15 Thailand Safaris to Build a Trip Around

1.Koh Samui: ATV Quad Bike Safari Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,394 reviews · 1 - 2 hours · from $57Our pick

Samui Quad Motor takes you from your Koh Samui hotel into the hills on Japanese quad bikes. Choose one hour of jungle tracks and viewpoints, or two hours with rougher terrain, a seasonal waterfall, refreshments, and more riding. Guides including Rick and Kap help riders, take photos, and adjust the pace for different skill levels.

“Couldn't fault this in any shape or form opted for 2h but could have easily been there all day. not too difficult, some steep inclines / declines but overall doable for beginners”

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2.Koh Samui: 4×4 Off Road Island Safari Tour Including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 903 reviews · 8 hours · from $40

Spend eight hours exploring Koh Samui by open 4x4, with hotel pickup, a guide, temple visits, mountain views, the Secret Garden, plantations, Namuang Waterfall, Guan Yu Shrine, Grandfather and Grandmother Rocks, and lunch at a panoramic restaurant. The optional rooftop ride is the day’s most thrilling feature.

“Fantastic tour to see all the sights in koh samui. Jackie our guide was amazing and so knowledgeable. Lunch was fantastic with breathtaking views. Great value for money.”

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3.Koh Samui Jungle Safari By JEEP With MR.UNG (Including Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 497 reviews · from $55

Spend about seven hours touring Koh Samui by rugged 4WD Jeep with Mr. Ung’s team. Visit Hin Ta and Hin Yai, Na Muang Waterfall, Wat Khunaram, Ta Nim Magic Garden, and high mountain viewpoints. Swim, eat a Thai lunch by the beach, ride through the jungle, and prepare to get soaked in the famous Jeep water fight.

“Amazing guides from pick up from our hotel we met our group who were great. Guides were very friendly and offered plenty of water. Beautiful lunch and the best water fight we have ever add. Thank you for such a wonderful trip”

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4.Koh Samui: 4×4 Sightseeing Safari & Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 364 reviews · 7 hours · from $58

Spend seven hours touring Koh Samui by 4x4, with hotel pickup, temple visits, a waterfall, coconut plantation, scenic lunch, and an ethical elephant sanctuary. You will prepare food and feed the elephants rather than ride them. Guides such as Luna, Nancy, Jackie, and Palmy are known for friendly commentary, while the open-top mountain ride adds a lively finish.

“I absolutely loved this tour!!! from the first minute!!!!! Jackie our tour guide was absolutely fantastic in every sense! he made us feel great all day long!!! the activity was exceptionnal, to start with we got picked up in a 4x4, and it felt so great!!! then we went on the roof for quite some distance and it was unbelievable, after great views, wonderful waterfall, coconut factory and the time spent with the elephants was magical, they got rescued from bad people and the sanctuary is helping them!!!! i hope they can continue their fantastic work!!!!”

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5.Khao Lak: Elephant Safari with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 240 reviews · from $93Top rated

Spend a full day exploring Khao Lak with hotel pickup, a Thai lunch, drinks, bamboo rafting, and visits to a waterfall, temple, turtle conservation center, and Tsunami Memorial Police Boat 813. The highlight is a hands-on elephant visit with time to feed and bathe these gentle animals. Guides such as Jib, Gift, Tip, and Johnny Walker are known for clear local insight.

“The trip was excellent; Johnny walkers and Ben were great guides, we saw loads and learn a lot would 100% recommend”

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6.Khao Sok: Private Night Safari Adventure w/ Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 207 reviews · 2h 30m · from $48

Join a 150-minute night walk in Khao Sok National Park with an English-speaking guide such as Diamond, Aunni, June, or Bam. Expect snakes, scorpions, spiders, frogs, monkeys, and other nocturnal wildlife, though sightings vary. Hotel pickup, water, and the park fee are included.

“Our tour guide Nicezy was amazing and super friendly, he found us lots of great animals and knew lots about them! However, this is hugely over priced and you can get much more for your money if you just pay for this tour when you arrive!”

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7.Khao Sok: Private Day Trekking, Jungle Dinner & Night Safari

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 206 reviews · 7 hours

Spend seven hours with a private English-speaking guide such as Big Boy, June, Bom, or Bowee, depending on availability. Trek Khao Sok by day, swim at a forest waterfall, help cook a Thai meal in bamboo over an open fire, then use a flashlight to spot nocturnal animals. Pickup and park fees are included.

“The whole activity was excellently organized. The pick up, our guide (Big Boy), and the food were amazing! We saw spiders, scorpions, snakes and dragons. Big Boy is very experienced and made the activity for us with his jokes along the way. It was very pleasing to walk into the jungle, but the nighttime gave it a whole new dimension! The only downside is the amount of people talking during the tour, which scared animals away. We had a private tour, but sometimes our guide had to distract other groups to lead us away from them.”

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8.Chiang Mai: Night Safari Ticket with Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 136 reviews · from $54

Visit Chiang Mai Night Safari by hotel transfer, then follow a timed program of tram rides, tiger and predator shows, dancing, and a musical fountain. You’ll see giraffes, zebras, lions, tigers, and more across three zones. Drivers such as Lek and Noom have been praised for punctual pickups and clear communication.

“Well organised with clear instructions on how to get from each attraction to the next in an efficient manner so you don’t miss any of the shows, tram rides, etc. they give you a timed schedule ticket on arrival so you know when to walk from a to b when next attraction starts. Good supply of snacks and souvenirs along the way, animal food available if you want to feed critters along the tram ride. No real line for toilets. Saw heaps of animals. If you want to see big cats and maybe get to feed giraffe, this is for you! Excellent for the young and old alike. Was going…”

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9.Chiang Mai Night Safari Ticket & Tram Rides Optional Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 99 reviews · 4h 30m · from $34Best value

Spend about 4.5 hours at Chiang Mai Night Safari with full access to the Savannah and Predator zones, open-air tram rides, walking trails, scheduled shows, and optional hotel transfers. You explore independently, so check show times on arrival and budget extra for animal feeding.

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10.Khao Lak Eco-Safari: Elephants, Tsunami Museum, and Turtles

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 4 hours · from $112

Spend four hours with an English-speaking guide such as Win, Tony, Sai, or Wi-Wi, feeding and walking near rescued elephants, eating Thai food, visiting the 2004 tsunami memorial, and seeing young turtles at a Royal Thai Navy nursery. Hotel pickup, lunch, and small groups of up to 10 are available.

“Excellent tour, thoroughly enjoyed seeing the turtles, the elephants were the highlight feeding and walking with them in the jungle. The lunch provided was far more than expected and the final stop at the tsunami museum was a real eye opener, our guide Sai was great and knowledgeable, really made it for us. We would recommend this tour.”

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11.Koh Samui Adventure: Hidden Gems & 4×4 Safari Tour /w Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 46 reviews · 7 hours · from $55

Spend seven hours crossing Koh Samui by open-air 4x4, with stops at Big Buddha, Wat Plai Laem, Hin Ta and Hin Yai, Guan Yu Shrine, Na Muang Waterfall, Secret Buddha Garden, and Wat Teepangkorn. Your English or Thai-speaking guide includes lunch, fruit tasting, water, hotel pickup, and return transport.

“War ganz gut heute ch hätte mir mehr Zeit für den magic Garden gewünscht und dafür weniger am Wasserfall”

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12.Hua Hin: Kui Buri Elephant Safari Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 43 reviews · 6h 30m · from $157

Travel from Hua Hin, Cha Am, or Pak Nam Pran to Kui Buri National Park with an English-speaking guide. A forest pickup truck takes you searching for wild elephants, often near ponds and feeding areas. Guides provide binoculars, and the day ends with dinner at a local Thai restaurant. Patience matters, since wildlife sightings are never guaranteed.

“We had a very nice guide, and enjoyed the day. We didn’t see any elephants, but everyone there tried their hardest to make it happen! Our guide told us that October/November is a better time of year.”

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13.Jeep Tour Koh Samui Jungle Safari Full Day Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 41 reviews · 7h 30m · from $56

Spend about 7.5 hours touring Koh Samui in an open 4x4 jeep with an English-speaking guide. Visit Hin Ta and Hin Yai, Guan Yu Shrine, a waterfall, Secret Buddha Garden, Wat Teepangkorn, Wat Plai Laem, and Big Buddha. Guides such as Arm and Jack add humor, while lunch, water, hotel pickup, and return transport are included.

“The trip was very nice. We visited many beautiful places, the lunch was excellent, and the guide was very helpful. There are approximately 8–9 people in each car, and several cars go together”

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14.JEEP JUNGLE SAFARI Around Koh Samui(Eco Friendly)including Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 37 reviews · from $53

Spend about seven hours touring Koh Samui in an ex-army 4WD vehicle. You’ll visit Hin Ta Hin Yai, Na Muang Waterfall, Wat Khunaram, Wat Teepangkorn, and the Secret Buddha Garden, with mountain views and lunch at a hilltop restaurant. Pickup is offered, and the group can reach up to 30 people.

“Everything was great!! The Jeep was a great choice. Jungle tour was so much fun. We would do it again!!!”

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15.Bangkok Safari & Marine Park

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 35 reviews · 10 hours

Spend about eight hours at Bangkok’s Safari World with private hotel pickup, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a drive through the safari zone. Choose transfer-only or add park tickets before checkout. You may also see animal shows, feeding areas, and family attractions. Driver Yu is praised for patient help with children and flexible timing.

“Loved the experience. We Took a Private tour and it was worth the bucks. Our guide and driver YU was so friendly and accommodating. We had a baby with us and she gave us all the time we needed for safari world and helped us navigate. 10/10. Highly recommended.”

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