Thailand · LONGTAIL BOAT TOURS
The engine on a pole is a Thai invention and it will take you where nothing else can. The 15 below range from a two-hour run through the Bangkok canals to a full island day out of Ao Nang, each priced and honest about the noise.
See Bangkok’s canal life on a two-hour longtail boat tour with Wat Arun views, the Artist’s House, and the giant Buddha at Wat Paknam.
“Great value. Saw a lot of the city. Knowledgeable guide. Learned a lot about the city and culture. Would recommend.”
Review of Krabi’s 6-hour 4-island longtail boat tour, with snorkeling, sandbars, Thai lunch, hotel transfers, and private-tour tips.
“Absolutely amazing!! Totally worth the extra $ for the private tour! We were spoilt for the whole day”
Cruise Bangkok’s klongs by traditional long-tail boat, visit the Artist’s House, and photograph the giant Buddha for an authentic two-hour outing.
“Loved the Bangkok canal tour—such a great way to see the city away from the roads. Our guide Joe was fantastic, full of fun facts and great energy. Thank you, Joe!”
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!”
Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island small-group tour, with Monkey Cave, Koh Panyi lunch, canoeing, longtail boats, costs, and practical tips.
“We had an amazing trip with our guide, Jojo. She was so caring and fun to be around, and she made everything feel easy and carefree. She knew exactly what we wanted to see and made sure we didn’t miss anything. Plus, she took so many great photos for us! Truly a wonderful experience — highly recommended!”
Explore Phi Phi’s top bays by longtail boat, snorkel clear waters, meet Monkey Beach macaques, and visit Maya Bay for $24.
“It was brilliant. The tour guide was so lovely! Only thing was I did t read beforehand about the 400 baht charge, but as it was for preservation I was happy to pay! Would recommend.”
Cruise Bangkok’s quiet canals by longtail boat, visit the Artist House and Big Buddha, and finish near Wat Pho at Tha Tien Pier.
“Was very informative about the way Thai people lived, guide was great and answered every question, had good humor and provided a ride to the train station aftwr”
Review of a Phi Phi longtail boat tour with Maya Bay, snorkeling, sharks, Bamboo Island, lunch, and sunset for $38.
“it was what you have expected, plenty of snorkelling and a prudent time on each spot, highly recomendable”
A small-group Krabi island tour on a roomy luxury longtail boat, with Railay views, snorkeling, Poda Beach, snacks, and drinks.
“The activity was good, but the weather was rough. We still had fun though”
Explore Krabi’s four island highlights by longtail boat, with Phra Nang Cave, Poda snorkeling, a Thai buffet, and the Tub sandbar.
“The tour guides were very helpful and organized the amount of time at each location well!”
Explore Koh Lanta’s four islands by longtail boat, swim through Emerald Cave, snorkel clear waters, and enjoy a beach buffet lunch.
“Very good day!! Places were beautful. You do get quite wet on the boat so drybag essential.”
Explore Hong Island, lagoons, beaches, snorkeling spots, and a 360-degree viewpoint on a six-hour Krabi boat tour with lunch included.
“The spectacular scenery and clear waters to swim A great lunch spot and tasty food”
Review of Phi Phi’s $35 full-day longtail tour, with Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, snorkeling, sunset, practical costs, timing, and honest drawbacks.
“definitely recommend doing this tour, I was by myself and had a lot of fun and I would go again. only thing for me to improve would be to offer fins, other than that 5/5”
Review of Koh Lipe’s $19 Longtail Boat Snorkeling Trip A, with coral reefs, six island stops, lunch, and free underwater photos.
“well organized, good value for money, lunch provided was a nice and welcome touch.”
Explore four islands from Koh Lanta by longtail boat, swim through Emerald Cave, snorkel coral reefs, and enjoy a Thai beach lunch for $35.
“Very well organised and efficient. We were well looked after and felt safe at all times. The swim through the cave was a really good experience and very well executed by our guide, who took fabulous photos of us inside the beach area. Good lunch and fruits. Highly recommended and excellent value for money.”
Pick a coast, a kitchen or a temple.
