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15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Thailand

The ones worth your time.

The 15 canoes & kayaks travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.

15 Best Canoes & Kayaks In Thailand

Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - The 9-hour rhythm: timing from Samui to the islands

1.Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

Most Popular★ 4.3

Ang Thong day cruise from Koh Samui with optional kayaking: viewpoints, snorkeling, Blue Lagoon steps, caves, and a buffet lunch for about 9 hours.

“Beautiful scenery! We went as a family with a 60 year old, a 4 year old and others 25-35 years old. Some exits from the boat and onto floating jetties proved challenging for the 60 year old with some mobility issues, but the guides and staff went above and beyond to ensure her day was…”

3,728 reviews9 hoursFrom $38by Highsea Tour

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Pickup Timing, Ao Po Pier, and How the Morning Flows

2.From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★ 4.7

Big-boat Phang Nga Bay tour with guided canoeing, iconic James Bond stops, and an included buffet lunch from Phuket.

“I recommend the trip. We had a lot of good food on the boat, the guide James was nice, funny and communicative. He willingly took pictures of us during the trip. The most beautiful experience was the canoeing and swimming.”

3,528 reviews10 hoursFrom $53by Oh-Hoo

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Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes - Panak Island Caves: Stalactites and Tight-Blue Shadows

3.Phuket: Phang Nga Bay Bioluminescent Plankton and Sea Canoes

★ 4.8

Canoe Phang Nga Bay caves and James Bond Island, then see bioluminescent plankton glow after sunset. Thai set dinner included.

“Very rarely do I leave reviews; however, I feel I had to with this experience. Every aspect of the trip was fantastic, with clear communication, nothing left to guessing. We picked up and dropped off, having been treated to an unbelievable day filled with passion and enthusiasm from start to finish. To top it off,…”

2,321 reviews8 hoursFrom $145by Discova Thailand

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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest - Hotel pickup, timing, and the tide you can’t ignore

4.Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★ 4.6

Kayak through Ao Thalane mangroves with hotel pickup, an English guide, wildlife spotting, and Crocodile Cave on a $38 eco paddle.

“The kayaks were in good condition, and the guides were helpful and funny! We went during low tide, so we weren't able to go all the way through the Ao Talane mangrove forest; however, part of our journey was through there! The canyon was truly breathtaking, and after the activity, we were provided with water…”

2,024 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $38by Love Nature Krabi Travel and Tours

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Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch - Pickup, breakfast, and the “start early” advantage

5.Koh Samui: Day Tour to Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

★ 4.7

A full-speedboat day to Ang Thong National Marine Park with snorkel, Emerald Lake views, a steep viewpoint hike, and kayaking plus lunch.

“A fun packed, physical activity. The view points are definitely worth the steep climbs. The crew were exceptionally organised and very attentive. We were able to get some amazing photos and videos thanks to the tour guides.”

856 reviews8.5 hoursFrom $76by Discover Thailand

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Kayaking the Mangroves: What You’ll See in Ban Thung Yee Peng

Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour - Getting to the Nathon Pier and Settling In on the Boat

7.Ang Thong: Marine Park Full-Day Kayaking & Snorkeling Tour

★ 4.6

Ang Thong Marine Park full-day kayaking and snorkeling from Koh Samui, with cave passes, Emerald Lake views, and Thai lunch for $68.

“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…”

768 reviewsFrom $68by Blue Stars Kayaking

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Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch

Koh Pha Ngan: Day Tour Ang Thong with Kayak, Snorkel & Lunch - Pickup and speedboat travel: the start that sets your comfort level

Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island - Small-group pacing: what “max 10 people” really changes

9.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★ 4.8

Kayak Ao Thalane’s mangrove maze with kingfishers, then add Hong Island for limestone views and clear-water snorkel.

“we had A as outlr guide. he was amazing. very informative and funny. we went kayaking in the morning whe. it was pretty quiet which was great. we saw the monkeys and the monitor lizard. the lunch provided was next level! and the bot ride to hing bay was super. thoroughly enjoyed the trip, absolutely…”

548 reviewsFrom $37by Sea Kayak Krabi

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Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island - Skull Island climbing: the cool part is also the hard part

Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - Si Phang-nga National Park: what the rainforest visit really gives you

Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour - The tuk-tuk ride from Ao Nang: simple, scenic, and fast to start

12.Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

★ 4.3

Kayak Krabi’s Klong Root Canal, swim in cool freshwater streams, then snack on seasonal fruit. Ao Nang pickup and drop-off 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…”

391 reviews1 dayFrom $26by Must try Tour

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Khao Lak: Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour

Khao Lak: Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour - Getting There Smoothly: Pickup, Van Ride, and Boat Setup

James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak - James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan: How the Photo Stops Actually Feel

Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour

Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour - The kayaking flow: mangroves, swim spots, fish feeding, and photo stops

15.Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour

★ 4.4

Kayak Krabi’s Klong Root crystal canals with swim stops, fish spotting, pineapple visit, and smooth hotel pick-up for about 2.5 hours.

“Loved the kayaking, so beautiful and peaceful, transportation to and from was also great. Our guide/s were all so friendly, funny and helpful (especially when we got stuck in the mangrove!!). Good value for money and would defo recommend.”

308 reviews2.5 hoursFrom $27by Travel CoCo

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