Top Thailand Half-day Tours

Visit Damnoen Saduak Floating Market on a morning tour from Bangkok. Travel by road and speedboat to the market where you can watch the bustling commerce conducted by vendors in boats. En route, get a glimpse of Thailand's rice paddies, fruit farms and rural traditions. Round-trip hotel transport is included.

Visit two of Thailand’s most famous markets on this private tour. First head to the Maeklong Railway Market where stalls are set up right on the tracks and vendors need to rush to move their products before the train comes. Then hop on a local boat and explore the Damnoen Saduak floating market as you haggle your way through the canals where locals buy and sell their goods.

Spend the morning or afternoon paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem on a sit-on top kayak manoeuvring through caves and channels surrounded by towering cast formations whilst observing the diverse wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada, otters and your ever present monkey trying to hitch a ride.

This 4-hour eco-tour starts in Baan Nai Sa, a Muslim village in the heart of Krabi’s mountains, featuring many freshwater streams and pools. Enjoy an ATV ride through rubber plantations and lush jungle surrounded by steep limestone cliffs to the base of Sa Kongsi Mountain, where you can explore an incredible display of stalactites and stalagmites. The gentle waterways of Klong Sra Kaew are the perfect place for kayaking.

Explore the four islands of the Koh Hong group by speedboat on a private tour from Krabi. Bring your own group of family or friends on a tour that features activities such as kayaking around Hong Island, visiting the Hong lagoon, snorkeling, and time to relax on white-sand beaches. This all-inclusive tour guide provides all transportation, along with refreshments, lunch, and snorkel and kayak gear for your use.

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.

Leave Krabi for Ao Thanae’s mangrove forests on a 5-hour sunset kayak followed by a BBQ dinner. Paddle a comfortable sit-on-top boat between towering cliffs sheltered lagoons, and watch for wildlife: Crab-eating Macaques, Monitor Lizards and vibrant tropical birds live in Ao Thanae’s protected forest. Hike a short trail to a stunning viewpoint and watch the sun sink into the Andaman sea; enjoy a leisurely meal on a private beach, then board a longtail boat and return to the mainland under tropical stars.

Get access to the crystal clear waters and native wildlife of the Hong Islands with this day trip by speed boat. Visit all 4 islands, including the secret lagoon of Hong Island, the sheltered cove of Koh Lading, and the impressive sandbanks of Koh Pakbia. Start in the morning to enjoy swimming and snorkeling before the crowds get there.

Discover some of northern Thailand’s most exquisite Buddhist temples with a private, half-day trip from Chiang Mai. Climb past the seven-headed naga serpents that guard the golden shrine at Wat Phra That Doi Duthep, then take in sweeping views from the summit of the mountain temple. Return to Chiang Mai to learn the story behind a 14th century temple that contains a monk school and shrines to the Thai royal family. Enjoy the flexibility and personal experience of a private trip, and get an insiders’ look at Thai culture.

Meet the makers behind Thailand’s most exquisite handicrafts and art with a half-day tour to Sankampaeng, a village renowned for lacquer ware, teak and silverware. See how weavers create elegant designs in Thai silk, and watch delicate paper umbrellas take shape. Learn how celadon ceramics are made then see wood carvers working at elaborate furniture. Meet the craftsmen who create some of the finest silverware in the world, and browse a remarkable variety of artwork before returning to Chiang Mai.

Visit the temples of Chiang Rai on this 4-hour tour. You'll see historical sites such as Wat Phra Singh and ornate architecture like Wat Rong Khun, plus visit Oub Kham Museum to learn about the Lanna kingdom. When booking, select the tour option that matches your circumstances as either a solo or group traveler and for pickup in the city or the Golden Triangle.

Discover Hua Hin after dark, on a night tour of the city by samlor, Thailand’s traditional three-wheeled bicycles. Relax on the passenger street as your guide leads you through the old town’s atmospheric streets, and pause to take in Hua Hin’s most iconic sights. Explore railway stations and a bustling night market, barter for local handicrafts, and end your evening with a traditional seafood dinner; enjoy the breeze off the Gulf of Thailand while lingering over beautifully-prepared fresh fish.

Explore Chiang Mai’s most splendid temples on a 4-hour cultural tour through the city’s gleaming spires, hushed sanctuaries and towering stupas. Climb 300 steps to the mountaintop Wat Phrathat Doi Suthep, with commanding views of the surrounding countryside. Stroll the pristine clusters of white chedi in Wat Suan Dok, which contains the ashes of Chiang Mai’s former royal family, and discover the weathered pagodas of Wat Jed Yod, an atmospheric temple whose ‘seven spires’ date to the 15th-century and are nestled in lush jungle foliage.

Discover Chiang Mai’s vibrant heritage and sacred sites on a half-day historical tour through the city’s most important temples. Explore the old city walls and pass through Thapae Gate, experience a bustling local market then mount the imposing steps to Wat Chiang Man. Pass by Wat Phrasing’s fierce guardian dragons to visit northern Thailand’s most revered Buddha, sheltered in the intimate Lai Kham Chapel. Circle the 14th-century stupa at Wat Chedi Luang, and join orange-draped monks to pay your respects to a glimmering black jade Buddha.

Explore Thailand’s history and culture on a half-day visit to Bangkok’s National Museum, home to one of the world’s best collections of Asian art. Walk alongside your guide through the largest museum in Southeast Asia, and discover Neolithic artifacts and regional handicrafts, religious artwork and exquisite statuary. Encounter the finest remnants of the ancient Siamese city of Ayutthaya, get a glimpse of elegant court traditions and learn about the Buddhist, Animist, Vedic and Hindu influences that continue to infuse the art and architecture of modern day Thailand.

Explore the colorful Damnoen Saduak floating market on a private tour from Bangkok, and experience life along Thailand’s bustling canals. Meet vendors in narrow boats piled high with fresh produce and handicrafts, sample local delicacies from riverside stalls, and capture the vividly photogenic scene. Travel to the market across the lush Thai countryside that surrounds Bangkok; pass palm plantations, villages and farm fields and get a glimpse of life outside the city.

Explore Bangkok’s Grand Palace and a Buddhist temple on a guided, half-day tour to the city’s most magnificent sites. Walk the manicured grounds of the 18th-century royal Palace, whose stepped roofs and golden spires are among Thailand’s most gorgeous. Join clusters of orange-draped monks in the sanctuary of Wat Pho, Wat Traimit or Wat Phra Kaew, three of the city’s distinctive temples; thread between rows of gleaming Buddhas, pass towering chedis and absorb the sounds and sites of Bangkok’s holiest places.

Experience the ultimate relaxation with an evening meditation class at Wat Mahathat Temple in Bangkok. Escape the bustling city streets for the tranquil temple and enjoy a 2-hour meditation class — the perfect way to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing. Under the guidance of an expert instructor, learn to quiet your mind, enter deep relaxation and channel your inner energy.

Explore Bangkok’s most iconic temples on a 4-hour guided tour through the heart of the city. Watch candles flicker beside the solid gold Buddha at Wat Traimit. Step into Wat Pho’s hushed sanctuary to circle the massive Reclining Buddha, a gleaming statue whose feet are inlaid with intricate mother-of-pearl designs. Duck under the fantastical stepped roofs of the Marble Temple and discover murals, inscriptions and statues that depict the essence of Thailand’s religious and cultural history.

Discover Bangkok just as the city starts to come alive on this evening bicycle tour. Cycle around some of the city’s highlights like Chinatown, the Chao Phraya River, around the Grand Palace, and more without the crowds of tourists and the harsh sun. See the entire city light up and glimmer across the water as you peddle past local neighborhoods and discover the nightlife.

Spend three hours exploring Bangkok by bike on this popular tour that puts travelers right up close to the action. Venture down the narrow alleyways of Chinatown. Cruise through markets and backstreets and explore Thonburi with your professional guide who will point out all the highlights and attractions of this dynamic city.

Access the hidden islands of Koh Taen and Koh Madsum on this boat tour from Koh Samui. With a small group of just 15 people or fewer, you'll visit some islands farther off the beaten path, where most travelers don't go. With the provides snorkel gear, jump in to explore the underwater world to learn about Thailand's local marine flora and fauna. You'll also get to walk and lounge on some of the islands' pristine beaches, enjoying a provided lunch midday.

Don’t let limited time in northern Thailand stop you seeing the highlights of Chiang Rai. This express tour, which proves ideal for time-pressed travelers, covers the iconic White Temple and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) in just half a day, an included hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off in Chiang Mai.

Explore Pattaya on a half-day tour with a guide who shows you sacred monuments, picturesque coastal views, and gems gallery. You’ll visit the Big Buddha temple (Wat Phra Yai), head to a viewpoint that overlooks Pattaya Bay, and stop at the biggest gem shop in Pattaya. This tour provides an overview of the city that is perfect for first-time visitors. • Travel in comfort with a local guide  • Entrance fees to all attractions • See Buddhist statues at Wat Phra Yai  • Great photo ops of the Gulf of Thailand  • Check out the biggest Gems Museum & Gallery