The 15 Orchid Garden Tours in Thailand That Earn Their Ticket

1.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,573 reviews · 2 hours · from $35Our pick

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, passing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, ICONSIAM, and Rama VIII Bridge. You’ll have a Thai and international buffet, welcome drink, free-flow beer, live music, Thai dance, and a cabaret show on the night cruise. Choose from Asiatique or ICONSIAM departure options.

“This was a wonderful way to see Bangkok at night. Great fun, ample food and good entertainment.”

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2.2-Hour Dinner & Shows on White Orchid River Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 897 reviews · from $43

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid Cruise on Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River. Enjoy a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet, live music, classical Thai dance, and cabaret while passing Wat Arun, Wat Pho, and the Grand Palace. Seats are assigned, so check boarding details carefully.

“Experience was great with beautiful views and entertainment was also superb which included cabaret show and music show Food also was yummy with good variety including thai as well as international dishes”

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3.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 279 reviews · 1 day · from $22Best value

You’ll cruise Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River from Asiatique or ICONSIAM, choosing a sunset or dinner sailing. Expect an unlimited seafood and international buffet, beer, live music, traditional dance, skyline views, and stops near major bridges. Hotel transfers are not included.

“This cruise was nice. it was a little crowded but the food was plentiful, the entertainment was good and the cruise itself was great. the sights were pointed out as we asked up and down the river. nice night out”

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4.The White Orchid: Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 223 reviews · from $42

Spend about two hours cruising Bangkok’s Chao Phraya River aboard the White Orchid. Enjoy a welcome drink, Thai and international buffet dishes, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret while viewing Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Rama VIII Bridge, and royal barges.

“The check-in process is so busy and only 1 person in the check in. The food was ok plenty off food . The staff were very polite and friendly”

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5.Calypso x White Orchid Cruise with Private Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 65 reviews · 6 hours · from $57

Spend six hours combining a two-hour White Orchid dinner cruise with the 50-minute Calypso Cabaret at Asiatique. You’ll see temples, towers, and river life from the water, enjoy a halal international buffet, and receive private hotel transfers when that option is selected.

“This is a well-organised, seamless tour. The cruise was very entertaining. The boat was appealing, well maintained and service was excellent. The live entertainment on board was fine. The hot buffet was unpalatable and I would recommend to have a snack before the sailing and then stick to salads and desert on board. The second part of the tour was the fantastic ladyboy Parisian-style Calypso cabaret. High-energy choreographed dancing with spectacular, colorful costumes and lavish mis-en-scene. For a tio you can take your picture with a member of the cast for a tip. Brilliant.”

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6.The White Orchid River Dinner Cruise Experience

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 58 reviews · from $42

Cruise the Chao Phraya River for about two hours aboard the White Orchid, with an international buffet, welcome drink, live music, cabaret, and Thai dance. You will pass Bangkok landmarks after dark, then return to Asiatique, a useful spot for shopping, food, and the Ferris wheel.

“Boat was late docking so we were waiting around for over an hr. Staff were really friendly and while to food was cold it was really nice. Prices were average for Bangkok. Glad I went on ot but probably wouldn't rebook”

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7.Temples, Sticky Waterfall, and Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 52 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $80

Spend 7 to 8 hours beyond Chiang Mai with an English-speaking guide such as Austin, Katy, Bird, or Ray. Visit two striking temples, see orchids and butterflies, eat lunch, and climb Bua Tong Sticky Waterfall in a private or small group.

“The guide picked us up in time and also brought us back to the hostel. He was really kind always gave us time to walk around and had many informations about the tempels and the creatures-statues we visited together, he lived as a monk 4times! So definitely the perfect person to visit the tempels with. For lunch there was a huge buffet at the butterfly farm and then we went to the sticky waterfall. It was so fun we went it up two times. Would absolutely recommend my friends :)!”

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8.Bangkok Floating Market & Boat Ride to an Orchid Farm

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 34 reviews · 5 hours · from $76

Travel from your Bangkok hotel by private air-conditioned car, then ride a long-tail boat through canals to Khlong Lat Mayom Market, Wat Saphan, and an orchid farm. English-speaking guides such as Ben, Ken, and Gift help you choose Thai foods and connect with local life. Bring cash for market purchases.

“My Guide was amazing , after understanding my interest he was able to communicate with the locals and take me to other places IE: larger Orchid Farm addition fees incurred that I was ok with as they had an entry fee. We also stopped at an Farm for coffee.”

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9.Doi Suthep Temple, Pha Lat Temple, Sticky Waterfall, Orchid farm

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · from $78Top rated

Spend 8 to 9 hours with an English-speaking guide such as Yosita or Bird, visiting Wat Pha Lat, Doi Suthep, an orchid and butterfly farm, and climbable Sticky Waterfall. Hotel pickup, lunch, entrance fees, water, and air-conditioned transport are included.

“Wonderful tour! Our guide was super nice and had a lot of knowledge, carefully answering our questions. The temples were very different, but an amazing experience both of them. The hidden temple was the most beautiful temple i ever saRead more”

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10.White Orchid Chao Phraya Cruise, Thai Buffet & Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 14 reviews · 2 hours · from $32

Spend two hours aboard the three-deck White Magnolia, sailing past Bangkok landmarks while you eat Thai and international seafood. Choose ICONSIAM or Asiatique for boarding. The 19:00 dinner includes Thai dance, live music, free beer, and a short cabaret show.

“The dinner and show were value for money and the show was entertaining although a little short. The prior organisation to leaving Iconsaim was however nothing short of chaos. The staff directed the que to push back into a single line. In the dark and wet my partner was pushed back into the Iconsiam water feature, where her evening dress and leather bag and contents was soaked. She was injured on the knee and hip, oblivious to the staff. We quickly had to buy a new outfit. We were not happy!!!”

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11.White Orchid Chao Phraya Cruise Free Flow Beer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 12 reviews · 2 hours · from $38

Spend two hours aboard the White Orchid, sailing from ICONSIAM or Asiatique. You’ll see Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Pho, and Bangkok’s bridges by night, with an international buffet, free-flow beer, Thai dance, cabaret, and live music.

“J'ai aimé l'ambiance, notamment la chanteuse et le guitariste. Les serveuses étaient sympa et souriantes. Un petit conseil : Laissez issez les gens courir au buffet, il y en a assez pour tout le monde, deux heures ça passe vite et vous allez rater des choses sympa si vous attendez 30 minutes avec votre assiette au buffet.”

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12.White Orchid Chao Phraya Dinner Cruise free Beer

★★★★★★★★★★3.6 · 11 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend about two hours aboard the White Orchid, enjoying a buffet of Thai and Western dishes, unlimited beer, live music, Thai dance, and cabaret. The open-air deck gives you views of Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, and Rama VIII Bridge by night.

“mal, inicio tarde y no cumplieron con el tiempo de 2 horas pagado”

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13.White Orchid Sunset Dinner Cruise Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret Show

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 10 reviews · from $62

Meet at Asiatique at 5pm for a 1.45-hour Chao Phraya River cruise with Thai food, seafood, and live music. See Wat Arun and the Grand Palace from the water, then attend Calypso Cabaret at 7:30pm with one drink included.

“The cruise and show were incredible. Great atmosphere well worth the money spent. My only criticism was the check in locations were not clear and I spent a significant amount of time trying to find the cruise check in desk only just making it in time before the cut off. Hence the 4 stars.”

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14.White Orchid Dinner Cruise at Bangkok with Pickup & Live Music

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 7 reviews · from $103

Spend an evening on the White Orchid River Cruise, sailing past Wat Arun, the Grand Palace, Wat Phra Kaew, and Bangkok’s bridges. You’ll have a buffet dinner, welcome drink, Thai classical dance, live music, and a cabaret show. Pickup is available, with the boat returning to River City.

“The food was very good and also the show - the band and the traditional dance, the view of the city by night beautiful, but it was full and we stay down.”

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15.One Day Tour Doi Suthep Temple, Palad Temple, Orchid Farm, Longneck hill tribe village (Private tour)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $129

Spend 7 to 8 hours with a private guide and air-conditioned vehicle visiting Doi Suthep, quiet Wat Pha Lat, an orchid farm, and a Karen Long Neck village. Lunch, entry fees, water, insurance, and Chiang Mai hotel transfers are included. Guides named in customer feedback include Lee and Ms Tif.

“Great tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and our driver was great. Got back in time for a swim and to go to Sunday night markets. It was mt sisters first time to Chiang Mai so this was a great introductory start to our stay.”

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