THAILAND · WHAT TO DO
The ones worth your time.
The 15 canoes & kayaks travellers book most, with what each one includes, who runs it, and what you pay.
Ang Thong day cruise from Koh Samui with optional kayaking: viewpoints, snorkeling, Blue Lagoon steps, caves, and a buffet lunch for about 9 hours.
Big-boat Phang Nga Bay tour with guided canoeing, iconic James Bond stops, and an included buffet lunch from Phuket.
Canoe Phang Nga Bay caves and James Bond Island, then see bioluminescent plankton glow after sunset. Thai set dinner included.
Kayak through Ao Thalane mangroves with hotel pickup, an English guide, wildlife spotting, and Crocodile Cave on a $38 eco paddle.
A full-speedboat day to Ang Thong National Marine Park with snorkel, Emerald Lake views, a steep viewpoint hike, and kayaking plus lunch.
Kayak Ko Lanta’s Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves, spot mudskippers and monkeys, then enjoy lunch on a half-day village and fish-farm stop.
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.”
Speedboat day trip from Koh Pha Ngan to Ang Thong: snorkel, Emerald Lake hike, beach lunch, 42-island viewpoint, and kayaking.
Kayak Ao Thalane’s mangrove maze with kingfishers, then add Hong Island for limestone views and clear-water snorkel.
“We had a great time with our Amazing guide named Bis. Beautiful scenery and a lovely lunch. So glad we did this tour.”
Active Ko Lanta day trip mixing mangrove kayaking, Skull Island cave climbing, Ko Talabeng swimming, and a picnic lunch for $63.
A small-group half-day from Khao Lak combining a Little Amazon canoe ride, Si Phang-nga nature, and a Tam Nang waterfall swim.
Kayak Krabi’s Klong Root Canal, swim in cool freshwater streams, then snack on seasonal fruit. Ao Nang pickup and drop-off included.
Twilight sea canoeing from Khao Lak. Kayak Phang Nga caves and James Bond Island, then see glowing plankton and enjoy buffets all day.
Krabi pickup to Phang Nga Bay by longtail boat and kayak: James Bond Island, Koh Panyee lunch, Wat Suwan Kuha, Raman Falls.
Kayak Krabi’s Klong Root crystal canals with swim stops, fish spotting, pineapple visit, and smooth hotel pick-up for about 2.5 hours.
