The 7 BBQ Tours in Thailand Worth Setting An Alarm For

1.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Plankton Swim and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 808 reviews · 7 hours · from $49Our pick

Spend seven hours island hopping from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Mueang, or Tub Kaek, with stops around Railay, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Poda. You’ll snorkel, eat a beach BBQ, watch sunset at Phra Nang Cave, and swim for bioluminescent plankton after dark. Guides such as Cha, Vee, Ming, and Nicky are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“The staff were amazing, provided us with information about all the locations, and were helpful when getting on and off the boat! The food exceeded my expectations massively, really tasty and decent sized portions! Would definitely recommend! Thanks again to the guides (team black)!”

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2.7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 250 reviews · from $37Best value

Spend the afternoon and evening touring Krabi’s island highlights by speedboat, with hotel pickup, snorkeling, fruit, drinks, a Thai BBQ, sunset at Poda, and a possible swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm, Bee, and Peter are known for friendly service and taking good beach photos. Expect the route to change with tides, weather, and moonlight.

“We went together with Cindy. She is an amazing tour guide. She is very patient, helpful and take really nice pictures. We had a delicious dinner (BBQ and PadThai) on the beach prepared by Cindy. We had so much fun on the trip. It’s really worth it. I highly recommend it.”

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3.4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours visiting Phra Nang, Chicken, Tup, Mor, and Poda islands by longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a tidal sandbank, eat a beach BBQ at sunset, and swim with bioluminescent plankton. English-speaking guides such as Palm, Peter, Jess, and Aslan may lead the trip. Hotel pickup is available from several Krabi areas.

“Best tour I have ever done, the tour guide Jess and the rest of the crew are really friendly,professional and helpful. Really recommend this trip!”

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4.Hong Island Sunset and BBQ Dinner Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 114 reviews · from $55

Travel by speedboat from Krabi to Hong Island, Lading Island, and Pakbia for lagoons, beaches, snorkeling, a beachside BBQ, and night swimming with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Bee, Jess, Palm, and Ruslan have earned praise for friendly service, helpful photos, and careful attention to timing. Small groups make this sunset trip feel personal.

“This was one of the most special parts of our time in Krabi! The only way it could've been better is if we didn't travel during jelly fish season. The lagoon was the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Our guide Bee and the boat crew were so kind and friendly! Dankie & khob khan mai from the South Africans :)”

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5.Hong Islands Sunset, Bioluminescent Plankton and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 41 reviews · 5 - 7 hours · from $54

Spend the afternoon visiting Ko Lao Lading, Hong Island, and Ko Pak Bia by speedboat or longtail boat. You will swim, snorkel, eat a beachside BBQ, and watch the Andaman sky turn pink, orange, and purple. The bioluminescent plankton is a natural bonus, not a guarantee. Pickup is available from Krabi Noi, Pak Nam, and Ao Nang.

“I had an amazing time. The tour guide was friendly and enthusiastic. The views were breathtaking and the food was delicious. We did expect to be dropped off as we were picked up but they only told us when we came back from the activity that they aren’t doing drop off today. Other than the drop off situation we had a good time”

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6.7 Islands sunset tour plus bioluminescent plankton + BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 21 reviews · 6 hours · from $41

Spend about six hours visiting Phra Nang, Tup Island, Chicken Island, Ko Poda, and Ao Nang by boat. You get snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, a halal BBQ with vegetarian food, snacks, drinks, and a chance to see bioluminescent plankton. Weather, tides, moonlight, group size, and pickup delays can shape the day.

“La zona per vedere il plancton non è la migliore piena di barche e luci e infatti non abbiamo visto niente. Poi siamo tornati ad ao Nang e ci hanno detto che non c erano taxi e ci hanno lasciato qua senza il rientro in hotel anche se da pacchetto era segnato. La cena al tramonto non era al tramonto ma alle 16.30. Ho fatto decisamente escursioni migliori Non la consiglio.”

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7.7 Islands Sunset Tour & BBQ & Bioluminescent Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 10 reviews · from $39

Spend about eight hours touring Krabi by longtail boat, with snorkeling at Yawasam and Tang Ming, stops at Chicken Island, Koh Tap, Koh Mor, Koh Tub, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave. You’ll finish with a halal beach meal, sunset, bioluminescent plankton, and a fire show. English and Thai-speaking guides lead the shared trip.

“The activity was great, the islands stunning and the snorkeling excellent, but the dinner was massively different to what was sold so be aware. The bbq was non-existent and was actually an average buffet in a restaurant where they put you apart from the other guests, and there was no fire show whatsoever. I’d still recommend the tour as it’s good value for money, but be aware it’s not as is sold. We were also on a boat with a load of people who didn’t want to go on the islands or snorkel and just say there. Slightly weird but not the fault of the trip!”

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