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10 Island Day Trips in Thailand Worth the Early Start

10 day trips  ·  from $34 a head

The 10 best island day trips in Thailand you can book, with what each costs, how long you are away and how much of it is spent on the road. Start at number one.

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

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

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

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

2.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!

3.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

4.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

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

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

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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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

6.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

7.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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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip - The boat ride from Koh Samui
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Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

8.Koh Samui: Pink Dolphin, Pig Island, and Snorkeling Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 249 reviews · 7 hours · from $83

From Koh Samui, you’ll cruise to Khanom to look for pink dolphins, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel around Koh Tan, and finish at Koh Madsum, better known as Pig Island. Guides such as Phillips help keep the day moving, but dolphin sightings and water clarity depend on nature and weather.

“great, enjoyed the pig island alot. the pigs were super chill and the beach was so beautiful, really loved it, sadly didn't get to see pink dolphins but just picked an unlucky day where they didn't appear as the day before they appeared. snorkelling was super fun, visibility wasn't amazing but that's due to the storm the day before, but overall would love to go to the pig island again as it was the highlight, it was amazing, would highly recommend wearing shorts as you have to tread the water alot up to your thighs to get onto the boat and the island”

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Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals - The speedboat ride and the first island views
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Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

9.Khao Lak: Similan Islands Snorkeling Day Trip w/Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 136 reviews · 9 hours · from $83

Travel from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands by speedboat, stopping at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar for reef snorkeling. You’ll see Sailboat Rock, Donald Duck Bay, tropical forest, and huge granite boulders, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, fruit, snacks, soft drinks, and a light dinner included. English-speaking guides such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake may lead the boat groups.

“Guiderne var virkelig gode og venlige. Stoppene var af passende længde. Der var ikke meget plads på båden, da vi skulle have redningsveste på og i vandet”

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From Khao Lak: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day Trip - Leaving Khao Lak before the crowds
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From Khao Lak: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day Trip

10.From Khao Lak: Phi Phi, Maya Bay, and Khai Islands Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 98 reviews · 10 hours · from $101

You’ll leave Khao Lak before sunrise for Phi Phi, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Khai Nai Island. The day includes hotel transfers, speedboat travel, meals, snorkeling gear, drinks, and an English-speaking guide. Sandy is one guide praised for her warm, attentive help, but expect a long road transfer and crowded stops.

“very disappointed if the island PhpiPhi, too many boats and people, not relaxing at all. Maya Bay was georgeous! but I prefer Similan Island, way less people and sooo nice. trip back to Kao Lak took 3 hours due to traffic, horrible”

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