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15 Canoe & Kayak Trips in Thailand, Compared

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The good canoe & kayak trips fill up across the December to February window, and the good ones are gone by October. Below are the 15 to look at, with current prices and what makes each one different, so you can book before the calendar closes.

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

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Panak Island Sea Caves: The Canoe Part That Feels Like the Main Event

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

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

Canoe Phang Nga Bay sea caves, swim at Nakae Island, and visit James Bond Island on a full-day big boat cruise from Phuket.

“We were fortunate to have a beautiful day, with calm waters. Canoeing through the caves is magical. It’s great having someone doing all the paddling for you, steering you to the best vantage points for pics, pointing out specific features that you might otherwise miss. James Bond island is touristy, but was a fun stop. There’s just so much pure, natural beauty in the area to enjoy while cruising along on the very comfortable large boat. The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating. Lunch was delicious.”

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

Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Getting to the boat from Koh Samui: timing that keeps you sane

2.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

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

Cruise Ang Thong, hike to a 42-island viewpoint, and (optionally) kayak Tum Rang plus the Blue Lagoon on a 9-hour day from Koh Samui.

“The High Sea team tending to us was outstanding. They were very organised, spoke very good English and helped with trekking, photo taking and generally looking out for us all for the day. In addition to this, the food and drinks they provided throughout the day were good and timed very well. We went on this trip on Christmas Day and they did not disappoint!! My partner and I would highly recommend this tour operator. Thank you Desi & Cheryl 🙏🏽”

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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 - Ko Hong and Its Inner Seas: Where Swimming Becomes Part of the Story

3.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 3,528 reviews · 10 hours · from $53

Big boat from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay, canoe sea caves, Hong Island lagoons, and James Bond stops, with buffet lunch and drinks.

“Excellent value for the money. Delicious food, incredible entertainment while on the boat, awesome kayaking activities, and the stops were organized and well timed. This trip had it all. Only thing I think should be improved is the transfer from the boat to the james bond island via the large long tail boat. That thing was falling apart and fell unsafe. People had to walk along super narrow edges to get to their seats. Fine for young people but dangerous for older or people with poor mobility or balance. Anyway, best way to spend a day while in Phuket.”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Wat Suwan Khuha Monkey Cave: temple first, then the water show

4.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Phuket Bond Island day trip with long-tail boat, sea canoeing at Talu Island, Wat Suwan Khuha temple, and Koh Panyi lunch.

“Excellent trip, picked up on time and all the staff were very friendly, all locations we visited were excellent and make sure to bring cash with you to tip your canoe guide”

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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating - Price and what you’re truly buying at $128.81

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

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

Hong by Starlight sea cave kayaking in Phang Nga Bay, then float your Krathong at Loi Krathong night, with meals and transfers.

“Quite a unique experience with making a flower alter. Good food and friendly staff. Our group had 51 people and needed to pick up more local guides to help. These extra guides did not speak English.”

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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat - Panak Cave on Koh Panak: seeing limestone formations up close

Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Ban Thung Yee Peng Mangroves: The Wildlife You Actually Get to See

8.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

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

Paddle through Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves on Ko Lanta, spot mudskippers and monkeys, then enjoy lunch with fruit and soft drinks.

“Amazing experience! got to see some monkeys, garium was our guide and he was well informative and informative and kind.”

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

Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Price and what you actually get for about $104

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

James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Hotel pickup and the Ao Po Pier start

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

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

Phang Nga Bay by big boat with sea cave canoeing, James Bond Island sightseeing, and included lunch plus paddleboarding from Phuket.

“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”

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

Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Ao Po Pier pickup and the pacing of a long but smooth day

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

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

Twilight sea kayaking in Phang Nga Bay: Koh Panak Cave, Hong Island hongs, and James Bond Island with full meals, transfer, and night bioluminescence.

“Honestly from the moment they pick you up until they drop you back .. you are in total safe hands.. they are extremely organised, friendly staff and go out of their way to looking after you .. the staff are very humble and try and accommodate all your needs.. Let's talk about the trip itself .. the food on the boat (there's a lot of food .. breakfast, lunch and dinner with light refreshments inbetween) was excellent.. Every place we stopped at was picturesque.. the kayaking into the lagoon through the narrow caves was a huge highlight.. they also gave you free time(20 mins) to kayak on your own or…”

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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 comfort and Krabi-area pickup

Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi - Limestone cliffs, lagoons, and jungle canyon: what the paddle route feels like

13.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · from $42

Early-morning kayak through Krabi mangroves and limestone cliffs with a small group, hotel pickup, and included gear and snacks.

“The guide was undeniably kind and clearly passionate about his work, and I truly hope he continues to find opportunities in this field. However, I feel it’s important to leave an honest review for the sake of future travelers. While kayaking througRead more”

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

Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island - Getting there: pickup, pier transfer, and longtail boat stops

14.Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Active Ko Lanta day trip with mangrove kayaking, Ko Talabeng island swims, a Skull Island cave climb, and sea-cave scenery.

“This was hands down one of the best tours we’ve done in Ko Lanta - our guide was energetic, kind and fun and showed us some hidden treasures across neighbouring islands: monkeys, mangrove, caves, insane views and dips in blue water! The food we got for lunch was homemade and absolutely delicious! Could not recommend more!”

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

Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - The Little Amazon canoe ride: mangroves, banyan roots, and spotted snakes