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15 Day Trips from Thailand Worth the Early Start

31 day trips  ·  from $23 a head

A day trip lives or dies on the hours between pickup and drop-off. These 15 day trips from thailand use them well, priced and timed so you can choose in minutes.

From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip - Meeting at Robinson Sukhumvit near BTS Asok
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

1.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Ayothaya Floating Market Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 6,084 reviews · 8 hours · from $48Our pick

Spend eight hours exploring Ayutthaya from Bangkok with a live English or Thai-speaking guide. Visit Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon, Ayothaya Floating Market, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Phra Sri Sanphet. The tour uses air-conditioned transport, includes entrance fees, and leaves free time at each stop, though lunch and hotel pickup cost extra.

“Alex was a great tour guide! He was very knowledgeable and made the day so interesting. We had sufficient free time to walk round at each stop but also learnt a lot about the history of Ayutthaya. The transport was also very well arranged from central Bangkok. Highly recommended this trip!”

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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs - The road from Chiang Mai to Mae Kachan
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Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

2.Chiang Mai: Chiang Rai Temples, Karen Tribe and Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 5,401 reviews · 11 hours - 810 minutes · from $35

Travel from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai with an English-speaking guide such as Benz, Ruby, Kwan, or Ann. Visit Mae Kachan Hot Springs, a Karen long-neck village, Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Suea Ten, and Huay Pla Kang Temple. Bring earphones for the 41-language audio guide, and allow a full 11 hours for this packed day.

“The white , blue and red temples were amazing! Visited the Hot springs and the long neck village, Ruby our tour guide was excellent, she was very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining. The white temple was the best”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the longtail boat departure
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

3.Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You can choose a shared or private trip, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and Thai lunch included. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, attentive service. An early private departure helps you avoid the worst crowds.

“It has been a great day ! Really well organised. they pick me up at the hotel really punctual and took me to the boat area. we went on a long tail boat and visited different nice islands. we have time to swimming and also we could so some snorkeling with equipment we could borrow from them. we had lunch on a beautiful island and also had one extra hour to enjoy the cristal waters there. They took us back by car to put hotels and again very well organised and fast. Our guide TOY was just AMAZING, professional, nice, caring and fun! you could tell she really care for…”

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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch - Pickup from Krabi, Ao Nang, and Railay
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Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

4.Krabi: Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Pakbia, and Lao Lading by speedboat from Krabi. You get beach time, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, and a climb to Hong Island's 360 degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Payu, Gina, and Bayu are known for keeping the day clear and friendly. Kayaking is optional, but weather and local conditions can affect it.

“What a wonderful day! Our guide, Fay, was a blast—so friendly and helpful, just like everyone else on the crew. The third stop was pure paradise, and we had a fantastic time on the speedboat. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone! Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx”

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Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak! - Island 8 and the view from Sail Rock
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Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

5.Similan Islands Early-Bird Tour From Phuket and Khao Lak!

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,648 reviews · 10 - 13 hours · from $125

Leave Phuket as early as 4:00 AM or Khao Lak at 5:00 AM for a fast, well-run Similan Islands day. Snorkel three sites, look for turtles, hike to Sail Rock above Donald Duck Bay, and eat lunch on Ko Miang. Guides such as Don, Emma, Kiwi, Panda, and Golf are known for keeping groups informed and well cared for.

“The islands are beautiful, it’s hard to believe your eyes. The trip is well organised, it’s an early start but worth it to beat the crowds. The speedboat across, is fast and not for the faint hearted in rough seas (which we had), we were fine but plenty were being sick, but staff were helpful and offered bags and medication. Boat is busy with everyone squeezed in for the journey across. Soft drinks and snacks offered throughout, and lunch was delicious and they catered for gluten free upon request. You do have to walk through water to get on / off boat at islands, so dress appropriately. Highly recommend this…”

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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine - Bamboo Island brings the first swim
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Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

6.Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch by V. Marine

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,295 reviews · from $91Top rated

Spend about nine hours island-hopping from Phuket by speedboat, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, and Viking Cave. You get two snorkel sessions, a seaview buffet lunch, hotel pickup, snacks, and fresh snorkeling gear. Guides such as Ray and Sea are known for friendly, attentive service.

“This Phi Phi islands speedboat tour was an absolute highlight of our trip. From start to finish, the team truly worked nonstop to make our experience amazing —everything was seamless, well organized, and delivered with genuine care and enthusiasm not to mention a great sense of humor! Each stop was stunning, from the dramatic limestone cliffs and turquoise water at Maya Bay to the emerald-green beauty of Pileh Lagoon. But the real standout for us was the snorkeling—it was incredible. We saw so many colorful fish, large eels, squid, countless clams, and even a striking black-and-blue starfish. It felt like swimming in an aquarium. The boat was comfortable, the gear…”

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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch - Getting from Phuket to the islands
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Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

7.Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 3,204 reviews · 6 - 10 hours · from $34

Join Thai Adventure Club for a fast-paced Phi Phi day trip from Phuket. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy, and Joe lead snorkeling stops, Maya Bay sightseeing, Pileh Lagoon swimming, lunch on Phi Phi Don, and a final break at Zcoco Beach. Hotel transfers, drinks, fruit, snorkeling gear, and buffet lunch are available.

“The tour guide Jimmy was awesome and the locations were great. It can be overcrowded at some places but it’s not that much of an issue”

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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip - Leaving Bangkok in a small group van
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From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

8.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Historical Park Guided Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3,020 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $28

Travel from Bangkok to Bang Pa-In Royal Palace and Ayutthaya’s major temple ruins with a local English or Spanish-speaking guide. Expect about 9 to 9.5 hours, van transport, lunch at a local restaurant, and stops at Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Phra Sri Sanphet, and Wat Mahathat. Shared and private options are available.

“We had an amazing time in this tour. Our tour guide, Jack, gave us a lot of information about the history of Ayutthaya, took us to very interesting places and even taught us the "elephant song" 🤣. The bus was very comfortable, the service was great and the food in the restaurant where we had lunch was delicious. We highly recommend this trip.”

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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip - The 90-minute ride from Bangkok
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Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

9.Bangkok: Damnoen Saduak, Train Market & Mahanakhon Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 2,162 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $23Best value

Travel from central Bangkok by air-conditioned minibus with an English-speaking guide such as Kitty, Dom, or Mr Boy. Ride a train into Maeklong Railway Market, take a paddle boat through Damnoen Saduak’s canals, enjoy free time for Thai food and shopping, then finish at Mahanakhon Skywalk if you select the entrance option.

“An amazing trip!! Our guide Kitty was extremely helpful in getting us to the best vantage spots on and off the popular Maeklong market train, followed by the vibrant Damnoen Saduak floating market. She even gave us some essential Thai language tips along the way. Kkp khun kráp!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch - Speedboat travel from AA Marina
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Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

10.Phuket: James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65

Spend about 7.5 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave canoeing at Hong Island, Ice Cream Cave, James Bond Island, lunch in Panyee’s stilt village, and an hour at ZCoco Beach. English and Thai speaking guides such as Jimmy or Emma may lead the day. Hotel transfers are optional.

“Our group thoroughly enjoyed our trip an our guides Jimmy and Emy.”

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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch - Bamboo Island gives you the classic beach start
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Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch

11.Phi Phi & Bamboo Islands: Premium Day Trip w/ Seaview Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,856 reviews · 9 hours · from $113

Spend nine hours touring Phi Phi and Bamboo Islands from Phuket by speedboat. You’ll snorkel at coral reefs, swim in Pileh Lagoon, see Viking Cave and Maya Bay, and eat a halal buffet lunch at Phi Phi Holiday Resort. Guides such as Sea, Goodie, Ray, and Helen are known for lively commentary and careful crew support.

“I thought it would be far too busy and was a little unsure before booking. But Phi Phi islands aren’t to be missed so we decided to go ahead with a group. While it was busy, our guide was superb. They got us there early to miss the huge crowds and were very helpful too. The activities were great. Would 100% recommend going”

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From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip - The drive from Bangkok to Chonburi
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From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

12.From Bangkok: Living Green Elephant Sanctuary Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,541 reviews · 3 hours - 450 minutes · from $57

Spend a full day at Living Green Elephant Sanctuary in Chonburi, about 1.5 to 2 hours from Bangkok. Change into Mo Hom clothing, feed rescued elephants, walk forest paths, and join them in the water if conditions allow. Guides such as Lulu, Mod, and Jumbo explain each elephant’s story and the sanctuary’s no-riding policy. Pad Thai, transfers, and equipment are included.

“The tour of the sanctuary was really enjoyable. It was so great seeing the elephants so well taken care of and happy. All of the staff are clearly very devoted to their mission of saving and protecting all of the elephants in their care. Seeing all of the elephants’ different personalities was the best part. My only suggestion to improve the experience is better transport (irrelevant to the elephant sanctuary experience as that was fantastic) - the van we were in was extremely old and uncomfortable. I felt like getting sick multiple times from the motion of the van (no shock absorber) and there was no space for our legs…”

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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway - Buffalo Café and the albino buffalo stop
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Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

13.Day Trip to Bangkok Floating Market & Maeklong Railway

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,528 reviews · from $30

Spend about seven hours visiting Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and Maeklong Railway Market from central Bangkok. You’ll ride a long-tail boat through the canals, watch a train pass through market stalls, and stop at Buffalo Café. Guides may include Bamboo, Ying, Kat, Tony, or others, and the 7:30 a.m. departure usually gives you the best chance of lighter traffic.

“There are many things to love about Bangkok, but this was one of the most interesting and enjoyable. Both the train market and floating market were unique experiences well worth doing!”

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Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch - What happens when you arrive at Lily Elephant Camp
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Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

14.Phuket: Lily Elephant Half day Trip on the Beach with lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,420 reviews · 150 minutes - 3 hours · from $83

Spend 150 minutes to 3 hours with Lily Elephant Camp’s rescued elephants. Prepare food, feed them, walk to a private beach, scrub them in the sea, and rinse them with fresh water. English-speaking guides such as Sara, Tony, and One lead the program. Lunch, hotel transfers, snacks, drinks, and accident insurance are included.

“What an amazing tour! You can tell they really care about the elephants as this is a no riding tour. The team is very friendly. The elephants were so well treated.”

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Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat - From hotel pickup to the speedboat
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Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

15.Samui: Angthong National Marine Park Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,312 reviews · 8 hours · from $73

Spend eight active hours from Koh Samui exploring Angthong National Marine Park by speedboat. Snorkel at Koh Wao or Koh Tay Plow, hike to Emerald Lagoon and a 450 to 500-meter viewpoint, kayak, swim, and eat a Thai buffet lunch. English-speaking guides such as Ken and Tong lead the day, with hotel pickup included.

“At first, when the miserable man who picked us up in the minivan came I was worried, but the actual tour staff were fantastic. Patient for slow walkers making climbs to the viewpoints, looking after belongings at stops etc. The places visited are fantastic, a must visit if you are near Koh Samui, and the light breakfast and buffet lunch were great. Plenty of water for hydration too.”

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Just added to Day Trips from Thailand

★ 4.5Phuket: Day Trip To Banana Beach Koh Hey By SpeedboatFrom $7048 reviews
★ 3.5Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from BangkokFrom $135199 reviews
★ 4.6From Phuket: Day Trip to Phi Phi with Private Longtail Tour367 reviews
★ 4.0Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day TripFrom $83249 reviews
★ 4.7Koh Kood or Koh Rang: Snorkeling Day Trip with Buffet LunchFrom $32290 reviews
★ 4.7Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Lopburi Monkey Temple Private Day TripFrom $176196 reviews
★ 4.8Phang Nga Bay: Private or Small-Group Day TripFrom $16085 reviews
★ 4.3Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/MealsFrom $83136 reviews
★ 3.9From Khao Lak: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day TripFrom $10198 reviews
★ 4.9From Khao Lak: Day Trip to Khao Sok with Elephant Camp VisitFrom $9991 reviews

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