Tours in Thailand

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1777

Phang Nga Bay Private Bioluminescence and Sea Canoeing Tour

When Ben from our team ran this Phang Nga Bay tour, we paddled out across limestone-studded waters in the late afternoon, working toward the bay's famous bioluminescence display after dark. The region is a maze of mangrove-fringed caves and lagoons—quieter than the daytime boat-tour crowd, with a real sense of isolation once the sun drops. The private setup meant no fighting for elbow room, and our guide steered us through both the paddling sections and the waiting game for the plankton to light up. Seven to eight hours, door-to-door, with transport, water, and snacks sorted.

Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai with Market tour

★ 5.0 (77)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $225

Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class in Chiang Mai with Market tour

When Sarah from our team did the Lanna Smile Thai Cooking Class, we found a genuinely low-key introduction to proper Thai cooking. You start with a guided wander through a local market in Chiang Mai—picking out herbs, pastes, and proteins—then head to a peaceful open-air kitchen in the countryside to cook alongside a small crew (max 10). Over 5 hours, you'll prep about six recipes at your own station, learn technique from a local instructor, and walk away with a recipe book and the muscle memory to recreate dishes at home. It's not a tourist circus; it feels more like a mate teaching you in their garden.

Private Tour to Ayutthaya, World Heritage Site with Boat Tour

When Noah from our BugBitten team took this private tour, it ticked the box for seeing Ayutthaya's heavyweight temples without the tour-bus chaos. You get picked up from your hotel, driven to four major wats spread across the old city, then float downstream in a longtail boat watching the ancient skyline drift past. The full run is six to eight hours depending on traffic and your pace at each site. It's pitched at culture-seekers and history buffs, but honestly anyone keen on temples and Thai heritage will find something here. The private angle means no shepherding through crowds, though you're paying for that privilege.

Thai cooking class experience in Bangkok with Tingly Thai cooking school

★ 5.0 (69)

Thai cooking class experience in Bangkok with Tingly Thai cooking school

When Sarah from our BugBitten team tried Tingly Thai Cooking School's morning class, we started before dawn at a local fresh market in Bangkok, then spent the bulk of the morning in their kitchen learning to build four proper Thai dishes from scratch. The school sits in a working neighbourhood; classes are small, hands-on, and run in English. You choose your time slot — early bird (with market), afternoon, or evening — and walk away with a recipe book and the skills to nail tom yum, pad Thai, a curry (the type rotates daily), and mango sticky rice. Three and a half hours, start to finish.

3h 30mfrom AUD $51

Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

★ 5.0 (67)

Erawan Waterfall and Kanchanaburi Private Tour [Optional Luxury]

When Noah from our team ran this 13-hour Kanchanaburi loop, we packed a lot in: three hours splashing through Erawan's seven-tier waterfall, then a solid afternoon hitting the war history sites—the JEATH museum, Chong Kai cemetery, the Bridge over the River Kwai—before a long-tailed boat ride where we watched the Death Railway train actually cross right in front of us. The region's a mix of lush jungle and sobering wartime monuments, drawing a mix of history buffs and waterfall hunters. You're based out of Bangkok with hotel pickup, so the day's a proper road trip.

13 hoursfrom AUD $335

Private Tour: Railway & Floating Market - Half-Day or Ayutthaya

★ 5.0 (67)

10 hours – 12 hoursfrom AUD $161

Private Tour: Railway & Floating Market - Half-Day or Ayutthaya

When Alex from our team ran this tour, we got the full-day experience: markets in the morning, then ancient ruins in Ayutthaya. You've got a private boat and guide the whole way, which beats wrestling through crowds at those iconic spots. The Mae Klong Railway Market is genuinely wild — vendors yanking produce back as the train rolls through. Then you're floating past stilt houses and local life at Damnoen Saduak, and if you pick the full day, you're walking through fallen temples and the rare intact Wat Na Phra Men. It's a solid 10–12 hours depending on traffic and train timing, and you move at your own pace with an English-speaking guide.

Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

★ 5.0 (4,738)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $2056

Thai and Akha Cooking Class in Chiang Mai

When Sarah from our team did this cooking class in Chiang Mai, she spent six hours learning to cook authentic Thai and Akha dishes from a native Akha chef. The experience kicks off with a market run (morning sessions only) where you'll source ingredients, then move to your own cooking station to prepare multiple dishes while picking up the cultural backstory of the Akha people. It's a hands-on class, not a demo — you're actually cooking, tasting what you make, and walking away with a full colour cookbook. The whole thing includes hotel pickup within 3 km of the city, so no hassle getting there.

Tingly Thai Cooking Class with Morning Market Tour

When Lily from our team ran this cooking class, we started pre-dawn at a Bangkok fresh market learning to pick herbs, spices, and produce the way locals do—garlic shoots, bird's eye chillis, Thai basil—then headed back to the school kitchen to make four dishes from scratch: tom yum kung, pad Thai with prawns, a curry (rotating daily), and mango sticky rice. The class takes three and a half hours total, moves at a decent clip, and you cook everything yourself, not just watch. It's the sort of place where groups of tourists and locals mix, and the instructor speaks English clearly.

Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak by Amazon Prime Series Chef

When Em from our team did this cooking class in Khao Lak, we got hands-on with Wandee, a Thai chef who's recently mentored finalists on an Amazon Prime cooking series. The 4-hour session runs in an open-air kitchen set in Khao Lak Center's gardens — a proper working space, not a tourist setup. You'll build curries from scratch using fresh coconut milk, herbs, and local produce, learning techniques that take years to pick up. The group's kept small enough that everyone gets their own station, stove, and proper kit. Wandee's worked across New Zealand, Iceland, and Thailand, and handles everything from vegan to kid-friendly dishes without fuss.

Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

When Alex from our team ran this private tour, we headed out from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon, Thailand's tallest peak, for a 9-hour day mixing trekking and scenery. The national park sits cool and misty at altitude, dotted with hikers and birders, especially during the December–February window when Siamese sakura bloom across the slopes. Our local guide led us through forest trails for roughly two hours, past reforestation zones, hilltribe farming patches, and cave sites. The minivan ride bookended the walk—peaceful enough, though traffic into town can bog down the return leg.

Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

When Ben from our team paddled Phang Nga Bay's Twilight Sea Canoe Tour, we found ourselves in one of Thailand's most dramatic seascapes — limestone cliffs rising sheer from the water, mangrove channels threading between them, and that famous James Bond Island sitting quiet after the day-trippers cleared off. The 8.5-hour afternoon-into-evening outing splits time between guided kayaking through sea caves and smaller islands (Panak and Hong), then a sunset wind-down as the bay softens. It's a mixed crowd — couples, small groups, families with kids — and the vibe is deliberate rather than rushed. Lunch, snacks, and full kit included; hotel pickups across Phuket and Khao Lak mean no logistics headache.

Evening Cooking Class in Organic Farm with Local Market Tour

When Jake from our team rocked up to this cooking class outside Chiang Mai, we found ourselves 13km from the city chaos at a working organic farm where they've been teaching Thai cooking since 2006. The setup is properly casual — you get your own wok station in an open-air kitchen, and the herbs and spices you're using come straight from the property. Five hours covers market exploration, hands-on cooking under the guidance of experienced chefs, and enough food knowledge to actually cook at home. It's the kind of place where you leave with a coloured recipe book and the confidence to nail a proper Thai curry.

Tingly Thai Cooking School Evening Class

When Ben from our BugBitten team did the evening class at Tingly Thai Cooking School, we found ourselves rolling up our sleeves and building curry pastes from scratch—the whole thing runs three hours, from 6 to 9 pm. You're in a proper kitchen space working alongside other travellers, making four dishes (tom yum, pad thai, a rotating curry depending on the day, and mango sticky rice), then eating what you've cooked. The school's in Thailand and draws a mixed crowd of food enthusiasts wanting to pick up real technique rather than tourist theatre.

Baba Tastes Phuket Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

When Alex from our team ran this Phuket food tour, we clocked up 15+ tastings across 4 hours in the old town — a proper eating marathon. Phuket's food scene isn't your bog-standard Thai curry belt; centuries of Chinese and Malay settlement have carved out something genuinely different here. You're hitting dim sum joints, dark soy-braised pork belly, fresh spring rolls, wonton noodles, and char siu in quick succession. The tour caps at 8 people, so it stays intimate, and your guide explains the Portuguese architecture, Chinese temples, and local amulet culture as you wade through the backstreets. It's food-first, but the place context makes it richer.

60 Minutes Private Mood Massage in Phuket

When Alex from our BugBitten team booked a 60-minute Mood Massage in Phuket, the concept was refreshingly straightforward: you pick a treatment that matches how you're feeling — stressed, knackered, or just after general pampering — and they build the session around that. The spa handles hotel-to-venue transport, so no messing about with taxis. It's a solid option if you're after a targeted rub without the pressure of a generic menu, though the actual mood selection happens before you arrive, so you're committing to the vibe before you step foot in the place.

Home Cooking Class in Chiang Mai at Tomyumthai Cooking School

When Alex from our team ran this cooking class at Tomyumthai in Chiang Mai, we spent five hours learning to cook six Thai dishes from scratch in a proper home kitchen setup. The school's experienced chef walked us through technique and flavour-building step by step — no rushed demos, just hands-on work. We chose our own six dishes, cooked them, then ate what we'd made. It's the kind of class that sticks with you because you're actually doing the work, not watching someone else plate up.

Authentic Thai Cooking Class & Local Market Experience

When Noah from our team ran this Thai cooking class in Phuket, we started at a local market hunting fresh ingredients with a guide, then headed to the kitchen to build curries and coconut milk the traditional way. It's a proper hands-on session — you're chopping, grinding, tasting — not watching from a stool. The class picks veg straight from the garden and wraps up with three dishes you've actually made, a recipe book, and a ride home. It feels geared toward small groups who want to get their hands dirty learning real Thai kitchen skills, not Instagram moments.

Suit Custom Made in Kohsamui

When Charlie from our BugBitten team visited this bespoke tailoring shop in Koh Samui, we found a straightforward one-hour experience focused on getting you measured and selecting fabric for a custom suit, dress, shirt, or sports jacket. The shop caters to travellers passing through Thailand and handles everything from initial fitting through to fabric choice — you'll leave with measurements taken and a garment in progress. It's the kind of place you'd pop into mid-holiday if tailored clothing appeals to you, though turnaround times mean you'll either collect later or arrange shipping.

La Bombona Diving Koh Tao Open Water Course

When Charlie from our team signed up for La Bombona's Open Water course on Koh Tao, we knew we'd be stepping into the deep end — literally. This 3-day PADI certification takes you from pool basics to actual reef dives on one of Thailand's premier diving islands. The school operates from a relaxed base in town, kits you out with newer gear, then ferries you out on a proper dive boat with decent facilities to explore Koh Tao's famous sites. It's the classic route to your Open Water ticket, with instructors who walk you through the safety essentials and get you comfortable underwater before the real adventure starts.

Bangkok Food Tour by Tuk Tuk - Hotel-pickup & Dinner

When Alex from our team ran this Bangkok tuk tuk food tour, we hit the streets for a proper local eating experience. You'll bounce between bustling markets and tucked-away street stalls sampling a dozen or so dishes — the kind of food Bangkokians actually queue for, not tourist fare. The guide talks you through the history and craft behind each bite, then as dusk settles you cruise past the lit-up Grand Palace and Giant Swing before finishing in Chinatown. It's three hours of packed-in flavour and movement, hotel pickup and drop-off included. Come genuinely hungry.

A beautiful afternoon with our elephants

Spend three hours at a working elephant sanctuary in Thailand where the animals set the pace. Rather than performing tricks or enduring tourist contact, these elephants roam in their natural social groups whilst you watch from designated areas. The keepers prioritise their wellbeing above spectacle. Lunch is a Thai buffet served with views across the sanctuary grounds.

Private Phi Phi and Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

When Tom from our team did this private speedboat tour, we headed out from Phuket to either Maya Beach or Bamboo Island—your pick. The boat's quick, the crew knows the waters, and you're hitting proper snorkel spots: Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Cove, Loh Samah Bay. It's a full day (7–8 hours) of swimming, paddleboarding, and lounging on sand that actually feels quieter than the packed public tours. The Phi Phi Islands are busy as, but a private boat means you skip the worst crowds and set your own pace.

★ 5.0 (122)

🐠 Water Activities

Koh Tao VIP Snorkelling Tour

When Noah from our team headed out on the 100 Degrees East Marine Team's snorkelling tour from Koh Samui to Koh Tao, we found it a solid way to see coral reefs without fighting crowds. The boat caps at 12 adults (or 14 with kids aged 4–12), with a crew of five-plus, so it stays intimate. Three snorkelling sites over an 8-hour day, guides who know the reefs, and a relaxed pace meant we actually spent time in the water rather than rushing between spots. It's the kind of tour where you're not jammed in with 40 other tourists.

8 hoursfrom AUD $264

Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

★ 5.0 (119)

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $159

Doi Suthep Temple and Bau Thong Waterfalls Private Tour

When Em from our team booked this private tour out of Chiang Mai, we got a solid two-stop day hitting Doi Suthep Temple in the hills and the creamy white cascades of Bau Tong Waterfalls. The temple sits perched above the city with proper golden spires and views; the waterfalls are the real drawcard — limestone-fed, travertine pools that look almost unreal. Hotel pickup and lunch at a local orchid farm round out the 7–9 hour loop. Feels like a classic Chiang Mai tick-the-boxes tour, but done without the cattle-herd vibe.

Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

★ 5.0 (94)

Lanna Kingdom Chiang Mai Food Tour with 15+ Tastings

When Tom from our BugBitten team ran the Lanna Kingdom food tour in Chiang Mai, he tackled over 15 dishes and drinks across four hours—the kind of deep dive that actually makes Northern Thai cuisine click instead of defaulting to pad Thai. A professional guide steers you through street stalls and fresh markets in a private songtheaw truck with a maximum of eight people, so it never feels like herding tourists. The region's food is bold, layered, and nothing like what most Aussies expect walking into a Chiang Mai kitchen.

Sticky Waterfall and ATV Guided Adventures

When Lily from our team tackled this seven-hour adventure near Thailand's Sticky Waterfall, it ticked the boxes for anyone after a proper mix of action and nature time. The day splits between an hour on an ATV tearing through jungle tracks and cooling off in the emerald pools beneath the waterfall itself. You'll get fed a solid Thai lunch somewhere in the middle, ride in an air-conditioned van between spots, and have an English-speaking guide keeping things on track. It's the kind of outing that suits families, solo adventurers, and anyone who doesn't mind a bit of dust and mud to earn a swim.

7 hoursfrom AUD $140

★ 5.0 (84)

Bangkok Floating Markets and Boat Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this Bangkok floating markets tour, she got a genuine feel for the canal-side rhythm most visitors miss. The 4-hour boat experience takes you past ramshackle wooden stalls, houseboats, and local vendors flogging everything from fresh fruit to souvenirs — it's chaotic, colourful, and genuinely busy with Thai families rather than pure tourist crowds. You'll motor through narrow waterways where the real commerce happens, stop at markets, and grab lunch along the way. The local guide steers you toward the working bits, not just the Instagram-friendly corners, which makes it feel less choreographed than some alternatives.

PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience

When Em from our BugBitten team did the PADI Discover Scuba Dive Experience in Thailand, we found a solid no-fuss intro to diving without the full course commitment. You start with a pool session to nail the basics—breathing underwater, clearing your mask, that sort of thing—then hit the open water for two dives the next day. It's capped at two students per instructor, so you're not just a number in a cattle-call group. The whole thing runs over two days and comes with transport, kit, lunch, and drinks. Decent stepping stone if you're curious about diving but not ready to go all-in on the Open Water cert.

Private Chiang Mai Temple Tour with Doi Suthep and Wat Umong

When Charlie from our team ran this private temple tour around Chiang Mai, we covered four major wats in a single day — including the golden-spired Doi Suthep perched high on the mountain, plus Umong, Suan Dok, and Doi Kham lower down. It's a solid cultural swing if you want to tick off the big-name sites without the tour-bus crowds. The 9-hour loop includes lunch at a local spot, air-conditioned minivan rides between temples, and a guide who actually knows the place. The area itself feels serene in patches — monks still use these temples — but also touristy in places, especially at Doi Suthep. Suits most fitness levels, and you can bring the kids if they're up for the walking.

9 hoursfrom AUD $200

City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

★ 5.0 (58)

City Escape: Doi Inthanon & Karen Village Private Day Trip

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this private day trip from Chiang Mai, we got a tailored experience climbing into the mountains north of the city. You're paired one-on-one with a local guide who steers you through Doi Inthanon National Park and Karen hill-tribe villages at your own pace—no bus full of tourists, no fixed itinerary carved in stone. The guide picks the stops, shares stories, and points out corners of the region most day-trippers miss. It's a 10-hour loop, and the whole thing hinges on how well you click with your guide and how much you want to learn rather than just tick boxes.

10 hoursfrom AUD $311

Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket

★ 5.0 (56)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Walk and Feed at Bukit Elephant Park Phuket

Spend 90 minutes at a sanctuary in Phuket where you'll feed elephants without riding or bathing them—the park prioritises animal welfare and works with professional mahouts. You'll also pick up snippets of Thai culture through hands-on activities like rubber tapping and coconut milk preparation, finishing with a traditional cooking session. Hotel transfer included.

1h 30mfrom AUD $71

★ 5.0 (56)

6 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $1510

Krabi Islands Private Tour

When Tom from our team ran this Krabi Islands private tour, we found a solid alternative to the Phi Phi crush — six to eight hours exploring limestone outcrops, turquoise shallows, and quiet beaches without the tour-boat traffic. The Krabi group sits less visited than its famous neighbours, which means you actually get breathing room at the anchorages. It's the sweet middle ground: proper snorkelling, white sand, hidden lagoons, the works. You're collected by private boat with water and snacks on board, though lunch isn't included and national park fees (400 THB per adult) hit separately on the day.

Smart Cook Thai Cookery School in Aonang, Krabi

★ 5.0 (56)

Smart Cook Thai Cookery School in Aonang, Krabi

When Jake from our team did this half-day cookery class in Aonang, we found ourselves in a tidy open-air kitchen learning to nail five proper Thai dishes alongside a small group. Smart Cook sets you up with your own wok and station, then walks you through the foundations — rice cooking, curry pastes, stir-fries — before you sit down to eat what you've just made. The vibe is relaxed and hands-on; instructors tailor dishes to your spice tolerance and dietary preferences. It's the kind of class that sends you home with recipes and a certificate, plus genuinely useful skills you'll actually use.

4 hoursfrom AUD $54

Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour

★ 5.0 (53)

7 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $174

Floating & Railway Markets (Optional Mangrove Visit) Private Tour

When Ben from our team ran this private tour, we started at a salt farm, moved through the railway market watching vendors juggle umbrellas as trains rolled past, then took a motorboat through Damnoen Saduak Floating Market. The expanded option adds a mangrove conservation area where you can feed monkeys jicama from the boat, observe traditional clam digging, and even plant a tree if conditions allow. It's a full 7–10 hour day depending on your route, mixing working farms with iconic market scenes. You get a guide, air-conditioned pickup from Bangkok, and the feel of seeing how locals actually move through these spaces rather than just snapping photos.

Bangkok Wat Pho and Flower Market Historical Walking Tour

★ 5.0 (52)

🛕 Culture & History

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $178

Bangkok Wat Pho and Flower Market Historical Walking Tour

Walk through [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s temple heartland with a local guide on this 4.5-hour circuit linking two of the city's most significant Buddhist sites. Start with breakfast, then explore [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand)'s ornate spires and [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand)'s famous 46-metre Reclining Buddha, learning how Thai massage traditions developed within temple walls. Change into traditional Thai dress for photos, take a boat across the Chao Phraya, ride a tuk-tuk to the sprawling flower market, and finish with lunch at a neighbourhood restaurant. Suited to most fitness levels and group sizes.

Private Longtail Boat Tour to 4 Islands

Hire a private longtail boat for a six-to-seven-hour island circuit around Krabi without sharing deck space or schedules. Your guide steers you toward the best snorkelling spots, hidden beaches and photo angles across four islands. Thai lunch arrives on the sand, cold drinks keep flowing, and you're back at your Aonang hotel by evening. Snorkelling gear, life jackets and park permits (if chosen) are sorted.

Bangkok Grand Palace and Temples Private Tour

★ 5.0 (50)

🛕 Culture & History

5 hours – 6 hoursfrom AUD $206

Bangkok Grand Palace and Temples Private Tour

A private guided tour of [Bangkok](/places/bangkok)'s three most significant temples over 5–6 hours. Start at the Grand Palace to see the Emerald Buddha in its ornate shrine, then visit [Wat Pho](/places/wat-pho-thailand) to view the massive reclining Buddha and explore Thailand's original massage school. Finish at [Wat Arun](/places/wat-arun-thailand), where porcelain-tiled spires rise above the Chao Phraya River. Your own guide controls the pace, and hotel pickups are included.

Private Bangkok Tuk Tuk Sunset Long-tail Night Lights

★ 5.0 (46)