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The 15 Best Canoe Trips in Thailand

37 tours  ·  from $52 a head

Good canoe trips in Thailand fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Leaving Ao Po Pier on a big boat
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

1.Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4,666 reviews · from $99Our pick

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a spacious big boat. Guides such as Omar, Tommy, Tony, Ohma, and Dino lead cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, with lunch, drinks, paddle boards, hotel transfers, and James Bond Island included. Allow extra time for traffic and the return transfer.

“Very relaxing and fun trip, great canoe excursions into natural wonders of caves and hidden lagoons inside the Karst formations. Good food.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Monkey Cave and the reclining Buddha
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

2.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Travel from Patong, Karon, or Kata to Phang Nga Bay for a full day of limestone islands, a longtail boat ride, Koh Panyi fishing village, a Thai lunch, and guided sea canoeing around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk keep the day moving, while the canoe crew handles the paddling.

“I highly recommend the tour. We took longboat to the James Bond island and the scenery on the ride there was so gorgeous. Kayaking was also a highlight of the day. Our guide Nikom was the best. He is very funny and very knowledgeable.”

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - From Phuket hotel to Boat Lagoon Marina
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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

3.Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 2,321 reviews · 8 hours · from $145

Spend eight afternoon and evening hours exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat and guided canoe. Walk through Panak Island’s sea caves, visit James Bond Island, eat a Thai set dinner in a floating village, and look for glowing plankton after dark. Guides such as Alex, Wawa, Teddy, and Jimmy are noted for clear explanations and kind service.

“Amazing experience and fun day out Teddy was a great host”

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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton - Entering the sea caves of Panak Island
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Phuket: Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

4.Twilight Sea Canoe & Highlight Glowing Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,839 reviews · 1 day · from $114

This full-day Phuket outing pairs a comfortable boat ride with guided canoeing through Panak Island caves and around James Bond Island. A guide such as Enzo, Donny, or Nick may paddle your two or three-person canoe, point out macaques and mudskippers, and take photos. Lunch, dinner, snacks, and glowing plankton after dark are included.

“A great kayaking experience, I really enjoyed the breathtaking scenery, and especially seeing the glowing plankton! The food was great and more than enough, the staff did an amazing job, the were all so nice and friendly! I'm so happy with this trip!”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - From Phuket hotel to Royal Phuket Marina
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

5.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, with cave canoeing at Talu Island, Panak Island’s mangroves, James Bond Island, lunch at Koh Panyee, and a swim stop at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for friendly service and clear instructions. Hotel transfers and equipment are included.

“We had so much fun on this boat tour. There was a large variety of activities throughout the day and the scenery was breathtaking. Dino was an amazing tour guide. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. The rest of the boat crew were also amazing.”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Starting at Ao Po Pier around 8:00 a.m.
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

6.Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

This seven-hour Phuket day trip takes you by boat from Ao Po Pier to Panak Island, Hong Island, James Bond Island, and Khao Phing Kan. You will canoe through caves, see the famous nail-shaped rock, enjoy halal lunch on board, and have time to swim. Hotel pickup, drinks, entrance fees, and equipment are included.

“Great trip. The crew unexplained everything well and were always around to answer questions. Lunch was good. The boat was good size and not over crowded.”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Why Phang Nga Bay makes this a strong day trip
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

7.James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 666 reviews · from $105

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with hotel transfers, English-speaking guides, sea cave canoeing at Panak and Hong islands, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, and paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Guides such as Tommy and Noon are noted for friendly help and solo traveler support.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panak Cave and the first paddle
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

8.Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 656 reviews · from $125

Set out from Ao Por Pier at 12:30 pm for an 8.5-hour Phang Nga Bay trip with hotel pickup, guided canoeing through Koh Panak Cave and hidden hongs, James Bond Island, onboard meals, and possible bioluminescent plankton after dark. Guides paddle for you, and German tours run Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays.

“Wonderful experience, beautiful places to see and everything very good organized. From the pickup in hotel, food, all activities included. It was fun. The Thai people are very friendly and good guides.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals - Panak Island and the caves
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Phuket: James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

9.James Bond Island Sea Canoeing by Speedboat+ 2 Meals

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 580 reviews · from $80

Spend a full day from Phuket exploring Panak, Hong, Panyee, and James Bond Island by speedboat. You will canoe through sea caves, eat a varied buffet lunch, and relax at Palm Beach Club on Yao Yai. Guides such as Patty, Lily, Rainy, and Toy are known for clear instructions and lively care, though the exact guide varies.

“best tour ever! our guide patty was so fun, kind, and helpful! best experience we’ve had in phuket”

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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat - From Phuket hotels to Ao Por Pier
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Phuket: James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

10.James Bond Island and Canoeing Day Tour by Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · 7 hours · from $86

From Phuket, you’ll cruise to Phang Nga Bay on a spacious wooden boat with guides including Jimmy and Fifa. Paddle by canoe through Panak and Hong islands, enter caves and lagoons, visit James Bond Island, eat a Thai buffet, then swim before returning. Hotel pickup, drinks, fruit, park fees, and equipment are included.

“Very well organised, the whole team was super friendly and lovely to us. We had plenty of water and food and it was delicious. It's definitely worth the money.”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - Walking 800 meters to Tam Nang Waterfall
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

11.Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Travel north from Khao Lak to paddle through Takuapa’s Little Amazon with a local canoeist, then walk 800 meters through Si Phang-nga National Park to Tam Nang Waterfall. Guides such as Gay, Laura, Praew, and Tay are praised for spotting snakes, monkeys, birds, and lizards. The canoe is paddled for you, and swimming is optional.

“Fantastic tour, our guide was very knowledgeable and really nice. We had a wonderful day and would highly recommend this experience.”

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Khao Lak: Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour - Getting aboard for lunch and the bay briefing
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Khao Lak: Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour

12.Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 344 reviews · 1 day · from $114

Spend a full afternoon and evening exploring Phang Nga Bay by guided sea canoe. Local paddlers such as Alan, Coco, Nick, and Usen take you through caves and lagoons while guides explain the rocks and wildlife. You’ll visit James Bond Island, enjoy lunch and dinner aboard a spacious boat, and finish with fireflies and bioluminescent plankton.

“Everything was great. Hotel pickup was on time and delivered us safely to the activity. The meals served on the boat were really good. Going through the caves was an awesome experience, our Paddler was very attentive and kept us safe.”

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Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat - Swimming at Ko Na Khae
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Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

13.Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 308 reviews · from $58

Spend 8 to 9 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by two-story boat. Canoe with local paddlers through mangrove forests, caves, and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, swim at Ko Na Khae, and visit James Bond Island. Guides such as Bobby, Din, and James Bond keep the day moving, while lunch, snacks, fruit, and hotel transfers are included.

“I liked , I enjoyed everything in this trip, the costumers service was great , very organized, the places the I visited was amazing and all the logistic in overall was good .”

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Phuket: James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing - From Phuket hotel to Ao Po Pier
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Phuket: James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing

14.James Bond Island by Big Boat with Sea Cave Canoeing

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 302 reviews · 9 hours · from $99

Spend nine hours on Phang Nga Bay with an English-speaking guide such as Tony, Ohma, James, or Dino. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island by long-tail boat, then swim or paddleboard from the big boat. Hotel pickup, park fees, buffet lunch, snacks, and drinks are included.

“What a fantastic excursion! Everything was so well-organized, and we definitely got our money's worth. The communication beforehand and the pickup went perfectly. The experience was indescribable. Ohma and his team gave us a truly unforgettable experience. There were always cold drinks and snacks on board. The trip through the caves was beautiful, and swimming in the open sea was a dream. James Bond Island is okay, but thankfully we didn't spend too much time there. Thanks to Ohma's relaxed and funny personality, we had a lot of fun. The lunch on board and the fresh fruit were also delicious, thanks to Tina and her team. I would book this…”

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From Khao Lak: Premium James Bond Sunset and Canoe Adventure - From Khao Lak to Ao Po Pier
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From Khao Lak: Premium James Bond Sunset and Canoe Adventure

15.Premium James Bond Sunset and Canoe Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 256 reviews · 12 hours · from $128

Spend 12 hours with Satoom exploring Phang Nga Bay from Khao Lak. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Koh Hong and Koh Panack, visit James Bond Island, enjoy lunch and dinner aboard a spacious boat, then watch bioluminescent plankton sparkle after sunset. English and German guides are available, with paddle guides assigned for the canoe trips.

“This hands down is the best sea canoe cave tour and island tour by far! There aint enough words i could write to describe the experience but will say what made this so magical is the crew! The deckboys/guides, the ladies cooking in the galley and the captain. They are all like family and made every single person on board feel like that they are part of their family which in turn gave everyone an experience that will truly stay with them for the rest of their lives. One last thing, Danoon who was my guide was just freaking amazing, always smiling, kind and caring all his happiness comes from…”

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