Trang kayaking itinerary Thailand

Level: Our Trang kayaking tour is moderate to fairly strenuous (depending on the weather). You MUST be an experienced paddler who likes paddling long distances!

Season: This destination is only available in the tourist low season as mass tourism is adversely impacting the quality of the experience during the winter months. This trip is only available from May through October.

Getting to Trang is easy. There are daily flights from Bangkok to the airport in Phkuet and Krabi.

Click here to see a map of Trang.

Day 1

We’ll transfer you to Ko Lanta Yai and check into the bungalows. Ko Lanta has been on the tourist maps for quite some time, though it has retained its charm.

Our first paddle is around Ko Lapu Le. This is a lovely island with gigantic limestone karst cliffs, small secluded beaches and interesting foliage. There are caves and rock gardens to explore as well.

After circumnavigating the island, we’ll head to the bungalows.

Day 2

We’ll paddle around Ko Talabeng. This island is similar to Ko Lapu le, but different enough to warrant exploring. Time and tide permitting, we’ll paddle in a long mangrove channel on Ko Lanta Yai. Thailand has 74 species of mangrove. Mangrove is vital to the sea’s survival. If you’re not familiar with the interaction between all life forms, check out our systems theory page.

Day 3

We’ll pack up after breakfast and head south. Our destination is the last beach on the west coast of Ko Lanta Yai.

From there, we’ll paddle around the southern point of the island. There’s a small park on the point with loads of Crab-eating Macaque monkeys. Then, we’ll paddle up the east side of the island and head to Old Lanta Town. We’ll walk around this charming small town. We’ll have lunch at a restaurant on stilts. The food at this restaurant is outstanding.

After lunch, we’ll paddle out to Ko Bubu. Once we arrive, we’ll check into the bungalows. The afternoon will be spent paddling around the island.

Day 4

After breakfast, we’ll paddle back to Ko Lanta Yai. Boarding our bus, we’ll head to Pakmeng Beach. Then, head down to a tidal river, the launch site for Ko Muk.

We’ll paddle out to Ko Muk. This usually takes around two hours. The west coast of Ko Muk is one of the nicest in all of Southern Thailand.

There’s a small beach on this side of the island. Further around, there’s a cave that leads to a hidden lagoon. Unfortunately, this special place has become a mass tourism Mecca. Every day, hundreds of tourists swim through the cave. Our goal is to arrive at this most popular site in Trang province after the last tour boat has left. After multiple 'eye-gasms', we'll start paddling back to the bungalows. It'll likely be dark by the time we arrive. Paddling at night is very rewarding. Plus, there's always the bioluminescent plankton that lights up with every sweep of the paddle.

We’ll spend the night on the island. Old Lanta Town

Day 5

Boarding our bus, we’ll travel to Haad Chao Mai. A motorboat will take us out to Ko Libong. Strong paddlers have the option of paddling out to Ko Libong. It’s a five nautical mile trip.

After lunch, we’ll paddle around the west side of the island all the way to the sea grass area. If the tide is right, we may see the Dugongs. They surface every five minutes or less. They’re fairly easy to see, though sightings are brief.

Day 6

We’ll spend the day circumnavigating the island. There’s plenty to explore. The eastern half of the island is covered with mangrove. There are many tidal river channels to explore too.

In the afternoon, we’ll head back to the mainland. We’ll transfer you to wherever you need to go.

Click here to see a map of Trang with the route noted.

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All in all, this area is perfect for the travel who wants to see the beauty of southern Thailand, yet not really feel like a tourist. You'll be treated to scrumptious Thai food everywhere we visit. We base our selection of accommodations on the quality of their restaurant! Ko Libong bungalows

Note 1: Our four-day Trang itinerary doesn’t include days 5 or 6.

Note 2: The weather is usually consistent from mid-November through April. Weather conditions can alter the itinerary.

Some experience is needed for this kayaking trip. Trang is only available to active adventurers who are capable of paddling for a few hours at a time.

Our trips are all-inclusive: all transfers from the nearest airport or hotel (airfare not included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip, all meals, all snacks, coffee and tea, and insurance.