The 7 Best Island Kayak Tours in Krabi

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

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

Kayak through Ao Thalane’s mangrove creeks with an English-speaking guide such as Anan, A, Bis, or Bungchai. Expect calm paddling, limestone cliffs, macaques, birds, fruit, and photos from your guide. Add Hong Island for snorkeling and beaches, or choose a sunset BBQ option.

“loved the whole-day kayaking! especially the afternoon was incredible since we were in a group of 4, so it was really calm, there was enough time to look around and just listen to the cicadas. our guide, A, was also super kind and told us a lot of interesting things about the area - and made us laugh a lot of times. highly recommended tour! p.s. watch out for cobras that can swim in the water”

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2.Hong Island Longtail Boat & Kayak Tour w Buffet Lunch

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

Spend seven hours exploring Hong Island by longtail boat, kayak, snorkel, and on foot. You’ll visit Koh Daeng, paddle into Hong Lagoon, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, and climb to a 360° viewpoint. Guides such as New, AJ, Sila, and Sana are known for friendly help and taking photos.

“It was really great, Hong Island was amazing and the other stops were nice too. Unfortunately the water was a bit to cloudy for snorkeling so there was not that much to see. But the beaches and the viewpoint were absolutely worth it. Our guides were also super friendly and food was nice as well (simple Thai style picnic).”

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3.4 Island Premium Yacht with Snorkeling & Clear Kayak

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

Spend five hours on a power catamaran from Krabi, cruising past Chicken Island, Ko Poda, Railay, and Khao Khanab Nam. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, clear kayaking, snacks, air-conditioned seating, and, on the sunset package, Pad Thai and salt-baked shrimp.

“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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4.James Bond Island Longtail Boat Tour & Canoe Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 77 reviews

Spend nine hours traveling from Krabi to Phang Nga Bay with an English-speaking guide, visiting Suwankuha Temple, James Bond Island, Koh Panyee, and Thalu Island. Choose a longtail boat or speedboat, with canoeing at Lot Cave available as part of the experience.

“James the tour guide was very nice and helping the best way he could. the driver was also very patient. if I could remark, I would have preferred the water to be cold. lunch was served a bit cold too. but above all this everything perfect”

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5.Hong Island Tour by Longtail Boat with Kayak Option

★★★★★★★★★★3.8 · 21 reviews · 7 hours · from $44

Spend seven hours visiting Daeng Island, Koh Lao Lading, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island by covered longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, swim, eat a Thai lunch, climb to a 360-degree viewpoint, and kayak if sea conditions allow. Guides speak English and Thai, with pickup from Krabi-area hotels.

“een voorbeeld van massatoerisme, enorm overspoelde eilanden, mensen laten er hun afval achter, gewoon walgelijk. Snorkelen met 50 mensen tegelijkertijd waardoor alle vissen weg zwemmen. ik zou dit niet aanraden als activiteit maar voor een alternatief kiezen .”

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6.Private Sea Kayaking in Ao Thalane and Hong Island

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $77Top rated

You’ll kayak through Ao Thalane’s mangroves with an English-speaking guide, pass between limestone cliffs, and look for kingfishers, herons, and crab-eating macaques. Choose Hong Island for snorkeling, or the sunset option for a beach barbecue, natural spring shower, and longtail boat ride back.

“We loved it! Great guides that are funny, knowledgable and take tons of pictures for you.”

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7.Hong Island with Kayaking by speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Spend seven hours around Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Pakbia, and Lao Lading. You’ll kayak, snorkel, swim, eat lunch, and ride by boat with guides such as Maya or Hakimi. Confirm the boat type and kayak schedule before booking, as both have changed for some departures.

“Fantastisk service! Bestilte denne turen med snorkling og kajakkpadling, og turlederen tilbydde seg å låne oss sitt vanntette cover til telefonen. Så hyggelig. Ble servert frukt, brus og god lunsj! Litt negativt at vannet ikke var så klart, derfor så man ikke så mye under snorklingen.”

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