Island hopping · ISLAND KAYAK & CANOE TRIPS
Paddling is how you get under the arch the boat cannot follow you through. These 15 say how much of the day is in the kayak versus on the mother ship, and how much experience each one really needs.
Spend a full day cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, with guided canoe trips through Panak and Hong islands, a James Bond Island stop, swimming at Nakae Island, and a buffet Thai lunch. Guides such as Ohma, Tommy, Tony, and Omar may lead the day.
“Friendly staff and guides Great communication on pick up. Lunch was excellent. Would do this again..”
Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket. Visit Monkey Cave, ride a longtail boat through mangroves, eat lunch at Pan Yee fishing village, photograph James Bond Island, and let a local paddler guide your canoe around Talu Island. Guides such as Nikom and Tuk Tuk add humor and useful local detail.
“We are 5 days in Phuket and that was our second tour ever and everything was far better than we expected. We first started in a longtail boat visiting the famous James bond island. Then the highlight of the tour was going through the caves with small canoes with an experience driver. Then we went for lunch with a amazing food buffet, with lots of Thai food including both spicy and mainly non spicy food. Lastly we visited the famous monkey Temple, where we saw real monkeys up close but they weren't aggressive at all. However ever as our amazing tour coordinator, nikom, warned us to never feed them and…”
Spend a full day on Ha Long Bay with Dragonfly Cruise, a seafood lunch, Thien Cung Cave, and 45 minutes of kayaking or bamboo boating. English and Vietnamese guides such as Harry, Benjamin, Linh, and Hoi lead the day. Expect a long road trip, but excellent value if time is short.
“A great day visiting Ha long bay. Harry is a great guide!”
From Phuket, speed by boat through Phang Nga Bay, enter Panak Island’s caves, canoe Talu Island with a paddler, visit James Bond Island, eat at Koh Panyee, and swim at Naka Island. Guides such as Tommy, Dino, Ohma, and Kung are praised for clear help and good humor.
“We had the best time on this boat tour in Phuket! The crew were so friendly and made everyone feel really welcome from the moment we stepped on board. The boat was super clean, comfortable, and well looked after. We visited some Read more”
Spend two days aboard a small Ha Long Bay cruise with meals, air-conditioned cabins, kayaking or a rowing boat, Titov Island, Luon Cave, and Sung Sot Surprise Cave. Guides such as Alex and Bobby may lead the trip, while evening activities include a sunset party and squid fishing.
“20 Stunden vor Beginn der Reise wurden wir darüber informiert, dass die von uns gebuchte Tour nicht stattfinden wird - Gründe hierfür wurden uns allerdings auch nach Nachfrage nicht genannt. Uns wurde eine Alternative Tour mit einem gröRead more”
Spend about seven hours cruising Phang Nga Bay from Phuket, paddling through sea caves at Panak and Hong islands, visiting James Bond Island, and stopping at Nakae Island for swimming and paddleboarding. Tommy and Noon are among the guides who have earned praise for friendly help and solo-traveler care.
“Tommy was such a friendly and outgoing tour guide.along with the staff. He took a lot of pictures for me as a solo traveler. My group was very welcoming and I learned quite a few new things from them. Highlight of this experience was the food. It was amazing! I highly recommend book this excursion.”
Cruise from Phuket to Phang Nga Bay by speedboat, visit Panak and James Bond islands, paddle through Hong Island caves, eat at Panyee, and relax at Yao Yai’s Palm Beach Club. Guides such as Patty, Lily, Rainy, and Toy keep the day moving.
“The whole day was amazing. Pretty Patty and all the team were always attentive and smiling, giving any info needed. The photographer is great paying attention to all the details. Lunch was delicious, and all sides and experiences are worth trying. Thank you team Diamond Sea🥰🥰🥰”
You’ll cruise from Phuket’s Ao Por Pier to Panak, Hong, and James Bond islands on a spacious wooden boat. Guides such as Jimmy and Fen lead canoe trips through caves and lagoons, while the crew serves Thai food, fruit, and drinks. Plan for an active, scenic seven-hour day with hotel pickup.
“Such a great activity. The caves were scary . The tide was high and the guides had to push us on foot and let air out of the canoe just for us to pass. I wouldn’t do this part again due to claustrophobia”
Travel by coach from Hanoi’s Old Quarter to Ha Long Bay for a full day on the water. You’ll visit Surprise Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, climb Ti Top Island, and eat a set seafood lunch. Guides such as Tony, Toan, Max, and Nam are often assigned to this route.
“The trip was great. The one exception was that I believe both my son and me got sick from the food served on the boat. The rest was very good.”
From Ao Nang, ride a longtail boat through Phang Nga Bay, photograph James Bond Island, kayak through Thalu Island caves, eat at Koh Panyee, and visit a monkey-filled temple. Guides such as Mai, Shaun, and Cartoon keep the busy day moving, though the minivan ride is long.
“Our guide Mai was brilliant - she outlined the itinerary in detail when everyone was on the minivan. She gave us clear instructions venue by venue. The trip itself was a highlight for us - James Bond island and the buffet lunch on the floating village. We were well looked after which made the trip even more special. Some pointers - you can get wet on the long boat because of the splash and wash the boat creates, and the view point to see the famous James Bond rock is busy with boatloads of tourists, plus local sellers trying to get you to buy their souvenirs. But overall, an excellent…”
Spend 8 to 9 hours island-hopping from Phuket aboard a two-story boat. Canoe through caves and mangroves at Phanak Island and Ko Hong, swim at Ko Na Khae, and visit James Bond Island. Guides such as Bobby, Din, and James Bond keep the day moving, with lunch and refreshments included.
“What a great experience! We got to explore islands and the canoeing we just! Bobby and Ice were amazing!! Highly recommend!”
Spend nine hours exploring Phang Nga Bay from Phuket aboard a spacious big boat. Canoe through caves and lagoons at Panak and Hong islands, visit James Bond Island by long-tail boat, swim at Nakae Island, and enjoy lunch, snacks, paddle boarding, and guides such as Tony, Ohma, or Dino.
“Everything was great about this trip, very well organised and the staff were amazing! Thank you!”
This seven-hour Krabi trip combines a traditional longtail boat, open-sea snorkeling at Koh Daeng, kayaking into Hong Lagoon, a Thai buffet lunch, beach time, and a steep viewpoint walk. Guides such as New, AJ, Sila, and Sana have been praised for friendly help and photos. Kayaking is an optional upgrade.
“I absolutely loved this activity! Our tour guides were amazing. The views were beautiful, and the water was unreal. Very organized and would recommend.”
This full-day Ha Long Bay trip combines a Hanoi hotel pickup, scenic boat cruise, seafood lunch, Surprise Cave, Titop Island, swimming, hiking, and optional kayaking. Guides such as Phong, Long, Ken, and Phuong lead groups of up to 40 people. Expect a long day, busy stops, and strong value.
“This excursion surpassed our expectations! First, we were impressed with the lunch on our boat ride. We expected sandwiches but, instead, got a 7-8 course lunch including several salads, grilled fish, soup, chicken stir fry and more…so Read more”
Spend about 10 hours from Hanoi exploring Halong Bay by boat, with a seafood lunch, a 45-minute visit to Heaven Palace Cave, and kayaking or a bamboo boat at Ba Hang. Pickup covers Hanoi’s Old Quarter hotels, while Airbnb and apartment guests meet at 31 Lo Su.
“It was a pleasant day trip to Ha Long Bay. I enjoyed the kayaking to go and see the caves outside. The internal caves was pretty good also. Lots of photo taking and pleasant cruising.”
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