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The 15 Best Sea Kayaking Tours in Thailand

65 tours  ·  from $16

Phang Nga at low water is the reason most people get in a kayak here. These 15 compare the guided-canoe days against the paddle-it-yourself trips on price, hours on the water and how many caves each reaches.

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - The big boat ride across Phang Nga Bay
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Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat

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

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

Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, and a Thai buffet lunch. Guides including Omar, Tommy, Tony, Ohma, and Dino are praised for their humor and care. Hotel transfers, drinks, equipment, insurance, and park fees are arranged.

“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again.”

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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option - Ko Wua Ta Lap and the climb to JanJaras
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Koh Samui: Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

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

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

Spend nine hours cruising from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong National Park, with a 500-meter viewpoint hike, beach time, snorkeling, the Blue Lagoon, and optional kayaking around Tum Rang Island. Hotel transfers, breakfast, lunch, drinks, equipment, guides, and insurance are included. Otto and Oto are among the guides praised for friendly help.

“Kayaking was superb. Decent time on this. Walk up to the viewpoint is not for the faint-hearted but well worth it (bring a change of t-shirt if you are wearing one during this activity). Great day out”

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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat - Panak Island and the first cave visit
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From Phuket: Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

3.Phang Nga Bay and Canoeing Tour by Big Boat

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

Spend 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a stable two-story boat. Canoe through Panak and Hong Island caves with local paddlers, swim near quiet lagoons, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch, drinks, snacks, and hotel transfers. Guides including Ohma, Bobby, Sam, and James are known for keeping the day friendly and well timed.

“We had beautiful trip! Our guide Tommy was weary polite and funny. I really recommend this trip to everyone”

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour - Wat Suwan Kuha and the Monkey Cave
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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

4.James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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

Spend nine hours traveling from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by van, longtail boat, and sea canoe. Visit Wat Suwan Kuha, eat lunch at the stilt village of Koh Panyee, photograph James Bond Island, and paddle around Talu Island with a local canoe guide. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk are known for friendly, clear English commentary.

“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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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest - From hotel pickup to the Ao Thalane launch point
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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

5.Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

You’ll paddle for about two hours through Ao Thalane’s mangroves, limestone canyons, quiet lagoons, and Crocodile Cave. English-speaking guides provide kayaks, water, fruit, dry bags, and hotel pickup from Krabi Town, Ao Nang, or Klong Muang. The route suits active beginners, but low tide can shorten the forest section.

“Unmissable activity. I just wish they had given more time for the swim. But it’s absolutely worth it.”

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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating - Panak Island and the first sea cave
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Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating

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

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

Spend about 10 hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Guides such as Mike, Adam, Woody, Ameen, and Eau paddle you through sea caves and emerald lagoons while you watch for bats, monkeys, crabs, and egrets. Lunch, dinner, transfers, kayaks, park fees, and a Loy Krathong floating ritual are included.

“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 - Speeding across Phang Nga Bay
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James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

7.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,202 reviews · from $103

Spend a full day in Phang Nga Bay with guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, or Kung. Cruise by speedboat, pass through Panak Island’s caves, canoe around Talu Island’s mangroves, eat at Koh Panyee, visit James Bond Island, and finish with beach time at Naka Island. Hotel pickup, lunch, equipment, and insurance are included.

“Super day out in the sea visiting many points of interest and wonderful areas. The only downside is the number of people for the boat. It was overcrowded. Also they not give you proof of payment for the national park amount you are asked to pay directly to them.”

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch - Mudskippers, fiddler crabs, and birds along the route
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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

8.Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

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

Spend three hours kayaking through Ko Lanta’s Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves with a Thai or English-speaking guide such as Karim or Ramadon. Look for mudskippers, fiddler crabs, birds, snakes, and monkeys, then visit a village fish farm for fried rice, fruit, and a drink. Hotel pickup and return are included.

“Our guide Ramadon was amazing. Very informative and fun. We got to see a number of different animals along the way and he helped us feed the monkeys. Would definitely recommend this trip and our guide thank you again!”

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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch) - Panak Island and Diamond Cave
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Day Trip to James Bond (Canoeing & Kayaking Islands & Lunch)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 728 reviews · from $104

Travel from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay for cave canoeing at Panak and Hong Islands, a stop at James Bond Island, and time to swim. The 7-hour trip includes hotel pickup, boat transport, entrance fees, canoe and paddle, halal lunch, drinks, and a maximum group size of 40. Snorkeling is not included.

“Trayectos en canoa con incursión en las cuevas y alrededores. Vistas desde el barco. Y roca de James Bond.”

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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch - Panak Island and the first sea caves
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James Bond Island by Big Boat w/ Sea Cave Canoeing and Lunch

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

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

Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, paddling through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and swimming or paddleboarding at Nakae Island. Hotel transfers, lunch, park fees, equipment, and an English-speaking guide are included. Guides such as Tommy and Noon have made solo visitors feel welcome.

“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”

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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay - Koh Panak Cave: your first real encounter with the karst
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Twilight Sea Canoe Tour with Sea Cave Kayaking in Phang Nga Bay

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

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

Start with hotel pickup and a steady boat ride from Ao Po Pier, then paddle with a dedicated guide through Koh Panak caves, Hong Island lagoons, and James Bond Island. A full day of food, calm cruising, sunset views, and bioluminescent plankton makes this a strong choice for couples, families, and solo visitors.

“Wonderful experience! Two adults and our teenage daughter and niece. Absolutely gorgeous scenery and the staff was extremely nice and accommodating. This trip does not go to the Phi Phi Islands, but it goes to others that are remarkable. No disappointment whatsoever. The inflatable kayaks were operated by staff who took great care to make sure we had a wonderful time. The food was excellent as well. Could not recommend This experience more highly and certainly would do it again.”

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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island - From hotel pickup to the private pier
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Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide in a group of up to 10. Choose a half-day paddle or add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, and a sunset BBQ. Guides such as Anan, known as A, and Bungchai also take photos and share local stories.

“We had such a beautiful experience! Kayaking was quite slow to keep the group together so it wasn't too tiring and let us admire the amazing nature around us without being in a rush. I get tired quite fast usually when kayaking so it was perfect. Our guide, A, was very kind and fun. A monkey jumped on our kayak and he helped reassure us and let us know what to do. He also took many pictures of the group and the nature and sent them to us right away. This way we didn't have to take our phones put and risk making them fall in the water. We loved…”

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Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi - The 8:00 am pickup and ride to the pier
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Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

13.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

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

Start early from Krabi, ride by air-conditioned minivan to the kayak pier, and paddle for about two hours through lagoons, jungle channels, limestone cliffs, and mangroves. Guides such as Boat and AK explain the area and help set the pace. Life jackets, dry bags, water, fruit, and round-trip transfers are included.

“Fun activity, not too strenuous. Beautiful scenery. Our guide was helpful & humorous. He kept us informed about what we were doing & about the area. We were provided with life jackets-some groups on other companies tours did not have them.”

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Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island - From Ko Lanta hotel pickup to Baan Loh Yai Pier
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Ko Lanta: Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

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

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

Spend seven active hours exploring Ko Lanta’s quieter eastern islands with guides such as Faris and Forest. Paddle through mangroves, climb into Skull Island’s cave, kayak around Ko Talabeng, watch monkeys, swim from a quiet beach, and eat a generous homemade lunch. Bring proper shoes: the cave climb is real climbing, not a gentle walk.

“loved the diversity of the day kayaking through the mangrove was special the climbing in skull cave was heart pumping. but the sea kayaking was my favourite.”

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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour - From Khao Lak to Takuapa District
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Khao Lak: Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

15.Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 442 reviews · 4h 30m · from $61

Travel north from Khao Lak with a small group of up to 10, then let a local paddler guide your canoe through banyan trees and mangroves. Look for snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and birds before walking 800 meters to Tam Nang Waterfall for a swim. Guides such as Gay, Praew, and Laura are known for lively nature commentary.

“very nice half day trip. Guide was polite and friendly and happy, cracking jokes and proving information on our trip. The driver was the best we've had being g super pite and providing drinks and wipes when needed. The waterfalls were larger than expected ted, the waterfall pool ull of fish which we were given plants to feed them by hand. we could here Gibbons in the jungle, saw snakes on our canoe trip. Pleasant all round trip.”

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