Day trip reviews · ISLAND DAY TRIPS IN THAILAND
The 15 best island day trips in Thailand you can book today, with what each costs, how long the road really is and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by traditional longtail boat. You get snorkeling gear, Thai lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup, and a guide such as Toy or Luna. Choose a shared trip or a private early morning or sunset departure.
“Well organised. Our tour guide Toy was amazing and made the whole experience great. Fun day”
Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Pakbia, Lao Lading, and Hong Lagoon by speedboat. You’ll swim, snorkel, eat lunch, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint with guides such as Fay, Bayu, Gina, or Payu. Hotel pickup, fruit, water, and snorkeling gear are included.
“We had an amazing trip to the hong islands today the staff were incredible and made the tour. The lunch was lovely and we got enough time in all the different islands”
Start before dawn, ride a speedboat to Similan Islands, and reach Donald Duck Bay before the main crowds. You’ll snorkel at three sites, look for sea turtles, hike to Sail Rock, and eat lunch on Ko Miang. Guides including Don, Emma, Kiwi, and Panda lead tours in six languages.
“Fantastic day! Turtles, dolphins, amazing island! Our guide Gold had great energy!”
Ride from Phuket to four Phi Phi-area highlights with a guide such as Ray, Sea, or YY. Swim and snorkel at Bamboo Island and Pileh Lagoon, view Maya Bay and Viking Cave, watch monkeys from the boat, and enjoy a seaview buffet lunch. The day suits active visitors who can handle a bumpy speedboat ride.
“I had an amazing time on this tour! Lots of beautiful spots. Would absolutely recommend. And guide Sea aka Beauty was great!”
Join Thai Adventure Club for a fast-paced Phi Phi day trip from Phuket. Guides such as Pom, Jimmy, and Joe lead you to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Zcoco Beach, with snorkeling, buffet lunch, drinks, and free time on Phi Phi Don.
“I would 1000% recommend this activity going to phi phi. Jimmy the guide was great, everything was organized and the lunch was good”
Cruise Phang Nga Bay by speedboat with Thai Adventure Club, kayak through Hong Island caves, visit James Bond Island and Panyee village, then swim at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy and Emma are known for warm, attentive service, with lunch, drinks, fruit, and hotel transfers available.
“Had an amazing day. All locations were brilliant and the hosts were great.”
Spend nine hours island hopping from Phuket with V. Marine Tour. You’ll speedboat to Bamboo Island, snorkel near Monkey Beach, eat a halal buffet lunch at Phi Phi Holiday Resort, then visit Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, and Maya Bay. Guides such as Sea, Ray, Helen, and Goodie are known for lively, attentive care.
“Our tour guide Wai and the team were amazing. They were so friendly, helpful and provided very useful facts about e island and Thai culture. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the different islands and the time allocated for swimming and snorkeling. Snacks and drinks were provided throughout the whole trip. Lunch on Phi Phi Don was delicious and relaxing.”
Spend about eight hours visiting Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach, and Khai Island by speedboat. Guides such as Nun, Nas, Serena, Bao, and Nam are praised for warm service. You get breakfast, a Thai buffet, dinner, snorkeling gear, a clear kayak, and a paddleboard.
“Was an amazing experience. Highly recommend if you are in Phuket The phi phi islands are a must see. If you come to Phuket and don’t go you might as well not have even come to Phuket at all.”
Spend 8.5 hours touring Phi Phi by comfortable speed catamaran with hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, towels, snorkeling gear, longtail boat access, buffet lunch, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Steve, Coco, and Koko keep the day moving while you visit Bamboo Island, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, and Maiton Island.
“This activity was so amazing!! I’m in Thailand for weeks traveling to Bangkok and Phuket, and this trip really was my favorite so far!! Honestly everything from the service to the boat to the islands and planning, it was all so well thought out and fantastic. I’m so happy I got to enjoy this wonderful experience!”
Visit four classic Krabi islands by two-engine speedboat, with stops for snorkeling, swimming, sandbar walks and a Thai-style lunch box. Guides such as Fay, James and Canteen keep the trip friendly and organized. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang and nearby areas.
“We were today on this trip with amazing tour guide Canteen. She was so nice, she did her job in the best way and she’s also a good photographer 😊 The trip was really great, group was small. Amazing day! Thank you!”
Cruise from Phuket to Khai Nok, Khai Nui, and Khai Nai with an English-speaking guide, snorkeling gear, snacks, fruit, and optional hotel pickup. You’ll swim from the boat, relax on white sand, and feed cats at Khai Nai. Guides such as Jamie, Honey, and Joe Biden may vary by departure.
“Overall a great trip. Smooth pickup, modern speedboat. Tour guide was speaking poor english. The Islands were pretty crowded with tourists. We couldn’t stop at one of the islands due to “currents” and “dangerous swimming”. Meh. Definitely worth the money - you get what you pay for.”
Spend a full day exploring the Similan Islands with Love Andaman. From Phuket or Khao Lak, you’ll ride a speedboat to Donald Duck Bay, snorkel near Ba Ngu and Payu, and relax on Miang Island. Guides such as Minnie, Venus, Stephanie, and Kwang are praised for patient help, photos, and spotting turtles.
“The staff was amazing, they made sure we lacked nothing and paid attention to every detail. A wonderful place — definitely worth coming back to.”
From Koh Samui, you’ll take a speedboat to Khanom for pink dolphin watching, eat Thai food on the beach, snorkel at Koh Tan, and spend an hour with free-roaming pigs on Koh Madsum. Guides such as Phillips add a friendly touch, though dolphin sightings and water clarity vary.
“The trip was great. We saw several dolphins. Pig Island was beautiful. The guides were nice and helpful. There was plenty of drinking water on the boat. And the food at the end was great too. Thank you :)”
Spend nine hours traveling by speedboat from Khao Lak to the Similan Islands, with breakfast, Thai buffet lunch, snacks, and dinner included. Snorkel at Collar Bay and Koh Pousar, see Sailboat Rock and Donald Duck Bay, and enjoy a guided day with crews such as Olivia, Olay, and Pancake.
“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”
Travel from Khao Lak to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Khai Nai Island by van and speedboat. You get hotel pickup, a Thai and English speaking guide, snorkeling gear, refreshments, lunch, and time to swim, though long transfers and crowded boats are part of the deal.
“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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