Overnight Self Paddle Sea Canoe Trip
Phang Nga bay has to be one of the most stunningly visual places to visit not only in Thailand but in the world. With its huge limestone islands and formations rising from the sea the scenery is breathtaking. Many persons visiting Phuket opt to visit the infamous James bond Island, famous from the film "The Man With The Golden Gun". However, due to its popularity this particular area of Phang Nga Bay gets very over-crowded with tourists.
Our preferred option would be a sea canoe trip visiting the "Hongs" of Phang Nga Bay by sea canoe. "Hong" in Thai literally means "room" and these formations are called "Hongs" because you can enter through low caves from the outside and find yourself exiting an opening in the middle of the island to enter an open room with lush tropical foliage and a mix of local wildlife.
Self Paddle
As well as experiencing the excellent Hong By Starlight day tour, this trip gives you the opportunity to continue on at the end of the day with some overnight camping under the stars followed by the chance to paddle yourself around the following day. Although self-paddling you will have a guide to accompany you throughout the experience.
Day One
For the self paddle trip, join the Hong By Starlight trip to get out to Phang Nga Bay where you are shown the caves and hongs from the safety and comfort of a SOTAR inflatable caving kayaks. Then enjoy a hot Thai seafood buffet and Loi Krathong ceremony before camping on a remote tropical beach with a great view of Phang Nga Bay.
Day Two
On the second day you paddle from camp on your own through the Bay in either a single or Cabo double Ocean Kayaks. Paddle to a nearby village and then hitch-hike a lift back with the Starlight trip including a transfer to your hotel.
Itinerary
All times are approximate and subject to tide times.
Day One
| Mid-Day | Hotel Pick-Up (Starlight Trip) |
| Afternoon | Join our Hong by Starlight trip for a quiet afternoon exploring Phang Nga's caves and hongs. After a spectacular Thai seafood sunset buffet dinner on board and the Hong by Starlight ceremony, we deposit you at your campsite with guide, kayaks and camping gear. You help make camp and enjoy the campfire and stars. |
Day Two
| 06:00 | Sunrise over Krabi |
| 07:00-07:30 | Full Breakfast with fresh brewed coffee, gourmet breadbasket, muesli and fruit. Egg dishes or traditional Thai breakfast by request only. Break camp and pack kayaks expedition style. |
| 08:30-10:00 | Phang Nga Bay morning paddle. |
| 10:00-10:30 | Snack break |
| 10:30-13:00 | Mangrove paddle |
| 13:00-13:30 | Traditional Thai picnic lunch, Farang style - a cultural experience |
| 13:30-16:30 | Continue to circumnavigate the Bay. Explore complicated limestone islands. |
| 17:00-17:30 | Paddle to our Starlight Trip escort boat |
| 17:30-19:30 | Self-paddle, dinner and Loi Kratong with Starlight trip |
| 20:30 | Arrive Ao Po and transfer to hotel. |
Prices
Minimum of 2 persons.
- Adults: 12,750 baht per person
- Children (7 to 12 years old): 6,375 baht per person
- Children (6 or under): Free of Charge
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Bookings
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