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3 Days of Eating Durian at the Orchard

Fruit season is when Chanthaburi is at its most fun. Monthong durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong and snake fruit all ripen at once across the orchards, and many farms let you sit down and eat buffet-style straight off the tree. This is a 3-day, 2-night plan built around eating your fill at the orchards, while still leaving time for the old town, the riverside and the sea at Laem Sing.

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Chanthaburi Fruit Season Plan 3 Days of Eating Durian at the Orchard

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Chanthaburi is Thailand's durian capital. The fruit comes in thickest from April to mid-July, with durian usually finishing around mid-July, though in some years a late crop runs into August. The real peak, when the sweet fruit is ready and most orchards are open, is May to June, which lines up with the Chanthaburi Fruit Festival. Come during this window and you can eat durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong and snake fruit all in one trip.

This plan is paced so you're not rushing the orchards. One to two farms a day is plenty, because eating fresh fruit straight off the tree fills you up faster than you'd expect. We've left time to digest, wander the old town and the Chanthaboon riverside, and hit the coast too, so it isn't only an eating trip.

Book the orchards ahead

Most buffet orchards ask you to call and reserve 3 to 7 days in advance, since they need to prepare enough fruit. Some only open on weekends in the early and late parts of the season. Always check the opening days with the orchard's page before you set off.

Chanthaburi orchards where you can eat straight off the tree

Before the day-by-day plan, here are the orchards people actually visit and that welcome tourists during fruit season. Prices are rough ranges and depend on the year and the type of fruit. A mixed-fruit buffet without durian is usually cheaper, while a package that includes unlimited Monthong durian costs noticeably more.

1

KP Garden

Makham district · Opens fruit season ~May onward · 10:00–17:00

A long-running orchard in the Makham area where you can sit and eat a fruit buffet straight off the tree. There's both a mixed-fruit package and one with unlimited Monthong durian, plus photo spots and goats to feed in the orchard. A great pick for families.

BuffetFamily
Mixed fruit ~฿400 · With durian ~฿950
2

Pa Id Withi Thammachat Orchard

Near town, on Sukhumvit Rd · Open in fruit season

A durian orchard right on Sukhumvit Road near the town centre, so it's very easy to reach. The focus is fresh durian cut from the tree and eaten home-style in a shady, laid-back setting. Good for anyone who wants to taste durian at the source without a long drive.

Near townDurian
By the kilo / taste as you go
3

Baan Suan Isaree (Organic Farm)

Open ~May 1–Jun 15 · 09:00–17:00

An organic farm with both a buffet and pay-by-the-kilo option: durian, mangosteen and chemical-free fruit. The standout is a horse farm for the kids, so it suits families who want more to do than just eat fruit.

OrganicKids' activities
From ~฿400 (depends on package)
4

Rinradee Orchard

Near Khao Khitchakut · Accommodation on site

A tourist orchard near Khao Khitchakut with a fruit buffet of durian, rambutan, mangosteen and snake fruit, plus a restaurant and accommodation on site. Good if you want to stay overnight in the middle of an orchard and carry on to Khao Khitchakut.

AccommodationStay in the orchard
Seasonal fruit buffet
5

Sao Sudjai Orchard

09:00–17:00 · Reserve ahead

You can choose buffet or pay-by-the-kilo here. The draw is several durian varieties picked for you to taste, plus mangosteen, rambutan and snake fruit. Anyone who likes trying multiple durian varieties in one place will be happy here.

Many varietiesBuffet
Buffet / by the kilo
6

Baan Suan Lung Chat

09:00–17:00

A small, friendly orchard with both buffet and pay-by-the-kilo options, focused on quality Monthong durian and mangosteen. Good for anyone who wants a quiet orchard without the crowds.

QuietDurian
Buffet / by the kilo
7

Suan Yai Da (Jay Boonchuen)

Rayong–Chanthaburi border

A well-known tourist orchard out near the Rayong–Chanthaburi border. It's been open a long time and has a big customer base, with a mixed-fruit buffet of many kinds. Handy to stop at if you're driving in from the Rayong side.

Old favouriteOn the way
Mixed-fruit buffet

Get your money's worth on durian

If durian is your main reason for coming, go straight for the package with unlimited durian, which works out better than ordering one fruit at a time. But if you're in a bigger group and not everyone eats durian, it's cheaper to get the mixed-fruit buffet and only order extra durian for the people who'll eat it.

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Day 1 — Arrive, try a nearby orchard, walk the old town

Day 1

Warm up with an orchard near town + the Chanthaboon riverside

10:30
Arrive in Chanthaburi, check in to a hotel in town or by the riverAbout 3.5–4 hours' drive from Bangkok. If you come by coach, getting off at Chanthaburi bus terminal and renting a car or calling a ride is more practical.
12:00
Local Chanthaburi lunch — sen chan phat pu (crab fried noodles) or kuaytiao mu liangFuel up before the orchard, but don't eat too much — save room for fruit.
13:30
Visit Pa Id Withi Thammachat Orchard, taste durian fresh off the treeIt's right on Sukhumvit Road near town and easy to reach, so it makes a relaxed first orchard with no long drive.
16:00
Walk the Chanthaboon riverside community, see the old buildings, try local sweetsPhotograph the old wooden houses along the Chanthaburi River, and cross the bridge to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.
18:30
Chanthaburi seafood dinner, or local riverside foodFinish with chilled mangosteen or rambutan from the market for dessert.

Day 2 — Full fruit buffet + Khao Khitchakut / waterfall

Day 2

A full orchard day, eating unlimited straight off the tree

08:30
Leave town for the buffet orchard you booked (KP Garden or Rinradee)Call to confirm your entry time with the orchard once more before you go. Eating in the morning means fresher fruit and fewer crowds.
09:30
Start the fruit buffet — unlimited Monthong durian, mangosteen, rambutan, longkong, snake fruitPace yourself and alternate cool fruit with durian — you'll feel more comfortable than eating it all at once. Take photos around the orchard between rounds.
12:00
Let it settle, stroll the orchard, feed the animals / hit the photo spotsMany orchards have processed treats like fried durian and mangosteen paste — buy some as gifts on the spot.
14:00
Go up Khao Khitchakut (when it's open) or visit Phlio WaterfallKhao Khitchakut opens seasonally, roughly early in the year to around early May. If it's closed, swap in Phlio Waterfall, where you can swim in cool water year-round.
17:30
Head back to town, rest, have a light dinnerYou've eaten a lot of fruit today, so keep dinner light — noodles or a clear soup, for example.

Day 3 — Organic farm, the sea at Laem Sing, then home

Day 3

Close the trip with an organic farm + the sea

08:30
Check out, stop at Baan Suan Isaree to taste organic fruitThere's a horse farm and activities for kids, which makes a nice way to end a family trip. If you're all adults, you could swap in Sao Sudjai Orchard to taste several durian varieties instead.
11:00
Buy fruit and processed treats to take homeMangosteen, rambutan and longkong by the kilo are far cheaper than buying in Bangkok. Have the shop box it up to survive the trip home, and don't forget Chanthaburi pepper — a top gift.
12:30
Seafood lunch around Laem Sing, or at Chao Lao BeachFresh crab, prawns and shellfish at good prices, with a sea view to close the trip.
14:00
Stroll Chao Lao–Laem Sing beach, photograph Khuk Khi Kai and the Red BuildingHistoric check-in spots from the French era, right by the sea and good for photos.
15:30
Set off homeAllow for traffic on the way back on a Sunday evening — leaving before 3pm is easier.

Fruit-season souvenirs worth taking home

  • Fried or candied durian — keeps well and is far easier to carry home than fresh durian. Many orchards make it themselves.
  • Mangosteen, rambutan and longkong by the kilo — cheaper at the orchard than in big cities. Ask the shop to pack it in a cool box.
  • Mangosteen paste, snake fruit in syrup — processed sweets to keep at home and enjoy for a while.
  • Chanthaburi pepper — the province's signature product, a good gift to buy year-round.

Tips for planning a fruit-season trip

  • Come in May–June for the full range of fruit and the most orchards open. In April durian starts coming in but the sweet fruit isn't complete yet, and after mid-July durian starts to run out.
  • Call the orchard 3–7 days ahead and ask whether they're open on your date — some only open on weekends.
  • Don't eat durian on a very empty stomach or all in one go. Pacing yourself and alternating with cool fruit is easier on the stomach.
  • Sort out a car or rental — the orchards are spread across several districts and public transport barely reaches them, so having your own vehicle is by far the easiest.

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FAQ

When does Chanthaburi's fruit season start, and when is the best time to visit the orchards?

Chanthaburi fruit comes in thickest from April to mid-July, with durian usually finishing around mid-July and, in some years, a late crop running into August. The best time, when the sweet fruit is ready and most orchards are open, is May to June, which lines up exactly with the Chanthaburi Fruit Festival.

Roughly how much does an eat-at-the-orchard fruit buffet in Chanthaburi cost?

A mixed-fruit buffet without durian usually starts around ฿400 per person, while a package with unlimited Monthong durian runs about ฿900–950. Young children are often half price. Prices depend on the orchard and the year, so check with the orchard's page before you go.

Do I need to reserve the orchard in advance?

You should call to reserve 3 to 7 days ahead, since the orchard needs to prepare enough fruit for your group, and some open only on weekends early and late in the season. Booking first is safer than driving out to find the orchard closed.

Can I visit Chanthaburi's fruit orchards without my own car?

You can, but it isn't very convenient, since the orchards are spread across several districts and public transport doesn't reach them. We'd suggest renting a car in Chanthaburi, hiring a van, or choosing an orchard near town like Pa Id, which sits right on Sukhumvit Road and is easier to get to.

Besides eating fruit, what else is there to do in Chanthaburi?

There's plenty more: the Chanthaboon riverside community, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Khao Khitchakut while it's open, Phlio Waterfall, and the sea at Laem Sing and Chao Lao. That's why this plan leaves time to explore the town and the coast in between orchard visits.

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