11 Ao Nang Kayaking Tours Worth Booking

1.Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 391 reviews · 1 day · from $26Our pick

You’ll kayak through Klong Root’s crystal-clear freshwater canal, follow a guide into rainforest and stop for a cool swim. Guides such as Loh, Gin, If, and Ip are praised for patient instruction and taking photos. The relaxed outing usually feels closer to two hours than a full day, with Ao Nang pickup, fruit, and water included.

“this place is amazing, everything there was beautiful if it comes to nature and surroundings, for the guide Loh I would add even more stars but 5 is the limit, he made us a lot of good photos, showed us thing we wouldn't normally catch and guided us through everything we could see with cheerful smile and patience.”

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2.Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Travel from Ao Nang to Phang Nga Bay by minivan, longtail boat, and guided kayak. Visit James Bond Island, paddle through Thalu Island caves, eat at Koh Panyee, then see a monkey temple and Raman Waterfall. Guides such as Mai, Sean, and Cartoon are praised for clear instructions and good humor, though the road transfer can take up to two hours each way.

“Well organized and plenty of time for all the stops”

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3.Kayaking at Klong Rud with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · 2h 30m · from $28

Paddle from Klong Rud Pier through forest and mangrove channels to clear Klong Nam Sai lagoon. You get hotel transfers from Ao Nang, a waterproof bag, water, and seasonal fruit. Guides such as Doha and Harid have helped with tricky tree stumps and wildlife spotting. Allow extra time, as some outings run beyond the stated 150 minutes.

“it was lovely to kayak in the mangroves, would recommend it even if the organization is a bit lackying, tour does not end on time and has you waiting around for 40 minutes, probably in hopes for you to buy food and drinks from the place.”

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4.Kayak in Mangrove Forest with Meal Aonang

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 52 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

Paddle narrow mangrove channels from Ao Nam Mao with an English-speaking guide such as Kao, Falik, or Gus. Expect calm water, limestone mountain views, possible monkeys, birds, crabs, and lizards, plus lunch, fruit, water, equipment, insurance, and Ao Nang hotel transfers. Small groups are limited to nine.

“It was very well organised; from pick-up to lunch. Many thanks to Aun and the staff of Venice Krabi Resort for our private tour through the mangroves. An unique and 'different' side of Thailand!”

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5.Krabi kayaking and and ATV Extreme

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 42 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Spend a day combining rainforest kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai with an ATV ride near Ao Nam Mao. You’ll paddle to a clear spring-fed lagoon, swim, enjoy seasonal fruit, then tackle an off-road course with an English-speaking guide. The ATV ride is short, so the outing suits first-time riders seeking variety rather than a full-day motor adventure.

“This was so amazing even the weather didn’t spoil. The guides were fantastic, friendly and helpful. What an experience kayaking in the forest!”

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6.Kayaking and swiming klongrood

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $27

You’ll kayak through rainforest, rubber trees, and mangroves to Khlong Nam Sai, a clear spring-fed lagoon near Krabi. After about 30 minutes on the water, you can swim and relax before paddling back. Fresh fruit, drinking water, English-speaking guidance, and Ao Nang hotel transfers are included.

“We loved kayaking Klong root, it’s a magical place! It’t can get busy, but it’s still worth it. We went at 10:30 and towards the end of the session it got quite quiet. Our guide was amazing, we even saw king cobra on the tree! Also the pineapple from their farm was very tasty. Nobody rushed us, we had enough time. There is a shower available, so definitely go swimming, it’s worth it. Amazing day!”

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7.James Bond & Hong Islands w/Canoeing by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 32 reviews · 6 hours · from $112

From Ao Nang, Railay, Krabi, or Ao Nam Mao, you’ll ride by speedboat to James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Koh Talu’s caves, and selected Hong Island spots. Canoeing, snorkeling, swimming, lunch, hotel pickup, park fees, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guide Ming is one possible host.

“This trip was amazing! Our guide Ming was very informative, we were taken to many different places of natural beauty throughout Phang Nga Bay, and he also took us to many different islands and beaches and explained the history around each area. We highly recommend this trip!”

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8.Klong Root Kayaking Viewpoint,Fish Feeding and more

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

From Ao Nang, you’ll kayak through Khlong Root and Khlong Nam Sai’s swamp forest, swim in clear spring water, feed fish, and enjoy fruit. Optional programs add a pineapple farm, rubber tapping, elephant feeding or bathing, or a 30-minute ATV ride. English support is provided, though communication may be limited.

“The mangrove forest, nature and kayak..great value for money”

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9.Krabi kayaking Ao thalane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $36

Paddle through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels and quiet canyons beneath towering limestone cliffs. The trip includes hotel pickup from Ao Nang, a 35-minute tuk-tuk ride, safety instruction, guided kayaking, swimming, photo stops, and a meal onboard. English-speaking guides lead the roughly three-hour outing.

“We had booked for an afternoon and they contacted us that it wouldn't be so good due to low tides which and so we reorganised for the next day. Really appreciated this and the trip was well run with beautiful scenary, good equipment and amusing and informative guide. Recommended!”

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10.Klong Rud Kayaking with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $28

From Ao Nang, a shared transfer takes you to Klongroot Viewpoint Pier for a gentle paddle through Klong Nam Sai lagoon. Expect forest scenery, a short kayaking session, clear water for swimming, seasonal fruit, and bottled water. The $28 price includes transport, fees, and taxes, but pickup costs extra outside Ao Nang.

“Small group which was perfect! Lovely staff and so friendly!”

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11.South Kayak Klong Root Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Top rated

Paddle Klong Root for one hour through Krabi’s calm mangrove waterways with English or Thai-speaking staff, an audio guide, kayak, seasonal fruit, insurance, and hotel transfers from Ao Nang or Ao Nammao. You can also choose an elephant bath or ATV package. Bring cash for the 50 THB foreign adult entrance fee.

“Wszystko było super, przewodnik pokazywał nam ciekawe rzeczy :)”

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