The 15 Best Island Day Trips in Thailand

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

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

Visit Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach on a six-hour longtail boat trip from Krabi. You’ll snorkel, walk a tidal sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and swim beneath Railay’s cliffs. Guides such as Toy and Luna are known for warm, lively care.

“This day tour was great, our guide Ida was fun and energetic, she added a lot of positivity to the experience. Each of the island stop are very beautiful and we enjoyed stopping at each one to swim and snorkel.”

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2.Hong Islands Day Trip by Speedboat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,952 reviews · 6 hours · from $43

Spend six hours touring Krabi’s Hong Islands by speedboat, with beach time, snorkeling, lunch, fruit, and a climb to Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as Fay, Gina, and Payu are praised for keeping the day clear and friendly. Kayaking is optional but weather-dependent.

“This was a brilliant experience! Great organisation. Unlike many of the other boat tours, this one gave a lot more time to explore and relax on the islands themselves. Also it’s not too long either. The 360 view point on Hong Island is amazing, but be prepared for the steps! One of my favourite days in Krabi :)”

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3.Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,340 reviews · from $51

Take a seven-hour Sea Eagle speedboat tour from Krabi to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Phi Phi Leh, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. You will snorkel, swim, eat a Thai buffet, and cruise past Viking Cave and Monkey Beach. Guides such as Sali, Payu, Poyu, and Eggy have led recent trips.

“The team members had the best humour ever. Waking up early was hard for me but you they will immediately switch up the vibe for you xD also everything was smooth and the time accorded to each spot we visited was fair. Had a lot of fun ( I am a solo traveler)”

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4.James Bond Island Day Trip by Speed Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 2,081 reviews · 7h 30m · from $65

Spend about 7.5 hours with Thai Adventure Club exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, canoeing through caves, visiting James Bond Island and Panyee village, then swimming at ZCoco Beach. Guides such as Jimmy, Emma, and Toy are praised for friendly care, snacks, photos, and safety.

“Amazing day, Timmy and the team looked after us all day, water soft drinks and fruit was provided during the day, would highly recommend!”

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5.PhiPhi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,607 reviews · 8 hours · from $47

Spend eight hours island hopping from Phuket with guides such as Bobby, JJ, Mossi, or Butter. Visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Phi Phi Don, and Khai Nok Island. Expect a fast shared speedboat, Thai buffet lunch, snorkeling, clear water, and busy beaches.

“Mossi and Chelly and the team were great! Made the experience fun and breathtaking! The whole trip was smooth! We will miss Phuket! Until next time!”

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6.Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands – Day Tour by Speedboat From Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 986 reviews · from $81Top rated

Start early from Ao Nang and reach Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Phi Phi, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, and Poda Island by speedboat. Guides such as Wawa, Dean, Natty, and Bike keep the day moving, while breakfast, Thai lunch, drinks, fruit, and snorkeling gear are included.

“Amazing experience! Our guide M was super nice and fun! He made the entire tour much more memorable. The boat was equipped with everything that you would need and not at all crowded. Highly recommend!”

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7.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 858 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35Best value

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phranang by fast two-engine speedboat. Swim, snorkel, walk a tidal sandbar, enjoy a Thai-style lunch box, and travel with guides such as Fay, James, or Canteen.

“Overall a great day! So well priced and got to see 4 magnificent islands. Got to snorkel and explore. A great day out 😎”

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8.Koh Phangan Island Full-Day Cruise with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 797 reviews · 8 hours · from $106

Spend eight relaxed hours aboard the Chantara Junk Boat from Koh Samui to Koh Phangan. You’ll eat a five-dish Thai buffet, snorkel at Koh Ma Reef, rest at Thong Nai Pan, and watch sunset with snacks. Multilingual guides, hotel pickup, towels, soft drinks, and snorkeling gear are included.

“we had a fantastic day staff were amazing got well fed and well looked after wouldn't change a thing many thanks”

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9.3 Islands Day Tour on Catamaran with Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 742 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $109

Spend 7 to 8 hours aboard the 71-foot Serenity catamaran, visiting Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Monkey Island. Swim, snorkel, fish, paddleboard, use the slide, enjoy a Thai buffet, and feed wild monkeys with multilingual crew support.

“We all had such a fun time traveling from island to island. We also got the chance to feed wild monkeys on Monkey Island.”

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10.Phi Phi Islands Day Tour by Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 621 reviews · from $51

Take a 7.5-hour speedboat trip from Ao Nang to Phi Phi with guides such as Nadia, M, and Na-Im. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Viking Cave and Bamboo Island, visit Maya Bay, and enjoy a Halal buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don. Transfers, drinks, snacks, and equipment are included.

“Our tour guide Nadia and the staff was very friendly and helpful. They were ready to help guests that had accidentally cut themselves during one of the stops. They had water and soda provided for all guests on board during the entire ride. Nadia made the trip so wonderful with her helpful tips and information on each stop. During each stop she kindly helped me and my boyfriend find the right poses for pictures (some of my favorites of my thailand trip!) thank you to nadia and the staff for memories that will stay with me forever!!”

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11.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

You’ll cruise from Phuket’s Ao Por Pier to Panak, Hong, and James Bond islands on a spacious wooden boat. Guides such as Jimmy and Fen lead canoe trips through caves and lagoons, while the crew serves Thai food, fruit, and drinks. Plan for an active, scenic seven-hour day with hotel pickup.

“Such a great activity. The caves were scary . The tide was high and the guides had to push us on foot and let air out of the canoe just for us to pass. I wouldn’t do this part again due to claustrophobia”

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12.Coral & Racha Islands Day Trip By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 526 reviews · 8 hours · from $56

Ride from Phuket to Racha Island for clear-water snorkeling, then spend about three hours at Coral Island with lunch, beach chairs, swimming, and optional watersports. Guides such as Jackie, Sasha, L, and Sunny keep the day organized, while hotel pickup and drinks make this a simple full-day escape.

“Great overall tour, and good value for money. Hotel pickup smooth, speedboat very fast. Snorkel was about 15 mins just on the surface wearing life belt, but saw tropical fish and good fun. Basic buffet lunch was ok. Right amount of time on the beach at each island. Guides looked after you well. We had coloured bracelets and were told times to meet. Great overall!”

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13.Hong Islands Day Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 484 reviews · 7 hours · from $36

Spend seven hours visiting Lao Lading, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel in clear water, eat Thai food on the beach, and climb nearly 500 steps to Koh Hong’s viewpoint. Guides such as Daisy, Run, and Arin have led recent trips.

“The views and the nature were amazing. I wish to spend more time in all locations. It would be good to make the vegetarian lunch option more varied. Our guide tried his best to speak English, but there were times we didn’t understand quite a bit. But…. He was so nice, he took the pictures for us and he really made us feel special!! Thank you!”

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14.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36

From Ao Nang, visit Tup Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach in about five and a half hours. Choose a speedboat for comfort or a longtail for a classic Thai ride. Guides such as Maya, New, Peachy, and Selina help with snorkeling, lunch, and island timing.

“The guide, Chow was very friendly and helpful. We really had a great trip. Thank you.”

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15.Phi Phi with Maya and Bamboo Island Day Trip by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 276 reviews · from $68

Spend about eight hours island-hopping from Phuket with guides such as Peter, Paula, Latte, or Donut. Expect Bamboo Island’s white sand, Pileh Bay swimming, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Maya Bay, snorkeling, lunch, hotel transfers, and a lively group of up to 40 people.

“Absolutely stunning visual experience. Coco was our guide and he could tell us the history of the islands and cultural significance. All crew members were very attentive. Definitely recommend.”

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