The 15 Private Tours in Thailand That Earn Their Price

Bangkok by Private Guide: Full Day Tour In and Around - Meeting your guide and building your best 8 hours

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,323 reviews · from $72Our pick

A fully customizable private guide day in Bangkok, mixing grand temples, BTS and boats, markets, and culture, with hotel pickup and flexible timing.

“Our Guide (Apple) met us in our Hotel Lobby at the agreed time. We discussed and personalised our day. It was a fantastic day - we travelled by foot, ferry, metro and tuk tuk. Saw all of the sights we wanted to see. Apple also scheduled lunch at a local restaurant. I love crunching a city tour into 6-8 hrs with a local guide. Highly recommend!”

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Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

2.Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,632 reviews · 3 - 7 hours · from $112

Private longtail boat from Phi Phi to Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, with snorkeling, wildlife spotting, and optional plankton glow at night.

“The guide we were paired with was fantastic and had a lovely boat. They basically pair you with a local they contract out and the office is not very communicative once you pay. That being said the trip was a blast and the guide was awesome! He went above and beyond, the water was amazing, and despite bad weather we had a great time!”

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Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise Tour

3.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park: Semi-private Sunset Cruise Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,314 reviews · from $120

Semi-private Ang Thong sunset cruise from Koh Samui with snorkeling, optional sea kayaking, Emerald Lake hike, and Thai-fusion meals.

“Our day out with the Red Dragon crew was amazing. The crew are so friendly and ready to make your experience magical! Monkey Boy was the best!!! He made sure to point out all the sea life while snorkeling to our kids (9 and 8). The food was so yummy and plentiful. The door to door transfer was top notch as well. Do not hesitate booking this trip!!! I will be recommending this tour to all friends coming to Koh Samui.”

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Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

4.Chiang Rai Temples: Private Tour from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,267 reviews · from $144

Private 13-hour Chiang Rai temple tour from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, lunch, and entrance fees at Wat Rong Khun, Blue Temple, and more.

“Easily one of the best things I’ve done in Thailand. Cannot recommend this enough. Yut was highly knowledgeable and the perfect tour guide!”

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Bangkok: Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

5.Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Wat Arun Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 855 reviews · 5 hours · from $143

Private 5-hour Bangkok temple tour covering Grand Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Pho and Wat Arun with hotel pickup, guide, and river boat.

“Tum Tum was an excellent and super friendly guide. She also took many pictures of myself on the tour. Much apprecited and was tons of fun. Thank you! 😀”

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Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

6.Private Excursion to Maeklong Railway and Floating Markets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 850 reviews · from $130

Private Bangkok day trip to Maeklong Railway Market and Damnoen Saduak Floating Market with hotel pickup, guided stalls, long-tail boat, and treats.

“Fantastic, fascinating experience. Brilliant, knowledgeable guide (Phongphat / Peter) and very safe driver.”

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Semi-Private yacht adventure to Ang Thong Park’s hidden treasures

7.Semi-Private yacht adventure to Ang Thong Park’s hidden treasures

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 838 reviews · from $136

Semi-private Ang Thong Marine Park yacht trip from Koh Samui with PADI snorkeling, kayaking options, and Emerald Lake viewpoint time.

“Fun day filled with activities, or choose to relax on the boat if you don’t want to do everything. The staff was friendly and accommodating. Overall a great experience.”

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Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

8.Floating and Railway Market (Optional Waterfall): Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 827 reviews · from $127

Private Bangkok day trip by boat to Damnoen Saduak and train to Maeklong Railway Market, with optional Erawan Falls and River Kwai.

“Our guide - Jim - was amazing!!!! Very informative, helpful and experienced! Would definitely book again”

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Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake

9.Khao Sok: Private Longtail Boat Tour at Cheow Lan Lake

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 794 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $170

Private longtail boat on Cheow Lan Lake with Diamond Cave, wildlife and swimming at a floating raft house. Early or sunset timing.

“No complaints at all and the guide was top class, would recommend to anyone”

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Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

10.Phi Phi Island Private Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 685 reviews · from $1,108

Private Phi Phi Islands boat tour from Phuket with hotel pickup for up to 15, Maya Bay, snorkeling gear, and flexible stops.

“The best way to see the islands, avoiding the crowds and completely on your terms. The guide and boat crew who looked after us for the day were excellent.”

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️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

11.️ Phuket Private Instagram Tour: All-Inclusive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 659 reviews · from $172

Private Phuket Instagram tour with a photographer, hotel pickup, temples, town color, and ocean viewpoints. 6 to 8 hours, private ride.

“We had an amazing time!! Loved all the history given! We had the most amazing experience with the elephants!! Also the lunch of Thai food was exceptional!!”

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From Krabi : Private Luxury Longtail Boat

12.Private Luxury Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 650 reviews · 5 hours - 630 minutes · from $241

Private luxury longtail boat in Krabi with Chicken Island, Tub Island sandbar, snorkeling with GoPro 10, and a beach picnic plus Railay views.

“We loved our trip with One, our guide! Everything was perfect..the trip started on time. The boat was amazing with beautiful photo prop setup. They had everything we could need One, our guide was the best..he clicked beautiful pictures for us...we will treasure them for life. he found perfect spots on the beach for us, got us beach mats and cold water! The picnic setup was beautiful...the cold coconut water and fruit platter was what we needed at the end of a long swim and snorkel session! Just one suggestion for the food, the taste was yum, but it had gotten cold and bit soggy, which was natural considering the…”

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Phuket: Private City Tour &Driver –Customize Your Highlights

13.Private City Tour &Driver –Customize Your Highlights

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 636 reviews · from $39Best value

A flexible Phuket day with a private English-speaking driver, AC SUV, and a pick-up anywhere on the island to hit Big Buddha, temples, views.

“Thank you so much Azi for an amazing day. When we booked a private driver for six hours around Phuket, our family of four could not have imagined a better driver / tour guide / entertainer. Thank you Azi for a superb day. We loved every place you shared with us, especially the floating restaurant where we watched our fish being caught, then superbly prepared for an exquisite Thai feast. We highly recommend this experience.”

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Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

14.Doi Inthanon Private Tour with Trek & Lunch from Chiang Mai

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 622 reviews · from $135

Private Doi Inthanon day trip from Chiang Mai with hotel pickup, waterfalls, trekking, coffee village lunch, and handicrafts shopping.

“Tong was fantastic. Very informative and entertaining with excellent English. He was extremely wellmm by prepared and accommodating. We enjoyed all the activities and learning more while having fun.”

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Bangkok: Customize Your Own Private Bangkok City Tour

15.Customize Your Own Private Bangkok City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 588 reviews · 5 - 8 hours · from $72

Custom private Bangkok tour with driver and optional guide. Choose temples, Chinatown, and Jim Thompson House. GSTC certified.

“Aoi was a very friendly and informed informed Her English was pretty good and we understodd 95% of what she said. She had excellent knowledge of the Thai Royal family and ancestors and knew detsiled information of each major Buddha that we visited. The driver, Manit, was excellent - we felt safe in his hands at all times.guide.”

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