Top 9 Krabi Kayaking Tours

1.Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38Our pick

Paddle through Ao Thalane’s mangrove channels, limestone canyons, caves, and quiet lagoons for about two hours. Your English-speaking guide handles the route and safety briefing, while you watch for macaques, kingfishers, herons, and iguanas. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, fruit, and insurance are included. Check the tide before booking, since low water can shorten the route.

“the activity itself was nice. we had so much fun. our guide was nice. the transportation was good. the only thing is that there was no water in the jungle when we got there so because of that it was kind of short but thats obviously not a tour’s fault so overall it was a nice activity”

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2.Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 548 reviews · from $37

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s narrow mangrove channels with an English-speaking guide such as Anan, known as A, or Bungchai. Choose a half-day paddle, or add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, or a sunset BBQ. Small groups are limited to 10, with hotel pickup from Krabi-area resorts.

“Recommended. Pick up was on time, visited the beautiful hong islands first cause the tide was low for kayaking, did the hike up the view point (exhausting, carry water & take breaks), great view, back down & cooled off with a relaxing swim. Head back for a good lunch, even arranged vegetarian options cause we informed them a day in advance. Finally kayaked through the beautiful lagoons, we were lucky to spot some monkeys. Mesmerizing kayaking through the beautiful forest & listening to our informative guide, his name is "A".”

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3.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · from $42Top rated

Start early from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby areas and paddle for about two hours through lagoons, jungle canyons, and narrow mangrove passages. A guide such as Boat or AK leads the way, explains the local ecology, and watches the group. Transfers, kayaks, life jackets, dry bags, water, and fruit are included.

“This was a really enjoyable trip but is quite physical so I would suggest not doing it if you don’t have a certain level of fitness or aren’t used to physical activity. The views are really good nd it’s an interesting trip”

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4.Krabi: Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking with Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 297 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $34Best value

Paddle through Ao Thalane’s mangrove channels and limestone canyons with an English-speaking guide, then add lunch, a swim, massage, or a 40-minute ATV ride. Morning departures usually offer better water levels for a full loop. Hotel pickup is free from Krabi Town and Ao Nang, with a 200 THB surcharge from Klong Muang or Tub Kaek.

“We had a lovely 2 hours kayaking through the mangroves with lovely views. mostly left to it by our guide but enjoyed the peaceful scenery”

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5.Krabi: Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 252 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by traditional longtail boat, sit-on-top kayak, and on foot. You will snorkel at Koh Daeng, paddle through Hong Lagoon, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and climb to a 360-degree viewpoint. Guides such as New, AJ, Sila, and Sana are known for helpful service and taking photos.

“Amazing trip! Our guide was great, super kind. Worth every €!”

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6.Krabi: 4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 91 reviews · 5 hours · from $41

You’ll cruise from Krabi Marina on a five-hour power catamaran to Khao Khanap Nam, Chicken Island, Poda Island, and Railay. Expect premium snorkeling gear, a clear kayak session, fruit, vanilla passion fruit mousse, air-conditioned seating, and a Pad Thai dinner with salt baked shrimp on the sunset option. Hotel pickup is included in Krabi Province.

“Everything was perfect in the yacht but the driver drove very dangerously and we didn’t feel safe in the car. The yacht was wonderful and everything there worked excellent.”

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7.Krabi: James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour & Canoe Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 77 reviews

Travel from Krabi to Phang Nga Bay with an English-speaking guide, stopping at Suwankuha Temple, James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, and Thalu Island. You can choose a longtail boat or speedboat, then canoe around Lot Cave. The small group is limited to 10, with lunch, transfers, park fees, and equipment included.

“well organised and food at restaurant was a good range and standard. friendly guide. we were the first people to be picked up so had a long time going around hotels at the start but were one of the first to be dropped off at the end of the tour which evened it out which was a really nice touch. absolutely loved seeing James bond island. tour had a couple of stops on the way back to break up the journey which was nice.”

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8.Kayaking in Ao Thalane – Discover the Mangrove life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $194

This private eight-hour trip from Ao Nang combines calm-water kayaking through Ao Thalane’s mangroves, a walk and swim at Tha Pom Klong Song Nam, and Sa Kaeo Pool in Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. Guides including Ekky, Unn, and Saki are praised for friendly help, photos, and flexible timing around the tide.

“We had such a great time on this tour. Kayaking the mangroves was such a cool experience. We saw a monkey right beside the waterway. It was quiet and not overcrowded so we felt privileged to see such an awesome ecosystem. We thRead more”

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9.From Krabi: Full-Day Bor Thor Sea Cave Kayaking Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

You’ll kayak with an English or Thai-speaking guide through Bor Thor’s mangrove channels, Lod Cave, and Pee Hua Toh Cave, known for prehistoric paintings. Tata has guided some departures. The seven-hour trip includes hotel transfers, safety gear, lunch, fruit, water, and accident insurance, with quiet river paddling and chances to spot monkeys.

“Our Kayacking trip was amazing! Collection was punctual and the minivan was comfy. The guide knew loads and it was a gorgeous way to spend the day. Lunch was delicious and so much food! We loved it and would recommend it to anyone”

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