🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026
Rayong and Chanthaburi are the eastern seaboard's twin fruit provinces, but Rayong wins on convenience — it's only about a three-hour drive from Bangkok, and most buffet orchards cluster around Taphong sub-district in Mueang district plus Ban Khai and Wang Chan. You can hit the beach and then stop for fruit on the same day. The one thing to know first: each kind of fruit comes in its own window, and nearly every orchard reminds you to call ahead and check what's ripe on the day you plan to go.
When each fruit comes in — time your visit right
Rayong's fruit season runs longer than you'd think. Big orchards like Suphattraland stretch their buffet from April all the way to August, but the stretch when everything is ripe at once is mid-May to early June.
- Durian — starts ripening in late April, peaks May–June. Monthong and Chanee are the main varieties you'll find in the buffets.
- Rambutan — comes in May–June. The red-skinned Rong Rian variety has crisp, sweet flesh that pulls cleanly off the seed.
- Mangosteen — pairs with rambutan, May–June. Pick the ones with skin soft enough to press in; they're sweeter than the hard-skinned ones.
- Salak & longkong — salak is around almost all year but heaviest in the rainy season; longkong arrives late June into July.
Timing tip
If you want durian, rambutan and mangosteen all in one trip, aim for mid-May to early June. Go in early April and you might get durian but the rambutan and mangosteen won't be ripe yet. Always call the orchard first to ask what they've got on the day.
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Rayong fruit buffet orchards that are open this year
Every orchard below is genuinely open this season. We've ordered them from the longest-running and easiest to reach on down. Prices are rough on-site rates and can shift by year and by booking slot — booking online ahead usually works out a little cheaper than paying at the gate.
Suphattraland
The biggest orchard in Rayong and the one open the longest, with a buffet running April to August. The price covers a tram tour across hundreds of rai of land, picking fruit straight from the trees, and an all-you-can-eat spread of durian, rambutan, mangosteen, salak and longkong, plus savoury dishes like som tam, pad thai and grilled chicken. There's a waterfall café in the middle of the orchard for photos too. Good for families and first-timers.
Suan Lamai
A well-known orchard in the Wang Chan area, right off Route 344 (Ban Bueng–Klaeng). The durian buffet runs in timed sessions of several hours each, and you can book online ahead. All-you-can-eat fresh fruit straight from the orchard. It's another one that fills up fast at peak season.
Lung Thongbai Orchard
An orchard in the Taphong area that locals know well. The buffet covers durian, rambutan, mangosteen, salak and longkong, with an old-school orchard feel. It doesn't go all-out like the bigger places, but you get the real experience of picking and eating straight from the trees. Prices climb at peak durian time, in line with what's in the orchard.
Yai Da – Je Boonchuen Orchard
An old family orchard passed down through generations, around 30 rai in the Taphong area. The focus is quality fruit you can sample across several kinds — durian, rambutan, mangosteen, longkong and salak. It's an agro-tourism spot you can stroll through at an easy pace, good for anyone who wants a smaller, quieter orchard than the big tour operations.
Phuang Mani Orchard
A Taphong-area orchard known for growing several heirloom durian varieties in one place. Its fruit buffet is lighter on the wallet than the big tour orchards, making it a good pick for people who want to taste and compare different durian varieties rather than just eat as much as possible.
Tuan's Garden (Lung Tuan)
An orchard in the Wang Wa area of Klaeng district, serving fresh fruit straight from the trees — durian, mangosteen and rambutan. Handy if you're touring the Klaeng–Ban Phe–Koh Samet zone and want a nearby orchard stop without driving into town.
Taphong Central Fruit Market
Not a buffet orchard, but the province's main fruit market, on Sukhumvit Road in the Taphong area. If you'd rather not sit and eat at an orchard but want to buy fresh durian, rambutan and mangosteen to take home, the orchard owners sell here themselves and you can haggle. There's fried durian, souvenirs, shrimp paste, fish sauce and dried shrimp too.
Rayong Wonder Fruits (Rayong Fruit Festival)
Not a permanent orchard but a fruit festival the Rayong tourism authority runs at peak fruit season, roughly May–June. Orchards and vendors set up booths selling fresh fruit, with pop-up buffets and activities. If it lines up with your travel dates, you can taste fruit from several orchards in one spot. Check the year's dates on the TAT Rayong page first.
Booking online is cheaper
The big orchards like Suphattraland and Suan Lamai set their online prices below the gate rate, and on weekends at peak durian season they fill up fast. Booking at least 3 days ahead is the safer bet.
How to pick the right orchard for your trip
With family and young kids
Go for Suphattraland — tram tours, a café, full savoury and sweet spreads, free entry for little ones, and plenty to wander all day.
Serious durian lovers
Suan Lamai or Lung Thongbai, where durian is the headliner of the buffet. Go at peak in May–June.
Want a quiet orchard
Yai Da – Je Boonchuen in the Taphong area, a small orchard that's easy to stroll and not as packed as the big tour spots.
Beach trip in the Klaeng zone
Tuan's Garden in Wang Wa — stop in before or after a Koh Samet run, no need to go into town.
What to know before you go
- Always call ahead — fruit comes in by season and not everything may be ripe on the day you go. Every orchard stresses calling first.
- Go in the morning — it's not yet blazing hot, the morning fruit is fresh and the crowds are thinner, especially on weekends.
- Buffets are time-limited — many orchards run timed sessions of just a few hours each, so check that orchard's session times before booking.
- Leave time to buy some to take home — almost every orchard has a stall selling fresh fruit to carry out, and on-site prices usually beat the markets in town.
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