Islands & Day Trips Guides

Compare Ao Nang's beaches by access, crowds and scenery. See what Ao Nang Beach offers and what's worth a short walk or long-tail boat ride.

Compare the best day trips from Ao Nang: island hopping, snorkeling and Krabi Town, with trade-offs, season risks and booking tips to choose the right one.

Plan day trips from Ayutthaya: Bang Pa-In Palace, Lopburi and more, with travel times, transport options, costs and who each trip suits.

Choosing a Chao Phraya dinner cruise in Bangkok? Compare boat types, timing, what's included, how to reach the pier, and who should skip it.

Choosing between Bangkok and Phuket? See who each fits, how cost, weather and getting around compare, and when to combine both.

Choose the right day trip from Bangkok by travel time, cost, and effort. Compare Ayutthaya, Kanchanaburi, floating markets and more, with go-independently vs tour advice.

Chiang Mai or Bangkok? Compare cost, temples, food, nightlife, weather and getting around, with a clear pick for each type of traveler.

A clear verdict on Chiang Mai vs Chiang Rai by trip length and interest, with travel time, day-trip trade-offs, rough costs, and who should skip each.

Best day trips from Chiang Mai sorted by drive time, with transport options, who should skip each, and rainy-season notes.

Plan day trips from Chiang Rai by transport and traveler type. Compare Mae Sai, Chiang Saen, Doi Mae Salong, Doi Tung and Phu Chi Fa, with what to verify first.

Plan day trips from Hua Hin by transport, time and interest: Phetchaburi, Cha-am, Pranburi, train-friendly options and honest trade-offs.

Hua Hin or Pattaya? Compare beaches, nightlife, family fit, getting there from Bangkok and costs, with a clear pick for each traveler type.

Plan day trips from Kanchanaburi with transport options, costs, timing and trade-offs for Erawan Falls, Hellfire Pass, hot springs and more.

Choose the best day trips from Khao Lak by season, transfer time, and travel style, with tour vs DIY tips and what to check before booking.

Compare Khao Lak's beaches from Khuk Khak to Thai Muang: swimming, quiet, sunset, where to stay, plus seasonal and tide caveats.

Choosing between Khao Lak and Phuket? Compare beaches, nightlife, getting around, island trips and who each suits, with a clear verdict.

Compare Koh Chang's main beaches by vibe, swimming, sunsets and logistics, and find the right one for your trip.

Koh Chang and nearby islands explained: Ko Rang snorkelling, Koh Mak, Koh Kood, how to hop between them, and how many days to plan.

Compare Koh Kood's beaches by water calm, access, crowds, and season, with how to reach each one and which to pick for your trip.

How to island hop to Koh Kood from Koh Mak and Koh Chang: route order, boat times, seasonal limits, snorkel day trips, and what to book ahead.

Compare Koh Lanta's beaches from north to south by swimming, crowds, food, transport and season, so you can pick the right beach and base.

Koh Lanta is more than one island. See how Lanta Yai, Lanta Noi and nearby islands differ, how to get there, and where to base yourself.

Choosing between Krabi and Koh Lanta? Compare transfer time, beaches, costs and trip length, with a clear verdict by number of nights.

Phi Phi or Koh Lanta? Compare beaches, nightlife, crowds, costs and getting there, with a clear verdict by traveler type.

A decision guide to Koh Lipe beaches. Compare Pattaya, Sunrise, Sunset and quieter coves by swimming, crowds, walking time and where to stay.

Choose the right islands around Koh Lipe: how to reach Adang, Rawi, Hin Ngam and more, plus park-fee notes, boat options and day plans.

The best Koh Phangan beaches matched to your trip: quiet coves, snorkelling, sunsets and party sands, with access and crowd trade-offs.

Koh Phangan sits in a Gulf of Thailand island group. Compare Samui, Tao and the small islands, plus ferry logistics, timing and who should skip what.

Koh Phangan or Koh Samui? Compare vibe, beaches, ferries, budget and who each island suits, plus how to combine both in one trip.

Diving and calm on Koh Tao, or parties, wellness and variety on Koh Phangan? Compare activities, getting around, ferry time, costs and who each island suits.

Compare Koh Samet's beaches by crowds, facilities, and access. Find the right one for families, couples, or quiet days, with transfer tips.

Planning Koh Samet and the islands around it? Compare beaches by coast, island-hopping options, getting around, and how many days you need.

A practical guide to Bophut Beach: how swimmable it is, what each stretch is like, getting there, and where to stay and eat.

Compare the best day trips from Koh Samui, from Ang Thong to island hopping, with who each suits, how to book, and what to check first.

Compare Koh Samui beaches by swimming, crowds, season and access. Find the right beach for your trip, with skip-if notes for each one.

Which islands near Koh Samui are worth it? Compare day trips, Ang Thong and nearby islands, with access, timing and cost trade-offs.

Compare Koh Samui kayaking options: Ang Thong Marine Park trips, calm-water paddles and boat days with kayaks. Who each suits and what to check.

Compare Koh Samui and Phuket by season, cost, getting there, beaches and base areas, with clear rules for who should pick which.

Compare Koh Tao's best beaches by snorkeling, crowds, fees, tide and access. Find the right beach for your trip, and which to skip.

Koh Tao is one island, with Koh Nang Yuan as its famous neighbour. See how to get there, how to compare the bays, and which island suits you.

Which day trips from Koh Yao Noi are worth it? Compare the Hong Islands, Phang Nga Bay, Koh Yao Yai and Krabi trips by time, cost and effort.

Which Koh Yao Noi beaches are worth it? Compare Klong Jark, Pasai, Tha Khao and Long Beach by tide, access, and swimming. Plan your day.

Compare 7 Krabi islands and island groups, longtail vs speedboat, trip timing and booking tips, so you can pick the right island day trip.

Compare the best Krabi beaches by access, tides and season. See which suit families, swimmers, and short stays, plus boat logistics and what to skip.

Compare the best day trips from Krabi: islands, Hong, Phi Phi and land options, with pickup, timing, cost and who each suits.

Compare Krabi kayaking spots, from Ao Thalane mangroves to sea karst routes, with tide and season tips, who should skip, and booking questions.

Compare Krabi sunset cruises by boat type, islands, timing, food, and plankton stops, plus season tips and who should skip each option.

Plan day trips from Pai: compare scooter, driver and tour options, choose the right route, and avoid common time and road mistakes.

Choose the right day trip from Patong: island boat tours, culture, and options for repeat visitors, with logistics and trade-offs.

Choosing among Patong's beaches? Compare Patong Beach and nearby options by crowds, swimming safety, facilities and getting there.

Choose the right day trip from Pattaya: Koh Larn, Nong Nooch Garden, Khao Kheow Zoo, the Sanctuary of Truth and more, compared by time, transport and traveler type.

Compare Pattaya dinner cruises: what's included, timing, pier logistics, and who should skip. Check current prices before you book.

Choose the right island near Pattaya: Koh Larn and the outer islands compared, with ferry vs tour trade-offs, timing, costs to verify, and who should skip each.

Pattaya or Phuket? Compare getting there, beaches, nightlife, diving and costs, with a clear pick by traveler type.

Compare the 6 best beaches in Koh Phi Phi by access, swimming, snorkeling and crowds, with the right season to go and who should skip each one.

Plan day trips from Phi Phi by boat or ferry. Compare islands, mainland options, timing, costs and who should skip each trip.

Compare Koh Phi Phi's main beaches by access, crowds, swimming and vibe, with boat logistics and timing tips for choosing the right one.

A practical guide to Phi Phi beaches: which ones you can walk to, which need a longtail or tour boat, and how to choose by crowds, season and budget.

Compare the 5 best island trips from Phuket by transfer type, season, crowds, and who each suits, plus boat types and mistakes to avoid.

Compare the 9 best islands in Thailand by coast, season and trip length. Quick picks, transfer logic and who should skip each island.

Rawai Beach isn't for swimming. Compare the 5 best beaches near Rawai, Phuket by swim quality, sunset, boat trips and getting there.

Compare Thailand's Andaman Sea islands by access from Phuket, season, park rules and trip style, with route ideas and mistakes to avoid.

Bang Tao Beach guide: how it differs from other Phuket beaches, best season, swimming safety, beach clubs, getting there and where to base yourself.

Compare the best day trips from Phuket by boat type, transfer time, sea conditions and traveler type, with honest skip-if advice for each option.

Compare the main Gulf of Thailand islands — Samui, Phangan, Tao, Chang, Mak, Kood — by vibe, access, season and trade-offs, plus how the Gulf differs from the Andaman side.

Compare Phuket's best beaches by area, season, crowds and swimming safety, with who each beach suits and how to get there.

Where to kayak near Phuket, which tour format fits you, tide and season timing, and when to skip it. Practical trade-offs and logistics.

Compare Phuket sunset cruise types, from catamaran and dinner boats to private longtails, with timing, trade-offs and booking checks.

Phuket or Krabi? Compare vibe, beaches, nightlife, getting around, and rainy-season trade-offs, plus which Phuket area suits each traveler.

Rawai Beach in Phuket isn't for swimming. See who it suits, seafood and boat options, how to plan a south-coast half-day, and what to avoid.

Compare Thai islands by coast, season, access time and budget, with Phuket-gateway routes and a pick-by-traveler-type shortlist.

Plan Thailand island hopping the smart way. Compare Gulf and Andaman routes, ferry options, timing, and costs, plus who should skip which hop.

No beach in Phuket Town itself, so which one to pick? Compare nearby beaches by swim safety, vibe, and transport from town.

Compare Railay's beaches, including West, East, Phra Nang and Tonsai. See which suits swimming, quiet or sunsets, plus boat and tide tips.

Day trips from Surat Thani by direction: Chaiya temples, Khanom's Gulf coast, Koh Samui by ferry and local cultural stops, with return-leg warnings.

Surat Thani city has no real swimming beach. Learn which Gulf coast and island beaches fit your trip, and how to reach them via the pier, airport or bus.

Best day trips from Udon Thani: Red Lotus Sea, Ban Chiang, Phu Phra Bat and Nong Bua Lamphu, with routes, costs and timing trade-offs.