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Half-Day Sea Kayaking Adventure in Ao Thalane Bay from Krabi

Low-impact activity through mangroves, canyons & caves

Spend the morning or afternoon paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem on a sit-on top kayak manoeuvring through caves and channels surrounded by towering cast formations whilst observing the diverse wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada, otters and your ever present monkey trying to hitch a ride.
Half-Day Sea Kayaking Adventure in Ao Thalane Bay from Krabi
Half-Day Sea Kayaking Adventure in Ao Thalane Bay from KrabiMeet the staff of Sea Kayak Krabi at the kayaking center with a private pierHave a coffee or tea and put your belongings in a dry bagStart paddling from the launching point into Ao Thalane BayHead over the bay to the mangrove forestRelax and have fun with this low-impact activityExplore the spectacular mangrove forest eco-systemEnjoy the semi-private trip without the crowdsEnter the spectacular Ao Thalane canyonPaddle right next to almost vertical limestone cliffsFloat gently on a sit-on-top kayak through narrow canyons and channelsStop paddling and just listen to the sounds of natureEnjoy lunch after a tiring kayaking session

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 can you 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 accident insurance

Important

  • 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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Starting point
Get picked up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang and Tubkaek Beach. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.
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Price breakdown

Activity price
• Adults
2x 1,000.00 THB
2,000.00 THB

Total price
2,000.00 THB
  • To guarantee a booking, book no later than 11 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip 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 your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the activity costs minus payment fees (if no other custom cancellation policy is stated under 'Important to Know'). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
Availability Daily
Schedules
Duration 4.0 hours
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Means of transport Sit-on-top kayak
Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
Group size 2 - 10 people
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Last updated: 05.02.2024 at 00:40

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