Tours in Thailand

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $80

The Best Full Day Tour: Doi Suthep, Wat Phalat, Sticky Waterfall

This eight to nine hour circuit covers three of Chiang Mai's standout sights in a single push. Start early at Wat Doi Suthep, the glittering hilltop temple that defines the city's skyline, before the tour groups arrive. Then slip into Wat Pha Lat, a quieter temple nestled deep in forest, where the atmosphere feels less performative. The afternoon shift takes you to Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall, where the mineral-rich rock face lets you scramble upwards and cool off beneath cascading water. Small group, early starts, proper spacing between spots.

Koh Hong Private Tour from Krabi by Speedboat

🐠 Water Activities

Koh Hong Private Tour from Krabi by Speedboat

Charter a private speedboat to explore Koh Hong and neighbouring islands off Krabi's coast over eight hours. Your local guide navigates you through emerald waters to Koh Rai, Koh Lao Lading, Koh Nok and the lagoon at Koh Hong, with snorkelling gear provided. Lunch is a traditional Thai buffet served beachside. Hotel transfers from Ao Nang, Railay, Khlong Muang or Krabi Town are arranged, and the boat accommodates families and friend groups with flexible itineraries tailored beyond standard routes.

8 hoursfrom AUD $889

Self Guided Scavenger Hunts and Gamified Tours

2 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $9

Self Guided Scavenger Hunts and Gamified Tours

Explore Phuket's lesser-known corners at your own pace using a smartphone app that directs you between hidden spots, quizzes you on what you discover, and rewards correct answers with a prize. These self-guided hunts last 2–6 hours depending on your route and how long you linger. You choose when to start, whether to go solo or with others, and can pause whenever you like. Each location reveals details you won't find in standard guides, steering you toward places locals actually know.

1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour

🛕 Culture & History

1 Day Sukhothai Historical Park from Chiang Mai Private Tour

A 12-hour private tour from Chiang Mai exploring Sukhothai Historical Park, Thailand's grand 13th-century kingdom seat. Start with an early visit to Lampang's local morning market, then ride through the sprawling park's temple ruins—[Wat Mahathat](/places/wat-mahathat-thailand), Wat Srichum, Wat Sorasak, Wat Sri Sawai and Wat Sasri—ending at King Ramkamheang's monument. Bicycle sections let you move at your own pace amongst the park's quiet grounds, experiencing the architectural peak of classical Thai style.

12 hoursfrom AUD $289

Bangkok Private Customizable Tour with Guide

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1544

Bangkok Private Customizable Tour with Guide

Build your own [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) itinerary with a private English-speaking guide over 8 hours. Start your day by discussing priorities with your guide—whether that's temples, markets, street food, or neighbourhoods—then navigate the city at your own pace using public transport. Visit landmarks like the Grand Palace and [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand), explore the flower and Wang Lang markets, or hunt through Chatuchak's stalls. Your guide handles route planning and local knowledge while you decide the rhythm and focus.

Private Krabi Islands Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling from Phuket

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this Krabi islands speedboat tour from Phuket, it ticked the main boxes: six to eight hours hopping between four islands with snorkelling gear in hand, hotel pickup included, and a decent mix of quiet beaches and busier spots. You're cruising in a speedboat with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Koh Yao Yai's white sand, Chicken Island's reefs, the monkey-spotting magnet of Railay Beach, the limestone-ringed Hong Island, and Ko Rang Yai to finish. It's a solid day if you want variety without the fuss of sorting your own boat.

Swedish Aromatic Oil Massage at Award Winning Kee Spa

★ 5.0 (33)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $108

Swedish Aromatic Oil Massage at Award Winning Kee Spa

When Tom from our BugBitten team booked in at Kee Spa, nestled within The Kee Resort in Thailand, he found a properly tranquil spot for a 55-minute Swedish aromatherapy massage. The spa sits amid gardens and water features — the kind of place where time genuinely slows down. It's staffed by an all-female therapist team and caters to couples and solo travellers after a serious unwind. You get a private treatment room with your own shower and loo, plus herbal tea afterwards to ease back into the world.

Padi Advanced open Water Diver Courses (Start at Ko Kut)

Build genuine underwater competence over two days at Ko Kut with PADI Advanced Open Water certification. You'll complete five structured dives that deepen your technique, expand your depth range, and sharpen buoyancy control. The course wraps in a bonus recreational dive—either early on to shake off rust or at the end to test your new skills in a pressure-free setting. Hotel transfers, meals, and refreshments included.

Sunrise Stand Up Paddleboard (SUP) Tour in Koh Samui

Paddle out at first light across Koh Samui's glassy waters with a small group and a qualified instructor. This two-hour early-morning tour suits both newcomers and seasoned paddlers, with all kit supplied and hotel pickups included from Chaweng, Bophut, Bangrak and Choeng Mon. You'll need basic swimming ability and moderate fitness; instruction happens on the water.

Authentic Thai Cooking Class Chiang Mai Old Town and Market Tour

When Jake from our team ran this Chiang Mai cooking class, he found a proper family operation that's been going since 2007—no factory-line setup. You start with a market wander through the Old Town area (picking your own ingredients, basically), then head to their home kitchen to cook six dishes of your choice, one-on-one with an instructor. It's a half-day thing that feels less like a tourist tick and more like learning from someone's mum who actually knows her way around a Thai kitchen. Mixed crowds—solo travellers, couples, families—but small enough that you're not elbowing through a mob.

Half Day Doi Suthep Temple and Palad Temple (Private tour)

A private half-day tour linking two northern Thailand temples. Start at Palad Temple, where forest trails descend past a cascading waterfall and open views across Chiang Mai. Then climb to Doi Suthep, perched near the mountain's crest—a working temple since 1373 and one of the region's most revered sites. Your licensed guide navigates both locations in a private air-conditioned vehicle, with hotel pickup included.

Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

★ 5.0 (32)

🐠 Water Activities

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $196

Premium Guided Scuba Diving Day Trip for Certified Divers

Small-group scuba diving expedition aboard M/V Matcha Nu accommodating up to 12 divers. Based in Thailand and running 7 hours, this trip prioritises flexible pacing and unhurried bottom time away from crowded dive sites. Bring your certification and gear; the boat supplies everything else including meals, refreshments and snorkelling equipment. A relaxed, individualistic approach to exploring Thailand's underwater terrain.

4 Element Day with Zipline Adventure Expedition

A six-hour Thai adventure that threads together four natural elements via zipline, waterfall trek, and jungle exploration. You'll launch above the canopy on cables strung through primary forest, then descend to walk creek beds toward Ao Yon's cascade. The day binds aerial thrills, terrestrial hiking, water immersion, and the raw energy of the landscape into one arc. Lunch and snacks included. Best suited to those with solid fitness and no spinal concerns.

Bangkok highlights Tour, Grand Palace, Wat Pho and Wat Arun

A guided half-day tour of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s most iconic temples and royal landmarks. You'll visit the Grand Palace, [Wat Phra Kaew](/places/wat-phra-kaew), [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand) and [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand) with a local English-speaking guide. The tour runs 5–6 hours and includes hotel pickup and drop-off, bottled water, all entry fees, and accident insurance. Choose between public transport or private air-conditioned vehicle based on your preference.

Bangkok Night Eats by Tuk Tuk - Hotel-pickup & Dinner

★ 5.0 (31)

🍜 Food & Cooking

10 hours – 11 hoursfrom AUD $231

Bangkok Night Eats by Tuk Tuk - Hotel-pickup & Dinner

A three-hour tuk-tuk crawl through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s after-dark food scene, stopping at over ten street stalls and night markets across Old Bangkok and Chinatown. Your English-speaking guide steers you toward working kitchens and vendor favourites—spicy chicken noodles, grilled meats, regional specialities—that locals actually eat. Small groups mean you're not herded; hotel pickup and dropoff bookend the night. Best suited to those who'd rather eat standing up at a plastic stool than sit in a restaurant.

Full-Day Historical Park and Countryside Tour in Sukhothai

Pedal through Sukhothai's countryside for seven hours, rolling past narrow waterways, farming hamlets, and rice fields before reaching the ancient capital's historical sites. Your guide unpacks local life as you travel quiet rural roads—learning how canals sustain fishing, bathing, and laundry routines, spotting traditional crafts and agriculture, and absorbing Buddhist architecture without the tourist crush. It's a low-impact way to see working Thailand.

Hong by Starlight John Gray's Sea Canoe

A nine-hour paddle through Phang Nga Bay combining daylight exploration of limestone formations with an evening return to the hongs—sea caves accessible only by canoe. Your guide navigates you through two cave systems and hidden waterways before anchoring for a freshly prepared Thai seafood dinner as the sun sets. After dark, you'll drift back into the caves to release a Loi Krathong, turning geological wonder into ritual. Hotel transfers, meals, and an experienced paddle guide are included.

5 Hour Morning Thai Cooking Course

Master fundamental Thai dishes in Chiang Mai's Galangal Cooking Studio, a 5-hour morning session where you'll learn to balance heat, acid and aromatics under guidance from local cooks. The spacious, air-conditioned kitchen sits within extensive grounds featuring an outdoor garden where ingredients grow. You'll prepare several dishes from scratch, handle traditional techniques and take home real skills—not theatre.

SSI Open Water Diver

Earn your SSI Open Water Diver certification over three days in Thailand with structured training and supervised dives. This credential opens access to dive sites worldwide. You'll progress from confined water drills to open ocean, building genuine comfort at depth through hands-on practice rather than theory alone. All equipment and certifications included.

Private Tour : Erawan Waterfall and Bridge over the River Kwai

A full-day private excursion from [Bangkok](/places/bangkok) to Kanchanaburi, visiting three significant sites across 10–11 hours. You'll see the cascading Erawan Waterfall with its emerald pools, walk across the historic Bridge over the River Kwai, and pay respects at the War Cemetery. Your own guide steers the day; transport, entry fees and refreshments are sorted. Depart early morning, return by evening.

★ 5.0 (30)

🍜 Food & Cooking

5 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1107

Evening Thai cooking class

Learn to cook authentic Thai dishes in a 4.5-hour evening class run by Nok and Aek, a Thai couple who've been cooking together for years. You'll shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then prepare and eat a full dinner. The intimate group of maximum 8 welcomes all dietary preferences, and recipes blend techniques from both their regional backgrounds plus traditions passed down from their families.

Reiki Session by Reiki Master Teacher in Thailand

Work with a Reiki Master Teacher in Thailand who combines Usui palm-healing techniques with chakra balancing and crystal work. This one-hour session targets nervous tension and physical stiffness through hands-on energy work, aiming to restore equilibrium within your body's natural systems. The studio welcomes all fitness levels and sits near public transport links.

Freediving in Phuket - SSI - AIDA - Molchanovs - PADI

Learn to freedive in Phuket over two days with instruction from SSI, AIDA, or Molchanovs certified instructors. You'll cover essential breathing techniques, equalization, and breath-hold skills before heading out on the water to apply what you've learned. The course includes boat transport from your hotel, all gear, and meals, setting you up to explore beneath the surface safely.

Private Luxury Phuket Day Spa

Spend two and a half hours at Pure Serenity Luxury Spa in Patong, Phuket, working through a three-part treatment sequence: exfoliating body scrub, facial, and aromatherapy massage. The 800-square-metre facility emphasises cleanliness and attentive service, offering a straightforward escape from the beach-town bustle without the wellness jargon.

Full-Day Private Cruise of Khai and Mai Ton Islands

A private speedboat excursion to three islands off Thailand's coast, combining snorkelling with wildlife spotting over 5–8 hours. You'll navigate shallow reefs and deeper waters around Khai Islands, with a detour to Mai Ton where dolphins occasionally surface. The short boat ride makes it practical for families and mixed-ability groups. Snorkelling gear, refreshments and transport are supplied; bring your own lunch or eat beforehand.

Introductory dive for non-certified divers

★ 5.0 (29)

🐠 Water Activities

Introductory dive for non-certified divers

Get underwater without certification on this seven-hour Thai dive experience. A PADI instructor walks you through the essentials before guiding you on two dives down to 12 metres at established sites. You'll handle real gear in real conditions—no pool work, no shortcuts. Lunch and snorkelling kit included, so you can ease into the day at your own pace.

Grand Palace & Emerald Buddha Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

Explore [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s royal heart with a private guide through the Grand Palace and its glittering Emerald Buddha shrine. This four-hour tour combines architectural grandeur with hands-on cultural practice—you'll learn to fold lotus flowers, a traditional offering ritual that connects you to Thai spiritual life. Your guide handles all logistics, entrance fees, and hotel transfers, leaving you free to absorb the detail and reverence of Thailand's most sacred sites.

2 dives at coral reefs, Half day for certified divers

When Sarah from our team booked this half-day dive trip in Nai Yang, we found a solid option for certified divers wanting to squeeze reef time into a busy Thailand itinerary. You're up at 9am, back by 1pm, with two dives at protected sites within Sirinat National Park. It's pitched at families and holiday makers who want the reef without eating up the whole day—and the shallow, sheltered spots mean even newer divers feel comfortable. The marine life is genuine: corals, turtles, good fish variety. You get kit, guide, park fees, water and snacks bundled in.

4 hoursfrom AUD $200

Ayutthaya Heritage Private Charter Exclusive Temple Tour

★ 5.0 (28)

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $120

Ayutthaya Heritage Private Charter Exclusive Temple Tour

Explore Ayutthaya's temple ruins at your own pace with a private driver and flexible itinerary. This 7–10 hour charter lets you navigate Thailand's former royal capital and UNESCO site without fixed schedules or group constraints. Your English-speaking driver handles all transport logistics, leaving you free to linger at crumbling spires, ancient courtyards, and stone Buddhas for as long as you wish. Ideal for travellers who want autonomy over their route and rhythm.

1 Hour Upper Relaxing with Balm or Oil - Free Transportation

★ 5.0 (27)

🧖 Wellness & Spa

1 Hour Upper Relaxing with Balm or Oil - Free Transportation

A 60-minute upper body massage in Thailand using traditional balm or oil, designed to ease tension after travel. Your therapist works through shoulders, neck, and arms whilst you relax to ambient soundscapes. The venue collects you from your accommodation and returns you afterwards, with refreshments included. Ideal for those seeking genuine therapeutic relief rather than a tourist tick-box experience.

5 Day Motorcycle Tour (Fantastic Lanna Kingdom) from Chiang Mai, Thailand

Five days piloting a motorcycle through Thailand's northern highlands, starting at Doi Inthanon (the country's highest peak) and threading through the famed Mae Hong Son Loop's 1,864 curves. You'll traverse dramatic mountain passes connecting hill-tribe settlements, royal villas, and the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos and Myanmar converge. A TAT-licensed road captain leads groups capped at 10 riders, with support van, meals, accommodation and full protective gear included. Departs Chiang Mai.

5 daysfrom AUD $2842

Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls & Cave Temples

★ 5.0 (27)

10 hours – 13 hoursfrom AUD $255

Kanchanaburi Private Tour: Erawan Waterfalls & Cave Temples

When Jake from our team ran this private Kanchanaburi tour, we skipped the war-history crowds and headed straight for Erawan's seven-tiered waterfalls and quieter temple spots. The 10–13 hour loop pulls you through thick forest to cascade pools where you can swim or hop between tiers at your own pace, then moves on to two cave temples with big countryside views. It's a proper nature-and-culture mix, not the standard River Kwai checkbox — and having a private guide and driver meant we could linger where it mattered and skip what didn't.

Explore All Day Private Van with English Speaking Driver

★ 5.0 (27)

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Explore All Day Private Van with English Speaking Driver

Spend nine hours exploring Chiang Mai in a private air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver who knows the region well. You set the pace and choose where to go—whether that's temples, markets, countryside villages, or hidden spots locals favour. Skip the confusion of public transport and navigate at your own rhythm, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

John Gray's Adventure Hong by Starlight in Phang Nga Bay

Paddle through Phang Nga Bay's limestone passages after dark on this 11-hour evening expedition. LED-lit kayaks reveal hidden lagoons and cave systems as your guide unpacks the geology and ecology of this dramatic seascape. You'll drift in silence past dramatic rock formations, then return to a traditional wooden boat for Thai dinner under the stars. Lunch, all meals, and kayak gear included.

11 hoursfrom AUD $176

Premium Half-Day Ethical Elephant Care Experience Max 9 Guests

★ 5.0 (26)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $231

Premium Half-Day Ethical Elephant Care Experience Max 9 Guests

When Jake from our BugBitten team ran this half-day session at Chiangmai Elephant Care, he spent five-plus hours watching elephants behave like elephants — no riding, no circus tricks, just observation. The outfit has been operating since 2017 with a focus on genuine welfare: small groups (max 9 people), air-con transport, and guides who actually know their subjects' personalities and needs. It's Thailand's northern hills setting, so expect a quieter, more thoughtful take on elephant tourism than the mainstream circus tours you'll see advertised everywhere.

Chiang Mai Sak Yant Tattoo By Ajarn Tu

Receive a traditional Sak Yant blessing tattoo from Ajarn Tu, a former monk who trained for decades in sacred yantra design and Pali chanting. Over five to six hours in Chiang Mai, you'll learn why this spiritual practice goes beyond ink—the master channels protective energy through meditation techniques passed down through his lineage. Your session includes lunch and a formal offering, with proceeds supporting local temple projects and community initiatives.

Thai Cooking Class by Kata Thai Cooking School in Phuket

★ 5.0 (24)

🍜 Food & Cooking

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $209

Thai Cooking Class by Kata Thai Cooking School in Phuket

Roll up your sleeves at Kata Thai Cooking School in Phuket for a hands-on four-hour session where you'll prepare four authentic Thai dishes from scratch. Work through each course in your own cooking station, armed with fresh ingredients, equipment, and step-by-step guidance in English. The small group setting—capped at twelve—means genuine attention from instructors who genuinely care about teaching proper technique and flavour. You'll walk away with a recipe book, a full belly, and real skills to recreate these dishes at home.

Private Tour 2 Difference Trails Trekking at Doi Inthanon National Park

Explore two established trekking routes across Thailand's highest peak at [Doi Inthanon National Park](/places/doi-inthanon-national-park-2), south of Chiang Mai. This 8–9 hour private outing takes you through cloud forest and past Wachiratharn waterfall on the Kew Mae Pan and Pha Dok Siew trails. You'll walk at a moderate pace with a local guide, breathe in cool mountain air, and break for lunch. Entry fees and all logistics are covered.

Top 3 Bangkok Temples: Multilingual Private Tour [EN,ES,DE,IT,FR]

★ 5.0 (24)

🛕 Culture & History