Top Thailand Safaris - page 2

Journey into the heart of Khao Sok National Park on this 2-day, small-group tour from Krabi. Ideal for adventurous travelers who want to get off the typical tourist trail, this tour includes hotel pickup and takes you hiking through lush jungle, floating down the Khao Sok River, exploring Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat, and more. Your accommodations include a lake rafthouse and jungle bungalow.

Relax with tranquil sailing to the limestone islands of Ang Thong Marine Park, where you can snorkel at remote lagoons, kayak along the coast and through tunnels, and finish with the last viewing at the Blue Lagoon viewpoint on this full-day tour. Stroll to Emerald Lake (Talay Nai) and enjoy a light breakfast and cooked lunch. Step aboard a spacious yacht equipped with a sun deck, internal saloon, and hot tub and avoid the crowds with personalized service on this small-group tour. Round-trip hotel and dinghy transfers from Koh Samui are included.

Take in the highlights of Phang Nga Bay and go island hopping in comfort on this action-packed full-day adventure cruise on a big boat 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, though national park fees are extra.

Discover the best that Bangkok has to offer on this full-day private tour of the city. Visit all of the must-see attractions such as the Grand Palace, Chinatown, the vibrant flower market, Wat Pho, Wat Arun, and much more. Learn about the city’s rich history, religion, and culture from your informative guide as you drive around Bangkok in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.

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.

Make the most of your time in Phuket and explore your own way with this customized private driving tour. Choose your tour duration and set off through the city streets to check out key attractions, landmarks, and other must-see sites. Relax in the comfort of your private vehicle and move at your own pace around Phuket while learning about local life from your expert guide.

Travel between Bangkok and Pattaya in a private vehicle with a reliable transfer service that operates for arrivals and departures at both Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports. Go directly to or from your hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own private driver for a hassle-free start or end to your vacation.

Explore seven different islands off the coast of Krabi: Tup Island, Chicken Island, Yawasom Island, Moh Island, Ma Ta Ming Island, Poda Island, and Rang Island. Enjoy the scenery, relax on the beach, or swim or snorkel in the Andaman Sea. Watch the sunset while enjoying a barbecue buffet dinner. After it gets dark, swim or snorkel among the glowing bioluminescence plankton before returning to Krabi.

Swap the hustle and bustle of Phuket for an island adventure on this day trip that takes you snorkeling off the tranquil and pleasantly undeveloped islands of Coral and Racha (Raya). The islands' emerald waters are home to a wealth of colorful aquatic life and sightings of vibrant coral, rainbow trout, pufferfish, and giant starfish are all on the agenda. You'll also enjoy free time to relax on sandy beaches and try a variety of watersports.

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.

Discover Thailand’s Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park on a speedboat with your group and guide. Snorkel, kayak, hike, and sightsee to your heart’s content, and stop at the nearby Blue Lagoon to swim and sunbathe too. Handy round-trip pickup ensures that the only thing you have to worry about is enjoying yourself.

For a chance to see elephants, all sorts of birds, and plenty of other wildlife, book this private tour to Kuiburi National Park. You won’t need to share with a large group or stick to a set itinerary. Instead, you can go at your own pace in the park, looking for all the animals with your guide. You’ll have dinner and round-trip hotel transportation included, too.

Explore the rainforest and rivers of Khao Sok National Park on a 2-day adventure from Krabi, and spend the night in a jungle bungalow at the edge of the Sok River. You’ll paddle a kayak on a wildlife safari, spot gibbons in the forest canopy, and more. This two-day trip includes hotel pickup and drop-off, meals, accommodation, activities, and entrance fees.

Experience the natural beauty of the Angthong National Marine Park in the Gulf of Thailand on this full-day adventure from Koh Samui. Start your day with pickup from your hotel before enjoying breakfast as you cruise over to the archipelago. When you arrive, take a trip in a longtail boat or a kayak and go sightseeing around the islands, head underwater on a snorkeling tour, hike up to panoramic viewpoints, and visit some amazing caves.

Experience the tropical beauty of the Similan Islands from above and below the sea on this full-day speedboat and snorkeling tour from Khao Lak. Perched in crystal-clear turquoise waters, this archipelago features some of the best snorkeling spots in the world, and your English-speaking guide will lead you right to them. You’ll also have plenty of time to relax on white-sand beaches, spot dolphins in the waves, and even swim with sea turtles.

Avoid taking on the tricky logistics on your own and explore Kanchanaburi hassle-free on this 2-day guided tour to Hellfire Pass and the Death Railway. Visit the region’s important World War II sites, including the War, the Thailand-Burma Railway Center, and the famous Bridge across the River Kwai. Board a riverboat for Hellfire Pass, where POWs died in miserable conditions, and visit a Mon tribal village. Enjoy unique experiences that are challenging to organize on your own, such as a ride on Death Railway and an overnight on a floating raft.

Travel from midday to midnight to the hidden wonders of Phang Nga Bay, including a kayaking tour of limestone sea caves and cliff-lined lagoons. Ride a powerboat to the emerald waters and keep an eye out for sea eagles, egrets and other wildlife while you paddle your kayak with an expert guide. After dark, float your own self-made flower ‘Krathong’ at a Loi Krathong festival, followed by a seafood buffet dinner. Lunch and round-trip transport from Phuket hotels or airport included.

Rather than simply dining in a restaurant, take home the recipes for the rich flavors and fragrant spices of Thai cuisine during this small-group cooking class in Bangkok. Learn more about Thai culture and traditions as you shop for ingredients at the local market, where your guide can help you overcome the language barrier. Get hands-on guidance when making popular dishes like pad thai, green curry, or mango sticky rice; then sit down to enjoy a delicious homemade lunch or dinner.

Visit the so-called James Bond Island (Tapu), known for its appearance in the Man with the Golden Gun, with this tour out to Phang Nga Bay. You'll also get the chance to canoe through mangroves, see the caves of Thalu Island, and spend time at the Suwan Khuha Temple, with a stop for an included lunch on the island of Koh Panyee along the way.

Explore the views of the islands in the Angthong National Marine Park, the jungle, white-sand beaches, snorkeling, and so much more on this group day tour from Koh Samui. You’ll keep costs down by sharing transport, but still have plenty of time to have fun on your own time, and maybe make a few friends too.

If you're short on time but still want to experience the clear waters and white sands of Khai Island, consider this half-day tour, which includes round-trip transportation from your hotel in Phuket or the Phuket Airport. You'll get to spend a morning or an afternoon snorkeling, swimming, and hanging out on the beach, and snorkeling masks will be provided to help you better see the colorful marine life found just offshore.

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.

Take a day trip out to the islands of the Andaman Sea with this snorkeling tour from Phuket. You'll cruise around the Phi Phi Islands, with plenty of stops to swim, snorkel, and take in the views along the way. You'll also make a stop at Ton Sai Beach for an included lunch and see Maya Bay, where "The Beach" was filmed, before returning to Phuket.

Experience the beauty of Thai culture on this half-day Bangkok temples tour that showcases some of the city’s most impressive landmarks. Marvel at delicate marble carvings at Wat Benchamabophit (Marble Temple). See a massive solid gold Buddha at Wat Tramit. Then follow your guide to the birthplace of traditional healing, Wat Pho, and learn about some of the age-old practices still used today.