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Longtail Boat Tours in Thailand: The 15 Best Runs

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Wooden hull, exposed engine, no hurry. The 15 below cover the Bangkok canals and the Andaman island runs, priced, with group sizes and how much shade to expect on board.

Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride - Crossing the Chao Phraya and entering Thonburi
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Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

1.Bangkok Canal Tour: 2-Hour Longtail Boat Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 5,909 reviews · from $37Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide near Wat Pho, then cross the Chao Phraya River by traditional longtail boat and cruise Thonburi’s klongs for about two hours. You’ll stop at Baan Silapin, pass Wat Paknam’s giant Buddha, and return to the starting point. Guide quality and canal-lock delays can shape the experience.

“Your enjoyment will depend on how good your guide is. It's a fun trip, but a bit gasoline smelly, and I worry about the wake from the speed of the boat.”

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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the longtail boat start
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

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

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

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and swim near Railay. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Private tours can start early or end at sunset.

“We booked this tour and we loved it (except the first stop which is really just terribly overcrowded and not wort it at all) the other 3 stops were so pretty and so peaceful. But what really made our tour great was our guide Luna, she is the most amazing, funny and genuine person i have ever met.”

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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise - Meeting near Wat Pho and getting onto the boat
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Bangkok: Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

3.Longtail Boat Canal Cruise

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 4,076 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Meet near Wat Pho for a two-hour English-guided long-tail boat ride through Bangkok’s klongs. You’ll pass Wat Arun, photograph the giant Buddha at Wat Paknam, and spend about 30 to 40 minutes around Baan Silapin Artist’s House and the Khlong Bang Luang community. Guides such as Ken, Bella, Pam, and Neo add history and humor.

“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Wat Suwan Kuha and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

4.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,364 reviews · 9 hours · from $52

Spend nine hours traveling from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by van, longtail boat, and sea canoe. Visit Wat Suwan Kuha, eat lunch at the stilt village of Koh Panyee, photograph James Bond Island, and paddle around Talu Island with a local canoe guide. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for friendly, clear English commentary.

“Excellent trip, picked up on time and all the staff were very friendly, all locations we visited were excellent and make sure to bring cash with you to tip your canoe guide”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour - Wat Suwan Khuha and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

5.James Bond Island by Longtail Boat Small Group Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,755 reviews · 10 hours · from $73

Spend 10 hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by van, longtail boat, and canoe. Visit Monkey Cave, eat lunch at Koh Panyi, paddle around Talu Cave, and see James Bond Island. Small groups of up to nine travel with English-speaking guides such as Jojo, MJ, and Susie. Hotel pickup, lunch, park fees, and water are included, depending on your booking option.

“MJ was an amazing tour guide — super friendly, knowledgeable, and made the whole experience truly authentic and exciting! The only thing was the transfer — our hotel was located outside the pickup zone, so we had to take a taxi to the meeting point, which took quite a bit of time. It would have been perfect if the transfer could have started from our location as well, so we could spend more time enjoying the program instead of traveling. Apart from that, the tour and the guide were absolutely fantastic — I’d definitely recommend it!”

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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling - Monkey Beach and its unpredictable residents
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From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

6.Half-Day Longtail Boat Tour with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,733 reviews · 4 hours · from $24

Join a small-group longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay, and Maya Bay. You’ll swim, snorkel with provided gear, see dramatic limestone shores, and enjoy fruit and water onboard. Choose 2 PM for sunset and a possible glowing-plankton stop.

“The weather unfortunately wasn’t on our side but we still had the best day! The spots you go to on this tour are absolutely gorgeous. The snorkelling was great and we had a perfect amount of time at each stop (except Maya bay - we found this very boring and over rated. It’s such a tourist trap). Still worth seeing though :) Guides were great and friendly and everything ran smoothly! Highly recommend :)”

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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs - Finding the boat near Wat Arun
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Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

7.Hidden Bangkok Longtail Boat Tour to Big Buddha&Canal Life 2hrs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,404 reviews · from $35Top rated

Spend two hours on a longtail boat through Bangkok’s Thonburi canals, passing stilt homes, local neighborhoods, the Big Buddha, and Wat Arun. Guides such as Yoyo, Pear, Wai, Tony, and Fluke explain canal life in clear English. The ride ends at Tha Tien Pier, near Wat Pho.

“Great trip. Would highly recommend this trip. We booked based on a fb review i read and were not disappointed.”

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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset - Meeting the boat near Tonsai Bay
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Phi Phi: 7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

8.7 Island Longtail Boat Snorkeling Tour with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 1,076 reviews · 8 hours · from $38

Join a small group of up to 20 people for an eight-hour longtail boat trip from Koh Phi Phi. You will visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island, with lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and underwater GoPro photos included. Bring 400 THB in cash for the National Park fee.

“Guides were excellent and very friendly. Visited all the top spots, supplied with good equipment, water and a meal. 10/10 all round, fantastic day and worth doing.”

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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, and Puya Bay from the water
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Krabi: 7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

9.7 Island Tour by Luxury Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,063 reviews · 5 hours · from $37

Join an English-speaking guide such as Sophia on a five-hour luxury longtail cruise from Krabi. Pass Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, Puya Bay, and Koh Tang Ming, with one snorkeling stop and beach time on Poda Island. Expect a roomy boat, onboard toilet, drinks, fruit, snacks, and a small-group feel.

“Very good value for money! This activity is a must have. The boat was fantastic- especially compared to other tours in the area. You can be on the top deck sunbathing. Plenty drinks, fruit and also food at the bbq. Our guide - Sofia - was fantastic and really friendly. Comfortable boat for the full time we were on it. Great snorkelling spot. Great picture stops. Only downside would be if too many people booked on.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch - Starting at Nopparat Thara Pier
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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

10.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend about six and a half hours touring Krabi's four island highlights by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, swim and snorkel at Poda, photograph Chicken Island, and walk the sandbar linking Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional, lunch, fruit, water, equipment, and a live English or Thai guide are included.

“An excellent Day with a rigorous organisation ! Pick-up in time And we were Well informed. A really pleasant 4 island tour !”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail - Koh Chueak or Koh Maa starts the water time
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

11.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands, Emerald Cave & Koh Kradan by Longtail

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 766 reviews · 8 hours · from $35

You’ll leave Koh Lanta Old Town by longtail boat for turquoise-water snorkeling, the 80-meter swim through Emerald Cave, Koh Ngai beach, and either another snorkel stop or Koh Kradan. A guide, life jackets, masks, water, fresh fruit, hotel transport, and a beach buffet are included. Expect a full, active day and a loud, sometimes bumpy ride.

“Very good day! Places were beautful. You do get quite wet on the boat so drybag essential.”

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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Choosing between a speedboat and a longtail boat
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Ao Nang: Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

12.Hong Islands Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 6 hours - 390 minutes · from $45

Spend about six hours visiting Lao Lading, Pak Bia, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat or longtail boat, then swim, snorkel, eat a Halal buffet lunch, and climb Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint. Hotel transfers, equipment, drinks, snacks, fruit, insurance, and an English-speaking guide are included.

“Our guide was Tina”

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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset - Monkey Beach and Viking Cave set the tone
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From Phi Phi: Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

13.Full Day 7 Island Tour by Longtail with Sunset

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 637 reviews · from $35

Meet the Pantawan Tour team at 10:10 AM outside McDonald’s in Tonsai Bay for an eight-hour longtail boat trip around Phi Phi. You’ll visit Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pi Leh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Shark Point, and Bamboo Island, with snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, and sunset included. Bring 400 THB in cash for the national park fee.

“Great day, very good value for money, cheapest we found. Visited 7 islands - had plenty of time on each. Lunch, fruit and 2x bottles of water was included. Stopped at lots of different points for photos, including stopping for sunset. Our guide planned our route so we arrived at the islands before most other people and as we were leaving everyone else was arriving, was nice to avoid the overcrowding. Boat was a long tail - out tour was booked up and there wasn’t very much room on the boat. However, didn’t feel overly cramped. When on a budget this is no less cramped than we expected. Tour provided…”

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Koh Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip Program A - Jabung Island and its seven-color coral
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Koh Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip Program A

14.Koh Lipe: Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip Program A

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 552 reviews · 6 hours · from $19Best value

Join a small group of up to 10 for a six-hour longtail boat trip from Koh Lipe. You’ll visit Jabung, Hin Ngam, Koh Yang, Rawi, and Adang, with shallow reefs, clownfish, lunch, snorkeling gear, and free GoPro photos from the captain. English and Thai guidance is available.

“We had such a fun day, fantastic value for money! We saw so many different kinds of fish and coral, plus the lunch stopover was great too. Would recommend to others.”

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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat - Koh Chueak: the first swim and snorkel stop
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Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

15.Koh Lanta: 4 Islands and Emerald Cave Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 507 reviews · 7 hours · from $35

Spend seven hours visiting Koh Chueak, Emerald Cave on Koh Mook, Koh Ngai, and Koh Maa by traditional longtail boat. Swim through a dark sea cave to a green lagoon, snorkel, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and return to Koh Lanta with hotel transfers included. Expect sun, engine noise, and a wet, sometimes choppy ride.

“Very well organised and efficient. We were well looked after and felt safe at all times. The swim through the cave was a really good experience and very well executed by our guide, who took fabulous photos of us inside the beach area. Good lunch and fruits. Highly recommended and excellent value for money.”

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