Admission to attractions
English / Thai-speaking guide
English-speaking staff
English-speaking professional driver/guide
Professional guide
Lunch
Refreshments
Round-trip transfers to and from your hotel
Insurance provided by the operator
Drinking water
Soft drinks
Snacks
Seasonal fruits
Coffee and tea
Thai style lunch
Waterproof bag
Kayak equipment
Life jacket
Wear flip flops in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on kayak.
This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years or people with back or neck problems.
The activity is not recommended: heart disease / other serious medical conditions / pregnant women
The activity is able to accommodate the following dietary requirements: Halal certified / lactose intolerance / gluten intolerance / vegetarian diets / vegan diets
Participants who appear intoxicated may be refused service. In this case, no refunds will be given
Please be mindful not to feed the marine / wild animals or engage in any activity that may damage the ecosystem
Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and camera.
Spend a full day paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem on a sit-on top kayak manoeuvring through mangrove forest, caves and channels surrounded by towering cast formations whilst observing the diverse wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada and otters. Enjoy a yummy lunch and find the perfect private beach to relax and have a refreshing swim.
Get picked up by our friendly driver and take a 20 minute scenic drive through rural villages to the incredible, karst-dotted Thalane Bay, situated in the north of Krabi. After arriving at the kayaking center with a private pier, enjoy a coffee while your guide will prepare the equipment and study the tide tables. Get a short briefing on how to use the paddles before boarding the open kayaks.
Start paddling a short distance through open water from the launching point to the mangroves forest of Ao Thalane. The guide will lead you through shallow channels and over submerged roots. Spot cliffs with supposedly thousand year old historical paintings done by sea gypsies who once lived in these area.
At times, stop paddling and just listen. Silence, except for occasional sound of cicadas and rustling of leaves overhead. The aerial roots of the mangroves at Ao Thalane are home to many crustaceans which attract many game fish like snappers in these waters. You can also spot several species of birds and monkeys, in particular the crab-eating macaque monkey.
Some parts of the journey requires you to negotiate sharp turns in tight spaces as you wave your way through the forest. Therefore, this tour is specially designed making it semi-private, a maximum of 10 people to one guide. Enjoy the undeveloped environment without unpleasant crowds.
At midday enjoy a delicious Thai style lunch to recharge your batteries for the next adventure. Continue paddling and enter the canyons of Ao Thalane, right next to almost vertical limestone cliffs, towering above you. Enter a large cave with stalagmites and stalactites which was named the Crocodile Cave, probably because some of the hanging stalactites may look like a crocodile to those with a bit of imagination.
Leave the cave, and continue through a lagoon on your way out from the forest. Surrounded by the limestone karsts, this spectacular seascape at this part of Ao Thalane is the filming location for many movies. The total paddle time is around 3 hours, not including breaks.