Mangrove Boat Tour in Krabi
Explore the mangrove forest of Krabi by traditional longtail boat and encounter the abundant wildlife, including fish, monkeys and birds. On this 3-hour tour, you will cruise through Krabi’s wetland with narrow canals and hidden gems, and visit the famous Khao Khanab Nam Cave and Koh Klang community with rice fields and water buffalo.
Options
Private Mangrove Trip
Enjoy a morning/afternoon cruise in the wetlands of Krabi by traditional longtail boat in a small group from 1 to 4 people.
What's included in Mangrove Boat Tour in Krabi
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Trip Store Krabi
A local boatman will take you to the mangrove forests of Krabi in a traditional longtail boat where you can see the interesting sights including the Khao Khanab Nam Cave which lies in-between 2 mountains and displays impressive stalagmites and stalactites. Time to stop at a local, floating restaurant near Baan Kanon on the banks of Krabi River for a delicious lunch including fresh fish. You will enter the small canals of the mangrove forest and see different types of mangrove trees as well as local wildlife, including monkeys, birds and fish. You can also relax and enjoy a fish show with puffer fish, catfish, black kingfisher and crabs at a typical fish farm in the local Koh Klang community. On the small island of Koh Klang which is just in front of the mainland of Krabi, you can walk though the local community and see rice fields and water buffaloes. Thailand only has a few areas that have been recognized as wetlands of the world and the mangrove forest of Krabi Province, covering an area of 100,000 rai (160 square kilometers) is ranked in the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance. The protected area also covers 12 square kilometers of up to 2-kilometer wide tidal mudflats. The area is popular with birdwatchers coming to spot some of the most diverse and rare species in the world including the Masked Finfoot and the Brown-winged Kingfisher to name just a few. The mangroves are a habitat for various species of wildlife including reptiles, birds and marine creatures. Itinerary: • 08:45 - 09:00: Meet the boat man at Chao Fah Pier in Krabi Town • 09:00 - 10:00: Cruise by longtail through mangrove forest • 11:00 - 12:00: Visit Khao Kanab Nam Cave & Crocodile Cave • 10:00 - 11:00: Enjoy lunch at local floating restaurant (only for seafood lunch option) • 11:00 - 12:00: Sightseeing on Koh Klang fisherman village & island • 12:00 - 12:15: Head back to the pier * The afternoon program starts at 14:00 and the times are moved accordingly
Meet at Chao Fah Pier in Krabi Town at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
Ko Klang
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Inclusions
- Drinking water
- Local guide
- Light lunch at a local restaurant near the Krabi river (if option has been booked)
- Life jacket
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet at Chao Fah Pier in Krabi Town at least 15 minutes before scheduled departure.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
• Meet us at Chao Fah Pier next to the night food market in Krabi Town for departure • To start the tour you must show the ticket voucher on your mobile phone to the boat man. • Bring sunglasses, suncream, and of course your camera on the trip. Tour departs within walking distance of the cruise port