Thailand · KAYAKING AND RAFTING
Sea caves on the Andaman, bamboo rafts on the northern rivers, mangrove channels in between. These 15 are split by water and effort, priced and timed, with a clear note on which are paddled by you and which by a guide.
Spend a full day with rescued elephants, swim at Mae Wang Waterfalls, enjoy Thai lunch, and raft through the jungle near Chiang Mai.
“Fantastic experience, beautiful ethical elephant sanctuary who prioritises the Elephants well being and happiness. We had a wonderful guide”
Review of Phuket’s Phang Nga Bay canoeing tour, with cave paddles, James Bond Island, lunch, swimming, costs, timing, and practical tips.
“We were fortunate to have a beautiful day, with calm waters. Canoeing through the caves is magical. It’s great having someone doing all the paddling for you, steering you to the best vantage points for pics, pointing out specific features that you might otherwise miss. James Bond island is touristy, but was a fun stop. There’s just so much pure, natural beauty in the area to enjoy while cruising along on the very comfortable large boat. The crew was extremely friendly and accommodating. Lunch was delicious.”
Review of Koh Samui’s Ang Thong cruise, with hiking, kayaking, snorkeling, lunch, practical tips, and honest advice on value and fitness.
“I really enjoyed the trip, well organized, just enough time to do the activities and see the places. Our guide Oto was funny and helpful. The boat was nice. I am usually stressed being on the boat, but the sea was quite calm so the journey was smooth and I enjoyed the views from the boat. They provided very good lunch and water. I have only one negative - the boat was full to the limit and crowded. It would be more comfortable with less people on the trip.”
Cruise Phang Nga Bay from Phuket by big boat, paddle through sea caves, visit James Bond Island, and enjoy lunch, drinks, and hotel transfers.
“Both the actual trip and guide were brilliant. All staff on board were great and really engaging. Was skeptical about the food but it was lovely and would eat again tomorrow if I could. 100% recommend this activity and this provider.”
Explore James Bond Island, sea caves, a stilted fishing village, and Monkey Cave on a full-day Phuket tour with lunch.
“A really great tour overall! Our guide Nikom was super nice, always smiling, and brought amazing energy to the group. I would definitely recommend this tour!”
Review of Krabi’s Ao Thalane kayak tour, with mangroves, canyons, wildlife, Crocodile Cave, hotel pickup, and practical tips.
“Everything as expected. Long kayak trip and little refreshing bath at the end”
Review of Phuket’s Hong by Starlight tour, with sea caves, kayaking, Thai lanterns, seafood meals, logistics, value, and practical tips.
“Quite a unique experience with making a flower alter. Good food and friendly staff. Our group had 51 people and needed to pick up more local guides to help. These extra guides did not speak English.”
Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island speedboat tour, with cave canoeing, Thai lunch, island stops, practical tips, costs, and drawbacks.
“This experience was absolutely worth it. The tour guides and photos we got were incredible. I highly recommend checking this out b”
Climb Chiang Mai’s Sticky Waterfall, walk beside rescued elephants, and float through jungle scenery on an active, full-day tour.
“Our guide, Poppy, was great. He made us feel comfortable and made sure we had a god experience. The day was well organized and we were surprised to hike up a waterfall. The bamboo rafting was relaxing surrounded y the jungle. The elephant sanctuary was best part. A must do in Thailand.”
Kayak Ko Lanta’s Ban Thung Yee Peng mangroves, spot monkeys and mudskippers, visit a fish farm, and enjoy lunch for $26.
“Our guide Karim was really excellent and made sure everyone got taken care for. He knows where the monkeys live and visiting them was an experience. If you’re afraid of the monkeys you can stay further and observe from a distance; otherwise they will jump on your kayak but otherwise behave well. We considered whether to go kayaking alone or with a group and in the end were happy to have a guide”
Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island day trip, with cave canoeing, lunch, hotel transfers, pricing, pros, drawbacks, and booking advice.
“The James Bond and kayaking tour had some enjoyable moments, but overall, it didn’t quite meet our expectations. The scenery was beautiful, and the kayaking portion was a nice way to explore the area. However, the tour felt a bit rushed, aRead more”
Review of Phuket’s James Bond Island big-boat tour, with sea-cave canoeing, lunch, paddleboarding, hotel transfers, and practical tips.
“Noon was a great tour guide and made the experience good for a solo traveler in Phuket, my favorite part was the scenery that u can see from the boat”
Explore Phang Nga Bay by guided sea kayak, visit James Bond Island at twilight, enjoy cave lagoons, wildlife, meals, and bioluminescent plankton.
“Honestly from the moment they pick you up until they drop you back .. you are in total safe hands.. they are extremely organised, friendly staff and go out of their way to looking after you .. the staff are very humble and try and accommodate all your needs.. Let's talk about the trip itself .. the food on the boat (there's a lot of food .. breakfast, lunch and dinner with light refreshments inbetween) was excellent.. Every place we stopped at was picturesque.. the kayaking into the lagoon through the narrow caves was a huge highlight.. they also gave you free time(20 mins) to kayak on your own or…”
Review of Khao Lak bamboo rafting, turtle conservation, and waterfall swimming, with practical tips, costs, timing, and honest advice.
“We enjoyed our experience, it was very well organised and we LOVED the bamboo rafting the most, we could have stayed on that all day! This trip is a good option for families with teenagers that don’t want to sit on the beach or around the pool all day. Gave us a little easy activity to do in the afternoon.”
Paddle Ao Thalane’s mangrove channels, spot macaques and kingfishers, and add Hong Island, snorkeling, lunch, or sunset BBQ.
“We had a private tour so it was amazing! Everything is great!”
★ 4.5Snorkel and Kayak Trip to Angthong Marine Park by Speed Boat from Koh PhanganFrom $6264 reviews
★ 4.5James Bond Island Adventure Tour from Khao Lak including Sea Canoeing & LunchFrom $8789 reviewsPick a coast, a city, or a kind of day.
