Top Hua Hin Half-day Tours

Thailand is driven by the Buddhist faith and some 26,000 wats, or temples, dot the landscapes of this southeast Asian nation. Take a private tour of three significant Bangkok temples, including the reclining Buddha at Wat Pho and marvel at the religion that permeates the culture and traditions of this city.

The diversity of Hua Hin’s culinary scene can often prove daunting for first-time visitors. Get an insider’s introduction to the city’s gastronomy on a food and walking tour that reveals a side of Hua Hin usually only reserved for locals. Feast on lesser-known Thai snacks, savories, and desserts, and break the language barrier with the help of your guide. Hassle-free hotel pickup and drop-off, and more than 15 food samples are included.

Exploring Hua Hin’s street food hotspots without a guide can mean only skimming the surface of what locals eat. This small-group evening tour lets you delve deeper: with a guide to show you the markets and restaurants frequented by locals. Try staples such as sausages and rice balls, visit a salt-crusted fish restaurant, try Thai sweets, and hear background on the dishes you’d otherwise miss. Hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Discover the Grand Palace and two of the top temples in Bangkok with this private half-day guided tour. Choose from morning or afternoon, and see the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, with the option to get a traditional Thai massage (own expense). Afterwards, visit the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) and the Grand Palace.

Start the day with a visit to Hua Hin’s bustling Chatchai Market to shop for ingredients, then travel to the cooking school in an open-air pickup truck. Learn how to prepare traditional Thai dishes like curry, tom yum soup, pad Thai, and a delicious dessert with coconut cream. During downtime, sip tea or relax around the koi pond.

This tour takes you all around Hua Hin, and out to the surrounding Khoa Tao Village where you can learn about the fishing lifestyle of the area. Your guide will take care of all the arrangements, including lunch, so you just need to be ready for a half-day of exploring. You can go at your own pace on this private tour with just your group.

Explore the sights of Petchaburi with this group tour from Hua Hin, especially the Khao Luang Cave, the Summer Palace, and Wat Mahathat. This is a small group tour, so you’ll keep costs down but still have an intimate experience. Lunch is provided, so no need to organize that yourself. Just relax and let your guide take you between places and tell you all about Petchaburi’s highlights.

Discover the wild waterways and dense mangrove forests of Pranburi on this rural retreat from Hua Hin. Get a taste of life in the Thai countryside with a visit to a tropical fruit plantation and sample freshly picked pineapples, mangoes, papayas and coconuts. Then, hop on a motorboat for a scenic cruise along the Pranburi River and stop to explore the mangrove swamps from a raised walkway.

Eat like a local on this tour of Hua Hin’s Thai food scene. Fill up on roughly 15 tastings, including noodles, dumplings, sausages, sweets, and more, enjoyed at local-favorite roadside stands and unmarked restaurants where you won’t find throngs of tourists. Hotel pickup and drop-off add extra convenience for this tasty adventure.

Explore the highlights of Hua Hin, including Khao Tao Village, sweet water lake and shrine to King Rama 9, Ratchapak Park, and much more on this half-day tour. You’ll be with a small group, which will help keep costs down but remain an intimate tour. Your tour guide will take care of all the logistics, including your lunch, so you just need to enjoy the tour.

Discover the ancient city of Petchaburi on a private, half-day tour from Hua Hin. Explore the dramatic shine at Khao Luang Cave, where elegant chedis meet dangling stalactites, and 170 Buddha statues rest in the dim, cavernous interior. Take in the riverside grandeur of Wat Pra Sri Mahathat, whose golden Buddha is among Thailand’s most beautiful. Stroll the elegant grounds of Khao Wang, King Rama IV’s hilltop summer residence; the grounds include a towering crimson pagoda and a slender stupa that offer stunning views of the city below.

Go beyond Bangkok city limits and gain a deeper understanding of life beyond the capital as you explore the floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Travel by long-tailed speedboat as a guide unpacks the secrets of these 19th-century canals built by King Rama IV. Over the course of this half-day trip, cruise past vendors selling freshly picked produce, handmade sweets, and interesting souvenirs.

Discover the Grand Palace and three of the top temples in Bangkok with a guide who can provide deeper insights into these popular landmarks, as well as Thai culture, history, and architecture. See the Reclining Buddha at Wat Pho, then cross the Chao Praya River by boat to Wat Arun, the Temple of Dawn. Then explore the Grand Palace and Wat Phra Kaew, which houses the Emerald Buddha.

Phetchaburi is one of Thailand's oldest cities and is known for the most famous palace is the Summer Palace of King Rama 5 on Khao Wang Hill which entire grounds consist of royal halls, palaces, temples and other buildings elegantly built in a balanced Thai, neoclassical Western and Chinese architectural style. The old palaces were converted into museums that displayed royal amenities used by King Rama IV and King Rama V. Wat Mahat Temple is a mixture of the late Ayutthaya and early Rattanakosin styles with an adaptation of the ancient Khmer monastery. Khao Luang Cave Temple was built during the reign of King Chulalongkorn and has a hole through which sunlight comes and shimmers on stones, making the cave colorful and allowing visitors to see all the beauty of the inside of the cave.

Stand in the misty shadow of a tumbling waterfall in the heart of a thick jungle and ride in the back of a quirky songtheaw pickup truck as you make a visit Kaeng Krachan National Park. - Stunning trip through the lush Kaeng Krachan National Park - Photo opportunities at Pala-U's cascading waterfalls - Refreshing lunch serves at a local restaurant - Fun-filled riding adventure in bus-like pickup, songtheaw - Stress-free transportation to & from your Hua Hin hotel

Escape to Pranburi’s natural serenity on a private 5-hour tour from Hua Hin. Stroll through a tranquil plantation past sun-ripened bananas, pineapples, mangoes and papayas, then step aboard a small motor boat for a leisurely ride down a slow-moving river. Pass brilliant birdlife and watch for monkeys, nose into mangrove swamps and learn the names of jungle plants that line the banks. Stretch your legs amidst mangrove trees and follow the river to the Gulf of Thailand, passing tiny fishing boats weighed down with the day’s catch of fresh seafood.

Discover the idyllic countryside of Prachuap Khiri Khan Province and the traditional fishing villages along the Pranburi River with this scenic boat cruise. With this tour, escape the busy streets of Hua Hin to explore the tranquil riverside, experience local life in the riverside villages, and admire the natural scenery of the Pran Buri Forest Park.

Get beyond familiar dishes to experience authentic Thai cuisine on an afternoon food tour of Hua Hin that includes a series of 15 tastings. Exploring with a food-loving guide means you'll get the cultural context behind each recipe while sampling traditional meals that range from mild to fiery, and learning about the aromatic ingredients at the heart of Thai cooking.

Visit the 3 major monuments of Bangkok in a half a day tour guided by a certified professionnal: - The Grand Palace and the Emerald buddha - Wat Pho Temple - Wat Arun Temple And go through China Town and the flower market in 1 tour only.

Short Hua Hin City Tour with the visit of Khao Takiab "Monkey" mountain & Temple and an amazing overview over Hua Hin city and Beach. See the oldest and historical railway station in Thailand and the 80 Year old Chat Chai Market. Focus on creating a fun, realistic, and immersive 4D experience at Art's Sake Hua Hin Museum, a new popular attraction in Hua Hin that you shouldn’t miss.

Pick up from your Hua Hin or Cha-am resorts to be taken to Monkey Mountain - Khao Takiab - where the Big Buddha Statue is by the sea. Drive up the hill to the best vantage point for a magnificent view of the beautiful coastline of Hua Hin. One of this tour's highlights is Wat Huay Mongkol, home to the enormous statue of Luang Phor Thuad. Luang Phor Thuad is a legendary Thai monk revered for his enlightenment and ability to perform miracles. The statue, which can be seen from miles away, has him sitting in the meditation pose. Wine lovers especially will shine to this next destination on the tour's itinerary, Hua Hin Hills Vineyard. Guests will have the opportunity to do some wine tasting (own expense) should they wish. The best time to visit is February/March when it is harvest time. After roughly one hour here you will move onto Plearnwan. Plearnwan is a delightful, small open-air mall with some shops in a somewhat imitated setting of previous times.

Short Hua Hin City Tour with the visit of Khao Takiab "Monkey" mountain & Temple and an amazing overview over Hua Hin city and Beach. See the oldest and historical railway station in Thailand and the 80 Year old Chat Chai Market. Focus on creating a fun, realistic, and immersive 4D experience at Art's Sake Hua Hin Museum, a new popular attraction in Hua Hin that you shouldn’t miss.

A city can completely change at night. Watch as Hua Hin blossoms into a city of lights and color after dark, giving you an unforgettable experience in this coastal city. This tour will first take you to the Hua Hin Railway Station and Fishing Pier, where you will not only be able to learn more about the city's history but also discover more about the everyday life of its locals, even after dark. A delicious Thai dinner will await you next, giving you a taste of the delicious seafood that Hua Hin is known for. You will then take a trip to the famous Hua Hin night market where stalls and bazaars crop up, displaying local wares, souvenirs, goods, and more for you to enjoy. You will have plenty of free time to explore and walk around this gorgeous city at night.