Our top Thailand tours and excursionsThailand is overflowing with guided tours and excursions, but not all are created equal. That’s why we only ever recommend the best of the best: the experiences guaranteed to get you under the skin of Thai culture.Plan my trip Overview Itineraries Experiences Places to visit Best time to visit Accommodation The experiences on this page are hand-picked to give you insight into Thai food, people and culture. Whichever you choose, expect hands-on fun in the company of fascinating people.Contemplate life and death at Chang Rai’s White Temple, a dazzlingly kitsch vision of Buddhism. Meet a little slice of old Bangkok, where transport is by longtail boat and life still moves at a lazy pace in teakwood villages along the khlong canals. Learn about the local food culture with a tour of the market, then cook your own curry noodles, spicy laab or mango sticky rice back in Grandma's Cooking School’s beautiful gardens. All Bangkok Chiang Mai Chiang Rai Ayutthaya Kanchanaburi Khao Sok National Park Phuket Krabi Ko Samui Mae Hong Son Sukhothai Krabi • Thailand Full day Rock climbing at Railay BeachClimb the limestone cliffs of Railay, one of Thailand's best-known rock-climbing destinations, with routes suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. Chiang Rai • Thailand Variable Trekking in northern ThailandRolling countryside threaded through with rivers, mountains speckled with crumbling ruins and minority villages surrounded by rice paddies: northern Thailand is a walker’s paradise. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Northern foodie discoveryThis day trip is all about northern Thailand as you discover traditional northern dishes, hopping around on a variety of local transports. Chiang Rai • Thailand Full day Full day art scene of Chiang RaiGet beneath the skin of this eccentric beacon of creative culture as you take in the dazzlingly kitsch vision of Buddhism at the White Temple, contemplate the meaning of life and death at the hellish Black House, then peruse scripture art at the strikingly contemporary Blue Temple. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Kings & khlongs: Half-day tour of the canals of old BangkokBefore Bangkok became famous for its busy nightlife and glitzy malls, it was known as the “Venice of the East”: threaded through with hundreds of canals (or khlongs) and lined with teakwood homes and shrines. Chiang Mai • Thailand 2 hours Elephant PooPooPaper ParkVisit an eco-friendly outdoor museum that shows how elephant dung fibres can be transformed into a sustainable paper. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Doi Inthanon National ParkVisit Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, and travel into a landscape of forested hills, mountain streams and coffee plantations. Hike through the forests of the national park, visit a Karen community and finish at one of northern Thailand’s most impressive waterfalls. Kanchanaburi • Thailand Half day Visit the Bridge on the River KwaiLearn about one of the darkest periods in Thai history: the construction of the “Death Railway” and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Tour the Chiang Mai countryside by vintage VespaHop on the back of a scooter, leave the crowds behind, and and discover Chiang Mai’s mountain scenery in style — on the back of a vintage Vespa! Phuket • Thailand Half day Chalong Bay DistilleryVisit the Chalong Bay distillery for a hands on cocktail workshop using rum made from Thai sugarcane. Bangkok • Thailand 3.5 hours Bangkok after darkBangkok is the city that never stops eating, as you’ll discover on this late-night tuk-tuk tour of the city’s finest street-food spots and drinking holes. Krabi • Thailand Full day Kayaking and boat trips in the Hong IslandsDiscover the Hong Islands by longtail boat and kayak on a full-day excursion from Krabi. Load More Bangkok • Thailand Half day Kings & khlongs: Half-day tour of the canals of old BangkokBefore Bangkok became famous for its busy nightlife and glitzy malls, it was known as the “Venice of the East”: threaded through with hundreds of canals (or khlongs) and lined with teakwood homes and shrines. Bangkok • Thailand 3.5 hours Bangkok after darkBangkok is the city that never stops eating, as you’ll discover on this late-night tuk-tuk tour of the city’s finest street-food spots and drinking holes. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Thai desserts workshopSkip the pad thai workshops for a cookery class with a difference, fully focussed on the sweeter side of Thai cuisine. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Street art tour of Talad NoiThough it’s now part of Bangkok’s sprawling Chinatown, the first residents of Talad Noi were Portuguese Catholics who moved from Ayutthaya in the 18th century. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Thai language lessonStart your trip with a language lesson, learning the basics of Thai and gaining the confidence to connect more deeply with the places and people you encounter. Bangkok • Thailand Full day Muay Thai MasterclassBorn during the wars with Burma in the 18th century, Muay Thai is known as the “Art of Eight Limbs” because it makes use of eight points of contact: fists, feet, knees and elbows. Bangkok • Thailand Half day Chanting at Wat PhoArrive at Wat Pho just as the resident monks are gathering for their morning chanting, making for a wonderfully atmospheric and peaceful start to the day. Bangkok • Thailand Full day Guided Tour of Bangkok with an InsiderExplore aspects of Bangkok with one of our passionate Insider Guides on a route that matches your interests. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Northern foodie discoveryThis day trip is all about northern Thailand as you discover traditional northern dishes, hopping around on a variety of local transports. Chiang Mai • Thailand 2 hours Elephant PooPooPaper ParkVisit an eco-friendly outdoor museum that shows how elephant dung fibres can be transformed into a sustainable paper. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Doi Inthanon National ParkVisit Doi Inthanon, Thailand's highest peak, and travel into a landscape of forested hills, mountain streams and coffee plantations. Hike through the forests of the national park, visit a Karen community and finish at one of northern Thailand’s most impressive waterfalls. Chiang Mai • Thailand Full day Tour the Chiang Mai countryside by vintage VespaHop on the back of a scooter, leave the crowds behind, and and discover Chiang Mai’s mountain scenery in style — on the back of a vintage Vespa! Chiang Mai • Thailand Half day Elephant sanctuary visitWe work with several elephant sanctuaries that meet World Animal Protection guidelines, offering respectful, observation-based opportunities to learn about these remarkable animals. Chiang Mai • Thailand Half day A morning at Araksa Tea GardenDiscover the secrets of growing, harvesting and roasting top-quality tea against the backdrop of the evergreen hills of Mae Tang. Chiang Mai • Thailand Half day Baan Kang Wat craft villageSpend time at Baan Kang Wat, a community of independent makers and artists on the outskirts of Chiang Mai. Designed like a small village, it’s home to a collection of workshops where you can try your hand at a range of crafts. Chiang Mai • Thailand Half day Half day Chiang Mai's spiritual sideBeginning in the old town centre and working outwards to the peak of Doi Suthep, trace Chiang Mai’s spiritual heritage from city-centre chedis, up the longest naga stairway in Thailand to one of the North’s most sacred sites. Chiang Rai • Thailand Variable Trekking in northern ThailandRolling countryside threaded through with rivers, mountains speckled with crumbling ruins and minority villages surrounded by rice paddies: northern Thailand is a walker’s paradise. Chiang Rai • Thailand Full day Full day art scene of Chiang RaiGet beneath the skin of this eccentric beacon of creative culture as you take in the dazzlingly kitsch vision of Buddhism at the White Temple, contemplate the meaning of life and death at the hellish Black House, then peruse scripture art at the strikingly contemporary Blue Temple. Ayutthaya • Thailand Full day Tour of the ruins of Ayutthaya with an art history expertDiscover Thailand’s cosmopolitan roots on a tour of the Ayutthaya ruins, accompanied by art history expert Professor Chedha Tingsanchali. Ayutthaya • Thailand Half day Bang Pa-In summer palaceTravel by longtail boat along the Chao Phraya River to discover Bang Pa-In summer palace, a former royal retreat just outside Ayutthaya. Kanchanaburi • Thailand Half day Visit the Bridge on the River KwaiLearn about one of the darkest periods in Thai history: the construction of the “Death Railway” and the Bridge on the River Kwai. Khao Sok National Park • Thailand Variable Activities on Cheow Lan LakeExplore this manmade reservoir by day, or linger a little longer with an overnight stay in a floating lodge. Khao Sok National Park • Thailand Overnight Meet gentle giants at Elephant HillsCombine luxurious, safari-style tents with a world-class, animal-friendly elephant sanctuary — all set against the backdrop of the magical Thai rainforest — and you get one of our favourite wildlife experiences in Southeast Asia. Phuket • Thailand Half day Chalong Bay DistilleryVisit the Chalong Bay distillery for a hands on cocktail workshop using rum made from Thai sugarcane. Phuket • Thailand Full day Island-hopping in the beautiful southOnce you’ve seen one island, you’ve seen them all — or have you? Spend a day island-hopping in Thailand’s beautiful south and discover a treasure trove of hidden coves, pearl-white beaches and vivid coral reefs. Krabi • Thailand Full day Rock climbing at Railay BeachClimb the limestone cliffs of Railay, one of Thailand's best-known rock-climbing destinations, with routes suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. Krabi • Thailand Full day Kayaking and boat trips in the Hong IslandsDiscover the Hong Islands by longtail boat and kayak on a full-day excursion from Krabi. Krabi • Thailand Full day Krabi's lagoons and hot springsExplore some of Krabi's inland highlights, combining forest walks, natural hot springs and one of the region's most important Buddhist temples. Ko Samui • Thailand Full day Kayaking and snorkelling in Ang Thong Marine ParkEncompassing 42 jewel-like islands in the Gulf of Thailand, Ang Thong National Marine Park is a wonderland of dense jungle, hidden waterfalls and sandy beaches so brilliant they almost hurt the eyes. Ko Samui • Thailand Half day Introduction to coconutsCoconuts: not much to know, right? Wrong. Today’s join-in tour will get you beneath the hairy husk of this humble fruit as you visit a museum, orchard, farm and family-run processing factory. Mae Hong Son • Thailand Full day Nature & tribes of Mae Hong SonGet a glimpse of Mae Hong Son’s natural and cultural bounty as you bamboo raft through a 1.5km cave system, watch as thousands of bats and swifts fill the air at dusk, and visit a village of the Black Lahu tribe, who’ve adapted to use eco-friendly tourism to support their traditional lifestyle. Sukhothai • Thailand Half day Sukhothai Historical ParkIt was during the age of Sukhothai that Thai culture as we know it was born. Why book with InsideAsia? Travel’s friendliest expertsWe promise we’ll care about your trip as much as you do. A dedicated travel consultant will listen, guide and create a trip that could only be yours. 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Specialists make it effortlessFrom seamless logistics to unexpected discoveries, our deep destination specialism means travel that feels effortless and richer than you could plan for alone.
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Our Info-Packs are legendaryTransfers, tickets and check‑ins verified so your trip runs like clockwork. Plus, we create your totally tailored trip bible, so every detail is in your hand, at all times.