Private Day Trips in Thailand

Take a privately guided walk on an old opium trail in Northern Thailand, where you're accompanied by a local Hmong guide between mountain villages. You'll visit the Hmong communities of Doi Pui and Ban Mae Sa Mai, and learn about the people and plants of Doi Suthep-Pui National Park, whose slopes once supported a prolific opium trade. Your full-day private tour includes a stop at Phra That Doi Suthep Temple, the FORRU tree nursery and a Hmong museum, plus a picnic lunch and round-trip hotel transport by minibus.

This private excursion to the Golden Triangle lets you cross the Thai border into Myanmar for a glimpse of local Burmese culture in the town of Tachileik, where you'll see a replica of Yangon's Shwedagon Pagoda. Enjoy a 'tuk tuk' ride, eat a local lunch, and visit a hill tribe village and bustling market before returning to northern Thailand to view the Hall of Opium. Round-trip hotel transport by private vehicle is included on this full-day tour from Chiang Rai.

Step into Thailand's Second World War history on a full-day, private trip from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi, where Allied POWs carved the infamous 'Death Railway' from the tropical jungle. Explore wartime history at the Thailand-Burma Railway Centre, tour a POW cemetery and museum, cruise the Mae Klong River to the Bridge over the River Kwai, then ride the WWII-era railroad. With the flexibility of a private tour, this excursion includes all entrance fees, lunch, and round-trip transport in a climate-controlled vehicle.

Explore the Kanchanaburi region with a full-day private tour from Bangkok. Visit the beautiful Erawan National Park and enjoy a day in the jungle while you relax and swim near the waterfalls. Sit down to a delicious Thai lunch before heading out on a bamboo rafting adventure on the Kwai River, and end the tour with a death-defying trip through the jungle on the Death Railway.

Skim across the Andaman Sea on a full-day tour from Phuket to Phi Phi Island, whose looming cliffs shelter idyllic lagoons and powdery sand beaches. Explore coral formations beneath the turquoise water as you snorkel over brilliant schools of fish and vivid sponges. Discover the island's pristine coves on excursions to Loh Sa Mah, Phi Phi Ley Cove, and Maya Bay, where the 2000 movie 'The Beach' was filmed, dine at a beachfront restaurant, then visit Viking Cave, where locals harvest edible birds nest amidst ancient murals.

Visit the ancient home of the Siamese kings on a full-day, private tour from Bangkok to Ayutthaya, a former imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the ornate Bang Pa-In, or Summer Palace, a Buddha image in a Bodhi tree, and historic temple complexes, then take a slow boat ride around Ayutthaya island. This 8-hour tour accommodates up to 8 people, includes all activities and round-trip transport from centrally-located Bangkok hotels.

Spend an afternoon in and around Ban Mae Kampong, a high-altitude village in the mountains north of Chiang Mai that's known for its tea production. A knowledgable guide accompanies you on this day-long private tour, which includes a Thai massage and a trek to a nearby waterfall. You'll also help prepare a culinary feast at a village home alongside locals. Includes air-conditioned transportation to and from your Chiang Mai hotel.

Spend an afternoon exploring Southeast Asia's Golden Triangle region, with a side trip into Laos. A private guide accompanies you on this day-long experience, which includes a visit to some of the area's hill tribe villages and Chiang Saen's centuries-old Lanna ruins, as well as a journey across the Mekong River into Laos, where you'll peruse a local market and village. Bring your camera to snap pics of the Fourth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge and at the triangle border between Thailand, Laos and Myanmar. You'll also make a stop in Chiang Khong to enjoy a leisurely Thai lunch.

Leave the busy city of Chiang Mai for a day of fun activities in the countryside. Get a taste of rural life as you bike down country roads lined with rice paddies, Thai temples and local homes, ending at the lush Tweechol Botanic Garden. Refuel with an authentic Thai buffet lunch, then head to Mae Sa Valley for an exciting afternoon of ziplining. Your tour includes an expert guide and driver, lunch, activities, and hotel pickup and drop-off.

Make like 007 on an action-packed tour to James Bond Island (Khao Ping Kan) from Phuket. Cruise aboard a VIP speedboat, paddle around the caves and lagoons of Hong Island on a giant canoe, then cruise around the filming location where scenes from 'The Man with the Golden Gun' were filmed. After a delicious buffet lunch (included) on the floating island of Koh Panyee, embark on a short hike through Ice Cream Cave, then enjoy swimming, snorkeling, or Jet Skiing (extra cost) on Naka Island.

Discover Kanchanaburi and River Kwai during this day trip from Bangkok. I'll tell you all about the historical layers of the place and I'll share local insights with you during our visit to this must-see historic town!

Enjoy a private tour of some of the region's most notable cultural attractions on this day-long excursion from Bangkok. Your trip includes a visit to Damnoen Saduak Floating Market, one of Thailand's best-known markets, which you'll explore by longtail boat. Then it's off to the Sampran Riverside Thai Village with your private guide. Enjoy lunch at the garden's restaurant and watch as villagers demonstrate their skills in everything from rice pounding to umbrella painting. You can also take in sword-fighting, a wedding ceremony and other traditional activites.

Enjoy the best of Thailand's culture, traditions and destinations with this private tour of Hill Tribes and the Golden Triangle from Chiang Rai. Your full-day adventure makes stops at Mae Chan, where you'll visit the Yao and Akha hill tribe villages on your way from Chiang Rai. Traveling with a private guide insures all of your needs and desires are met, since the flexible excursion can be tailored to your interests. This exclusive experience allows you to enjoy a buffet lunch of traditional and western cuisine and pay a visit to the northern tip of the country where you'll see the Thai-Burma border and wander the bustling public market.

Discover the beauty and culture of northern Thailand's Golden Triangle on a private day trip from Chiang Rai. Your small-group guided tour includes a small boat cruise along the mighty Mekong River, a visit to Chiang Saen's incredible temple ruins and plenty of photo ops at the scenic border where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet. You'll also spend time in a traditional Hmong village and enjoy a Thai lunch.