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Spend a day exploring Chiang Rai and its surroundings with this full-day tour from Chiang Mai. You'll visit the city's iconic White Temple (Wat Rong Khun), the Blue Temple (Wat Rong Seur Ten), and the Baan Dam Museum. Upgrade to include a visit to a Karen community. Hotel pickup and round-trip transfers are included for your convenience.

Head out to Doi Inthanon National Park for a 2-hour trekking tour with a professional guide by your side. You'll hike the fantastic nature trail around 2 hours. You'll also stop by the Phra Maha Dhatu Naphamethinidon and Naphaphonphumisiri Pagodas, at the top of Thailand's highest peak. You'll visit a Karen village and a Hmong market. Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are included.

Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this guided tour from Bangkok with a small group of just 12 people. Visit the ornate Bang Pa In Palace, also known as the Summer Palace, and five different temples, with an English-speaking guide to provide deeper insights. Includes hotel pickup from select Bangkok locations for added convenience.

Visit Ayutthaya, a UNESCO World Heritage site, on a relaxing sunset tour from Bangkok. See iconic temples rich in history and enjoy a peaceful boat ride around riverside ruins at sunset. This organized tour includes entrance fees and comfortable air-conditioned transport, making it an easy way to explore Ayutthaya's cultural heritage.

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.

Rather than just eating them at a restaurant, learn how to recreate authentic Thai recipes at home during this small-group, half-day cooking class in Bangkok. You’ll prepare classic dishes using ingredients you’ve gathered from a nearby market, which will give you a glimpse into local life. Work at a personal cook station as you blend ingredients to create Thai classics, and learn to customize each recipe to your taste.

Koh Phi Phi and Phuket count among Thailand’s must-see sites of interest, but the ferries running between them often have a number of stop-offs along the way. With this hassle-free ferry transfer, cruise directly from Koh Phi Phi to Phuket—with onward transfer to your Phuket hotel included. Choose a morning or afternoon cruise time, and enjoy a swift cruise across the Andaman Sea straight to Phuket.

Experience the daily goings-on of the Damnoen Saduak floating market and the MaeKlong railway market with a dedicated guide on this private tour from Bangkok. Learn about the markets' history, origins, and current iterations through insightful commentary and take a long-tail boat tour on the canal. Taste some traditional Thai desserts and get free time to shop. Round-trip private transportation from Bangkok hotels is included. Choose from two start times to suit you.

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.

One of Thailand’s most enduring monuments to the brutality of WWII, the Bridge on the River Kwai is a iconic tourist spot. Visit the bridge and learn about the prisoners of war and enslaved people who were forced to build it, and who lost their lives in the process. See the jungle and the river and take a long-tailed boat ride. Take a train across the bridge, and hear about the history of the area as you travel.

Benefit from traveling with a private guide to two distinctive Thai markets on this full-day tour from Bangkok. Stop first at Damneon Saduak Floating Market and explore the market by motorboat. Next, ride the train into Maeklong Railway Market and watch the vendors quickly move their wares off the tracks as the train arrives.

Enjoy a full day (8 - hours) tour with your private English-speaking guide, traveling by luxury vehicle with a driver who will take you all around Bangkok. Your private guide will have list of major landmarks, Markets, Monuments and Museums and you will have choice to create your itinerary according to your preferences and wishes to make your day perfect. This day is all about you and what you want to do with your time in Bangkok. If you like history, your guide will cater to that. If you’d like to stop for a massage along the way, there will be time for that. If you love shopping and want to check out a local fashion market, the driver will take you there. And if you love food your guide will ensure you visit the best places possible for your favorite dishes!

Explore the variety of marine life Koh Tao has to offer on a day-long snorkeling cruise. If snorkeling isn't your thing, the boat also features a water slide, climbing wall, and diving board to entertain you throughout the day. Not only will you explore hidden gems around Koh Tao, you'll also take in scenic views after a hike to Nag Yuan viewpoint.

Instead of scouring travel websites looking for dinner options, save time and combine dinner with some sightseeing – from a sleek cruise on the Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a buffet dinner with dishes from all over the world as you cruise past Bangkok after dark. Take stunning photos of Wat Arun and the Grand Palace all lit up, or just sit back and enjoy a cultural performance and live music while you eat.

Make the most of your time in the Angthong archipelago by booking a tour on a fast speedboat. Once you arrive in the area, comprised of 42 islands, you'll have kayaking and snorkeling equipment at your disposal to explore on your own. You can also take to the shores and climb to the top of Mae Koh Island for panoramic views of the surrounding islands. Meals, snacks, and round-trip transportation make this a convenient experience.

With this Koh Tao snorkeling adventure, you can discover some of the top snorkeling sites around the island, without having to organize how to get around. Instead, enjoy the convenience of having transfers between islands included, as well as taxi pickup and drop-off directly from your hotel. The trip also includes a delicious lunch along the way too.

Explore James Bond Island, made famous by the Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” and several nearby islands with this full-day tour by luxury boat from Phuket. Canoe through a cave on Panak Island and Hong Island, then enjoy stunning views of James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan before spending time swimming and sunbathing. Lunch, transfers, and hotel pick-up and drop-off are provided.

Explore Doi Inthanon National Park on a full-day, private trip from Chiang Mai, then spend the day visiting spectacular waterfalls, browsing local handicrafts, summiting Thailand's tallest peak, and hiking through a landscape of paddy fields and coffee farms. Enjoy the flexibility of a personal driver/guide throughout the day, which includes pickup and drop-off at your Chiang Mai hotel, all transport by climate-controlled vehicle, and lunch, the perfect way to discover Chiang Mai's remarkable mountain scenery.

Get a taste of local life in Thailand with this small-group tour from Bangkok to two different markets. Take a train to Mae Klong Railway Station, where a bustling market can be found on and around the railway tracks, then cruise around the stalls on a longtail boat at Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, with a guide to provide insights. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

Dine on an extensive Thai and International buffet while you cruise the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok and check out the views of the city in the evening. This is a group tour, but you and your dining companions can have an intimate feel, if that’s the mood you’re going for. You’ll see all the riverside sites of Bangkok while cruising along under the moonlight with a show and live music.

Rich in culture and with many UNESCO–listed treasures to discover, Bangkok attracts many travelers—but avoiding the tourist trail can be tough. During this private walking tour, visit the city with a local guide and see sides of this bustling Asian capital many people miss. Customize your own itinerary to take in the sites that interest you most. Book a private guide for 2–8 hours with hotel pickup included for convenience.

Enjoy an evening of illuminated evening views, dinner, and entertainment with a 5-star dinner cruise in Bangkok. Enjoy dazzling views of landmarks such as the Grand Palace and Wat Arun as you cruise along the Chao Phraya River. Tuck into a tasty international buffet while watching live entertainment with music and Thai dances.

Relax and enjoy an in-depth tour of Koh Samui’s top sites, in half a day–ideal for travelers wanting to make the most of their time on this dreamy Thai island. Explore Koh Samui’s most iconic temples, snap envy-inducing photos at the best viewpoints, and enjoy a refreshing dip in waterfalls.

Those looking for an experience that combines nature with culture can enjoy this small-group tour to the Doi Suthep Temple and Wat Pha Lat in Chiang Mai. Hike to Wat Pha Lat, nestled within a lush forest, and discover its serene ambience and captivating statues. Then, make a trip to see the splendor of Doi Suthep Temple, adorned in shimmering gold. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, though entrance fees are extra.