Day Trips & Excursions in Thailand

Explore the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya on this small group, full-day tour from Bangkok. See all the highlights and landmarks of this important site while listening to commentary from your guide. Lunch in a local restaurant and round-trip transportation from your Ayutthaya hotel included.

Spend the day snorkeling around the islands of Koh Nang Yuan and Koh Tao, reached by speedboat from Koh Samui. Your guide stops at several snorkel sites in the crystal-clear waters of the Gulf of Thailand, where you'll find plentiful marine life amid the coral reefs. A light breakfast and a buffet lunch are included along with round-trip hotel transport and snorkeling equipment.

Board a speedboat for a day of island-hopping to four of Krabi's stunning islands. Your full-day tour from Phuket takes you to Koh Poda, Koh Gai (Chicken Island), Koh Tub, and Koh Mor, with time for snorkeling and relaxing on beach such as the gorgeous Phra Nang Beach. Includes lunch, guide, all transportation, and pickup and drop-off at select hotels.

Take a full-day tour to the historic Thai capital of Ayutthaya, then travel back to Bangkok on a Chao Praya River cruise. In Ayuttaya, your guide takes you to UNESCO World Heritage Sites like the Bang Pa-In Royal Palace. Have a buffet lunch on the river cruise as you take in the scenery on the way back to Bangkok.

Explore the tiny islands of the Phang Nga Bay and their main highlights on this 8-hour excursion by speedboat and canoe. From the islands' limestone cliffs and mangrove forests, to the perfect sunbathing spots and lunch stop, this tour has everything handled for the day. Visit Phang Nga Island, Hong Island, Panyee Island, Lawa Island, Naka Island, and James Bond Island.

Take a break from the busy city, and get picked up at your hotel, where we will transfer you to the pier where the speed boat is waiting for continuing the tour to the Hong Islands, which is known for the fantastic white powder sands.Koh Hong is a very outstanding island located in the northwest of Ao Nang. Almost compleately surrounded by Limestone Mountain - the view is asthetic.

See three Krabi attractions in a single day with a 7-hour tour of the Krabi Hot Springs, Crystal Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple. Enjoy independent time to explore each destination on your own, with cost-effective transport, hotel pickup and drop-off, National Park entrance fees, and lunch included.

Discover the beauty and culture of northern Thailand's Golden Triangle on a private day trip from Chiang Rai. Your small-group guided tour includes a small boat cruise along the mighty Mekong River, a visit to Chiang Saen's incredible temple ruins and plenty of photo ops at the scenic border where Myanmar, Thailand and Laos meet. You'll also spend time in a traditional Hmong village and enjoy a Thai lunch.

Encounter northern Thailand's extraordinary cultures on a full-day river cruise to the hill tribe villages in the ancient Mon kingdom. Visit a community of Hmong-speakers as you drive the scenic roads to Thaton, dine at a village restaurant and travel the Mae Kok River to Baan Mai. Explore villages that are home to Akha, Palong and Karen peoples, whose diverse costumes, languages and traditions are among Thailand's most vivid cultural heritage. Climb to the hilltop temple of Wat Thaton, and gaze at panoramic views of the densely forested mountain landscape.

Approximately 31 miles (50 kilometers) off the Phang Nga Coast of the Andaman Sea, you'll find nine small islands known as the Similans. On this guided speedboat tour, you'll snorkel in pristine waters and see diverse marine life on this remote island. A small group size means you'll get plenty of personal attention, and Phuket hotel pickup and drop-off make this a hassle-free day of fun.

The original founding of the temple remains a legend and there are a few varied versions. The temple is said to have been founded in 1383 when the first stupa was built.

Paddle around the islands of Phang Nga Bay on this full-day canoe adventure from Phuket. Explore the beaches and sea caves of Phang Nga Bay and Panak Island by canoe, then hop aboard a long-tail boat and cruise to James Bond Island, a filming location for 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' After following in the footsteps of 007, tuck into a delicious buffet lunch on board, then cool off with a swim at the beaches of Koh Hong Island.

Explore the jungle landscape of Khao Nor Chu Chi National Park on a full-day adventure tour from Krabi that combines wild nature with local culture. Soak in thermal springs surrounded by thick rainforest, visit a rubber plantation, then climb the 1,272 steps to Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Suea, a temple complex that sprawls through a maze of caves. This 7-hour tour includes round-trip transport from Krabi beach hotels and a box lunch, and it's limited to 12 people for a fun, personal experience.

Explore Chiang Rai temples and art on a full-day tour from Chiang Mai to Wat Rong Khun, Wat Rong Sear Tean, and Baan Dam Museum. Combining three destinations is a great way to make the most of your travel time while discovering Chiang Mai's distinctive architecture, and the tour includes door-to-door transport, all entrance fees, and lunch for a convenient, inclusive day.

Discover the royal capital of ancient Siam on a full-day trip to Ayutthaya, and return to Bangkok aboard a luxurious Chao Phraya riverboat. Wander the manicured grounds of the King's Summer Palace, explore the weathered stone temples of the ruined city and encounter silk-draped Buddhas, elegant chedis and towering Banyan trees. Learn the dramatic history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, then step onto an air-conditioned riverboat to enjoy a traditional buffet and travel the tranquil 'River of Kings' back into the bustling heart of Bangkok.

Make the most of your time in Thailand by going on a full-day guided tour from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay. You'll save time organizing multiple modes of transport, as everything is sorted for you. After a hotel pickup, you'll board a boat which will take you to Phang Nga Bay. Explore sea cave lagoons with a guide, so you don't get lost, and see Panak Island, Hong Island, and James Bond Island. Lunch aboard the boat is included too.

Explore Bangkok's floating markets and the bridge over the River Kwai on a full-day tour through Thailand's poignant history and traditional culture. Encounter vendors who mound their boats with handicrafts and fresh produce, and paddle the narrow canals of Damnoen Saduak's 3 floating markets. Head west to encounter Kanchanaburi's most important historic sites; stand on the symbolic River Kwai bridge, walk the grounds of the Allied war cemetery, and learn the soldiers' tragic stories at the JEATH museum, whose moving images and displays are a window into Thailand's wartime history.

Explore the beaches, sea caves, and lagoons of the Angthong National Marine Park on this full-day cruise from Ko Samui. Dive in to swim and snorkel at Koh Wau Ta Lab Island, enjoy sea kayaking around Koh Mae Island, and see filming sites from Leonardo DiCaprio film 'The Beach'.

Speed away from Koh Samui to Ang Thong National Marine Park for the day. The boat ride takes you to islands like Mae Koh, just waiting to be explored. Swim in the crystal-clear waters, meander along remote beaches, or even dive into sea caves via snorkel and kayak (additional activities are your own expense). Lunch and round-trip hotel transfers are provided.

Experience Kanchanaburi's most vivid wartime sites on a full-day tour from Bangkok to the River Kwai. Stand on top of the symbolic bridge and learn the tragic story of the 'Death Railway.' Explore a poignant war cemetery filled with Allied soldiers' graves, and immerse yourself in their stories at the nearby JEATH Museum. Board a train along the railway track those soldiers built and disembark for a trackside lunch before returning to Bangkok, 80 miles (130 kilometers) to the east.