Day Trips in Thailand

18 destinations to explore. Ancient ruins, natural wonders, and hidden gems.

Ang Thong Marine Park

42-island archipelago with Emerald Lake

Full day (8-10 hours)~

Emerald Lake viewpoint42 islands

Ayutthaya

Thailand's UNESCO-listed ancient capital

Full day (6-8 hours)~

Wat Mahathat - Buddha head in ...Wat Phra Si Sanphet - Three ic...

Chiang Rai Temples

White Temple, Blue Temple, and Black House

Full day (12-14 hours)~

White Temple (Wat Rong Khun)Blue Temple (Wat Rong Suea Ten...

Doi Inthanon

Thailand's highest peak at 2,565m

Full day (6-8 hours)~

Thailand's highest pointRoyal Twin Pagodas

Doi Suthep Temple

Chiang Mai's holiest temple with 309 sacred steps

Half day (2-4 hours)~

309 steps to the topGolden chedi

Elephant Nature Park

Ethical elephant sanctuary by Lek Chailert

Full day~

Ethical elephant experienceNo riding policy

Floating Markets

Traditional canal markets by boat

Half day (4-6 hours)~

Damnoen Saduak - Famous, photo...Amphawa - Authentic, weekends ...

Four Islands Tour

Koh Poda, Chicken Island, and sandbar magic

Full day (6-8 hours)~

Koh Poda beachChicken Island

Kanchanaburi

Bridge over the River Kwai and Death Railway history

Full day (8-10 hours)~

Bridge over the River KwaiDeath Railway train ride

Khao Yai National Park

Thailand's first national park with wild elephants

Full day (8-10 hours)~

Wild elephant sightingsHaew Suwat Waterfall (from "Th...

Koh Phangan

Beyond Full Moon Party - secluded beaches

Day trip or overnight~

Full Moon Party (monthly)Secluded beaches

Koh Tao

Thailand's diving certification capital

Day trip for snorkeling, overnight for diving~

Diving certificationSnorkeling

Pai

Bohemian mountain escape with hippie vibes

Overnight recommended (762 curves on road)~

Hot springsPai Canyon viewpoints

Phang Nga Bay

James Bond Island and sea cave kayaking

Full day (7-9 hours)~

James Bond IslandSea cave kayaking

Phi Phi Islands

Maya Bay from "The Beach" movie

Full day (8-10 hours)~

Maya Bay (The Beach filming lo...Pileh Lagoon

Railay Beach

World-class rock climbing paradise

Half day to overnight~

World-class rock climbingPhra Nang Cave Beach

Similan Islands

World-class diving with 30m visibility

Full day (10+ hours)~

World-class diving30m visibility

Tiger Cave Temple

1,260 steps to panoramic views

Half day (3-5 hours)~

1,260 steps challengePanoramic views

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