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Ao Thalane (Thalane Bay) Tours
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7 hours (Approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English
Good for avoiding crowds
Keeping you safe during COVID-19
What you can expect during your visit
Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Gear/equipment sanitized between use
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
Overview
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.
- Sea kayaking at Ao Thalane from Krabi
- Enjoy an up-close encounter with nature
- Learn about local wildlife
- Lunch included
- Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
- Small-group tour with six participants per guide
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After hotel pickup in Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao, and Krabi Town, you'll depart by kayak from the pier in Ao Thalane. Follow a kayaking guide through the stunning landscapes of the Ao Thalane mangrove forest and navigate narrow waterways and thick foliage in a sea kayak.
Paddle with a maximum of six people to one guide on a small-group day trip designed for novices or those who wish to experience the bay without the crowds. Learn about the area's diverse ecosystems as you get an up-close encounter with nature and kayak through canyons, caves, and lagoons. You'll see indigenous birds and monkeys.
Choose from half-day or full-day tour options; the latter includes a stop at a beach for lunch and free time for swimming.
Paddle with a maximum of six people to one guide on a small-group day trip designed for novices or those who wish to experience the bay without the crowds. Learn about the area's diverse ecosystems as you get an up-close encounter with nature and kayak through canyons, caves, and lagoons. You'll see indigenous birds and monkeys.
Choose from half-day or full-day tour options; the latter includes a stop at a beach for lunch and free time for swimming.
Itinerary
Get picked up by our friendly driver and take a 20 minute scenic drive through rural villages to the incredible, karst-dotted Thalane Bay, situated in the north of Krabi. After arriving at the kayaking center with a private pier, enjoy a coffee while your guide will prepare the equipment and study the tide tables. Get a short briefing on how to use the paddles before boarding the open kayaks.
Start paddling a short distance through open water from the launching point to the mangroves forest of Ao Thalane. The guide will lead you through shallow channels and over submerged roots. Spot cliffs with supposedly thousand year old historical paintings done by sea gypsies who once lived in these area.
At times, stop paddling and just listen. Silence, except for occasional sound of cicadas and rustling of leaves overhead. The aerial roots of the mangroves at Ao Thalane are home to many crustaceans which attract many game fish like snappers in these waters. You can also spot several species of birds and monkeys, in particular the crab-eating macaque monkey.
Some parts of the journey requires you to negotiate sharp turns in tight spaces as you wave your way through the forest. Therefore, this tour is specially designed making it semi-private, a maximum of 10 people to one guide. Enjoy the undeveloped environment without unpleasant crowds.
At midday enjoy a delicious Thai style lunch to recharge your batteries for the next adventure. Continue paddling and enter the canyons of Ao Thalane, right next to almost vertical limestone cliffs, towering above you. Enter a large cave with stalagmites and stalactites which was named the Crocodile Cave, probably because some of the hanging stalactites may look like a crocodile to those with a bit of imagination.
Leave the cave, and continue through a lagoon on your way out from the forest. Surrounded by the limestone karsts, this spectacular seascape at this part of Ao Thalane is the filming location for many movies. The total paddle time is around 3 hours, not including breaks.
Itinerary:
• 08:00 - 08:30: Hotel pickup in Krabi
• 08:30 - 09:00: Arrive at Sea Kayak Pier in Ao Thalane
• 09:00 - 09:30: Enjoy a fresh coffee and get instructions from the guide
• 09:30 - 10:00: Start paddling from the pier to the mangrove forest
• 10:30 - 11:30: Float gently through mangrove forest with narrow channels
• 11:30 - 13:00: Enjoy a Thai style lunch at the pier
• 13:00 - 14:30: Enter the canyons of Ao Thalane by kayak
• 14:30 - 15:15: Relax and have a swim at a private beach
• 15:15 - 15:30: Head back to the pier
• 15:30 - 16:00: Transfer back to your hotel
Duration: 7 hours
Admission Ticket Free
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