The 15 Best Sea Canoe & Kayak Trips in Thailand

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing & James Bond Island by Big Boat - Hong Island and its calm inner waters

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

Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay canoeing tour, with cave paddles, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, costs, timing, and practical tips.

“It was fun. The Canoeing was amazing. The transport and timeless was not great. They had to reschedule taxi services last minute that made the trip stressful. The food was okay. It wasn't a bad tour, but didn't make the top ratings.”

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

2.Mu Ko Ang Thong Park Cruise with Kayaking Option

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

Cruise from Koh Samui to Mu Ko Ang Thong for a steep viewpoint hike, Blue Lagoon, kayaking, snorkeling, lunch, and hotel transfers.

“Sporty but worth it ! It was well organized and overall better than I expected”

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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

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by big boat, canoe through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.

“Well organised, everything was stress free with breathtaking views. On the plus the food served at lunch was delicious. Really exceeded my expectations honestly will recommend to my friends and fam :))”

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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

Explore James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, Monkey Cave, mangroves, and sea canoe lagoons on a value-packed Phuket day tour.

“The trip was wonderful and Tuk Tuk was a great guide!”

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Canoes & Kayaks, Krabi Tours, Tour Reviews

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

Kayak Krabi’s Ao Thalane mangroves, canyons, caves, and wildlife on a guided 4.5-hour trip with hotel pickup.

“Absolutely breathtaking experience! The scenery on this kayak tour is unreal, easily one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever seen from the water. It felt like such a unique and peaceful way to explore the area, something you really can’t get from land. The pick-up and drop-off made everything super easy and stress-free, and overall it was great value for money. Highly recommend if you want something memorable and a little special!”

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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

Review of Phuket’s Hong by Starlight tour, with sea caves, lagoons, kayaking, Thai lanterns, dinner, and bioluminescent plankton.

“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

7.James Bond Island with Canoeing and Lunch by Speedboat

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

Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island speedboat tour, with cave canoeing, Koh Panyee lunch, Naka Island swimming, tips, and honest drawbacks.

“Great day out on this tour of James Bond island and surrounding island. Having lunch at the floating village.”

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Ko Lanta: Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

8.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

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

Kayak Ko Lanta’s Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves, spot mudskippers and monkeys, then enjoy lunch and a village visit for $26.

“We had a nice kayak ride among the mangroves, met the monkeys and had a nice lunch. Thank you for a lovely afternoon.”

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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

Explore James Bond Island, Panak Cave, and Hong Island by boat and canoe from Phuket, with lunch, transfers, and swimming 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

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

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

Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket to James Bond Island, paddle through sea caves, enjoy lunch, and relax on a big boat with hotel transfers.

“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

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

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

Paddle through Phang Nga Bay caves, visit James Bond Island at twilight, spot bioluminescent plankton, and enjoy meals aboard a scenic boat.

“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

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

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

Kayak Ao Thalane’s mangrove channels, spot macaques and kingfishers, and add Hong Island snorkeling for a full day of Krabi nature.

“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

13.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

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

Paddle Krabi’s limestone canyons, lagoons, and mangroves in a small group with hotel transfers, gear, fruit, and expert local guides.

“The biggest highlight was the group size—just four people (two double kayaks), which is a huge plus compared to the crowded tours. Our guide was quiet for most of the trip, allowing us to truly listen to the nature and admire the stunning Read more”

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

14.Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

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

Kayak Ko Lanta’s mangroves and sea caves, climb Skull Island, swim at quiet beaches, and enjoy a homemade lunch for $63.

“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

15.Little Amazon Canoe Ride & Tam Nang Waterfall Tour

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

Canoe through Khao Lak’s Little Amazon, spot wildlife, walk to Tam Nang Waterfall, and swim in a cool rainforest pool on a half-day tour.

“It was amazing Tay and Boo were very knowledgeable and made the experience amazing . The canoeing was incredible the guides were entertaining and made it so much fun and the waterfall was stunning . Would highly recommend”

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