Tours in Thailand
Small-group tours, day trips, cooking classes and multi-day adventures. Every tour vetted for traveller reviews first.

James Bond Island Private Boat Tour
When Mia from our BookNow team tried this private boat tour of Phang Nga Bay, she found a solid way to dodge the usual tour-boat crowds and actually explore on your own terms. You're canoing through mangrove channels, poking into hidden lagoons, and hitting the famous James Bond Island (yes, that one from the films) across a morning or afternoon. The bay itself is genuinely strikingβlimestone cliffs jut out of the water like something from a prehistoric film set, and the whole area feels less touristy when you're not packed shoulder-to-shoulder with a hundred others. Most tours run 6β8 hours depending on what you fit in.

Bangkok Temples Tour
When Ben from our team ran this Bangkok temples tour, we found it a solid six-hour hit of the city's most significant Buddhist sites. You're picked up from your hotel in an air-conditioned minivan with a private guide, starting at Wat Traimitβhome to a five-tonne golden Buddha with an interesting recovery storyβthen moving to the sprawling Wat Pho to see the massive reclining Buddha and Thailand's first massage school. After a local lunch by the river, it's on to the Grand Palace and the emerald Buddha (deeply revered across Thailand), finishing at Golden Mount and Wat Suthat for panoramic views. The pace is managed, and the guide handles logistics, but you'll want to dress conservatively and brace for crowds at the palace.

Floating Market & Train Market Private Tour(Premium Service)
When Jake from our team ran this private market tour, we got the full Thai market experience minus the tourist herds. You're picked up from your hotel in a cool, air-conditioned car with your own guide and private longtail boat, then whisked to two of Thailand's most famous spots: Maeklong Railway Market, where a train literally cuts through the stalls, and the floating market at Damnoen Saduak, where vendors paddle between colourful fruit and veg displays. The whole thing runs 5β7 hours depending on your pace and which optional train ride you take. It's a solid way to see these places without jostling for space with tour-group crowds.

4 in 1 Elephants Long Neck Rafting and Sticky Waterfall Tour
A 10-hour combination tour from Chiang Mai linking four distinct experiences: a walkable limestone waterfall, an ethical elephant sanctuary, a Karen Long Neck village visit, and your choice of white-water or bamboo rafting. You'll travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, lunch, and bottled water included. This is a high-activity day that packs genuine varietyβnot a single-focus itineraryβsuited to travellers who want cultural contact, animal interaction, and adventure combined.

Private Boat Tour in Phuket
When Charlie from our BookNow team booked a private boat tour out of Phuket, the real selling point wasn't the preset itinerariesβit was the flexibility. You tell the crew what you're after (snorkelling in quiet spots, a secluded beach lunch, cave exploring, or a celebration setup), and they build the day around it. The boat hits destinations within an hour of Phuket, ranging from Phi Phi to Phang Nga's limestone karsts. It's a 6β8 hour outing that feels less like a cattle-call tour and more like renting a private crew who actually know the waters and can pivot on the fly.

Riverside Thai Cooking Class in Khao Lak with Market Tour
A 4-hour hands-on Thai cooking class at a riverside school in Khao Lak, where you'll learn to prepare spring rolls and your choice of other dishes under instruction from chef Apple. Choose the morning session (includes market tour) or afternoon (includes sweet dessert). Hotel transfers included. Minimum two participants required to confirm the booking.

Private James Bond Island Speedboat Adventure Tour w/ Canoeing
A 7β8 hour private speedboat tour of Phang Nga Bay centred on James Bond Island, with sea canoeing through caves, trekking, and swimming stops. You'll travel by speedboat from Phuket with an English-speaking guide, hotel transfers included, and visit Panak Island's lagoon cave, Talu Island's cave system, and Naka Island for a final swim. Lunch at Panyee Island restaurant overlooks the bay. The itinerary shifts with tides and weather, so timings are approximate.

Chiang Mai 4WD Hilltribe Coffee: Jungle Trek, Roast & Brew.
An 8β10 hour off-road experience that combines a 4WD jungle trek into a remote Karen hill tribe village with hands-on coffee farming and roasting. You'll plant a coffee tree, learn traditional roasting and V60 brewing techniques directly from local farmers, share a farm-to-table vegetarian lunch, and take home a bag of beans you roasted yourself. Suits adventurous travellers interested in direct cultural exchange and genuine rural immersion over typical sightseeing.

Private Tour to Railway Market, Floating Market And Ayutthaya
A 9β11 hour private tour combining three of Thailand's most visited attractions: Maeklong Railway Market (where trains pass through vendor stalls), Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, and Ayutthaya's temple ruins. You'll travel by private vehicle and boat with an English-speaking guide, visit two major temples (Wat Phra Sri Sanphet and Wat Mahathat), and receive hotel pickup and drop-off within central Bangkok. Best suited to those wanting a comprehensive cultural and historical overview in a single day without public transport logistics.

Half-Day Thai Cooking Class with organic ingredients
A 4.5-hour hands-on cooking class where you prepare Thai dishes at your own station using organic ingredients. Suited to anyone wanting to learn authentic Thai cooking techniques in a structured, individual setting rather than a group demonstration. Each participant has dedicated workspace and ingredients, so you're not crowded around one bench or waiting for turns.

Safety whitewater rafting in Chiangmai by Khampan Rafting
A 5-hour whitewater rafting trip on the Mae Taeng River in Chiang Mai, suitable for first-time rafters and families with kids. You'll navigate grade 2β4 rapids over approximately 1 hour of paddling, with stops to float past an elephant sanctuary where you can watch animals bathing and grazing. The day includes vegetarian pad thai and fresh fruit. Infants can sit on an adult's lap or use a specialized seat.

From Phi Phi: Half Day Discover Scuba (2 Dives)
A guided introduction to scuba diving with two dives around Phi Phi's coral reefs, lasting 5 hours. You'll encounter turtles, sharks, clownfish and schools of snappers whilst learning underwater safety and eco-conscious practices from PADI-certified instructors. Small groups (two divers per instructor) and all equipment provided. Suitable for first-time divers with moderate fitness who meet medical requirements.

Private Tour to Grand Palace of Bangkok, Pho and Arun Temple
A private five-to-six-hour guided tour of Bangkok's three most significant Buddhist temples: the Grand Palace with the Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho's colossal Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun's riverside porcelain spires. You'll travel in an air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide, hotel pickup and drop-off included. Suited to first-time visitors, culture enthusiasts, and photographers wanting to move through Bangkok's iconic landmarks at your own pace without the crowds of a group tour.

Half Day Evening Cooking Class with Market Tour in Chiang Mai
A 4-hour evening cooking class in Chiang Mai where you'll shop for fresh ingredients at a local market, then cook three dishes at your own wok station under live instruction. Suited to anyone wanting hands-on cooking skills without the TV editingβyou'll work through real-time techniques, ask questions as you go, and walk away with an online recipe book to recreate meals at home.

Private Tour to Erawan Waterfall and Boat Tour in Kanchanaburi
A private 11β12 hour day tour of Kanchanaburi combining Erawan Waterfall swimming, WWII historical sites, and a River Kwai boat cruise. You'll start early (7 AM pickup), swim in tiered emerald pools surrounded by jungle, tour the War Cemetery and Death Railway Museum, then cruise past riverside scenery to the Bridge over the River Kwai. Includes private guide, transport, lunch, and admission feesβdesigned for couples, friends, or families seeking a less crowded alternative to group tours.

11 Day Tuk Tuk Adventure in Northern Thailand
When Tom from our team signed up for this 11-day Tuk Tuk adventure across Northern Thailand, he got behind the wheel of his own three-wheeler and didn't look back. You're driving yourself through temples, hill-tribe villages, national parks, and mountain forests β not just riding along. The route takes you off the standard tourist loop, mixing proper trekking days with cultural stops and rural stays. It's pitched as the antidote to coach-tour passivity: you navigate, you decide the pace, and you're part of the 'Tuk Tuk Club' doing something most tourists never attempt. Eleven days, one vehicle, a support team trailing behind.

Discover Scuba Diving 3 Dives Racha Islands
A full-day scuba diving experience at Racha Yai Island with three dives targeting the clearest dive sites year-round. You'll explore the island's north baysβHomerun and Siamβknown for gradual sandy descents and vibrant coral, then drift along the east coast rocky slopes where large schools of tropical fish gather. All equipment, meals and transport are included in the 8-hour outing, which suits anyone with basic swimming confidence and no serious spine or heart conditions.

One Day Bangkok Everything
A private 10β11 hour tour covering Bangkok's standout sights: Railway Market (with trains running through), Damnoen Saduak floating market, the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, Wat Arun's iconic tower, and the Grand Palace. Fully customisable itinerary, private vehicle and English-speaking guide included. Early starts recommended to beat heat and crowds at the floating market.

Private Tour to Grand Palace, Pho Temple and Arun Temple
A private 5β6 hour guided tour of Bangkok's three most significant Buddhist temples: the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho's colossal Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun's ornate riverside spires. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a licensed English-speaking guide, move at your own pace, and have time to photograph each site. Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for city-centre locations. Suits first-time visitors, culture enthusiasts, and photography-focused travellers.

Full Day Treasure Hunt on Koh Tao
A six-hour guided treasure hunt across Koh Tao that combines island exploration, snorkelling, and puzzle-solving in teams of up to twelve. You'll visit four beaches and two viewpoints, collect clues from locals and underwater searches, sample local food, and race to find the final prize. It's part adventure game, part island tour β a structured way to see Koh Tao's quieter corners and marine life rather than a solo beach day.

Private Tour to Railway Market and Floating Market
A private 5β7 hour tour combining two of Thailand's most visited markets: Maeklong Railway Market, where a train cuts through active vendor stalls, and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, explored by private longtail boat. You'll travel in a private air-conditioned car with an English-speaking guide, stop for coconut ice cream and mango sticky rice, and have the option to ride the train through the market itself. Best suited to those wanting comfort and flexibility without group crowds.

LIFECYCLING - Half Day City Bike Tour
A three-hour guided bike tour through Chiang Mai's old town and surrounding neighbourhoods, led by Trailhead Thailand. You'll navigate narrow lanes to reach Warorot Market, neighbourhood temples, a blacksmith workshop, and the Silver Temple, with food tastings and snacks built in. It suits casual cyclists comfortable on city streets rather than off-road riders, and gives a grounded look at local life beyond main tourist zones.

Online Thai and Akha Cooking Class
A 90-minute online cooking class where you'll learn to prepare Thai and Akha dishes with a live instructor via Zoom from your own kitchen. The chef guides you step-by-step through recipes, offers ingredient substitutions if needed, and supplies a digital cookbook with techniques and tips you can refer to afterwards. Suits anyone wanting to cook authentic regional Thai food at home, whether omnivore, vegetarian or vegan.

Eat Like a Local Food Tour in Hua Hin
A 3.5-hour food tour through Hua Hin's local eating spots, not tourist restaurants. You'll travel by songtheaw (shared taxi) with an English-speaking Thai guide and eat 10β15+ dishes at family-run places where locals actually go. The venues meet strict hygiene standards but have no fancy dΓ©cor β the food is the draw. You eat alongside locals and learn where they source their flavours.

Elephant Sanctuary Chiang Mai, River Rafting, Zipline & Waterfall
When Noah from our team ran this Chiang Mai combo, it ticked several boxes in one nine-hour hit: an ethical elephant sanctuary in Mae Wang valley where rescued elephants roam freely, bamboo rafting down a quiet river corridor, a zipline through jungle canopy, and a waterfall hike thrown in for good measure. The area itself is lush foothill country about an hour north of the city β genuinely peaceful, not a tourist strip. You get a mix of wildlife education, gentle adventure, and a proper vegetarian Thai lunch cooked on-site. The crowd tends to be mixed-age, mix-nationality, and keen rather than hardcore.

Private Tour to Grand Palace and the Temples of Bangkok
A private 5β6 hour guided tour of Bangkok's three most prominent temples: the Grand Palace with its Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho's giant Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun's riverside porcelain spires. You'll travel in air-conditioned comfort with your own English-speaking guide, hotel pickup included, moving at your own pace rather than in a group. Suited to first-time visitors, photography enthusiasts, and anyone wanting a structured introduction to central Bangkok's cultural landmarks.

Private Tour to Maeklong Railway Market and Floating Market
A private 5β7 hour tour combining two of Thailand's most visited markets: Maeklong Railway Market, where a train cuts through an active vendor stall, and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, explored by private motorboat. You'll travel in a climate-controlled car with your own English-speaking guide, included Thai desserts, and the option to ride the train through Maeklong yourself.

1 Hour Deep Tissue Thai Massage with Balm - Free Transportation
A one-hour deep tissue Thai massage with warming balm at a relaxation-focused venue in Thailand. Your package includes return transportation from your hotel, refreshments, and cool towels to ease post-massage recovery. The therapists use traditional technique and pressure suited to releasing muscle tension after travel or activity. It's a straightforward therapeutic massage rather than a pampering spa experience β expect firm, purposeful work on problem areas.

Private Tour to Railway Market and Floating Market
A private 5β7 hour tour combining Thailand's two most visited markets: Maeklong Railway Market, where you'll watch a train cut through vendor stalls, and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, explored by private longtail boat. Includes your own air-conditioned vehicle, English-speaking guide, private boat, two Thai desserts, and the option to ride the train through the market itselfβa rare close encounter most visitors don't experience.

Half Day Cycling Tour to the White temple
A 4β5 hour guided cycling tour through Chiang Rai's villages, rice fields and farmland, finishing at Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple). You'll ride on a mix of paved and dirt roads on a mountain bike, with a local English-speaking guide leading the way. Lunch and water are included. Suits leisure cyclists wanting to see rural countryside and a major temple landmark in one outing.

Private Tour to Pho Temple, Arun Temple and Canal Tour
A private 4-hour guided tour combining Bangkok's quieter canals, two major temples and a flower market. You'll cruise past stilt houses and local waterside life by private boat, visit Wat Arun's iconic spire and Wat Pho's Reclining Buddha, then finish at Pak Khlong Talad flower market. Suits couples, families and photographers wanting to avoid crowds β hotel pickup included.

From Bangkok : Kanchanaburi Tour with Floating market Visit
An 11β12 hour day trip from Bangkok combining three major Kanchanaburi-area attractions: the Maeklong railway market (active train station), Damnoensaduak floating market by long-tail boat, and the River Kwai Bridge with a heritage railway journey. You'll travel by private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, covering ground quickly to fit all three in one dayβbest suited to visitors keen on markets, wartime history and boat rides who don't mind a full itinerary.

Private Tour to Three Must See Temples in Bangkok
A private guided tour of three of Bangkok's most visited temples across 5β6 hours: the Grand Palace and Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho with its massive Reclining Buddha, and Wat Arun on the riverside. You'll travel by private air-conditioned transport with a licensed English-speaking guide, suited to first-time visitors, photography enthusiasts and culture-focused travellers who want to move at their own pace without group constraints.

Doi Suthep Temple. It's a must see in Chiang Mai !!!
When Lily from our team headed up to Doi Suthep, she found herself climbing one of northern Thailand's most revered temples β home to a Buddha relic housed in a gleaming golden chedi. Perched on a mountain overlooking Chiang Mai, this 4.5-hour outing pulls in pilgrims and tourists alike, though the 306 naga-flanked steps demand real effort. It's genuinely significant in Thai Buddhist culture, and that reverence shows in how the place feels. Whether you're after spiritual substance or just keen to see why locals consider it essential, the climb rewards you with views across the valley and an undeniably impressive setting.

4 Islands Sunset Private Tour
A 7-hour private speedboat tour departing mid-afternoon from Ao Nang or Railay, visiting four islands (Poda, Chicken Island, Tup, Yawasam) with snorkelling stops on coral reef, lunch on the beach, and evening bioluminescent plankton snorkelling at Phranang Beach. You'll catch the sunset with far fewer crowds than morning tours, since most visitors head back to hotels by then. Includes hotel transfers, meals, equipment and a professional local guide.

Bangkok Market Tour & Thai Cooking Class with Boat Ride with Aoy
A 6-hour private cooking class and market tour in Bangkok that starts at two local marketsβa wholesale hub and the regional Don Wai marketβbefore a scenic boat ride along the Tha Chin river to your host's riverside home. You'll learn to cook an authentic Thai meal in a proper kitchen, then eat what you've made alongside your guide. Suits anyone wanting hands-on cooking skills and genuine local insight, not a rushed group experience.

Motorbike Food Tour in Chiang Mai
A 4.5-hour evening motorbike tour through Chiang Mai's street food scene, where you'll ride as a passenger to sample regional Thai dishes unavailable elsewhere. Your English-speaking guide and driver handle navigation while you taste your way through the city's night markets and back-alley food stalls, experiencing flavours specific to northern Thailand. Insurance and all food and drinks are included.

Full Day Cycling Amazing Chiangrai countryside and the White temple
An 8β9 hour guided cycling tour through Chiang Rai's countryside, combining village rides, rice paddies and dirt tracks with visits to Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple), a tea plantation, a large Buddha statue, and a local market. Suits intermediate cyclists comfortable on mixed terrain who want to cover ground beyond the main tourist sites. Includes bike, helmet, guide, lunch and snacks; hotel pick-up within city limits is free.

Private Thai Home Cooking Lesson (since 2004)
A four-hour private cooking lesson in a Thai home kitchen where you'll prepare dishes you choose from your instructor's collection of over 100 family recipes. Suitable for groups of 1β6 people of any skill level, you'll cook hands-on under guidance, take home printed recipes, and eat what you've made. The schedule is flexible β book an early start or afternoon session to suit you.
