Phang Nga Bay kayaking day trip

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Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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Ratings come from 173 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

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• 5Best Excursion from Phuket

  This kayaking day trip around Phang Nga Bay was my favorite of all my group's excursions during our stay in Phuket. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable, the food provided was delicious (and accommodated vegan/vegetarians), and the experience of kayaking, snorkeling, and swimming at various locations in the bay was truly magical. Our group booked a private tour and it was totally worth it. We also basically had every area we went to ourselves! Most of the other kayak tours don't allow you to paddle your own kayak, which is what we were looking for. However, even the inexperienced kayakers in our group had no trouble keeping up! Seriously cannot recommend this enough!

  Compass60703029369March 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5NOT ENOUGH STARS - AWESOME

  NOT ENOUGH STARS - AWESOME From start to finish, this was amazing, I'll group into customer service, accommodation and the actual kayaking experience: 1. The whole thing was managed personally by the owner and tailor made for me. All on whatsapp with every thought for my me having a wonderful experience. I had an issue entering Thailand because I did not book a hotel for first night as we did not know if I would make the last boat to Koh Yao Noi. Asia Paddle saved the day and resolved in minutes, they made the booking and forwarded the necessary documentation in minutes. Just one small example of the outstanding service 2. I loved the beach hut they booked for me, right on beach, relaxed restaurant and massage 3. Thank you Mr Run - he is your guide. The scenery was spectacular

  Explore44718208641March 2026via Tripadvisor

• 5BY FAR THE BEST THING WE DID IN THAILAND 🇹🇭

  We had an amazing time and experience, Paddle Asia and the guide Mr Run was friendly, knowledgeable, and passionate in the way he goes about his business. The day was faultless from hotel pickup to the moment we were dropped back off. My partner was a little apprehensive as she'd never been in a kayak before but Mr Run put her at ease instantly, and she was practically a professional by the end of the day 😅. We went at our own pace and were able to stop for photos as often as we liked. Lunch was provided on our very own secluded beach, rice, curry, fish and vegetables, and tea and coffee, all very nice. Water is provided throughout the day, and Mr Run makes sure that you are well hydrated. This was our penultimate day in Thailand and by far the best thing we have done. I cant recommend it enough!!

  X9750APgaryaNovember 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5The best activity in Phuket.

  The best experience in Phuket! I loved seeing the different islands, the views were breathtaking, and having lunch on a random beach on the island was such a cool experience. Everything about it was 10/10 and an experience I will always remember. Be prepared for a long boat journey out to the islands however but so worth it. The staff are lovely too.

  Maps54301151389November 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Highlight of our trip

  I was nervous booking this trip for our extended family of 5(including my 80 year old somewhat active mother & 23 year old niece who is not very outdoorsy). In addition it was raining a LOT. Dave reassured me throughout that we could go at our own pace and he was right. The scenery was simply gorgeous!! Kayaking in the lagoon/mangroves was amazing/so unique! The afternoon kayak trip was challenging so it was good the 2 of them sat it out, but was a good feeling to have kayaked in the difficult wind/waves! Our guide was so cheerful and fun to be around- thank you for organizing such a great day.

  pingleJuly 2025via Tripadvisor

• 5Fun off-the-beaten-path adventure!

  Run is a fantastic guide!! He did a good job of adapting the tour to our ability level and is very knowledgeable about the islands and the creatures we saw. He is very experienced, and it shows. All people we interacted with were very punctual, prepared, and polite. All logistics, including hotel transfer, were figured out for us, which helped us focus on having a good time. Prepared lunch was very good. This tour (2-day trip) was everything we hoped for, but probably not suited for absolute beginners. We were very satisfied with the balance between safety and sense of adventure.

  Nomad39710774921June 2025via Tripadvisor

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How it compares in Ko Yao Yai

• Its from-price is 40% above the median of the 70 experiences we list in Ko Yao Yai.
• It is longer than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 2 of 70.
• The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Ko Yao Yai

Ko Yao Yai is a quiet island in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand, between Phuket and Krabi, with fishing villages, rubber plantations and limestone views.

Ko Yao Yai lies in Phang Nga Bay in southern Thailand, midway between Phuket and Krabi, and with its smaller neighbour Ko Yao Noi forms the Ko Yao district. Most of the island's people are Thai Muslims who fish and farm rubber and coconuts, and some keep small homestays. The interior is green hills of rubber trees and coconut palms, with narrow roads running to quiet beaches and villages.

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