Krabi Sea Kayak — Ao Thalane mangroves (Sea Kayak Krabi)
The bay the operator has paddled since 1995: mangrove channels, caves and limestone walls at Ao Thalane, as a half day or a full day with lunch.
Krabi, Thailand · 4h · ฿900 per session · EN
I went on a full-day paddling tour through Ao Thalane with them, and it was an amazing experience. I was lucky to have Mr. A as my guide. He was attentive, easygoing, and shared lots of interesting information throughout.
What is this tour like?
Ao Thalane is a bay north of Ao Nang where a sea inlet runs inland between limestone walls and branches into mangrove channels. Sea Kayak Krabi has been paddling it since 1995 and calls itself the first eco-tourism and adventure operator in Krabi province; the company's base sits at Khao Thong, on the water.
The operator sells the route in two lengths. The half day covers the mangrove forest, the caves and the cliffs. The full day adds lunch and more time on the water. How deep into the mangrove a group actually gets depends on the tide — guests who paddled at high water describe channels that close over your head, and guests who came at low water describe turning back halfway.
The operator's page lists the amounts without saying whether they are per person or per kayak, so we confirm the unit and the exact departure with the operator before your booking is final.
What are the highlights?
- Ao Thalane — mangrove canyon, caves and limestone cliffs north of Ao Nang
- The first eco-tourism and adventure operator in Krabi province, working here since 1995
- Half day or full day — the full day includes lunch
- Certified by the Thai Department of Tourism
- Guides who read the tide — how far into the mangrove you get depends on the water
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- Khao ThongMeet at the operator's base
You start at Sea Kayak Krabi's base at Khao Thong, Mueang Krabi, where the kayaks and life vests are handed out and the guide gives the briefing.
- MangrovesInto the mangrove channels
The route goes up the mangrove channels of Ao Thalane, where long-tailed macaques and kingfishers live along the banks.
- Cliffs & cavesCaves and limestone walls
The paddle continues past the caves and under the limestone cliffs that give the bay its shape.
- Full day onlyLunch on the full-day trip
The full-day option includes lunch; the half-day option ends after the paddle.
What's included in the price?
- Guided kayak trip through Ao Thalane
- Lunch — full-day option only
What's not included?
- Lunch on the half-day option
- Transfer — the operator's page does not state whether pick-up is included, so we confirm it
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Sea Kayak Krabi, 74/6 Moo 3 Khao Thong, Mueang Krabi, Krabi 81000 — on the Ao Thalane side, about 30 minutes by road from Ao Nang.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
FAQ
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Why is the price a range and not one number?
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When is the season?
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What do guests say?
“I went on a full-day paddling tour through Ao Thalane with them, and it was an amazing experience. I was lucky to have Mr. A as my guide. He was attentive, easygoing, and shared lots of interesting information throughout.”
“This was my fourth time kayaking here, and luckily for me, the water levels were high! This allowed us to paddle deep into the mangrove forest on a crystal-clear and wonderfully peaceful route.”
“Super kayak tour with a guide who explains things. Unfortunately it was low tide and we could not paddle the whole area. It was impressive and beautiful anyway — the rocks, the mangroves, the nature.”
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