PaddleAsia specializes in small group sea kayaking, river kayaking and adventure travel tours to remote and unspoiled destinations in Southern Thailand. With over 30 years of paddling experience, PaddleAsia is the most experienced kayaking tour operator in Southern Thailand.

Immerse yourself in natural beauty with a kayaking program that is right for you.  We are dedicated birders, wildlife and nature lovers. Your tour is designed for first-time paddlers and novices. Experienced kayakers are also welcomed.

PaddleAsia uses real kayaks instead of sit-on-tops or inflatables.

We are a nature-based paddling adventure travel company. Every aspect of our lives (personally and as tour leaders), is geared toward the enjoyment of the environments and fragile eco systems without unduly changing them.

PaddleAsia's primary means of experiencing an area is on water. Using muscle-powered kayaks to lessen the impact on the environment you get closer to wildlife and the natural world.

You will find paddling kayaks to be the most practical balance between exposing yourself to a new environment and not interfering with existing ecosystems.

Should you prefer, we also offer land-based hiking, mountain biking and tropical mountain climbing trips as well as jungle survival courses.

Educational Programs for International Schools

PaddleAsia also offers educational school programs and we are certified to run Duke of Edinburgh trips through the International Award for Young People organization.

High Quality Sea Kayaks

You will use modern touring decked sea kayaks. These are real kayaks that you sit inside, not sluggish sit-on-tops. Click here for further information on why using traditional touring kayaks is preferable.

PaddleAsia is not just for the young lion. The fitness level required is not meant to be intimidating. You do not have to be an athlete. Our average guest is middle age or older. Families are, of course, very welcomed too. 

Kayak Adventure Tours

Some trips are easier than other.  Our Khao Sok National Park kayaking trip is very easy.  You will spend a lot of time just sitting in your kayak watching monkeys and birds. The Phang Nga Bay trip is another easy trip. Both of these tours offer stunning limestone karst topography.  If you don't have enough time for a multi-day trip, you can participate in a Phang Nga Bay Day Trip.

The Islands of Trang offer tropical island hopping. This trip is for experienced paddlers and is only offered in the summer months.

You will also want to check out the Tarutao kayaking tours as it is the absolute best island experience that Southern Thailand offers.

You are welcomed to combine any of our tour destinations. One great combination for birdwatchers is combining Khao Sok National Park and Phang Nga Province.

You will stay in bungalows or guesthouses on most trips.   We usually choose our accommodations according to the quality of their restaurant!  Comfort, convenience, and great food is our hallmark. To read more about the bungalows and accommodations, see our bungalows page. Kayaking and camping tours are also available. It is a great way to get intimate with the natural wonders of Southern Thailand and, if you are on a budget, this costs a bit less too. 

No Kayaking Experience Necessary

Experience is certainly not necessary for most trips. Beginners and novices receive training as needed during the trip. Most guests have not paddled before. Kayaking is an ever-growing and rewarding recreational activity. Nothing beats sneaking up on wildlife from the convenience of a kayak. You will have experiences in a kayak that you simply cannot by any other means. If you would like to learn more about kayaking and more advanced paddling technique, take a kayak school course. You can also have a custom kayak tour.

Kayaking is one of the most positive forms of eco-tourism.

Here is some info on the evolution of PaddleAsia and what we stand for.

The tsunami affected everyone here. There is still a problem for many locals with finding meaningful employment. Mr. Reid Ridgway is still running an eco tourism guide training school to assist young Thais with meaningful employment opportunities. Click on the logo to read more.