sea kayaking in Thailand and Laos with PaddleAsia: travel links

Cycling in Vietnam

VeloAsia was the first company to organize bicycle tours in Vietnam (of course, the French may have done it way back when). We remain the most experienced, qualified and competent bicycle touring company operating in Vietnam, with a proven record of comfort, quality and safety. Many delighted customers have joined us on our journeys, benefiting from our extensive in-country experience and excellent relationships with local vendors. Providing great trips in Vietnam gave us the experience to branch out to other great cycling destinations such as Turkey and neighboring China.

Diving

Fantasea Divers is the most experienced dive company in the region. , The live-aboard darkroom facilities of world renown underwater photographer, Mark Strickland, are simply outstanding.

Scubacat specializes in the Similan Islands.

Sailing Charters are available through Siam Dive n' Sail to all areas of the Andaman Sea. The most popular charter area is to Krabi, Phi Phi, and the Phang Nga Bay areas, though many people prefer the Similan Islands. Another area gaining in popularity for sailing is the Mergui Archipelago in Burma. The below links are to dive site descriptions of the area, but they should also give you a pretty good idea of what to expect for sailing as well.

Siam Dive n' Sail ©Siam Dive n' Sail
121/9 Patak Road, Mu 4
Karon, 83100 Phuket
Thailand
Tel: 66-76/330-967
Fax: 66-76/330-990

White & Blue Dive Club offers Similan Liveaboards, daily dive trips and PADI course from Phuket, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta.

Are you interested in a private snorkeling trips? Coral Seekers offers the highest quality service and a day that runs at your pace. Their trips are perfect for couples, families or small groups as the day or half day can be customize to suit your needs. Check out Coral Seekers.

Sunrise Divers has been located on beautiful Karon beach since 1999, providing diving tours, education and equipment to divers of all nations.

Accommodation

Check this site for one of the most comprehensive lists of accommodation in Phuket.

Check this site for one of the most comprehensive lists of accommodation in SE Asia.

For an excellent guide for all of Thailand, check out this site. They cover all regions and all activities available.

Singapore Hotels - The Singapore Hotels Travel Guide - Discounts hotels up to 75% with guaranteed lowest rates.
Singapore Maps - Detailed and informative maps of Singapore - from The Hotel Travel Network

Indigenous Peoples

"The Indigenous Peoples of the world are the exclusive guardians of large wilderness habitats upon which modern societies depend (plants, animals, climate, water). Their traditional lifestyles are models for the practice of conservation and sustainable consumption of biological resources. Maintaining and understanding the earth's most biologically diverse areas is dependent on maintaining the cultural diversity and integrity of Indigenous peoples who live there. Our efforts at documenting the lifestyles of the people we meet is the crucial first step towards giving them exposure and a voice to be heard. Native Planet brings you powerful, intimate and personal impressions, images and studies. We hope they move you and stir up that most basic human instinct to nurture and protect. Enter worlds you never knew existed. Discover the incredible diversity of indigenous cultures and natural environments. Read our stories, view our photos and be part of our journeys. Join us and participate as we sponsor proactive Education and Humanitarian Aid Projects. Help us make a difference."

Adventure Tour Planning & Consulting

Specialists in tailor-made and small group adventure holidays in South East Asia for travelers concerned about the impact of tourism on local environments and cultures, check out Symbiosis.

Paddling

Ecomarine began in 1980 with the goal of making a positive difference in peoples' lives through ocean kayaking. Through our retail, lessons and rentals we have achieved this goal thousands of times. We are proud to offer the best products available for ocean kayaking at our Granville Island store. We have taught over 22,000 through our programs and exposed twice that number to kayaking through our rentals. We operate from one full time location on Granville Island and two other seasonal locations at the Jericho Sailing Centre and the Vancouver Aquatic Centre. Our new web site features most of the products and services we offer. Click on our logo to go to their website or email Kathryn at sales@ecomarine.com

Ecomarine Ocean Kayak Centre
1668 Duranleau St.
Vancouver, B.C.
V6H 3S4
Phone:(604) 689-7575 Toll Free: 1-888-425-2925
Fax: (604) 689-5926

Siam River Adventures offers paddle trips down the pristine Mae Taeng river as it tumbles out of the mountains of Northern Thailand. We offer you a genuine jungle experience. Our unique homestay, trekking excursions, whitewater rafting trips and whitewater kayak school are unbeatable. With our International standards and our first aid and swiftwater rescue trained guides your safety is guaranteed.

If you desire an awesome custom kayak of the highest quality,
check out Guillemot kayaks.

Wavelength Paddling Magazine - each issue available for free download as well as articles from 8 years of its back issues.

Southern Adventure in Australia - Sea Kayaks, Kayak Tours & Sales

Operating seven days a week Southern Adventures is your one-stop kayak shop, whether you're looking to experience a guided tour, hire a kayak for a few hours or purchase your own kayak from our experienced kayak sales staff. We offer half day, full day, overnight and theme kayak tours.

Experience our oyster tasting & pelican feeding deluxe kayak tour !

Kayaking-Trips provides information on the different types of the Kayaking Trips, including the best choices and helping you to select the best trips.

Sea Otter Kayaking is based on Salt Spring Island, on the West Coast of Canada's British Columbia. We are located in the heart of the Gulf Islands, the string of islands tucked away between Vancouver Island and the mainland. Mild climate, sheltered waters and easy access make this one of the most desirable destinations in Canada.
Toll free: 1-877-537-5678
Fax: (250) 653-4875
Address: 149 Lower Ganges Road, Salt Spring Island, BC V8K 2T2

Gabriola Island Cycle and Kayak likes to attract healthy, self-sufficient, fun-loving outdoor adventurers. We view our trips more as an adventure than as a business, and believe that our prices reflect this. You need not be an experienced kayaker to join our trips, although a good fitness level and the presence of mind to remain happy (even in the rain!) are required.

GABRIOLA ISLAND CYCLE & KAYAK
RR1 Site 1 C-23, Gabriola, B.C. Canada, V0R 1X0
Phone: (250) 247-8277 Fax: (250) 247-9788

Check out the paddling section of About.com. It's full of useful information.

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Destinations

PaddleAsia's sole agent for India and the UAE is Sofia Wilderness Safari.

Sofia Wilderness Safari
(A Transasia Group)
1/B Raja Subodh Mallick Square
Ground Floor, Kolkata-700013, W.B. India
TEL:+91 33 55217261 / +919230517162
email or email Click here for the Website or click on the logo.

Do you want an experienced travel company to organize all of your Asian travel plans? Circle of Asia can plan your holiday from start to finish.

For information about traveling in Thailand, finding hotels, info on tours and much more, check out Lost in Thailand.

Promoting the diversity of Thailand, its culture and people in the UK,
see Thai-UK.org

Dolphin Camp - Welcome to Dolphin Camp, if you are looking for exciting and enjoyable experiences just explore our site and take a look at the programs we are offering. You can swim with dolphins, meet new friends, sail through the crystal blue waters of Bimini, find interaction with sealife and have more fun adventures at this wonderful camp.

Hash House Harriers
a drinking club with a running problem.

Phuket Hash House Harriers website.

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