Phang Nga Bay Best Self Paddle Sea Kayaking Itinerary

Exclusive, private, unique, and completely different from other tour operators in the Phuket region, Paddle Asia Phang Nga Bay trips are designed to get you away from other visitors.

You get to self paddle a proper sit-inside touring kayak with one of the most highly qualified guides in the Phuket region. You have a private longtail escort boat for the duration of the adventure.

Bring your luggage with you. It's safe and protected from the weather in the longtail.

Day 1

This is a nature tour. It's not meant to be a physical challenge. Kayaking is merely the best way to see Mother Nature up close.

As you enter the bay, you get your first look at the remarkable limestone karst formations.

You will visit Koh Kudu Yai, Koh Kudu Noi, and Koh Roi. Time and energy permitting, you will also visit Koh Batang.

You'll start off paddling around a couple of islands that feature amazing limestone cliffs, lovely bays, and interesting tropical foliage.

Next, you'll paddle across to another stunning island (optionally, you can hop back on your longtail support boat if you don't want to do the paddle across to the other island). This is an island with a large 'hong' (hidden lagoon), an interior room formed by the collapse of a huge cave system in the middle of the island. If the water is high, you can paddle through the cave and into the hong. If the tide is lower, you will land at a beach and walk into the hong. This is a very impressive introduction to the unique geology of Phang Nga Bay.

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After visting the hong, you'll go for a nice paddle. Circumnavigating the island, you'll observe the variety of birds, monitor lizards, fish, crabs, orchids, fruit bats and monkeys that live on and around the island. There are certain areas where we generally see Brown-winged kingfishers. Brahminy kites and White-bellied sea eagles are a common sight on the back side of the island.

Lunch will be on a secluded beach. After lunch we'll paddle across a channel to a lovely bay on a larger island and paddle around it. You decide the pace.

After visiting another island. You'll return to the bungalows by longtail escort boat. The bungalows are locally owned.

 

Day 2

After enjoying breakfast, you board the escort boat for a full day of exploration. You will go to Koh Khlui (island) and then get ready to paddle.

There are a number of beaches on these islands where you can rest as desired. These islands feature some of the best cliffs in the entire bay!

Return to the escort boat and head for the bungalows. As with the previous day, there is time for a rest or a walk along the beach before dinner. The beach is perfect for late afternoon strolls. The islands in view offer great photo opts in the late afternoon lighting.

Day 3

Today is a special treat. You will head out to explore an extensive area of mangroves that includes a huge hidden lagoon. This is one of the most beautiful spots in the entire bay!

Explore different channels through this unique ecosystem. This is a remarkable area, a real highlight of the trip.

Thailand's remaining mangrove forests are the breeding ground and nursery for much of the marine life in the ocean. And many creatures come to the mangroves to feed on the young fish, shrimp and crabs hiding among the root systems. At lower tide levels, you can see mud skippers, a fish whose lungs can extract oxygen from the air as well as from the water. They love to crawl around on the mud flats, and even climb the exposed roots of the mangrove trees.

 

Day 4

By the 4th day we know what you're capable of handling and what interests you. One option on the 4th day is a visit to a canyon area in Krabi Province. This is a popular day trip destination for tourists in Krabi, however if timed correctly it is possible to see this very pretty area without running into mass tourism groups. This area also features a massive expanse of mangrove forest with plenty of channels to explore.

Just west lies a group of islands worth exploring. There are several islands, but only a couple of beaches that are popular with tour groups. This leaves a lot for you to explore.

Another alternative is kayaking the west side of Koh Yao Yai. Both long coastlines of Koh Yao Noi are very worth exploring.

Still another option would be to circumnavigate Koh Boi Yai and Koh Boi Noi. No tourists go to these islands. They feature lots of small secluded beaches and a very healthy amount of old-growth jungle.

You will be back on Phuket by approximately 4:30 pm. You will then be transferred to your hotel or anywhere on Phuket.

Note: Exact itinerary will vary with tide levels and times of year. In the event of strong winds that sometimes occur in low season, we can stay on the lee (protected side) of islands, depending on the needs of each group.

This flexibility allows our Phang Nga Bay tour to be offered year 'round. This is the advantage of having skilled trip leaders for whom safety is always the primary consideration.

Longer trips are available too. There is enough to see and do to warrant even more time.
Plus, if you like mountain biking, that can be added to your Phang Nga Bay Adventure.

No experience is needed for any of our trips. The majority of our guests have never paddled before. No problem, you'll learn proper paddling technique as we go.

All-inclusive: all transfers (airfare not included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip, breakfast and lunch all (dinner is not included), water, coffee, tea, and insurance.

Alcohol, soft drinks, and fruit juices are not included.

Group and family discounts are available.

Paddle Asia also offer a unique Phang Nga Bay day trip that is away from the crowds.

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