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The 15 Best Kayaking Tours in Thailand

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Phang Nga Bay is sea canoeing, not kayaking: a paddler takes you in and you lie flat to clear the tunnel. These 15 compare the big-boat days, the longtail trips and the plankton paddles on price and crowding.

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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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Koh Wua Ta Lap and the climb to JanJaras viewpoint
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

2.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 3,728 reviews · 9 hours · from $38

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, with a 500-meter climb on Koh Wua Ta Lap, the Blue Lagoon on Koh Mae Ko, snorkeling, buffet lunch, and optional kayaking through caves near Tum Rang Island. Guides including Otto keep the busy day moving.

“Otto is very good guide with excellent vibe. Advanced physical level required for this trip.”

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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

3.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

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

4.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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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest - Orientation, Kayaks, and the First Strokes
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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

5.Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

Paddle through Ao Thalane’s mangrove channels, limestone canyons, caves, and quiet lagoons with an English-speaking guide. Expect about two hours on the water within a 270-minute trip, plus hotel pickup, equipment, drinking water, fruit, and a possible swim. Check tide times, since low water can shorten or change the route.

“the activity itself was nice. we had so much fun. our guide was nice. the transportation was good. the only thing is that there was no water in the jungle when we got there so because of that it was kind of short but thats obviously not a tour’s fault so overall it was a nice activity”

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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

6.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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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating - Cruising into Phang Nga Bay
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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

7.Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,215 reviews · from $128

From Phuket, you’ll cruise by powerboat to Panak and Hong islands, where a guide paddles you through sea caves and emerald lagoons. Lunch, dinner, kayaks, transfers, and park fees are included. After sunset, make a flower krathong, float it at Panak Island, and look for bioluminescent plankton.

“This was a very organized excursion and everything was on time, Best day on the water! Food was delicious! The experience was unforgettable! Great job!”

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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

8.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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Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch - The Speedboat Ride Across the Gulf
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Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

9.Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 856 reviews · 8h 30m · from $76

Spend about 8.5 hours exploring Ang Thong National Marine Park from Koh Samui. You will snorkel, climb to Emerald Lake and Pha Chan Charat Viewpoint, kayak beside limestone cliffs, and eat a beach buffet. English-speaking guides such as Jeff, Thon, Arthur, and Ken have led recent trips, though your crew will vary.

“The tour was very good and the staff were brilliant. They always made sure everyone was hydrated, very informative, and happy throughout the day.”

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Meeting the Monkeys From the Water
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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

10.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 3 hours · from $26Best value

You’ll paddle through Ban Thung Yee Peng’s mangroves with guides such as Karim, Alim, or Ramadon, stopping for monkeys, mudskippers, crabs, birds, and photos. After roughly two hours on the water, enjoy fried rice, fruit, and a drink before visiting a village fish farm. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included.

“Excellent 3 hour round trip, picked up from hotel. Very enjoyable kayaking through the mangroves with our guide Aleem. Saw lots of little mud crabs and mud creepers, plus a sleeping Mangrove snake coiled round a branch. Highlight was lots of monkeys and some came onto our boots. Fruit and fried rice to finish. Highly recommend.”

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Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - A long but comfortable start from Koh Samui
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Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

11.Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 768 reviews · from $68

Spend a full day exploring Ang Thong Marine Park by boat, kayak, and on foot. Blue Stars Kayaking takes you through caves at Koh Tai Plao, to Emerald Lake, and up Koh Wua Talap for sweeping island views. Hotel transfers, food, drinks, equipment, park fees, and English, German, or Thai guidance are included.

“Boat: The boat was comfortable and we had enough space. It was big enough and the sea was calm for us so it was a smooth ride. Staff: The guides and assistants were all nice and helpful. There were about 50 guests and it felt like an adequate number of staff. Activities: The conditions weren’t ideal for snorkeling but that’s of course not the company’s fault. The kayaking, however, was lovely. There was an opportunity to kayak a second time as well. A highlight for me was climbing to the viewpoint on Wua Ta Lap Island. This is no joke of a hike as it’s 500 meters up steep uneven…”

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Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch - Morning pickup, toast, and the ride to Ang Thong
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Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

12.Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 729 reviews · 8 hours · from $82

Spend a full day in Ang Thong National Marine Park with guides such as David, Diamond, or Sky. You’ll snorkel, hike to Emerald Lake, eat a beach buffet, climb to a 42-island viewpoint, and kayak beside limestone cliffs. The tour suits active visitors, but the final hike is steep and the speedboat can be rough.

“This was amazing! I would highly recommend this tour. Everything went smoothly and the guides were very knowledgeable. I noticed other tours would kayak at emerald lake - meaning they had to choose to hike to the viewpoint OR kayak. On this tour - kayaking was after emerald lake so that you were able to do both. Also, where this tour goes kayaking is MUCH less crowded, on a bigger beach, and made much more sense. The lunch was very tasty. I would 100% do this tour again”

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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)

13.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

14.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

15.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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