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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.

“We had a great trip the views after climbing the mountain are amazing. We had Otto and he was a great guide. The food provided was tasty and there was plenty of tea, coffee and water available. We chose snorkelling and due to winds the water was murky which was a shame.”

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

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.

“The whole day was amazing. The driver that picked us up was on time and very pleasant. The whole day was explained prior to setting off on the luxury speed boat. All activities throughout the day were amazing. Then to see the Bio Luminescent Plankton was just the icing on the cake. The whole day…”

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 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…”

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

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.

“The trip to and from the Ang Thong Islands, transportation to each spot, and lunch all took place on the boat, so it was very relaxing. It was great for families with children. The staff made sure everyone had a great time. Thank you very much.”

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

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

★ 4.5

Speedboat day trip from Koh Pha Ngan to Ang Thong: snorkel, Emerald Lake hike, beach lunch, 42-island viewpoint, and kayaking.

“picked up promptly by the taxi man although we arrived late as the taxi man had to knock two persons up out of their bed who had been out on the Chang the night before. we waited about 20mins. Nevermind, it happens. Crew were fantastic especially the guide Diamond. he kept us informed as to…”

729 reviews8 hoursFrom $82by Discover Thailand

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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.

“Was difficult to get pick up confirmed but once it arrived everything was great! Family run and felt very personal, the guide was really knowledgable and because we did the afternoon, it was literally just us, meaning we had the mangroves and beach stops all to ourself. When we arrive back and the launch pad,…”

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

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

★ 4.9

Active Ko Lanta day trip mixing mangrove kayaking, Skull Island cave climbing, Ko Talabeng swimming, and a picnic lunch for $63.

“Loved this tour! We got rained on a bit kayaking in the morning but our guides spirits were high and made the whole experience very pleasant! The cave climbing was rly cool too. Lunch was delicious as well, highly recommend! I also believe this is a family ran business making it even better :)”

494 reviews7 hoursFrom $63by Lanta Today Travel

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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

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

★ 4.5

A small-group half-day from Khao Lak combining a Little Amazon canoe ride, Si Phang-nga nature, and a Tam Nang waterfall swim.

“Book this trip. Our guide was great and had so much knowledge about the national park, allowed us to feed the fish, sightseeing through jungle for birds and monkeys and then allowed us free time in waterfall and took photos for us. We then got refreshed before going to little amazon. Local man took us…”

442 reviews4.5 hoursFrom $61by Khaolak Planner

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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

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

13.Khao Lak: Twilight Sea Canoe and Glowing Plankton Tour

★ 4.9

Twilight sea canoeing from Khao Lak. Kayak Phang Nga caves and James Bond Island, then see glowing plankton and enjoy buffets all day.

“It was an all round amazing excursion. Thoroughly recommended as this company did everything possible to assist and make the experience great. A long day full of enjoyment and with lunch & dinner provided too. Thanks again!”

344 reviews1 dayFrom $114by MY Holiday Centre Co.,Ltd.

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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

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

Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island with Canoeing By Big Boat - The Day Schedule That Keeps Things Moving from Ao Po Pier

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