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Cuisine can tell you a lot about a place. Take this food-focused tour and taste first-hand how the region’s plant life and history have shaped its food. Your tour takes you to 15 different tucked-away restaurants and street-stalls that few travellers make the time to try on their first visit to Chiang Mai. Treat your taste buds to a night tour of Chiang Mai on this private trip.  Make sure you come hungry.

Explore the ancient capital of Siam, Ayutthaya, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on this full-day guided tour from Bangkok with a small group of just 11 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. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience.

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.

Thai cuisine is full of surprises and this food tasting tour through Nang Loeng Market offers a unique introduction, with a special itinerary devised by a local chef. Escape the busy city for a cruise along Bangkok’s scenic canals; stop at popular local restaurants, food vendors, and markets; and taste 15 Thai specialties, including Hokkien noodles, banana fritters, spring rolls, and indulgent desserts.

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.

Take in the highlights of Phang Nga Bay on this action-packed full-day adventure cruise from Phuket. Paddle around Panak and Hong islands on a canoe; admire the natural wonders of James Bond Island; take a swim at Nakae Island; and tuck into a delicious lunch onboard. Hotel pickup and drop-off is included.

Many boat tours go to James Bond Island but this one lets you experience it just like Bond: luxuriously. As you set sail aboard a catamaran, enjoy a welcome drink and delicious buffet lunch. Afterward, swim off Lawa island then kayak into a cave at the Hongs of Phang Nga. After exploring James Bond Island by longboat you'll enjoy a sunset dinner on the way back.

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.

Sample some of the best street food in Bangkok’s Chinatown on this evening food tasting tour of street stalls recommended by the Michelin Guide. Hop into a tuk tuk to explore the vibrant area faster than you could by walking. Highlights include fish ball egg noodles, rolled-up rice noodles, crab fried rice, and more.

Enjoy a more intimate encounter with the stunning Phi Phi Islands in a guided group. After pickup from your hotel, ride a speedboat to see Maya Bay, then swim and snorkel on Bamboo Island, admire Viking Cave, look for primates on Monkey Beach, and savor a buffet lunch on Ko Phi Phi Don. Snorkel Loh Samah Bay and Pileh Bay before returning home.

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.

The golden spires of temples and the Grand Palace are symbols of Bangkok. Bag the city’s most essential historic sights in just half a day on this walking tour, which includes a ferry across the Chao Phraya River. Your guide clues you in on the history and religion that underpins each sight and advises on correct etiquette. Upgrade to include entrance fees.

Make the most of limited time in Bangkok with this whistle-stop private half-day adventure that ticks off three temples—Wat Traimit, Wat Pho, and Wat Ben. You can avoid the hassle of looking up local bus timetables, as round-trip hotel transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle are included. Best of all, as it's a private trip, the pickup time and travel schedule is customizable based on your requirements.

Bangkok's key landmarks look markedly different after dark—the Grand Palace and Wat Pho are lit up at night, and Pak Khlong Flower Market has a different atmosphere in the evening than it does during the day. This guided evening tour covers all three by tuk-tuk and boat, with a local guide navigating the route throughout.

Discover the beaches, bays, and islands around Pattaya on this full-day catamaran cruise. Set sail for the islands of Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Ped; enjoy snorkeling, fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, and slider activities in the Gulf of Thailand; and tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on-board. For those who want a more relaxed morning, join the later tour that includes snorkeling, visits to two islands, and a scenic sunset at sea.

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.

This day tour of Phuket is the definition of island-hopping. Starting in Phuket after your complimentary hotel pick-up, you’ll travel on a two-story fishing boat to Phang-Na Bay. Hop into a canoe and explore the limestone formations and hidden caves of Panak Island. After a buffet lunch back on board your boat, visit more beautiful islands and beaches, including one made famous by a James Bond movie.

Enjoy touring the Ang Thong National Marine Park in a small speed boat from Koh Phangan. As well as traveling quickly, there are other benefits to traveling by small boat. You’ll be able to access swimming and snorkeling spots that are inaccessible by larger boat, and you can disembark right onto the sand. Have free use of snorkeling and kayaking equipment, or simply choose to relax on the beach.

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.

See sides of Bangkok most travelers rarely discover as you explore the city the sustainable way—by pedal power—with a guide to lead the way and put everything in context, and plenty of delicious local nibbles to keep your energy levels high. Alongside royal temples, parks, and shrines, discover the atmospheric Khlong Bang Luang neighborhood, with its floating market and artists' houses, and join a local family for a home-cooked meal.

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. Finish with visits to a coconut farm and salt fields before returning to Bangkok. Upgrade to add Erawan Falls and the Bridge Over the River Kwai to your visit.

Make the most of your time in Pattaya by booking this tour that takes you to some of the best spots in the area. You’ll visit the floating market, the Big Buddha, and several amazing viewpoints. This group tour includes lunch and offers an optional boat experience for added adventure.

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.