Experience Thailand as it should be seen with a boat tour

One of the best ways to see Thailand is by boat – after all, it is rather a lot of islands! Here are our picks for the best boat tours this stunning tropical paradise has to offer. Don’t forget to pack a bathing suit! You’re most definitely going to need it.

Phuket to Phang Nga

Take a Phang Nga Bay tour from Phuket and you can paddle your own kayak through its incredible limestone cliffs, see inside the ancient caves of Hong Island or simply sit and soak up the sun on Lawa. There’s something for film fans too, as the famous ‘James Bond’ island featured in The Man with the Golden Gun is also located in Phang Nga. A stunning island escape with something for everyone!

From Bangkok to a Floating Market

One of the more unusual tours, some excursion companies offer cruises lasting up to six hours from Bangkok to the famous floating markets of Damnoen Saduak. Floating on 18^th-century canals built by King Rama IV, the markets are feasts for the senses where you can pick up traditional sweets, freshly picked produce, handmade crafts and thousands of more gems besides. Be sure to pack cash!

Krabi to Hong Island

Sailing from Krabi to Hong Island offers some of Thailand’s best views, with its famous limestone cliffs on full display as they tower over Hong Lagoon. Hong is also home to pristine white beaches, tropical vegetation and stunning tucked-away bays. You can even try the water out for yourself with snorkelling and kayaking activities! And don’t forget the wildlife – on Hong Island you can spot monitor lizards, tropical birds and white-faced gibbons in their natural habitats.

Bangkok to Ayutthaya

Cruise along the Chao Praya river from Bangkok to the historic city of Ayutthaya and see some of the country’s most spectacular scenery. You’ll also take in the ancient Bang Pa-In Royal Palace and learn about the ancient history of Thailand. Scenery and learning – what more could you want?

Phuket to Koh Phi Phi

No trip to the regions is complete without taking a Phi Phi Island Tour From Phuket to see the perfect beaches and jaw-dropping limestone cliffs of Koh Phi Phi island. As this particular island paradise can get pretty busy with tourists, it’s a great idea to take one of the tours that leave at sunrise – that way you also get to watch the sun come up over the water! Most famous as the location where the movie The Beach was filmed, Koh Phi Phi has suffered from excessive tourism in the last few years and boats are no longer allowed to drop anchor in the bay, but you can still enjoy the views – and maybe a bit of snorkelling.

Laem Chabang to Bangkok

See the sights of Bangkok with a tour that starts from the port of Laem Chabang. See some of Thailand’s glorious countryside as you cruise to the capital by land transport, then be wowed by Bangkok’s stunning architecture, grand temples, and canals – and don’t forget the famous Buddha at Wat Pho.