Tours & Activities · · 2 min read

Thailand's Best Tours

55+ activities* across Thailand: temples, islands, adventure, food, wildlife, culture. Every activity is personally done or thoroughly vetted.

AYUTTHAYA

From Bangkok: Guided Temple Tour

BANGKOK

Muay Thai Fight Rajadamnern Stadium
Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Arun
River Cruise
Longtail Boat Canal Tour
Soi Cowboy, Nana, Rooftop Bars, Gogos
Chinatown Food Tour
Bicycle Tour
Mahanakhon Skywalk (Sunset)

BANGKRACHAO

from Bangkok: Green Lung Bike Tour

CHIANG MAI

Chiang Rai Temples & Hot Springs
Elephant Sanctuary, Waterfall, Rafting
Cooking Classes
Doi Inthanon
Muay Thai Fight

CHIANG RAI

From Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples & Hot Springs

KANCHANABURI

From Bangkok: Kanchanaburi, River Kwai, Erawan Waterfall

KOH SAMET

Islands Tour
Squid Fishing Trip at Night. Tickets (500 Baht) in front of the 7-Eleven at the Nadan Pier

KOH SAMUI

Ang Thong Cruise & Kayak
Zip Line, Junge Cafe, Waterfall
Islands Tour
Pig Island & Koh Tan

KOH PHI PHI

7 Islands

KRABI

Hong Islands
Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool & Hot Springs

PATTAYA

3 Islands
Sanctuary of Truth

PHUKET

Maya, Phi Phi, Bamboo Island
7 Wonders of Phang Nga Bay
Phuket Town
Similan Islands Early Bird
3 Kai Islands
Phang Nga & James Bond
Samet Nangshe & Koh Panyee

RATCHABURI/
SAMUT SONGKHRAM

From Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak & Maeklong Railway Market

SAMUT PRAKAN

From Bangkok: Ancient City & Erawan Museum

Entrance Fees

BANGKOK

Grand Palace: 500 Baht.
Wat Pho: 300 Baht
Wat Arun: 200 Baht
Wat Saket: 100 Baht
Museum Siam: 100 Baht
National Museum: 200 Baht
Royal Barges Museum: 100 Baht (+100 Baht for photos, + 200 Baht for videos)
Snake Farm: 200 Baht
Amulet Market: free
Bangkok Art and Culture Centre (BACC): free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free

PATTAYA

Sanctuary of Truth: 500 Baht
Mini Siam: 300 Baht
Wat Non Oo: free
Wat Chai Mongkhon: free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free

PHUKET

Big Buddha: free (but currently closed)
Parks, Markets, Malls: free
Gogo bars: free

CHIANG MAI

Wat Phra That Doi Suthep: 50 Baht
Wat Chedi Luang: 40 Baht
Wat Phra Singh: free (50 Baht for main hall)
Wat Umong: 20 Baht
Wat Suan Dok: free
Wat Chiang Man: free
Wat Jed Yod: free
Parks, Markets, Malls: free

BANGSAEN

Hell Garden (Wang Saen Suk): free

BEFORE DIY BOOKING

Use the Tourist Traps AI Tool
Especially for:
Elephant sanctuaries (many unethical)
Tour operators
Water activities
Any “too good to be true” deals

TIM’S FAVORITES

Must-Do Activities:
Wat Arun, Snake Farm, Amulet Market, Muay Thai, Rooftops, Boats (Bangkok)
Thai Cooking Class (anywhere)

Worth It:
Doi Suthep Temple (Chiang Mai)
Koh Panyee Floating Village (Pha Nga)

Skip:
Floating markets (touristy)
Tiger Kingdom (not ethical)
Ping pong shows (scammy)

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