Top 9 Mangrove Kayak Tours in Thailand

1.Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38Our pick

Kayak Krabi’s Ao Thalane mangroves, canyons, caves, and wildlife on a scenic half-day tour with pickup for $38.

“It was a beautiful day with great views. The guides were friendly and accommodating when I realized they were double kayak set ups but I was expecting a single. The landscape and various terrain (Mangroves, Cliffs, Jungle, Beaches) were absolutely stunning. The only critique I have is transpiration could be more effective as you only spend about two hours on the water but we sat around for a long while both before we got on the water and while we waiting for the trucks to take us back to the hotels. Overall I would do it again and found great value.”

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2.Half-Day Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 806 reviews · 3 hours · from $26

Kayak Ko Lanta’s mangroves, spot monkeys and mudskippers, visit a fish farm, and enjoy lunch for $26 with hotel pickup.

“We had a brilliant time kayaking with Karim as our guide. Everything was very well organised and the whole experience was fun from the moment we set off. We saw crabs, walking fish, birds of prey, a snake, curlews and of course loads of monkeys including young ones. It was a joy watching Karim interacting with them. When the mangroves opened up into sea, the heaven’s also opened and we were all soaked but it was very special to see the magical way the rain bounces off the sea and mist and clouds gather around the mountains. Kayaking was followed by a lovely lunch which included fresh fruit and drinks.…”

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3.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · from $43Best rated

Kayak Krabi’s limestone canyons, jungle lagoons, and quiet mangroves on a small-group tour with transfers, gear, fruit, and expert guides.

“Pretty chill little excursion. The highlights I think are being within the mangroves. I wish we could've spent more time in there or maybe had a few more spots to park and get out. The tour goes pretty quick so if you like taking pictures be at the ready.”

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4.Mangrove Kayaking, Ko Talabeng, & Skull Island

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 494 reviews · 7 hours · from $63

Review of Ko Lanta’s mangrove kayaking, Skull Island climb, sea caves, monkeys, beaches, lunch, practical tips, and tour value.

“For someone like me who enjoys nature, people and authenticity, this activity checked all my boxes. Firstly, shoutout to Easy Banana (our guide)! He made the experience unforgettable. Such an amazing person. I’m happy I had the pleasure to meet him. Between Kayaking, sight seeing, chilling with monkeys, climbing into a cave and eating homemade food, I couldn’t ask for better. Thank you and hope to see you again, very soon.”

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5.Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking with Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 297 reviews · 4 - 6 hours · from $34

Explore Krabi’s Ao Thalane mangroves by kayak, with limestone cliffs, wildlife, hotel pickup, and optional lunch, massage, or ATV ride.

“We had a lovely 2 hours kayaking through the mangroves with lovely views. mostly left to it by our guide but enjoyed the peaceful scenery”

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6.Half-Day Kayaking, Talabeng, Sea Cave & Mangrove

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 153 reviews · 4 hours · from $32

Kayak through Ko Lanta’s mangroves and sea caves, climb Skull Cave, swim by Talabeng, and enjoy lunch for $32.

“Amazing our tour guide was so friendly and knowledgeable he had great English and the drivers were all very friendly too! The day was so much fun would definitely recommend!!”

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7.Half day Mangrove by Kayaking or Longtail boat from Koh Lanta

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 58 reviews · from $25Cheapest

Explore Koh Lanta’s Thung Yee Pheng mangroves by kayak or longtail boat, with monkeys, wildlife, hotel transfers, fruit, and local guides.

“This trip info promised english speaking guide and lifejackets, I got none. Problem was that nobody spoke english there. I got private ”tour” with this young boy who didn’t speak english at all. He was nice and kind even though we didn’t have mutual language. But I wouldn’t pay for this again.”

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8.Kayak in Mangrove Forest with Meal Aonang

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

Paddle quiet mangrove waterways near Ao Nang, spot monkeys and birds, enjoy lunch, and see limestone peaks on this small-group kayak tour.

“Perfekt short Tour. Lovely Guide and the nature was so calm”

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9.Kayaking in Ao Thalane – Discover the Mangrove life

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 34 reviews · from $195

Explore Ao Thalane’s mangroves, cliffs, monkeys, lagoons, and jungle pools on a private Krabi kayaking tour with lunch.

“My husband and I had an amazing private tour to Ao Thalane. There is kayaking (nit very challenging) through mangrove forest with breathtaking views, delicious lunch, walk through natural park and swimming in the natural pool. Our guide Ekkie really made this activity special. He is super welcoming, knowledgeable and friendly.”

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