Day in the Islands by John Gray Sea Canoe
Private self-paddle trip in Phang Nga Bay
Highlights
- Circumvent north Phang Nga Bay by fast longtail boat
- Kayaking two or three of the most spectacular spots on the planet
- Be guided by a highly experienced guide from the Bay
- Customize the itinerary with your lead guide
- Feast on healthy and high quality food
What to expect
Get picked up from the entire Phuket island by luxury minivan. Meet your lead guide at Ao Por Pier in the north of Phuket and depart early morning in a longtail boat.
Circumvent north Phang Nga Bay and head to Hong Island for the first kayaking stop. Try hard-shell kayaking at the most spectacular spots on the planet. Be warned – it’s dangerously addictive. Your guide gives you basic kayaking instruction so you can paddle your own kayak. Or, you can opt to paddle a double kayak with a guide.
Continue to Koh Yao Yai Island and enjoy lunch at a local Thai restaurant, with healthy and high quality food. Then head to Panak Island, for the second kayaking stop which includes the limestone caves and hidden cliff-lined lagoons discovered by John Gray in 1989.
This private trip is perfect in tandem with Hong by Starlight trip for guests who previously booked hotel and people who do not want to camp overnight or want to explore the Bay by themselves on a longtail boat. You can customize the itinerary with your lead guide, probably born and raised in Phang Nga Bay.
Itinerary
- 08:00 - 09:00: Hotel pickup from the entire Phuket island
- 09:00 - 10:00: Depart from Ao Po Pier on a longtail boat heading to Hong Island in Krabi
- 10:00 - 12:00: Kayaking and sightseeing the Hong Lagoon
- 12:00 - 12:30: Sightseeing at Pak Bia Island
- 12:30 - 13:00: Head to Koh Yao Yai
- 13:00 - 14:00: Have lunch in a local Thai restaurant at Koh Yao Yai
- 14:00 - 15:30: Sightseeing and kayaking at Panak Island
- 15:30 - 16:30: Head back to Ao Por Pier
- 16:30 - 17:00: Transfer back to your hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water and fruit
- Lunch
- Life jacket
- Kayak equipment including a dry bag
- National Park entrance fee
- Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions)
- Professional English speaking guide
- CPR and first aid trained crew
Important Information
- Bring a towel, bathing clothes, dry and warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses, sun cream, good weather and a camera or smart phone (at your own risk, dry-bags are provided).
- The unsinkable SOTAR inflatables are also available for kids and seniors.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women or people with back or neck problems.
Reserve your spot
Foreigners
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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
- Availability
- Schedule 09:00 - 17:00
- Duration 8.0 hours
- Means of transport Traditional longtail boat & sit-on-top kayak
- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 1 - 8 people
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