11 Private Day Trips by Car in Thailand Worth Booking

1.From Bangkok: Ayutthaya Full-Day Trip with Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 887 reviews · 9 hours Our pick

Leave Bangkok at 7:00 AM with a private driver and spend nine hours exploring Ayutthaya, including Bang Pa-In Palace, Wat Mahathat, Wat Phra Si Sanphet, and Viharn Pra Mongkolborpit. Drivers such as Nancy, Tato, Sakka, and Nong may also suggest extra stops or local lunch spots.

“Got picked up on time at hotel,Nice modern people carrier,Great guide went to all the places I wanted to see no rush.I went for the meal option which was well worth it.Had a great day definitely recommend.”

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2.From Bangkok: Pattaya City Day Trip with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 61 reviews · 10 hours

Travel from central Bangkok to Pattaya in a private air-conditioned car with a professional driver and optional English-speaking guide. See Khao Chi Chan’s cliff Buddha, enjoy Pattaya Beach, and take in the bay from Khao Phra Tam Nak. The day costs $115 for up to two people.

“Lim was incredibly friendly and always greeted me with a warm smile that made the trip even more enjoyable. He offered great value for money and went above and beyond to make everything run smoothly. His timing was perfect; he planned my arrivals exactly right for the shows and museum tours. Lim is an expert at navigating even the narrowest roads, and honestly, I couldn’t have managed the same itinerary on my own or with taxis. Highly recommended for anyone who wants a stress-free, well-organized, and pleasant journey!”

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3.From Chiang Mai: Day Tour to Pai Highlights by Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 28 reviews · 12 hours

Leave Chiang Mai at 7 AM with a private driver such as Throng, then spend the day seeing Pai Canyon, the White Buddha, Santichon Village, Yun Lai Viewpoint, and Pai Walking Street. You get hotel transfers and air conditioning, but about seven hours are spent on winding roads.

“Toda a energia, paz, beleza natural de Pai foi espetacular! A condutora foi excecionalmente e deixou-nos sempre livres e com tempo. Chegou antes da hora de recolha, mas como se apercebeu que estávamos ainda a tomar o pequeno almoço, foi muito gentil e não nos interrompeu! Correu tudo bem, apesar das 1000 e muitas curvas de viagem!”

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4.Full Day Chauffeur Driven Tuk Tuk Adventure in Chiang Mai including rafting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 19 reviews · from $193Top rated

Spend about 10 hours exploring Mae Wang in a tuk-tuk, with hotel transfers, a local guide, lunch, elephant encounters, a forest waterfall, remote temple, and bamboo rafting. Guides such as Bigg, Oa, Yaya, and Nam are known for making the day personal and informative.

“We had the best experience and amazing time. Great photo opportunities. Our guide Mr Big was fantastic and had a lot of knowledge on places We visited.”

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5.Elefin Farm & Cafe Half-day tour with Private Car

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 13 reviews · 5 hours

Spend five private hours from Chiang Mai with an English-speaking driver, gentle elephants at Elefin Farm, a farm-view café, and Wat Phrathat Doi Kham. Drivers such as Ton and Jay have earned praise for punctual, thoughtful service. Food, entrance tickets, and a guide are not included.

“My wife and I had a great time with our driver, Ton. He really went above and beyond with his service. My wife has forgotten to bring long pants for part of our trip to the temple. Upon hearing that Ton went and purchased her some pants while we were enjoying our time with the elephants. In additional he shared his knowledge with us on the history of the temple along with helping us with photos!”

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6.Pattaya: Ayutthaya Day Trip by Private Car with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 7 reviews · 12 hours

Leave Pattaya at about 6:45 AM in a private car, then cruise Ayutthaya’s Chao Phraya River for four hours with a local captain. Visit 12 temples, including Wat Chaiwatthanaram and the Buddha in the banyan tree at Wat Mahathat. There is no dedicated guide, so expect basic English and independent exploring.

“I had an amazing private tour in Ayutthaya! Our driver was knowledgeable and passionate, offering insightful stories about the city's history. The tour was personalized to our interests, allowing us to explore at our own pace. Ayutthaya’s temples and ruins were stunning, and the experience felt special. Highly recommend this tour for anyone visiting!”

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7.Bangkok: Ayutthaya Day Trip by Private Car with Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 6 reviews · 9h 30m

Travel from Bangkok by private car, then spend up to four hours on a private longtail boat with a local captain. Visit 12 Ayutthaya temples, including Wat Chaiwatthanaram, Wat Mahathat, and Wat Yai Chai Mongkhon. Expect basic English, flexible temple stops, lunch at your own expense, and several cash entrance fees.

“Un tour excelente. El viaje en coche perfecto y el viaje en barca recomendado para poder disfrutar de templos no tan concurridos. Suficiente tiempo para visitarlo todo. Tanto el capitán del barco como nuestra conductora se portaron de 10. Una experiencia muy recomendable”

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8.Krabi: James Bond & Panyi Private Car Day Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 6 reviews

Leave Krabi around 8:30 AM for a private car and four-hour longtail boat trip through Phang Nga Bay. Visit James Bond Island and Koh Panyi, eat a buffet lunch, see a 15-meter reclining Buddha, and finish at Samet Nangshe viewpoint.

“Intense and varied activities. The guide and staff were very friendly, welcoming, and attentive.”

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9.Chiang Mai: Doi Inthanon One-Day Tour with a Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 8 hours

Travel from Chiang Mai to Doi Inthanon in a private, air-conditioned van with an English-speaking driver such as Toto or P’Nueng. Visit Thailand’s highest point, royal pagodas, Ang Ka Nature Trail, a Hmong market, Wachirathan Waterfall, and a local restaurant at your own pace.

“I wanted a private driver since I was traveling with two small kids. Communicating with the company was no issue; they promptly sent me photos and information about my driver and which vehicle my family would use. Our driver, P’Nueng, arrived right on time for pick up and took great care of my family during our trip. He made suggestions for where to go eat and some must do sights in the Doi Inthanon area. After our trip, he even returned some umbrellas that we forgot in his car to the hotel (thank you)! It was a good experience despite the on and off rain. My kids had fun and…”

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10.Chiang Mai: Full-Day Private Car Charter to Doi Ang Khang

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 3 reviews · 12 hours · from $72Best value

You’ll ride from Chiang Mai to Doi Ang Khang in a private SUV or minivan with an English or Thai-speaking driver. Expect a long mountain road, seven hours in the area, and time for tea plantations, strawberry fields, hill villages, viewpoints, and the Royal Agricultural Station. No guide or meals are included.

“Mooi landschap, heel erg ver rijden voor er echt iets te zien is. Een chauffeur die dit werk niet als hobby heeft en nauwelijks Engels spreekt, maakt het er ook niet beter op. Kortom: denk goed na voortdat je deze trip boekt.”

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11.Chiangmai: Highlights Full-Day Tour with Private Driver

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 10 hours

You’ll visit Doi Suthep, Wat Phra Singh, Wat Chedi Luang, Wat Chiang Man, and Doi Inthanon with a private English-speaking driver. Jimmy is praised for clear English and extra effort. The $160 rate covers up to three people, while entry fees and lunch are separate.

“Jimmy was great and went above and beyond to make it a easy and great experience.”

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