The 12 Kayaking Tours in Ao Nang That Earn Their Price

1.Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 391 reviews · 1 day · from $26Our pick

Paddle Khlong Root’s clear freshwater canal with an English-speaking guide, then stop for a cool swim among rainforest trees. Guides such as Loh, Gin, and If are known for helping with photos and keeping beginners on track. Ao Nang pickup, fruit, water, and forest fees are included.

“Everything was perfect, we were only two in the transport and the guide was really really nice and very funny with us during all the activity!! 10/10 !!”

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2.James Bond Island: Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat & Kayak

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 336 reviews · 8 hours · from $55

Spend eight hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Krabi by air-conditioned minivan and traditional longtail boat. Visit James Bond Island, kayak around Thalu Island and Lod Cave, eat at Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Kuha and Raman Waterfall. Guides such as Mai and Sean keep the day moving.

“Well organized and plenty of time for all the stops”

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3.Kayaking at Klong Rud with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 215 reviews · 2h 30m · from $28

Paddle from Klong Rud Pier through forest waterways to clear Klong Nam Sai with English-speaking guides such as Doha and Harid. You’ll swim in the lagoon, spot wildlife, use a waterproof bag, and finish with water and seasonal fruit. Pickup covers Ao Nang hotels.

“it was lovely to kayak in the mangroves, would recommend it even if the organization is a bit lackying, tour does not end on time and has you waiting around for 40 minutes, probably in hopes for you to buy food and drinks from the place.”

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4.Kayak in Mangrove Forest with Meal Aonang

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 52 reviews · 1h 30m · from $32

From Ao Nang or Ao Nam Mao, paddle calm mangrove channels with a Thai-English guide such as Kao, Falik, or Gus. Expect limestone views, monkeys, birds, crabs, and perhaps lizards, followed by lunch, fruit, and hotel drop-off. The advertised 90-minute tour can run closer to two hours with tides and weather.

“I did the tour last week It starts in a nice hotel next to the mangroves. Even in main saison I was very lucky to get a 3 person group, so it was very relaxing. The nice good English speaking guide offered me to join him or get my own Kayak. He explained a lot, answered all questions and took fotos and videos of us. I would recommend this tour to all of my friends!”

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5.Krabi kayaking and and ATV Extreme

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 42 reviews · 1 day · from $54

Spend a day combining rainforest kayaking at Khlong Nam Sai with a swim in its clear spring-fed lagoon, fresh fruit, and a short ATV ride near Ao Nam Mao. English-speaking guides lead both parts, with tuk-tuk transport from Ao Nang and pickup instructions provided.

“vervoer was 1u te laat kajakken 20 min en dan 20 min atv om 11u30 begonnen aan activiteit en om 14u05 al terug in hotel waardeloos verspil je geld hier niet aan”

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6.Kayaking and swiming klongrood

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 36 reviews · 1 day · from $27

Spend a day kayaking from Ao Nang through rainforest, rubber trees, and mangroves to Khlong Nam Sai’s clear spring lagoon. Swim, relax, and enjoy seasonal fruit before paddling back. English-speaking guides lead the trip, with hotel transport included from Ao Nang.

“We loved kayaking Klong root, it’s a magical place! It’t can get busy, but it’s still worth it. We went at 10:30 and towards the end of the session it got quite quiet. Our guide was amazing, we even saw king cobra on the tree! Also the pineapple from their farm was very tasty. Nobody rushed us, we had enough time. There is a shower available, so definitely go swimming, it’s worth it. Amazing day!”

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7.Klong Root Kayaking Viewpoint,Fish Feeding and more

★★★★★★★★★★3.7 · 28 reviews · 3 hours · from $16Best value

From Ao Nang, kayak through Khlong Root and Khlong Nam Sai’s clear spring water and swamp forest, then swim, feed fish, and enjoy fruit. Optional programs add a pineapple farm, rubber tapping, elephant feeding or bathing, or a 30-minute ATV ride. English guidance is provided.

“The mangrove forest, nature and kayak..great value for money”

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8.Krabi kayaking Ao thalane

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 24 reviews · 1 day · from $36

From Ao Nang, you ride about 35 minutes to Ao Thalane, then spend roughly three hours kayaking through mangrove tunnels, quiet canyons, and limestone cliffs. An English-speaking guide leads the trip, with hotel pickup, safety instruction, swimming, photos, and a meal included.

“It was a nice kayaking but I missed the guide sharing somw information”

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9.Klong Rud Kayaking with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 16 reviews · 2h 30m · from $28

You’ll leave Ao Nang by shared transfer for Klongroot Viewpoint Pier, then paddle through the calm Klong Nam Sai lagoon beside forest and mangroves. The 150-minute outing includes time to swim, bottled water, seasonal fruit, and an English-speaking host.

“Small group which was perfect! Lovely staff and so friendly!”

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10.South Kayak Klong Root Kayaking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 hour · from $18Top rated

You’ll paddle Klong Root through quiet greenery and mangrove trees with English and Thai-speaking staff, then choose an elephant bath or ATV package if available. Pickup is free from Ao Nang and Ao Nammao, with a short one-hour route and a separate 50 THB foreign adult entrance fee.

“Wszystko było super, przewodnik pokazywał nam ciekawe rzeczy :)”

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11.Ao Nang Kayaking at Klong Rud with Hotel Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 5 reviews · from $25

Paddle your own kayak from Klongrud Pier toward Khlong Nam Sai, following staff through forest-lined water and mountain views. Swim in the clear lagoon, then return for fruit and water. Pickup is included from Ao Nang, with extra fees from Krabi Town, Khlong Muang, and Tubkaek.

“This was very beautiful and getting out and swimming in the water was cooled you off and very nice... If you're traveling with friends and you are kayaking by yourself sometimes they just leave you behind and you're trying to video a few thingRead more”

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12.Kayaking klongroot and atv adventure

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 1 day · from $54

From Ao Nang, an English-speaking guide leads you by tuk tuk to Klong Root and Klong Namsai for about three hours of kayaking, swimming, fish-spa time, and spring-water scenery. You then ride an ATV for 30 minutes through rainforest and palm trees. Hotel pickup, fruit, and water are included.

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