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The guides get ready to take you on the sea kayaks John Gray’s Hong by Starlight from Phuket with Sea Kayaking & Loi Krathong Floating Make your own Kratong flower Board the escort boat at Ao Por Pier in Phuket Get a detailed briefing about the nature and geological site Cruise into the spectacular Phang Nga Bay Enjoy a light lunch on the escort boat Arrival at Panak Island in Phang Nga Bay Start paddling with your personal guide around the island Enter narrow channels deep under the limestone rock Meet the boat crew at Ao Por Pier The lagoons in the inner of Panak Island can be only reached by kayak Spot pure nature and wildlife around you Spot wild birds at the rock formations around you Pickup by minivan from the hotel in Phuket Paddle by kayak through the Bat Cave Monkey jumping from kayak to kayak Meet Mr. John Gray himself Get back on the boat Enjoy a healthy dinner onboard Float your own self-made flower "Krathong" Watch a spectacular sunset on the way back to the pier a
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John Gray’s Hong by Starlight Phuket with Sea Kayaking + Loi Krathong Floating

Dive into Phang Nga Bay's marine geology with a thrilling sea cave exploration

  1. Start time: 12:00

  2. Duration: 8h 30mins

  3. Max group size: 45

  4. Live guide: English, Thai

Registered address: 80/25-28 Moo 6, Ao-Po, Paklok, Thalang, 83110, Phuket, TH
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Included

  • Hotel pick-up and drop off from Phuket island including airport
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Caveman's SOTAR sea kayaks
  • Lunch, snacks, fruits, bottled water and herbal tea
  • National Park fees
  • Kayak equipment including a dry bag, Life jackets
  • Basic accident insurance

Not included

  • Alcoholic drinks
  • Tips (optional)

This day-long kayak adventure from Phuket takes you into the heart of Phang Nga Bay's limestone caves and lagoons on a magical adventure.

Kick off the journey with a scenic boat ride to the enchanting Panak Island, where you'll paddle through the Tidal Nape sea caves and into the mysterious hongs (rooms in Thai). Look out for cheeky macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mud-skippers, egrets, sea eagles, and other local wildlife inhabitants who might pop up to say hello.

Heading onwards, explore more caves and hongs around another island, and as twilight descends, take part in a traditional Loi Kratong ceremony. You'll float a self-made flower "Krathong" out to see as a spectacular natural light show unfolds around you, complete with twinkling fireflies and bio-luminescent plankton. You will never forget this part!

As for the food, it's all included, from a nutritious lunch served on board, to a scrumptious seafood or vegan buffet.

  • Show your smartphone ticket and valid photo ID upon pick up
  • You will be contacted to arrange pick up. Pick up is around 07:30-9:30 depending on your location
  • You do not need previous kayaking experience
  • To Bring: towel, bathing clothes, dry and warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses, sun cream and a camera or smart phone (at your own risk, dry-bags are provided).

Itinerary

  • 10:30 - 12:00: Hotel pickup in Phuket
  • 12:00 - 13:00: Meet the crew at Ao Po Pier & get instructions
  • 13:00 - 13:10: Departure by escort boat to Phang Nga Bay
  • 13:10 - 14:10: Enjoy lunch on board the tour boat
  • 14:10 - 16:15: Kayak into the cave at Koh Phanak
  • 16:15 - 16:30: Continue to Hong Island
  • 16:30 - 17:30: Sightseeing & kayaking at Koh Hong
  • 17:30 - 18:15: Free time for relaxing at the beach or kayaking
  • 18:15 - 18:45: Make your own Krathong & have dinner on the boat
  • 18:45 - 19:15: Float the self-made Krathong in the cave of Phanak Island
  • 19:15 - 19:30: See phosphorescent plankton
  • 19:30 - 20:30: Head back to Phuket
  • 20:30 - 21:00: Transfer back to the hotel
  • Cancellation is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.
  • Rescheduling is possible until 24 hours before your visit date.

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