Tours in Thailand

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $2576

Small Group Phi Phi Islands Sunrise Tour with Seaview Lunch

When Ben from our team did this Phi Phi Islands sunrise tour, we kicked off early to dodge the day-trippers and caught the light hitting Maya Bay before the crowds rolled in. The boat takes you to a handful of islands — Khai, Bamboo, and the famous beach from The Beach film — with time for snorkelling, exploring Viking Cave, and hanging at Monkey Beach between stops. You're back by mid-afternoon, fed and exhausted in the best way. The group stays small, and the resort lunch on Phi Phi Don breaks up the day nicely. Full 9.5 hours door-to-door with hotel pickups included.

Chiang Mai Home Cooking Class with Garden Tour & Hotel Transfers

When Charlie from our team did this Chiang Mai cooking class, we showed up at a local home where Pea, who's been cooking since she was twelve, walked us through her lush garden before we headed into her traditional teak kitchen. Over three and a half hours, we picked fresh herbs and veg, then learned to make an authentic Thai meal using her family recipes — the kind she's perfected over decades. It's a genuinely intimate setup: just you, your host, and her home, followed by sitting down to eat what you've actually cooked together. The whole thing feels more like visiting a talented mate than joining a tour.

Phuket Small Group Ethical Elephant Experience

Spend an hour at a Phuket sanctuary where rescued elephants live freely in forest. Your guide walks you through their habitat, sharing each animal's background and how hill tribe staff care for them long-term. You'll help prepare natural foods and watch the elephants browse, interact, and move about without constraint. No riding, bathing, or performances—just genuine observation of these animals on their own terms.

Luxury Private Motor Yacht Charter by Simba Sea Trips

When Em from our team booked a private charter with Simba Sea Trips, we stepped aboard a sleek Sealine SC35 for a full day across Phang Nga Bay. This is a tailored luxury experience — you're not herded onto a group boat. The outfit handles everything: hotel pickups, breakfast, lunch, snacks, drinks, and an English-speaking guide who can pivot the itinerary based on what you actually want to do. It's pitched at couples after some peace and quiet, or small family groups (up to four adults). The boat itself is fitted out properly, with plenty of deck and cabin space. Eight to nine hours on the water gives you genuine time to breathe.

2-hour Bangkok Old City Night CHOB TUK TUK + Talat Noi Street Art

★ 4.8 (17)

2-hour Bangkok Old City Night CHOB TUK TUK + Talat Noi Street Art

When Lily from our BugBitten team hopped into a tuk tuk in Old Bangkok, we found ourselves rattling through narrow lanes lined with weathered shophouses, street stalls, and crumbling colonial architecture lit up at night. This 2-hour tour zigs through Talat Noi—a historic pocket of the city where the energy shifts once the sun drops—stopping for photos at neon-soaked corners and quiet alleyways locals still use. It's part urban exploration, part nostalgia trip, all tuk tuk chaos. The guide steers you through spots most tourists miss, and the Old City after dark has a different character entirely: grittier, more lived-in, less filtered than the polished riverside tourist zones.

2 hoursfrom AUD $73

Private Tour: Full Day Ancient City of Ayutthaya and Lopburi

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $48

Private Tour: Full Day Ancient City of Ayutthaya and Lopburi

When Noah from our team ran this full-day private tour, we covered both Ayutthaya and Lopburi — two of Thailand's most historically significant ancient cities packed with temples, palaces, and crumbling ruins that tell the story of the country's past. The 9-hour loop takes in standout landmarks at both sites, with a licensed guide steering the narrative and an air-conditioned vehicle handling the drive between them. It's a solid choice if you want the breadth of two cities in a single day without the noise of a larger group.

Full Day Doi Inthanon and Pha Dok Siew Trek from Chiang Mai

When Alex from our team booked this full-day trek, we were after a proper mountain experience without needing to be ultra-fit. The tour hauls you from Chiang Mai up to Doi Inthanon—Thailand's highest peak—where you'll trek misty forest trails past waterfalls, Karen villages, and coffee plantations, then loop back via the Royal Twin Pagodas and a Hmong market. It's a solid 9–10 hour commitment that mixes nature, culture, and a packed lunch, and suits families through to solo explorers willing to walk a few kilometres and handle some elevation change.

Guided tour in Grand palace & Emerald Buddha by MyProGuide

🛕 Culture & History

Guided tour in Grand palace & Emerald Buddha by MyProGuide

When Mia from our BugBitten team did the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha tour with MyProGuide, we found ourselves in one of Thailand's most revered spaces—a sprawling complex of golden spires, intricate tilework, and temple grounds that draw both pilgrims and tourists year-round. The 90-minute guided walk covers the major sights with a local guide leading you through the history and stories behind the glittering landmarks. It's busy, it's hot, and it's absolutely worth the effort to understand what you're looking at rather than wandering solo.

Half Day Chiang Mai City Temples & Museum Tour - Group or Private

When Alex from our team ran this 4-hour temple crawl around Chiang Mai's old city, we ticked off three heavyweight Buddhist sites in one hit: Phra Singh (stunning Lanna architecture), Chedi Luang (home to the city's biggest stupa), and Chiang Man (the oldest temple, built when the city was founded). We rounded it out with a stop at the Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Centre to soak up the region's history. The route feels manageable and packed without being rushed — you're in an air-conditioned minivan between stops, picked up from your hotel, and guided the whole way.

4 hoursfrom AUD $51

Private Tour: Hua Hin Day Tour from Bangkok

Private Tour: Hua Hin Day Tour from Bangkok

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran this private day tour from Bangkok to Hua Hin, she found a solid full-day option that ticks off several popular stops without the coach-tour chaos. You're driven south to hit the Maeklong Railway Market (where the tracks cut right through the stalls), a limestone cave temple, a sheep farm, an Italian-themed shopping complex, and Hua Hin's quiet beach and vintage railway station. It's a 14-hour loop with lunch thrown in — good for first-timers to the area, though you'll be seeing it through a car window for much of the day.

14 hoursfrom AUD $319

Coral Island and Kahung Beach by Speedboat

6 hours – 7 hoursfrom AUD $79

Coral Island and Kahung Beach by Speedboat

When Mia from our team caught the speedboat out to Coral Island (Koh Hey) from Phuket's Rawai Beach, it was a proper adrenaline hit — 15 minutes of throttle to reach this postcard-worthy patch of turquoise water and white sand. The island's packed with day-trippers and tour groups, but there's enough reef-spotting, parasailing, and banana boat chaos to keep everyone occupied. The whole day runs 6–7 hours, and you're split between the speedboat buzz, the actual island lounge, and whatever water action you've paid extra for. It's touristy, but it delivers on the beach-escape promise.

Hands on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

★ 4.8 (684)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Hands on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour

When Noah from our team tried the Hands on Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour, we found ourselves in an air-conditioned kitchen learning to make four proper Thai dishes from scratch. The class runs 3.5 hours and kicks off with a market visit at Asok (morning sessions only) or a mango-carving demo (afternoon/evening slots), followed by hands-on cooking and eating what you've made. It's the kind of Bangkok activity that mixes tourist-friendly setup with actual technique — you're not just watching, you're doing the work.

3h 30mfrom AUD $62

Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

★ 4.8 (342)

7 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $251

Bangkok: Private Ayutthaya and Bang Pa-In Summer Palace Tour

When Mia from our BugBitten team did this private tour, we spent a full day travelling north from Bangkok to Ayutthaya—the former royal capital now a UNESCO site—and Bang Pa-In summer palace. You get a dedicated guide, which means you're not herded around with thirty other tourists, and the pace is genuinely yours. It's a proper look at Thai history without the rushing, covering temples, palaces, and a solid lunch thrown in. Most of the day is spent on the road and wandering around open-air ruins and grounds, so heat and walking stamina matter.

Premium Bangkok Tuk Tuk Food Tour By Night

★ 4.8 (205)

🍜 Food & Cooking

3 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $110

Premium Bangkok Tuk Tuk Food Tour By Night

When Ben from our BugBitten team hopped on this Bangkok night tuk tuk tour, it delivered a proper food-focused spin on the city. The 3–4 hour crawl kicks off at 5pm and takes you through a sequence of eating spots: a starter at a local restaurant, then northern Thai dishes, a Chinatown detour for homemade street fare, and a dessert finale in the old town. You're whisked between locations by tuk tuk with a licensed guide steering the show. It's low-key, tasty, and built for folks keen on eating their way through Bangkok without the fuss of finding spots themselves.

Sun & Sunset Dinner Cruise - Combine the best of both worlds

★ 4.8 (127)

Sun & Sunset Dinner Cruise - Combine the best of both worlds

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked the Sun & Sunset Dinner Cruise out of Phuket, she got a relaxed day that genuinely delivers on its promise: midday snorkelling in calm waters, then a proper sit-down dinner as the sun melts into the horizon. It's a 6.5-hour arc that works because the boat itself is comfortable (no cramped bench seating), the crew keeps things moving without rushing, and you're neither stuck on a noisy party vessel nor trapped in silence. The crowd skews families and couples rather than gap-year backpackers, and the 1 pm departure means you miss the predawn madness. A solid highlight if you want water time plus a memorable meal without the early start.

Sam Roi Yod National Park & Praya Nakhon Cave Private Tour from Hua Hin

When Tom from our team did this private tour out of Hua Hin, we hit Sam Roi Yod National Park — Thailand's original seaside park — and spent time in Praya Nakhon Cave, where a temple sits inside a massive cavern and light pours through the roof in genuinely striking ways. The day loops through a fishing village, limestone karsts dotting the landscape, and pineapple farms. It's a solid 7 hours with your own driver and vehicle, so you're not herding with a tour bus. The park itself feels wild and less trafficked than the usual Hua Hin day-trip fare, even if the cave draw does pull visitors.

Scuba Diving Daytrip to Racha Yai Island

When Jake from our BugBitten team booked this daytrip to Racha Yai, we found a solid outfit running their own boat with a genuinely low divemaster-to-diver ratio (4:1) and a kitchen onboard. Based near Phuket, this eight-hour jaunt targets divers keen on wreck sites and reef work in Thailand's Andaman waters. The operation's been running for three decades, and it shows—the crew knows the site rotations, conditions shift through the seasons, and they're set up to handle everything from breakfast to lunch without ferrying you back to shore mid-day.

Hype Yacht : VIP Tour Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay from Phuket

When Sarah from our BugBitten team booked the Hype Yacht tour, we were after a proper escape from Phuket's beach crowds — and this 8.5-hour cruise delivered. You're on a sleek, modern yacht (capped at 18 guests) cruising the Andaman Sea toward Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay, with a gourmet lunch served aboard, snorkel stops, and a sunset finish. The vibe skews upmarket without feeling stuffy; the DJ, cocktails, and onboard comfort make it feel like a luxury float rather than a standard tour boat. It's the kind of day where you actually see the limestone cliffs and turquoise water instead of craning your neck from a crowded ferry.

Secret Waterfall and Bamboo Rafting from Chiang Mai

When Charlie from our team ran this tour out of Chiang Mai, it ticked the boxes for a half-day mix of hiking, swimming, and river time. You trek to a remote waterfall in the jungle, have tea and snacks poolside, then drift down the Wang River on a bamboo raft before lunch back in town. The whole thing runs six hours and feels low-key — it's the kind of outing where you're not crammed in with tour groups, just moving through decent countryside at an easy pace. It's a solid pick if you want to get wet and off the main tourist drag without a full-day slog.

Explore Bangkok by E-Scooter & Try Street Food

When Lily from our BugBitten team tried this Bangkok e-scooter tour, it delivered exactly what it promised: a quick, zippy way to see the city's quieter corners without the taxi gridlock. You're given a Xiaomi scooter and a local guide who steers you past neighbourhood temples, wet markets, and old-school Bangkok architecture, stopping along the way for genuine street food bites. It's three and a half hours of steady cruising mixed with eating and chatting — casual pace, not a fitness test.

Private Koh Samui Airport Transfer with Meet & Greet

When Jake from our team landed at Koh Samui International Airport, a driver holding a name sign was waiting right at arrivals — no hunting, no haggling. The private transfer whisked us to our hotel in a cool, clean air-con car with a bottle of water in hand. It's a 30-minute run depending on traffic and your destination around the island. Dead straightforward if you've got luggage, kids in tow, or just want to skip the taxi queue after a long flight. Couples and families especially get the no-fuss vibe.

ATV Jungle Adventure in Krabi with Roundtrip Transfer

When Em from our team tackled this ATV course outside Krabi, it felt like a proper jungle playground carved into the landscape. The route winds through dense vegetation, rubber plantations, and mountain terrain — a far cry from the beach-resort bubble most visitors stick to. The guide stays close to help you find your line and work through the technical bits, making it accessible even if you're not a seasoned rider. It's a short sharp hit of adrenaline (around an hour of actual riding), bundled with hotel pickup and drop-off, so you're not messing about with logistics.

Long Neck Village, Silver Temple & Chiang Mai Top Cultural Sites

When Mia from our team ran this 4-hour Chiang Mai cultural loop, we bounced around three major temples and a Karen Long Neck Village in the back of a traditional red songtaew—that's a converted pickup truck with benches and zero air-con. It's a compact hit of Chiang Mai's spiritual side: Wat Chedi Luang's towering stupa, the golden curves of Wat Phra Singh, and the intricate silver work at Wat Sri Suphan. The real highlight was meeting the Karen Padaung community and hearing about their traditions firsthand. Groups stay small (max 10), and your English-speaking guide handles the navigation while you soak in the old-city atmosphere.

Carnival Magic Entry Ticket With Buffet Dinner

When Noah from our team checked out Carnival Magic, we found ourselves in a sprawling 40-acre park on Phuket's outskirts that's part theme park, part cultural celebration. The evening kicks off with a buffet dinner (5:30–8:30pm) before the 8:30pm River Carnival Parade — a theatrical romp through Thai festival traditions mixed with global carnival flair. Crowds are heavy, the energy is loud and colourful, and it's geared squarely at families and group tours. The whole experience runs about 4 hours.

Iconic Half Day Landmarks & Temples of Chiang Mai

When Mia from our BugBitten team ran this half-day temple circuit, she got a solid primer on Chiang Mai's spiritual backbone without needing to commit to a full day. You start high at Wat Doi Suthep, climbing 306 steps up a Naga staircase to hit the city's holiest temple perched on Suthep Mountain, then drop down to Wat Chedi Luang (still standing tall despite quake damage) and the teak-built Wat Phan Tao before ending in the chaos of Talat Warorot market. It's a brisk four-hour push that mixes elevation gains, temple etiquette, and genuine local flavour — the kind of intro tour that works if you're short on time but want to skip the tourist-trap temples.

4h 15mfrom AUD $97

4 Days Expedition From Bangkok to Angkor Wat

★ 4.8 (27)

2 hours – 4 hoursfrom AUD $182

4 Days Expedition From Bangkok to Angkor Wat

When Sarah from our team ran this 4-day circuit, it hit all the major boxes: Bangkok to the temples of Siem Reap, via a flooded village and Cambodia's heavyweight landmarks. You'll stay in a solid 4-star hotel, roll between sites in a private air-con vehicle with a licensed guide, and tick off Angkor Wat, Angkor Thom's Bayon (those 216 Buddha faces are genuinely striking), Ta Prohm with its tree-choked ruins, Banteay Srey, and a Tonle Sap Great Lake floating village. The pace is tight but manageable for most fitness levels — though you'll be doing a lot of walking in heat. Mix of tourists, some early starts, real temples that demand respect (and proper dress).

Bangkok Photography Masterclass - Private Photography Lesson

When Charlie from our BugBitten team booked this private three-hour photography lesson across Bangkok, we got a tailored walkthrough of three distinct neighbourhoods — the temple-heavy Ko Ratanakosin, the narrow alleys of Thonburi, and the chaotic energy of Chinatown. The guide meets you at your level, whether you're fumbling with manual mode or tweaking composition. It's a solid option if you want someone who actually knows where the light hits best and can point you toward the shots most visitors miss, rather than just wandering with a camera.

Private 4 Island Speed Boat Tour from Krabi

When Ben from our BugBitten team booked this private speedboat charter out of Krabi, the appeal was clear: skip the cattle-market group tours and claim your own boat for the day. You'll hit four islands—Chicken, Tub, Mor, and Poda—plus Railay Beach, all in six and a half hours. The boat's yours, the guide speaks English, and snorkelling gear is sorted. It's the kind of tour that lets you move at your own pace without waiting for 40 strangers to shuffle back on board. The Krabi coast feels busy in shoulder season, but a private setup lets you pick your moments.

Vertigo Rooftop Dining: A Culinary Journey at Banyan Tree

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked into Vertigo at Banyan Tree Bangkok, she found herself 61 storeys up with the city sprawled beneath her in all directions. This is fine dining on a rooftop terrace — think grilled Australian beef and seafood while the Bangkok skyline glitters around you. The four-course menu (plus variations if you want five) runs the full gauntlet from crispy duck to coconut mousse. It's the kind of place you dress up for, arrive around 6pm, and budget a solid two to four hours for. The views are genuinely the main event, but the food holds its own.

Mount Doi Inthanon Hiking & Bird Watching

★ 4.8 (16)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

Mount Doi Inthanon Hiking & Bird Watching

When Ben from our team tackled Mount Doi Inthanon, we started at 5 am and drove two hours into Thailand's highest national park at 2,565 metres. The day splits cleanly: two hours of bird watching on misty forest trails (where species density genuinely outpaces other Thai hotspots), then a guided 1.5-hour hike through sphagnum moss, rice paddies, flower gardens, and a waterfall, finishing with a local coffee experience. It's a full 10-hour commitment for nature lovers who don't need prior birding or trekking chops—just patience and an early alarm.

10 hoursfrom AUD $209

Full Day Tour in Chiang Rai White Temple and Golden Triangle

★ 4.8 (16)

12 hours – 14 hoursfrom AUD $171

Full Day Tour in Chiang Rai White Temple and Golden Triangle

When Em from our BugBitten team ran this Chiang Rai day tour, we covered serious ground — the White Temple's intricate mirror-work and sacred geometry, the ancient 7th-century ruins of Chiang Saen, and the geopolitical quirk of the Golden Triangle where Thailand, Laos, and Myanmar meet. The 12–14 hour push packs a lot in, starting early from your Chiang Mai hotel with a small group (max nine) in an air-con minivan. It's a solid hit-the-highlights route for first-timers wanting the iconic shots without planning multiple trips.

Doi Inthanon, Waterfall+Royal Project from Chiang Mai with Lunch

★ 4.8 (1,873)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

8 hours – 9 hoursfrom AUD $68

Doi Inthanon, Waterfall+Royal Project from Chiang Mai with Lunch

When Jake from our team ran this full-day tour out of Chiang Mai, we hit Thailand's highest peak and some genuinely stunning mountain scenery. The route covers Doi Inthanon National Park—that's the 2,565-metre crown of the country—plus the Twin Pagodas, a proper waterfall swim, and time in a White Karen village where locals sell crafts tied to the royal development projects. You're in a small minivan with 4–9 people, picked up from your hotel around 8 a.m. and back by early evening. It's a solid day out if you're after nature, culture, and a break from Chiang Mai town.

Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

★ 4.8 (1,039)

7 hours – 8 hoursfrom AUD $149

Luxury Boat to James Bond Islands with Lunch and Sunset Dinner

When Lily from our BugBitten team booked this luxury boat day out, she was after a proper blend of James Bond Island sightseeing and proper floating fun. Phang Nga Bay delivers dramatic limestone cliffs and emerald water — the kind of scenery that actually lives up to the postcards. You're on a well-appointed vessel with a bar, day beds, and a DJ spinning tunes, which means you get both adventure (kayaking into sea caves, exploring Hong Island) and flotilla leisure. Seven and a half hours means a full arc: lunch buffet mid-morning, afternoon water toys and island exploration, then sunset dinner as the light goes golden. The crew's attentive and the pace doesn't feel rushed.

Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands Snorkeling Tour with Lunch by Speedboat

When Jake from our team ran this speedboat snorkel tour, we hit the Phi Phi Islands and surrounding spots in a solid 7–8 hour run. You're choosing between the famous Maya Beach or the quieter Bamboo Island, both backed by golden sand and clear water. The day strings together stops at Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Cove, and Loh Samah Bay, with lunch at a beachside restaurant. It's a busy itinerary packed into a speedboat ride from Phuket — the kind of day that works if you're after maximum-impact island hopping and don't mind the pace.

Pink Chili - Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Bangkok

★ 4.8 (425)

🍜 Food & Cooking

Pink Chili - Thai Cooking Class and Market Tour in Bangkok

When Tom from our team tried Pink Chili's cooking class in Bangkok, we walked away with four proper Thai dishes under our belt and a market full of stories. You start at a local Thai market hunting down fresh herbs, chillis, and proteins, then head to the kitchen to learn green curry, pad Thai, and two other staples from a proper Thai cook. The whole thing runs four hours, pulls in a mix of travellers and local enthusiasts, and wraps with you eating what you've made. It's a genuine crack at understanding how Thais actually cook, not a tourist theatre version.

Phuket Luxury Catamaran Phi Phi Maya Bay Maiton with Snorkeling

When Em from our team booked this luxury catamaran day out of Phuket, she got what the brochure promised: a genuinely comfortable boat, proper snorkeling kit, and a proper day on the water without the white-knuckle speedboat vibe. The double-deck catamaran cruises to Phi Phi Maya Bay and Maiton Island, hitting the famous spots but with less of the bang-and-grind chaos you'd cop on a speedboat. Nine hours door-to-door includes breakfast, a Thai lunch at Phi Phi Don, snorkeling gear, and a float through a few water toys. It's the kind of day that works for couples after a chill outing, families who want proper supervision and comfort, and anyone keen to skip the sardine-tin ferry experience.

Bangkok Food Tour of Bang Rak with Local Guide

When Em from our team ran this Bangkok food tour through Bang Rak, we hit seven spots in four hours sampling regional Thai cuisine, desserts, and heritage drinks. Bang Rak—the 'Village of Love'—feels like the city's quieter, older soul: narrow laneways, family-run shophouses, and locals who've been working the same corner for decades. The guide steered us past the obvious tourist traps to spots that actually matter to the neighbourhood, and we clocked up ten tastings that ranged from fresh curry pastes to royal-lineage restaurant fare. It's the kind of tour where you leave fuller and wiser about how Bangkok actually eats.

4-Waters Eco-Adventure Trip from Phuket Including Lunch

When Sarah from our team ran this 10-hour tour from Phuket, we got a proper mix of water and forest work — paddling through mangrove channels, trekking to Ton Phrai Waterfall, soaking in natural hot springs, and finishing on Natai Beach at dusk. It's a genuine attempt to show you the quieter side of Phang-Nga, away from the tour-boat crowds. The small group and English-speaking guide meant we weren't herded through; lunch was decent local fare, and the pacing let us actually breathe between stops rather than tick boxes.

10 hoursfrom AUD $162

★ 4.8 (208)

🌿 Nature & Wildlife

9 hours – 10 hoursfrom AUD $62

Chiang Mai - Doi Inthanon Full day Tour

When Lily from our BugBitten team ran the Doi Inthanon full-day tour, she climbed Thailand's highest mountain from Chiang Mai base camp. The 9–10 hour outing takes you from the city up 2,565 metres through waterfalls, a hill tribe village, and the twin Royal Pagodas set in vibrant gardens, finishing at the summit for those panoramic views and cooler-climate birdlife. It's a solid mix of nature, culture, and altitude — mostly low-key pacing with pockets of scrambling through forest trails.

Beginner's Half-Day Rock Climbing Tours at Railay Beach Krabi

★ 4.8 (166)

🏔 Adventure & Sports