucked among rice paddies where you can sit with a cool drink and let the landscape settle around you. Your own guide and air-conditioned transport mean no rushing or sharing space with tour groups.

★ 5.0 (54)

Morning Thai cooking class

Spend 4.5 hours cooking alongside Nok and Aek, a Thai couple who grew up in different regions and have spent decades refining their craft through family tradition and everyday practice. You'll learn to select ingredients at market, handle spices and herbs with confidence, and master techniques passed down through generations. The class caps at 8 people and welcomes plant-based diets. Lunch of your own creations is included. This is less performance and more genuine exchange—the kind of skill you'll actually use at home.

Padi open water diver course (Start at Ko Kut)

Earn your PADI Open Water certification over three days based in Ko Kut. Day one covers theory and confined-water skills from the beach. Days two and three take you out by boat for four open-water dives on the coral reefs surrounding Ko Kut and Ko Rang. You'll finish qualified to dive independently to 18 metres worldwide. Hotel transfers, meals, and all refreshments included.

3 daysfrom AUD $800

Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts

★ 5.0 (52)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $166

Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts

Travel by private car and boat to two legendary markets outside [Bangkok](/places/bangkok), catching the dramatic moment when a train cuts through Maeklong's vendor stalls before cruising Damnoen Saduak's floating canals. Your guide navigates the crowds while you stay cool in air-conditioned comfort, stopping to taste creamy coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice. The full outing spans 5–7 hours depending on your pace and choice of optional train ride through the market itself.

Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

★ 5.0 (50)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $171

Chiang Mai 1 Day: Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall & Bamboo Rafting

Spend nine hours at a Karen-run elephant sanctuary in Chiang Mai where rescued animals roam freely without chains or riding. You'll feed and observe the elephants up close, trek through jungle to a waterfall, and drift downstream on bamboo rafts. The sanctuary prioritises animal welfare over spectacle, staffed by local Karen keepers who share insights into elephant behaviour and hill-tribe culture. Vegetarian Thai lunch is provided, with air-conditioned transport included.

Golden Buddha Reclining Buddha and Marble Temple Private Tour

A private guided tour through three of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s most revered temples: the Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha at [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand), and the Marble Temple. Over four to five hours, you'll move at your own pace with a licensed English-speaking guide and dedicated driver, visiting these architectural and spiritual landmarks without the crowds or rush. Hotel pickup and drop-off included for city-centre accommodation.

Thai Cooking Class at Tingly Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

★ 5.0 (48)

Thai Cooking Class at Tingly Thai Cooking School in Bangkok

Learn to cook four authentic Thai dishes at Tingly Thai Cooking School in [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) over three and a half hours. You'll work through techniques designed to stick with you, building confidence in the kitchen so you can recreate these meals at home. The school focuses on practical skills rather than showmanship, ensuring you leave with real knowledge and a satisfying meal you've prepared yourself.

3h 30mfrom AUD $53

Private Tour: Railway & Floating Market - Half-Day or River Kwai

★ 5.0 (46)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $161

Private Tour: Railway & Floating Market - Half-Day or River Kwai

When Jake from our team ran this private tour, we got a proper look at two of Thailand's quirkiest markets without the coach-tour crush. You pick between a half-day blast hitting the Mae Klong Railway Market (where a real train rolls through the stalls) and Damnoen Saduak's floating market, or go full-day and add Kanchanaburi's war history — the Don Rak Cemetery, Railway Centre and the infamous River Kwai Bridge. Private vehicle, English-speaking guide, no group nonsense. Duration stretches from 10 to 12 hours depending on what you choose and Bangkok traffic.

Meditation & Yoga with Era with Smoothie Bowl & Swim by the Pool

★ 5.0 (46)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

1 hour – 1h 30mfrom AUD $112

Meditation & Yoga with Era with Smoothie Bowl & Swim by the Pool

Start your Koh Samui morning with a guided yoga flow tuned to your body's needs, followed by a smoothie bowl and time in the pool. Over two hours, Era leads you through grounded postures and breath work designed to build internal warmth and ease tension held throughout your frame. You'll finish feeling restored rather than depleted—the kind of reset that actually sticks.

Transfer from Phuket Airport to Khao Lak Hotel

Direct private car service from Phuket Airport to your Khao Lak accommodation, taking 60–90 minutes depending on traffic. Your driver meets you at the terminal with a cold bottle of water. The air-conditioned vehicle suits families with young children, as infant and booster seats come fitted on request. All fees and taxes are included in the upfront price—no surprises at drop-off.

7 Hour Sticky Waterfall and Double Rafting Adventure

★ 5.0 (45)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $186

7 Hour Sticky Waterfall and Double Rafting Adventure

A seven-hour circuit combining two distinct river experiences near Chiang Mai. Start by scrambling up the mineral-coated Sticky Waterfall where the porous limestone lets you walk against the current—something genuinely unusual. Then switch gears for four kilometres of choppy Class 3–4 rapids with trained paddle guides before finishing with a gentle bamboo raft drift through forested valleys. The tour bundles transport, meals, and local insurance into one outing, splitting your day between pumping adrenaline and quiet jungle time.

Private Tour to Grand Palace with Pho and Arun Temple

A private five to six-hour guided tour of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most revered temples: the Grand Palace housing the Emerald Buddha, [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand) with its colossal Reclining Buddha and traditional massage school, and [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand)'s striking riverside spires. Your own guide navigates you through these landmarks at your rhythm, with hotel pickup and drop-off included. Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with water on board.

Private Dinner Cooking Class with Benny in Chiang Mai

★ 5.0 (44)

Private Dinner Cooking Class with Benny in Chiang Mai

Cook four dishes in Benny's countryside home near Chiang Mai over five hours, selecting from appetisers, curries, stir-fries and desserts. You'll harvest ingredients straight from the organic garden, pound curry paste by hand, and prepare fried rice to accompany your meal. This is an intimate, one-on-one class set 20 minutes outside the city, ideal for marking a special occasion or simply learning techniques from someone cooking in their own kitchen.

Phuket: A Night at the Junkyard Theatre

Spend an evening at Phuket's most unconventional theatre, where dinner and live performance collide in a three-hour show that skewers local culture through music, dance and comedy. The venue stages absurdist acts inspired by Phuket's real character, with a three-course Thai menu served tableside as the action unfolds on stage. Shows run nightly from 7:30pm to 10pm.

Local food tasting at Hidden Takua Pa By Amazon prime Series Chef

Spend five hours eating your way through Takua Pa's best-kept food spots alongside a knowledgeable local guide. You'll hit over a dozen stalls and small restaurants, sampling dishes that reflect how locals actually eat—not what's on tourist menus. Transport, snacks, dinner, and hot beverages all included. The pace is leisurely; this is about tasting and talking, not rushing.

Half-Day Highlight with Elephants (NO-Touching) in Ao Nang

When Em from our team visited Krabi Roaming Elephant Sanctuary near Ao Nang, we found a refreshingly different take on elephant encounters — no riding, no tricks, just walking alongside these animals in their space. The three-hour outing focuses on the elephants' wellbeing rather than a performance, set in lush surroundings where you learn about their place in Thai culture and the sanctuary's conservation work. You'll walk at a gentle pace, observe from respectful distances, and finish with a vegetarian meal. It's the kind of experience that leaves you thinking about how tourism shapes these animals' lives.

Scooter Adventure with elephants, views and FUN drive yourself

Spend eight hours riding a scooter through Chiang Mai's countryside, tackling jungle tracks, village routes and mountain passes at your own pace. You'll navigate to viewpoints, explore caves, meet working elephants and cruise the river valley. The route balances genuine adventure with accessibility—if you're nervous on two wheels, arrive the day before for free coaching. Helmet, fuel and lunch included. Suits riders with some experience and reasonable fitness.

8 hoursfrom AUD $156

★ 5.0 (41)

5 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $166

Private Tour to Railway and Floating Markets with Thai desserts

Visit two legendary markets outside [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) in a single private outing. Your guide navigates you through Maeklong Railway Market, where vendors swiftly clear produce as trains barrel through, then motors you by private boat into Damnoen Saduak's floating stalls and narrow waterways. The 5–7 hour tour includes hotel pickup, air-conditioned transport, and two Thai desserts. Opt to ride the train yourself as it cuts through Maeklong's centre, though morning departures draw larger crowds.

1.5 Hours Traditional Thai Massage with Herbal Compress - Free Transportation

★ 5.0 (41)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

4 hours – 5 hoursfrom AUD $171

1.5 Hours Traditional Thai Massage with Herbal Compress - Free Transportation

A 90-minute Thai massage session featuring traditional techniques and warm herbal compress, set in a relaxed clinic environment. You'll be collected from your accommodation and returned after treatment, with refreshments included. The therapists work with the rhythm of your body rather than a fixed routine, adjusting pressure and focus to what you need. It's the sort of experience that leaves you genuinely restored rather than simply pampered.

Private tour to Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha and Marble Temple

A private four to five-hour guided tour of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most iconic Buddhist temples: the Golden Buddha, Reclining Buddha at [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand), and the striking Marble Temple. Your own guide and driver collect you from your hotel and move at your pace through each site, with all admission fees and refreshments included. Designed for groups wanting flexibility without the rush of shared tours.

★ 5.0 (40)

🐠 Water Activities

Open Water Diver Course

Earn your Open Water certification over three days with SSI instructors at Koh Lipe's five-star dive resort. You'll complete online theory before hitting the water around the island's reefs, learning fundamental skills in controlled conditions then on actual dives. By day three, you'll be certified to dive independently to 18 metres anywhere in the world. Lunch and digital logbook included.

3 daysfrom AUD $667

Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour

★ 5.0 (39)

Amphawa Boat Ride & Railway Market: Multi-Lang Private Tour

Travel by private car to three iconic [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)-area markets, each with distinct character. Start at Ban Kalong Station to watch the Maeklong Railway Market's vendors collapse their stalls as the train passes within arm's reach. Visit Wat Bang Kung, where an ancient Banyan tree physically supports the chapel and golden Buddha statues from Ayutthaya stand alongside depictions of classical Thai boxing. Finish with an evening float through Amphawa's waterways, where vendors cook seafood directly on boats and wooden shophouses line the canal. Seven and a half hours, private guide in your chosen language, hotel pickup included.

Krabi Private Snorkeling Cruise with Bioluminescent Night Snorkel

Spend eight hours aboard a restored wooden vessel exploring Krabi's coastline, with chances to snorkel in shallow reefs, paddle through hidden coves, and catch the sunset. The crew guides non-swimmers through underwater spots safely whilst others kayak or paddleboard at their own pace. As dusk falls, you'll join a night snorkel to witness bioluminescent plankton lighting up the darkness. Dinner, drinks, and full safety kit included.

8 hoursfrom AUD $4225

Private tour to Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Heritage Site

★ 5.0 (39)

🛕 Culture & History

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $219

Private tour to Ayutthaya and Boat Tour Heritage Site

This private tour whisks you through Ayutthaya's four most significant temples—each with distinct architectural and spiritual importance—then transitions to a tranquil boat journey circling the island. Your English-speaking guide navigates you through centuries of Thai history across six to eight hours, moving at your own pace between ancient stupas, weathered Buddha statues, and the remnants of royal compounds. The boat segment offers respite and a chance to participate in the quiet ritual of feeding river fish. Transport, entrance fees, water and insurance are included; lunch is optional.

★ 5.0 (38)

🏔 Adventure & Sports

10KM Inflatable Kayaking Adventure

Paddle 10 kilometres down the Mae Taeng River near Chiang Mai in a two-person inflatable kayak, with your guide steering from behind. The river delivers a mix of gentle floats and whitewater sections that test your nerve without requiring experience. You'll weave through jungle scenery, slip into narrow slots and drops that rigid kayaks can't navigate, then regroup for lunch before heading back. A seven-hour commitment that works best November to June when water levels drop.

7 hoursfrom AUD $133

Private Kanchanaburi Tour: River Kwai & Death Railway Train Ride

★ 5.0 (38)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $226

Private Kanchanaburi Tour: River Kwai & Death Railway Train Ride

When Lily from our team ran this private Kanchanaburi tour, we traced the grim history of the Death Railway from the war cemetery through to an actual train ride along the route. You start at the Thailand–Burma Railway Centre for context, visit the famous River Kwai Bridge, then board a local train that winds through countryside and past the wooden trestle at Tham Krasae. The pacing felt deliberate — no rushing through a coach full of tourists. It's a sobering day spent in one of Thailand's most historically weighted regions, suited to anyone wanting to move slowly through the story rather than tick boxes.

Private food Tour + Sightseeing +Thai Cooking class

★ 5.0 (38)

Private food Tour + Sightseeing +Thai Cooking class

Spend a day exploring Phuket's cultural landmarks and street-food scenes, then learn to prepare authentic Thai dishes in a hands-on cooking class. You'll visit significant sites across the region, taste local specialities from vendors, and finish with a proper dinner featuring dishes you've made yourself. The tour includes an English-speaking guide, vehicle transport, and all cooking ingredients and recipes to take home.

Bangkok Food tour +15 Authentic Thai Culinary Gems

Walk through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s neighbourhoods sampling street food and restaurant dishes across eight carefully chosen stops in three hours. Your guide—fluent in English and trained in Thai gastronomy—navigates you from the controlled chaos of Chinatown's wet markets through quieter sois where local cooks work their craft. You'll eat what Bangkokians actually eat: quick snacks, proper meals, sweets. Water's provided. Groups stay small at eight people maximum.

Timeless Thonburi Canal and Food Tour

Explore Thonburi's foodie neighbourhoods and waterways on this five-hour hybrid tour that pairs canal cruising with serious eating. You'll sample over ten dishes across five stops—from steamed leek parcels and kway chap to street-vendor finds and traditional sweets—whilst gliding past stilted houses and local life on a long-tail boat. A culinary guide shares [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) stories as you wade through wet markets where tourists rarely venture.

5 hoursfrom AUD $133

Bangkok Local Canal Cruise & Artist Village by EV Boat

★ 5.0 (36)