Half-Day Sea Kayaking Adventure in Ao Thalane Bay from Krabi
Low-impact activity through mangroves, canyons & caves
Highlights
- Explore the diverse ecosystem of Ao Thalane Bay
- Paddle through beautiful bays and mangrove forest
- Observe crab-eating macaques, gibbons, cicada and otters
- Semi-private guided tour to avoid the crowds
- Eco-friendly activity with low-impact on environment
What to expect
Get picked up by our friendly driver and take a 20 minute scenic drive through rural villages to the incredible, karst-dotted Thalane Bay, located in the north of Krabi. After arriving at the kayaking center with a private pier, enjoy a coffee while your guide will prepare the equipment and study the tide tables. Get a short briefing on how to use the paddles before boarding the open kayaks.
Start paddling a short distance through open water from the launching point to the mangroves forest of Ao Thalane. The guide will lead you through shallow channels, over submerged roots and even paddle right next to almost vertical limestone cliffs, towering above you. Spot cliffs with supposedly thousand year old historical paintings done by sea gypsies who once lived in these area.
At times, stop paddling and just listen. Silence, except for occasional sound of cicadas and rustling of leaves overhead. The aerial roots of the mangroves at Ao Thalane are home to many crustaceans which attract many game fish like snappers in these waters.
Some parts of the journey requires you to negotiate sharp turns in tight spaces as you wave your way through the forest. Therefore, this tour is specially designed making it semi-private, a maximum of 10 people to one guide. Enjoy the undeveloped environment without unpleasant crowds.
Enter a large cave with stalagmites and stalactites which was named the Crocodile Cave, probably because some of the hanging stalactites may look like a crocodile to those with a bit of imagination. You can spot several species of birds and monkeys, in particular the crab-eating macaque monkey, and if you are lucky large water monitors (a lizard that looked like the Komodo Dragon).
Leave the cave, and continue through a lagoon on your way out from the forest. Surrounded by the limestone karsts, this spectacular seascape at this part of Ao Thalane is the filming location for many movies. The total paddle time is around 2 hours, not including breaks.
A set menu lunch is available if you have booked the lunch option, for those who prefer to strengthen themselves for the kayaking session.
Itinerary
- 08:00 - 08:30: Hotel pickup in Krabi
- 08:30 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew at Sea Kayak Pier in Ao Thalane
- 09:00 - 09:30: Enjoy a fresh coffee and get instructions from the guide
- 09:30 - 10:00: Start paddling from the pier to the mangrove forest
- 10:00 - 11:30: Enter the Ao Thalane canyon by kayak
- 11:30 - 12:30: Enjoy lunch at the pier (if lunch option has been booked)
- 12:30 - 13:00: Transfer back to your hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & tide conditions
- ** The given itinerary is for the starting time at 9am
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water, snacks, fruits, coffee and tea
- Thai style lunch with soft drinks (if add-on has been booked)
- Waterproof bag
- Kayak equipment
- Life jacket
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions)
Important Information
- Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and camera.
- Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on kayak.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years or people with back or neck problems.
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Price Breakdown
- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 11 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Holidays, book as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions, the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure date and receive a refund (minus payment fees). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
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- Duration 4.0 hours
- Pickup times per zone Show
- Means of transport Sit-on-top kayak
- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 2 - 10 people
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