10 Private Day Trips in Thailand Worth the Early Start

1.From Phuket: Day Trip to Phi Phi with Private Longtail Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 367 reviews · 11 hours Our pick

Travel from Phuket by private taxi and shared speedboat, then spend four hours on your own longtail boat around Phi Phi. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Viking Cave, with lunch, fruit, water, and snorkeling gear provided.

“We had a great day enjoying the islands and snorkeling. Our guide brought us a delicious treat of fresh pineapple and had picked up our lunches which we enjoyed on the boat. While we snorkeling, there were so many fish that they were bumping off my mask!”

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2.Private Tour: Floating Markets of Damnoen Saduak Cruise Day Trip from Bangkok

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 199 reviews · from $135

Travel privately from Bangkok to Damnoen Saduak with a local guide, an air-conditioned vehicle, and a long-tail boat ride through canals and stilt-house communities. You’ll see coconut sugar production, pass Samut Sakhon salt fields, and spend about two hours at the market. The paddle boat costs extra.

“There were more tourists than market boats. It was a two hour drive each way from Bangkok for one hour visit to market”

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3.Bangkok: Ayutthaya & Lopburi Monkey Temple Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 196 reviews · 10 hours · from $176

Travel by private air-conditioned vehicle from Bangkok to Ayutthaya and Lopburi with an English-speaking guide. See Wat Phu Khao Thong, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Thailand’s largest bronze Buddhas, then feed macaques at Phra Prang Sam Yod. Guides such as Jill, Yo, and Noi are praised for history, photos, and flexible planning.

“The tour was excellent. Our guide John was very nice and knowledgeable. The drive was comfortable and while we drove John told us stories and showed us around. The monkey city, Lop buri, is really worth seeing and it was really worth it to learn about the city and the monkeys and knowing how to behave around them. Ayutthaya is so beautiful and special. It is really worth it to take the trip to see it with your own eyes.”

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4.From Bangkok: Pattaya Private Customizable Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · 10 hours · from $103Best value

Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya in a private air-conditioned car, choosing three or four sights such as Sanctuary of Truth, Buddha Mountain, Nong Nooch Garden, or Pattaya Viewpoint. Add a guide in English, Spanish, German, or Chinese, and enjoy hotel pickup, water, and a flexible schedule.

“This was the best way to see Pattaya my son and I did really enjoyed the flexibility that our guide Ohm and the driver offered. We were able to change our minds with good communication and take as little or as much time as we wanted. Our only issue was that the guide turned up with no driver not sure how they thought we didn’t need one as it didn’t say that when I booked,(booking includes hotel pick up and drop off)but Ohm fixed it very quickly.”

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5.Koh Chang: Full-Day Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 96 reviews · 8 hours

Spend eight hours touring Koh Chang with a private Thai driver, hotel pickup, and a route you can adjust. Visit Bang Bao, Kai Bae, waterfalls, mangroves, temples, piers, and remote beaches. English may be limited, so use Google Translate for route changes and questions.

“niestety nie można napisać recenzji. gdyż nie widać co się pisze”

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6.Phang Nga Bay: Private or Small-Group Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 85 reviews · 8 hours · from $160

Leave Khao Lak early for an eight-hour private or small-group trip through Phang Nga Bay. Ride a long-tail boat, canoe with a local paddle guide, visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Khuha’s golden reclining Buddha. Guides include Jum, Arisa, Aisha, and Sexy Wan.

“throughout the trip I liked our guide Arisa the most. she was attentive, cheerful and happy at all times. PS: she's also a very good photographer”

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7.Khao Lak: Private Day Trip Khao Sok with Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 78 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Khao Lak by private car to Cheow Lan Lake, then spend four hours with a local captain on a private longtail boat. See Khao Sam Kloe, visit Diamond Cave, swim at Nang Prai Raft House, and enjoy a Thai lunch. Guides such as Suwit and Pat are praised for patient service and great photo stops.

“Nice privately organized trip. We were so lucky to skip the queue everywhere, so no time was wasted. Lunch was so delicious. We definitely recommend it”

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8.From Bangkok: Pattaya City Day Trip with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from Bangkok to Pattaya in a private air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver and optional English-speaking guide. See the Buddha image at Khao Chi Chan, look over Pattaya Bay from Khao Phra Tam Nak, and enjoy free time at the beach. Drivers such as Tanom, Sakka, and Lim can help tailor the day.

“it was so fun! we got to do whatever we wanted and our driver took us there. he gave us great suggestions and we got to see lots of cool things.”

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9.Phuket: Private Day Trip Khao Sok w/ Lake Boat Tour & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 11h 30m

Travel from Phuket by private car to Khao Sok, then spend four hours on Cheow Lan Lake with a local captain. See the Three Brothers rock formations, swim at Nang Prai Raft House, eat a Thai lunch, and visit Diamond Cave. Choose an early start or a later departure for sunset.

“Rigtig smuk tur, virkelig glad for at vi fik taget privat turen! Chauffør og guide var virkelig søde og hjælpsomme, dog snakker de stortset ikke engelsk, men gør alt for at kunne kommunikere med en (det ver ikke et problem for os, men man skal bare være forberedt) :-)”

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10.From Bangkok: Floating Market & Ayutthaya Private Day Trip

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $176Top rated

Leave Bangkok around 7 a.m. in a private air-conditioned vehicle with an English-speaking guide, watch a train pass through Maeklong Railway Market, ride a long-tail boat to Damnoensaduak, then explore three Ayutthaya temples. Lunch is optional and not included.

“Nok is a super guide. She was prepared for everything from background information to paper wipes for the toilet. She spoiled us with exotic fruits she bought for us at the market and found the best place to see the train. The driver was great and we did a extra stop to see a coconut manufactory who produced coconut sugar. We had a fabulous day!”

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