Honestly, the price was a bit high, so I really debated whether to go for a private tour. In the end, I'm so glad I did! First of all, it's incredibly hot! Just walking around is exhausting. Having a guide show you around is a huge help. Plus, with a private tour, you can go only to the places you want to see, making it very efficient. The guide suggested watching the show since tickets were included, but honestly, it's all in Thai, so I didn't understand a word (lol). If it's a private tour, you can even say, "I don't want to see this," and leave midway. We weren't interested in the show; we wanted to ride elephants, feed giraffes, and take photos with tigers (all for an extra fee), so it was great to have the freedom of a private tour. Also, it was unbearably hot, so even though we planned to stay at Safari World until 4 PM, we headed to the market around 3 PM. This wouldn't have been possible with a non-private tour. That's where we parted ways with the driver and guide. They asked if we wanted to take a taxi back to the hotel, so perhaps we could have been dropped off for an additional fee. The guide was a nice person, but I wouldn't say they were particularly attentive, and they walked quite fast (maybe they were rushing for the show?). The car was a large van that could seat 1-9 people. It was spacious and comfortable, but for some reason, the seats were fluffy and hot (;゜0゜).