Thailand · SELF-GUIDED TOURS
Good self-guided tours fill up weeks ahead in high season; the great ones go first. Below: the 8 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Unlimited electric tuk tuk hops plus a Chao Phraya boat pass via app, with high-speed eSIM. Core or Plus routes in Bangkok.
“Great package, basically an Uber Tuk Tuk. Use the App, say where you want to go and it will then tell you where to meet the Tuk Tuk closest to you.”
Bangkok Old Town by app-ordered eco tuk-tuk, with optional Chao Phraya boat pass and included eSIM for easy navigation.
“Excellent customer service. In particular, the coordination for all pick-ups from one place to another. Also, drivers are very polite.”
A private, self-guided 2-hour canal boat ride in Bangkok with an orchid farm stop and temple fish feeding, plus bottled water.
“Lovely 2 hours, super cool and interesting . The orchid farm was so lovely, the fish feeding was a frenzy and seeing so many monitor lizards was also great. A great way to see the other back areas of Bangkok”
Audio guides for Bangkok, Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, and Chiang Rai: 40+ monument tracks for 180 days, from $9 per person.
“Kwan was really nice and smiling. Wut, thé driver, was calme and on tire.”
Skip Grand Palace lines with an English audio tour, Emerald Buddha Temple entry, museums, and a Khon show in Bangkok for $29.
“Nothing great for us since it was off season and the queue was short. Maybe useful if you are going in peak season and you want to jump the queue.”
Private car pickup from Bangkok to Koh Samet, shared speedboat, 5 hours on the island, and self-guided beach time without an overnight.
“Thanks for the awesome, straightforward feedback! 🙌 We're so glad to hear that everything was great during your experience. Short and sweet, you made our day! We work hard to make every outing fantastic, and it’s wonderful to know we hit the mark for you. Come back and visit us again soon! 🌊☀️😊”
Day trip from Pattaya to Koh Samet with hotel transfers, shared speedboat, 5 hours free time, and a self-guided island plan.
“super journée ! pris en charge à l'hôtel et retour à l'hôtel avec ponctualité et gentillesse. seul bémol: 5 heures sur l'île passent trop vite!”
Private 2-hour canal boat in Bangkok with flexible stops, Big Buddha views, weekend market option, fish feed, and easy BTS/MRT end.
“We added one more spot to go to before departure and made it a 3-hour trip. The guide was super helpful throughout the trip, helping us plan the trip and communicate with the boat operator.”
Pick a coast, a city, or a kind of day.
