Ko Libong Kayaking trip in Trang Province
Secluded beaches, cultural experiences, clear water and Dugongs


Click here for site mapLevel: fairly easy to moderate (depending on the season)
Season:
November through April is easy - May through October is moderate and we will only take experienced kayakers during this time.

Ko Libong is still one of the pearls in the Andaman Sea. This large island offers travelers a taste of traditional island life. This multi-day sea kayaking vacation destination offers a chance for responsible tourists to experience both wonderful natural encounters as well as an opportunity to interact with the locals.

Ko Libong offers stunning limestone karst cliffs and headlands. The island is still covered in jungle. There are many trails of varying degrees of difficulty for those who would like to either go birding or simply go for a stroll in a tropical jungle.

The islands could be circumnavigated in one day, but we prefer to take our time and see it slowly. A channel cuts right through the middle of the island, making the island even easier to see.

Sea kayaking in TrangLong-tailed Macaque monkey

This multi-day sea kayaking expedition is an ever-shifting panorama of beaches, headlands and tropical jungle. It is not a resort destination, nor does the area attract hoards of backpackers. It is an especially lovely area, removed from easy transport for the mass market tour groups.

This trip is for experienced paddlers during the low season (mid April through October). It's perfectly calm during the high season (November through mid April). It involves more paddling than most of our other trips.  It's a great trip for experienced paddlers!

Dugongs (Sea Cows) of the order Sirenia

sea shellThere are Dugong or sea cows on the southern side of Ko Libong. These are similar to the Manatees of tropical America.  More closely a relative of the elephant than any other sea mammal, Dugongs are slow-moving herbivores that feed on the sea grass. Their weight ranges from about 230 Kg. to over 400 Kg.

The locals are doing their best to keep the sea grass beds fertile. They don't set their nets in the area. The largest herd in all of Southeast Asia is right here on Ko Libong. Researchers have identified 122 individuals.

They are not too difficult to see either. They come into shallow water (1 - 5 meters) when the tide comes in. They retreat to deeper water when not feeding.

Bungalow options

You can stay in either upscale bungalows built for more upscale tourists or you can experience what Ko Libong is all about by staying in the bungalows by the fishing village.  You can enjoy the laid-back quality of island life and the friendliness of the locals. The restaurants at these bungalows are excellent. Click here to read more about the bungalow of Ko Libong. Ko Libong limestone formations

We offer a four day trip to Ko Libong in Trang for small groups. Combination trips that include Ko Libong and the other islands of Trang are also available.

If you'd like to read more about Trang, check out our previous trip reports:

The relaxed paddling style

The Trang & Tarutao combo tour

The joy of tropical island crossings

No experience is needed for any of our trips. The majority of our guests have never paddled before. No problem, we'll teach you proper paddling technique. Kayaking, wildlife, cutural, and scenery pictures of the tropics

Our trips are all-inclusive. This price includes: all transfers from nearest hotel or airport (airfare not included), all equipment, accommodations once on the trip, all meals, all snacks, all non-alcoholic drinks, a complimentary PaddleAsia shirt and insurance.

 

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