Top Thailand Eco Tours - page 3

Phuket's food and cultural sights are spread across the island, and finding the good spots—and knowing what to order—is hard on your own. Cover them on a guided tour instead, tasting your way through snacks and a full lunch as you go. Visit Phuket Old Town and the Big Buddha, and stop at Wat Chalong to learn about its place in local Buddhist life, with the route handled for you.

Get out in nature on this small-group trekking tour from Chiang Mai. Head for Doi Inthanon to see the Twin Pagodas, visit Indigenous Karen and Hmong villages, dine on lunch at a local restaurant, and embark on a scenic hour-trek through jungle to the stunning Pha Dok Seaw Waterfall.

Experience two of Bangkok’s most famous traditional markets on this half-day tour. Benefit from a small group size as you ride the train to the Maeklong Railway Market, uniquely situated on a working railway track. After free time for shopping, continue to the Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat.

Escape the crowds and explore the scenic countryside, quiet back roads, and rural villages around Krabi on this guided cycling tour. Choose from several different trails, ranging from easy half-day rides to full-day excursions that include lunch. Equipped with a 24-gear mountain bike, bottled water, and snacks, follow your guide to remote spots and look out for birds, monkeys, and other wildlife along the way.

The Baiyoke Sky hotel is located in Bangkok’s tallest building and its 77th- and 84th-floor observation decks afford spectacular views over the city. On this tour, enjoy a thrilling view of Bangkok with access to both observation decks, then tuck into a delicious buffet or seafood meal at one of the tower’s restaurants.

Explore the diverse ecosystem of Ao Thalane from the water with this half-day kayaking adventure with an English-speaking guide. Paddle through lush mangroves, secluded lagoons, and limestone karsts while looking for wildlife up close. Includes hotel pickup and round-trip transfers from Krabi, Ao Nana, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang, and Tubkaek Beach.

When in Phuket, do not miss seeing one of the places that made the island famous, James Bond island. Book this large group trip for a fun filled day out, canoeing, swimming, and exploring. You’ll visit a floating village that you couldn’t get to on your own. You’ll also see where the Bond movie was filmed, and have lots of time to take photos.

Embark on a scenic sunset adventure from Ao Nang, cruising by traditional longtail boat to explore the stunning Hong Island and its secret lagoon. Enjoy snorkeling, swimming, and a sunset buffet dinner on the beach at Pak Bia Island, followed by an unforgettable night snorkeling experience with bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. Transfers, snorkeling gear, and a professional guide included

Beat the crowds and see a spectacular sunrise from one of Chiang Mai’s highest points during an early-morning tour to Wat Phra That Doi Suthep. This unique tour offers you the chance to experience an alms-giving ceremony in the early morning and explore the famous temple without daytime crowds. Plus, a former-monk guide provides insight into Thai culture and the Buddhist religion.

Prebook your admission ticket to a muay Thai boxing match session at Patong Boxing Stadium in Phuket to guarantee your seat at the venue on the night of the fight you want to see. This boxing match is full of energy and one of the most thrilling to see in person—plus, the venue is one of the largest in South Thailand. Ideal for sports fans looking for a night out.

Challenge yourself to a trek through the Thai jungle on this Phuket eco-tour. Follow your guide through the wilderness on a challenging hike with plenty of good views, then head to the Phuket Big Buddha and Wat Chalong, Phuket's largest Buddhist temple. Complete your tour with a healthy lunch at a restaurant or organic farm, depending on the day.

Learn about Thai cuisine during a half-day cooking class in Bangkok. Start with a look at the ingredients at the local market, then return to your air-conditioned kitchen to begin your small-group cooking lesson. Choose five dishes from a choice of more than 20—including pineapple fried rice and green curry—to make under the guidance of your chef-instructor, who conducts the class in a kitchen conveniently located near a BTS (Skytrain) station. Enjoy your creations plus a complimentary dessert and fruit.

Savor the after-dark pleasures of Bangkok’s legendary street food scene during this evening food and sightseeing excursion by tuk-tuk. Travel aboard one of these iconic 3-wheeled taxis, stopping to sample sizzling roadside favorites such as charcoal-fried noodles. You also experience attractions like the flower market.

Swap the hustle and bustle of the city for a day in nature with this tour to Doi Inthanon National Park from Chiang Mai. Trek along the Kew Mae Pan Trail, which offers views out over the surrounding park, and make a stop for an included lunch at a local restaurant. You'll also visit the Two (King and Queen) Pagodas and spend time at Hmong and Karen villages along the way.

Get out of Bangkok for the day and enjoy a full day in the Kanchanaburi area, visiting a range of natural and historic attractions. Learn about elephants at a rescue center, visit the beautiful Erawan Waterfall (and even cool off with a swim, if you like), venture into Krasae Cave, aka the Cave of the Buddha, and learn more about World War II in Thailand at the notorious Death Railway.

Master the basics of Thai cuisine on this tour, with this cooking class with a professional chef in Bangkok. The morning class starts off with a guided visit to Asok market to shop for ingredients, while the afternoon and evening classes feature a mango carving workshop. After, get your hands dirty by making curry paste from scratch as well as traditional Thai dishes during a hands-on cooking class. Then sit down to feast on a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Formed by the Cheow Lan Dam, Khao Sok National Park’s Cheow Lan Lake delivers fairytale landscapes: jungle, turquoise water, and limestone pinnacles. It’s impossible to get there and back from Krabi in a day on public transit. Skip the self-drive stress and hit the highlights with a guide on this convenient tour, which includes hotel pickup, entrance fees, a long-tail boat trip, lunch in a floating restaurant, plus water, fruit, and coffee.

Check out a Muay Thai fight at one of the biggest stadiums in southern Thailand with these tickets. You’ll save time at the venue by not waiting in line. Just get straight to your seats and get settled in to watch the fight. You also have an option to upgrade your seats, if you like (for an additional fee).

Travelers to Phuket often wish to visit the more far-flung magical Koh Phi Phi. Make the trip across the Andaman Sea in air-conditioned comfort aboard a ferry. This one-way trip includes pickup from select area hotels. Board the Phi Phi Cruiser at Rassada Port in the south of Phuket and transfer to the Phi Phi Islands while soaking up with the sights.

Take a long-tail boat out to the island of Koh Klang for half a day of cycling with this small-group tour, which includes bike rentals. Your guide will lead you along perfectly flat path and roads on this easy tour, telling you all about local life as you make your way through a traditional Muslim village.

Spend a day exploring several islands near Koh Lanta by kayak with this full-day tour. After hotel pickup, travel by longtail boat to Koh Aung. Explore the Thungyeepheng Mangrove Forest by kayak, and look for local fauna in their natural environment. Afterwards, explore Koh Talabeng Sea Cave before heading to Koh Bubu, where you can savor an included Thai lunch and relax on the beach. Village entrance fee not included.

The island of Phuket is known for its stunning white-sand beaches but the island is also bursting with culture and history. Take a guided tour around the island to discover some of its most beautiful beaches, Siamese architecture, Buddhist temples, and the Big Buddha made of marble. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors who want to know more about the island’s culture.

Board a traditional longtail boat for a half-day river cruise through Krabi’s mangrove’s to the community of Koh Klang, and experience Thailand’s rich local culture and brilliant scenery. Navigate through the narrow canals of the mangrove forest, which provides essential shelter for local wildlife; watch for the monkeys, birds and fish that make their homes among the flooded trees. Dine on fresh fish on the river at a floating restaurant, and explore tiny Koh Kland Island, where slow-moving water buffalo keep watch over a patchwork of rice fields.

Famed for azure waters and white sand beaches, the Phi Phi Islands are a major hotspot for visitors to Thailand. But being stuck on a crowded tourist boat can spoil their beauty. This intimate door-to-door tour, with no more than 18 travelers in total, gets you to the hotspots early, ahead of the crowds, and finishes with lunch at the upscale Soho Pool Club.