BANGKOK · DAY TRIPS
The ones worth setting an alarm for.
The 15 most-booked bangkok day trips, all done in a single day and back by evening. Each one comes with the pickup point, how long you are away, what it costs and the company that runs it.
Bangkok to Ayutthaya by van in 9 hours: Bang Pa-In Palace, UNESCO temples, great guide stories, lunch stop, low-impact touring.
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Maeklong train ride, Damnoen Saduak canal floating market, and Mahanakhon Skywalk views in one guided Bangkok day trip.
“Excelled trip with every part timed to perfection by Alex and Mr Pok,l Thank you both! 👏”
Small-group full-day tour from Bangkok to UNESCO Ayutthaya with Bang Pa-In Palace, major temples, AC transport, and an English-speaking guide.
“We did the small group tour with 8 people. The. Smaller size was definitely preferable to the large bus tours, our guide was very nice and more than happy to take photos of each person on our tour whenever we wanted. Ayutthaya is intereRead more”
Ethical elephant day trip from Bangkok with mo hom clothing, hand-feeding, jungle walking, and optional bathing—plus lunch and round-trip transport.
Long-tail boat to Damnoen Saduak, Buffalo Café break, then a train cuts through Maeklong stalls in one Bangkok day trip.
“Love this opportunity to see a couple of historic cultural Thai markets. Well organised and very reasonably priced. Really enjoyed the ‘gondola-type’ boats although quite a few fumes. Beware the toilets at the floating market! Use the toilets nRead more”
Private 9-hour Ayutthaya day trip from Bangkok with hotel pickup, Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat, and bronze Buddha views.
“my driver and half guide was Nancy. she speaks basic english but she tries her best. just use google translate. she was so very nice and proactive. she had a cooler ready with cold towels and cold water. she also had wet tissues and an umbrella all offered without me asking. she also knows many…”
Ethical elephant day trip from Bangkok to Pattaya: feed, bathe, swim in mud and river, plus Pad Thai lunch and hotel pickup.
“Absolutely amazing! We got so close to the elephants and were able to interact with all of them safely and respectfully. I would definitely recommend again. An experience of a lifetime.”
Small-group day trip from Bangkok to Ayutthaya UNESCO ruins and Bang Pa-In Palace, with pickup, an English-speaking guide, and temple stops.
“We had an incredible experience with Wan as our tour guide. She told us details about the temples (which were breathtakingly beautiful) that many other people I spoke to were not aware of. I don't want to spoil anything here but be Read more”
Khao Yai National Park full-day small-group trip from Bangkok with ranger-led hiking, deer at Lam Ta Khong, and two major waterfalls.
“Our Tourguide "Angie" gave us a lot of information and we had a wonderful trip together. Thanks so much.”
Ride a train through Maeklong market, visit Wat Bang Kung, shop Amphawa floating market, then cruise for fireflies from Bangkok.
“The overall trip was very good and very fun and enjoyable. The train market was a little hectic at the beginning but I see why as the train comes through once while you’re there so you really only have one shot to get your pictures and our guide was very helpful in getting this coordinated.…”
Damnoen Saduak floating markets day trip from Bangkok with coconut sugar tastings, a long-tail speedboat ride, and 2 hours on the canal.
“It is a very long way to go for not an overly authentic experience. Best part was the boat ride to the market. Coconut farm was not enjoyable. Food at floating markets was good. 4 hours in a minibus was a bit of a waste of a time”
Full-day Khao Yai hike from Bangkok with Haew Suwat and Haew Narok waterfalls, UNESCO nature views, and the park ticket included.
“Very beautiful and amazing experience. One needs to be fit to walk in the jungle and climb stairs to and fro to see the waterfalls. Waterfalls are pretty and picturesque. One can spot wild animals, birds and reptiles. The guide had good knowledge. Food options for vegetarians are less inside the national park. The campsite…”
Coral Island day trip from Pattaya or Bangkok with parasailing, snorkeling, clear kayak, jet ski, banana boat, and drone photos.
“This tour was the best. It was worth every penny I paid. The tour staff were excellent. I recommend it to anyone who visits Pattaya. I had a great time.”
One day from Bangkok to Kanchanaburi: JEATH War Museum, the River Kwai bridge, and swim at the 7-tier Erawan Falls.
“Lisa and Beer were great tour guides. They often requested to take picture of us. Very friendly staff and provided suggestions on things to eat”
River Kwai WWII day tour from Bangkok with a small group, war cemetery visits, JEATH museum, the bridge walk, and a Death Railway train ride.
“Thanks to the enthusiastic and easy-to-understand explanations of the tour guide, Rach. It was an impressive and very informative tour. As a Japanese living in Myanmar, I felt that we should never repeat the mistakes of WW2 again.”
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