Top Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast Eco Tours

Hop aboard a traditional fishing boat for an adventure-filled ride to stunning Khao Yao Island, part of Mu Koh Phetra National Park. The area is known as the “Land of Palaeozoic fossils” for its concentration of prehistoric remains. Highlights include a kayaking excursion along the coastline of Koh Khao Yai, a trek through the jungle, and a tasty lunch along a secluded beach.

Explore the unspoiled, remote located Surin Islands on a truly island adventure trip from Khao Lak by SeaStar Andaman without the usual high amounts of visitors. Get the privilege to snorkel around the pristine reef sites off the Surin Islands following the guidelines of the Green Fins initiative to protect the coral reefs after the massive bleaching in 2010. Learn about the nomadic sea culture of the Moken and spot turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays and with a little bit of luck impressive whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins which often patrol the islands.

Explore the unspoiled, remote located Surin Islands on a truly island adventure trip from Phuket by SeaStar Andaman without the usual high amounts of visitors. Get the privilege to snorkel around the pristine reef sites off the Surin Islands following the guidelines of the Green Fins initiative to protect the coral reefs after the massive bleaching in 2010. Learn about the nomadic sea culture of the Moken and spot turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays and with a little bit of luck impressive whale sharks, manta rays and dolphins which often patrol the islands.

Explore Ta Kuapa's natural attractions and town history with the benefit of a full-day tour from Khao Lak. Go kayaking through the mangrove forest in Klong Sung Nae, also known as the Little Amazon. After lunch, head to the old town district of Ta Kuapa to see historical buildings and hear about its Chinese and Portuguese heritage. Your tour includes lunch at a local restaurant, and round-trip transfers.

Explore Hong Island’s soaring cliffs and sheltered coves on a full-day, small-group sea kayaking trip from Krabi. Board a traditional longtail boat in Ao Thalane, then launch your kayak into Hong Island’s clear water. Paddle along the pocked, limestone coast line, slip into a hidden lagoon to snorkel and swim above bright coral, and enjoy lunch on board the boat. Spend an afternoon exploring Hong’s jungle-fringed coastline, swim in the warm water of the Andaman Sea or simply bask on a perfect stretch of pristine beach.

Escape the hustle and bustle of Krabi and explore tropical mangroves, scenic bays, and lush forests on this small-group sea kayaking adventure. You'll learn about the diverse ecosystems that surround Ao Thalane, navigate narrow waterways with an expert guide, and uncover hidden beauty in remote Thailand. Opt for a half-day adventure with morning or afternoon departures, or a full-day tour that includes lunch on the beach and time to swim. Prepare for a stunning outdoor experience that puts travelers in touch with nature.

Watch the sun go down over the Andaman Sea right from the beach of Hong Island in Krabi with a delicious BBQ dinner and a complimentary cocktail. Cruise into the stunning lagoon of Koh Hong on a traditional longtail boat and explore the smaller neighbouring islands, Koh Lading and Koh Pakbia, including a delicous BBQ dinner right at the beach. After dark you will have the opportunity to snorkel the amazing bio-luminescent plankton with it’s brilliant blue-green glow.

Discover “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” and hidden cliff-lined lagoons found by John Gray in 1989 at your own pace with just your group and the paddle guides. Avoid the crowds and get the most private dramatic experience you can imagine with great nature and wildlife literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands including the floating of your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show.

Spend the morning or afternoon paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem on a sit-on top kayak manoeuvring through caves and channels surrounded by towering cast formations whilst observing the diverse wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada, otters and your ever present monkey trying to hitch a ride.

This 4-hour eco-tour starts in Baan Nai Sa, a Muslim village in the heart of Krabi’s mountains, featuring many freshwater streams and pools. Enjoy an ATV ride through rubber plantations and lush jungle surrounded by steep limestone cliffs to the base of Sa Kongsi Mountain, where you can explore an incredible display of stalactites and stalagmites. The gentle waterways of Klong Sra Kaew are the perfect place for kayaking.

This 3 days and 2 nights Khao Sok safari takes you on 3-hour trekking into the heart of Khao Sok National Park followed by an overnight stay in a jungle bungalow. On the second and third day you will float down the Khao Sok River, explore Cheow Lan Lake by longtail boat, visit Pra Kay Petch Cave and sleep in a rafthouse on the lake.

Immerse yourself in the natural environment of Tarutao National Marine Park on this full-day tour from Koh Lipe. With a guide in the lead and a carefully curated itinerary, you'll be sure not to miss a thing. All snorkeling equipment and instruction is included to explore the underwater world of Koh Jabeng, filled with soft corals and tropical fish. A longtail boat will take you and your group to relax on the white sand beaches of Koh Rawi and take in the perfectly round stones on Koh Hin Ngam.

Explore Ao Thanane and Hong Island from Krabi on full-day kayaking and longtail boat tour, and discover two wildly different —but equally pristine — ecosystems. Navigate a sea kayak through Ao Thanane’s mangrove forests and sheltered lagoons, which shelter a stunning array of wildlife. Pause for lunch then board a traditional longtail boat to Hong Island, whose weathered limestone cliffs soar from turquoise water. Snorkel through coral gardens with tropical fish, and bask in the sun as you explore the sinuous coast of a stunning island in the Andaman Sea.

Leave Krabi for Ao Thanae’s mangrove forests on a 5-hour sunset kayak followed by a BBQ dinner. Paddle a comfortable sit-on-top boat between towering cliffs sheltered lagoons, and watch for wildlife: Crab-eating Macaques, Monitor Lizards and vibrant tropical birds live in Ao Thanae’s protected forest. Hike a short trail to a stunning viewpoint and watch the sun sink into the Andaman sea; enjoy a leisurely meal on a private beach, then board a longtail boat and return to the mainland under tropical stars.

Make the most of your time in the islands of Ao Nang by traveling via speedboat. This full-day tour takes you to Poda Island, Chicken Island, Railay Beach, and Tup Island, something tours via longtail can't accomplish in a single day. Listen to commentary from your guide on the region's flora, fauna, history, and ecosystem. Complete your experience with a beachside picnic lunch midday.