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Ao Thalane mangroves · 2 hours paddling · Hotel pickup
Krabi Kayaking: Where to Paddle and Which Tour
V Welcome Travel's guided paddle through the mangrove channels and limestone canyons of Ao Thalane, north of Ao Nang. Pick a morning, afternoon or sunset session; pickup is free in Ao Nang and 200 baht a person from Krabi Town or Klong Muang, paid to the driver.
Pick your paddle
Which Kayak Tour in Krabi?
Krabi’s kayak tours paddle in a handful of places: the Ao Thalane mangroves on the coast north of Ao Nang, the clear freshwater canal at Klong Root, round Ko Hong offshore, the sea caves off Ko Lanta and the caves at Bor Thor. For a first paddle, book V Welcome Travel’s Krabi: Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Pickup, from US$24 on promotion, usually US$40 a person (checked November 2026): about two hours in a kayak with a guide, hotel pickup, and the national park entrance fee in the price. That from-price matched none of its three options on the dates we read, when the morning and afternoon sessions cost US$39.80 and the sunset session US$59.85.
Krabi: Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Pickup
V Welcome Travel at Ao Thalane: morning, afternoon or sunset, two hours in the kayak, free pickup in Ao Nang. Suitable for all fitness levels, not for children under 3.
Check dates →Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest
Love Nature Krabi Travel and Tours, also at Ao Thalane, with a stop at Crocodile Cave. Moderate fitness asked; for a small fee a staff member rows for you. Not for people over 60.
See the tour →Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal Lake) Kayaking tour
Travel CoCo at Klong Root: a 2.5-hour paddle on a clear freshwater canal with spots to swim, pickup in Ao Nang. One adult can book only the Ao Nang pickup options.
See the tour →Prices, ratings and review counts from the GetYourGuide listings (checked November 2026). Operators price by date and season, so treat the figures as the shape of the market, not a quote.
The comparison further down sets four of them side by side. Mangrove kayaking and the tide explains why the session you pick matters more than the tour.
- 4.7 / 5 635+ Reviews
- 3 sessions Morning at 9:30 AM, afternoon at 2:00 PM or sunset at 3:00 PM on V Welcome Travel's Ao Thalane paddle (dates read in November 2026)
- 2 hours In the kayak with a guide; 4 to 5 hours door to door with the transfers
- Free Cancellation
The Experience
What the Paddle Includes
The kayak, the guide, a dry bag, fruit and water, and the ride from your hotel. Pickup outside Ao Nang costs extra.
V Welcome Travel - Kayak Tour Ao Thalane's own highlights, inclusions and notes, as listed on GetYourGuide in November 2026.
Highlights
- Feel the thrill of paddling through ancient mangrove forests and lagoons
- Explore spectacular limestone caves and canyons with a local guide
What's Included
- Round-trip hotel transfer (Ao Nang free of charge and Krabi Town, Klong Muang 200 THB per person please pay directly to driver)
- Professional guide
- All kayaking equipment
- Waterproof dry bag
- National park entrance fees
- Basic accident insurance
- Seasonal fresh fruits
- Drinking water
Good to know: Fitness Level: Suitable for all levels · Weather Dependent: Programs may be adjusted based on tide and weather conditions · Not suitable for: Children under 3 years · Not Included: Other personal expenses, Pick Up from Krabi Town, Klong Muang charge 200 THB per person per round trip
A Half Day in Four Parts
Hotel pickup, a briefing at the launch, two hours on the water and the drive back.
Pickup
A driver collects you at your hotel: 08:30 to 09:00 in Ao Nang for the morning session, 08:00 to 08:15 in Krabi Town. The ride to the kayak point takes 30 minutes to an hour.
Briefing at the Launch
Tea or coffee, a paddling demonstration, a life jacket and a waterproof dry bag for your phone, then into the kayaks with the guide.
Two Hours on the Water
Through the mangrove channels and past the limestone cliffs. Which channels and lagoons you reach depends on the tide, and the guide adjusts the route to it.
Fruit and the Ride Back
Fresh fruit and drinking water at the launch, then the drive back to your hotel: 4 to 5 hours in all, or 4 for the afternoon and sunset sessions.
Photo Gallery
Mangrove, Canyon and Open Water
The channels under the mangrove roots, the limestone walls of the canyons, and the open bay at the start and end of the paddle.
Book Your Experience
Check Availability & Prices
V Welcome Travel's Ao Thalane paddle: hotel pickup (free in Ao Nang, 200 baht a person from Krabi Town or Klong Muang), about two hours in a kayak with a guide, fruit and water at the end. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
Where to Paddle
Krabi's Kayak Spots, Page by Page
The mangroves and the tide, the clear-water canal at Klong Root, the kayak at Hong Island, Ao Nang and Ko Lanta, the Bor Thor caves, and what each option costs.
Prices are each page's featured tour: GetYourGuide checked November 2026. Tour prices on GetYourGuide and Viator are in US dollars; pickup surcharges and park fees paid on the day are in Thai baht.
Four Krabi Kayak Tours Side by Side
Two Ao Thalane mangrove paddles, the Klong Root freshwater canal and the sea caves off Ko Lanta: where, how long, pickup, what the price covers and who each suits. GetYourGuide prices with the month they were checked.
| Feature | THIS PAGE Ao Thalane, three sessions | Ao Thalane, rower on request | Klong Root, fresh water | Ko Lanta, sea caves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| What You Pay | From US$24 per person (no session cost that on the dates read: morning and afternoon US$39.80, sunset US$59.85; checked November 2026) | From US$32 per person (the 26 November 2026 price; US$35.91 on 20 January 2027; checked November 2026) | From US$26 per person (the Ao Nang pickup options; the Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Ao Nam Mao options need two or more; checked November 2026) | From US$30 per person (checked November 2026) |
| Where | Ao Thalane mangroves and canyons | Ao Thalane, with Crocodile Cave | Klong Root, a freshwater canal | Ko Talabeng's sea cave and Ko Phee, off Ko Lanta |
| Length | 4 to 5 hours, about 2 in the kayak | 4.5 hours | 2.5 hours | 4 hours |
| Start Times Read | 9:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM (sunset) | 8:30 AM; also 1:30 PM on 20 January 2027 | 8:30 AM, 1:00 PM, 3:30 PM (Ao Nang pickup) | Shown in the calendar |
| Pickup | Free in Ao Nang; Krabi Town and Klong Muang 200 baht a person | Hotel pickup and drop-off | Ao Nang area for one adult; Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Ao Nam Mao need 2 or more | Round-trip transfer on Ko Lanta |
| In the Price | Guide, kayak, dry bag, national park entrance fees, fruit, water | Guide, kayak, fruit, water, insurance; no lunch | Guide, kayak, life jacket, drinks and fruit; meals are add-ons | Boat, guide, life jacket, lunch, fruit and soft drinks |
| Limits | Not for children under 3 | Moderate fitness; not for people over 60 or pregnant women | Not for children under 2 or people with mobility impairments | Not for non-swimmers or people with mobility impairments |
| Suits | A first mangrove paddle with a choice of session | Paddlers who may want someone else to row | A shorter morning with a swim in fresh water | Readers staying on Ko Lanta |
| Check dates | See the tour | See the tour | See the tour |
Elsewhere in Krabi
More Kayak Trips Around Krabi
A smaller group at Ao Thalane, a full day with lunch, sea caves off Ko Lanta, a short paddle near Ao Nang and the Bor Thor caves, on GetYourGuide and Viator.
AT MOST 10 PADDLERSKrabi: Half-Day Kayak Adventure at Ao Thalane
For Friends travel &tour's 4.5-hour Ao Thalane paddle in groups of at most 10: 5 to 7 km in about two hours, deeper into the forest at high tide. Pickup free in Ao Nang, 200 baht from Krabi Town or Klong Muang; kayaks seating two, life jackets, coffee, fruit and the entrance fee included.
HALF OR FULL DAYSea Kayaking in Ao Thalane & Optional Full-Day Hong Island
Sea Kayak Krabi's Ao Thalane paddles from its own pier, from a half day to a full day with lunch, a sunset with a barbecue, or Ao Thalane with Ko Hong by longtail. Groups of at most 10; bookings for two people or more; air-conditioned van and national park entrance fees included.
KLONG ROOT FROM AO NANGKrabi Kayaking and Swimming Klong Root Tour
Must try Tour's Klong Root trip from Ao Nang by tuk-tuk: a kayak along the freshwater canal through forest and a swim, with fruit and water at the end. The community forest entrance fee of 50 baht is included; meals and pickup outside Ao Nang are not.
SHORT, WITH A MEALKrabi: Ao Nang Mangrove Kayak with Meal
Sea Gypsy Tour And Travel's 1.5- to 2-hour mangrove paddle from Ao Nam Mao, near Ao Nang, among limestone karsts, in a group of at most 9, followed by a lunch set. Not for children under 3, people over 70 or people with back problems; pickup from Krabi Town or Klong Muang costs extra.
BOR THOR CAVESKrabi: Historic Bor Thor Caves Kayaking Tour with Lunch
Koh Tour's 7-hour Bor Thor day: kayak into Lod Cave's limestone tunnel and Pee Hua Too Cave with its old rock paintings, then the lagoon of Tham Khao Wong, lunch at a riverside restaurant and a swim at Tha Pom Klong Song Nam. Pickup round Krabi and entrance fees included.
8 AM PICKUPDeep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi
First Level Kayaking Trip's 4-hour Krabi paddle, picking up at 8 AM: open water under limestone cliffs, a jungle canyon and deep mangrove, with coffee, a dry bag and fruit. At most 10 people; bookings for two adults or more; Railay guests start at Ao Nam Mao Pier.
Kayaking in Krabi
Where the Tours Paddle and What You Get
The spots on the map, the Ao Thalane half day session by session, what the tide does, and what reviewers ran into.
Where the kayak tours go
Tour names as on GetYourGuide, November 2026.
Ao Thalane is tidal: what you can reach changes with the water, and the tours there run in the morning, the afternoon and at sunset. Klong Root is fresh water, so the tide matters less and the paddle is shorter. Ko Hong is a boat day with a kayak added, and Bor Thor is an hour’s drive to Ao Luek for the caves.
The Ao Thalane half day, session by session
| Session | Starts | Hotel pickup | Length | Price a person |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Half-Day Kayak - Morning Session | 9:30 AM | 08:00-08:15 Krabi Town, 08:30-09:00 Ao Nang | 5 hours | US$39.80 |
| Half-Day Kayak - Afternoon Session | 2:00 PM | 13:00-13:15 Krabi Town, 13:30-14:00 Ao Nang | 4 hours | US$39.80 |
| Sunset Kayaking | 3:00 PM | 14:00-14:30 Krabi Town, 14:30-15:00 Ao Nang | 4 hours | US$59.85 |
V Welcome Travel’s options on 26 November, 8 and 15 December 2026, 20 January and 24 March 2027: the same price a person for one, two and four adults on every date read (checked November 2026).
The paddle itself is about two hours; the rest is the drive and the briefing. The price covers the guide, the kayak and paddles, a waterproof dry bag, the national park entrance fees, basic accident insurance, fruit and drinking water. The transfer is free from Ao Nang; from Krabi Town or Klong Muang the driver collects 200 baht a person in cash. It suits all fitness levels but not children under 3, and the programme can change with the tide and the weather.
Check dates for the Ao Thalane paddle
Morning, afternoon or sunset
Pick by the water, not the clock. The mangrove channels need a good depth of tide, and reviewers met low water on every session: a morning group in April turned back and went round the other way, an afternoon group in July found it “very muddy”, and a sunset booking in October was called off for low tide and moved to another day. The high tide comes at a different hour each day, so no session is always the better one. Look up the tide for your date and take the session nearer high water. Mangrove kayaking and the tide goes through what reviewers found at each.
What reviewers ran into
Of the 350 most recent reviews of V Welcome Travel’s paddle, dated 25 April to 10 November 2026, 307 give five stars, 31 four and 12 three or fewer. The two-star one is about water: in August a German couple got no more than about 200 m up the channels and walked the sandbanks in mud. Other points, each from one or two reviewers:
- The ride. Two reviewers in October were driven in the back of a pickup truck without seat belts; one took a taxi back.
- On your own. A solo traveller in September could not pair with anyone and was asked 300 baht extra to share the guide’s kayak. Three other solo reviewers, two in July and one in October, shared the guide’s kayak and mention no charge.
- Pace. A family in August felt hurried from one photo stop to the next; a September reviewer wished the route were longer.
- Messages. A reviewer in October, trying to fit the paddle round a bus, got no reply through the GetYourGuide app.
Most of the rest mention small groups, a guide who took photos, and a driver who stopped to show monkeys and rubber trees on the way.
Other places to paddle
Klong Root is the freshwater choice, with swimming and a shorter day. Kayaking at Ko Hong covers the boat days that add a kayak round the island, where the park fee is extra. Ao Nang, Railay and Ko Lanta is for readers staying at the beaches or on Lanta, and Bor Thor for the cave paintings. Krabi kayaking prices sets every option we read in one table.
Before you book
- The season. Thailand’s national parks department gives Than Bok Khorani National Park, which takes in Hong Island, a rainy season from late April to December, wettest in September, and a dry season from mid-January to April, driest in February (checked November 2026).
- Cancelling. Every GetYourGuide tour on this page cancels free up to 24 hours before, and you can reserve now and pay later.
- Railay. V Welcome Travel picks up from hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi Town and Klong Muang. For Friends travel &tour collects Railay guests at Ao Nammao Pier or Ao Nang Pier.
- What to bring. Swimwear, a change of clothes, a towel, a hat and sunscreen; the dry bag is provided.
Paddle Ao Thalane with a Guide
V Welcome Travel's half day in the Ao Thalane mangroves: hotel pickup, two hours by kayak through the channels and canyons, fruit and water at the end. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Starting from US$24 per person (no session cost that on the dates read: morning and afternoon US$39.80, sunset US$59.85; checked November 2026) on promotion, usually US$40, checked November 2026.
Check kayak datesAlso around Krabi
Other Krabi Trips with Open Dates
Day trips from Ao Nang and Krabi Town with live availability. Pickup, what is included and the cancellation terms show before you book.
Kayaking in Krabi: Questions
Which tour, where Ao Thalane is, the tide, the park fee, Klong Root, Ko Hong, going solo, Railay and the season.
For a first paddle, V Welcome Travel's Ao Thalane Mangrove Kayaking Tour with Pickup, from US$24 on promotion, usually US$40 a person (checked November 2026): about two hours in the Ao Thalane mangroves with a guide, a morning, afternoon or sunset session, free pickup in Ao Nang. On the dates we read its options cost US$39.80 (morning, afternoon) and US$59.85 (sunset). For fresh water and a swim, Travel CoCo's Klong Root tour is from US$26.
On the Krabi coast north of Ao Nang, about 31 km by road from either Ao Nang or Krabi Town to the shore at Ao Thalane (routed November 2026). The tours collect you from your hotel; the drive to the kayak point takes 30 minutes to an hour. See mangrove kayaking in Krabi.
Whichever session is nearer high tide on your date. The mangrove channels need water, high tide falls at a different time each day, and reviewers of V Welcome Travel's paddle met low water in the morning, the afternoon and at sunset. Look up the tide for Krabi on your day before you choose. See mangrove kayaking and the tide.
On the Ao Thalane half day, yes: V Welcome Travel lists national park entrance fees among its inclusions. On the Ko Hong boat days it usually is not: Krabi Sunset Tours' longtail day leaves out the 300 baht for an adult and 150 for a child, paid in cash, which matches the national parks department's rates for Than Bok Khorani National Park (checked November 2026). See kayaking at Ko Hong.
Beginners, yes; small children, not on every tour. V Welcome Travel's paddle suits all fitness levels but not children under 3. Love Nature Krabi Travel and Tours' paddle needs moderate fitness, has a guide-assisted seat for a small fee, and is not for people over 60. Several reviewers say two hours of paddling is a workout.
A clear freshwater canal through forest, kayaked for about two and a half hours with stops to swim. Travel CoCo's tour picks up in Ao Nang; its Krabi Town and Klong Muang options need at least two people. See Klong Root kayaking.
You can book alone, but you may pay to share a kayak. A solo reviewer of V Welcome Travel's paddle in September 2026 was asked 300 baht to ride with the guide, and the 8 km route is hard for one person to paddle alone; other solo reviewers shared the guide's kayak and mention no charge. Some tours need two people to book at all: Sea Kayak Krabi's options were not on sale for one adult on the dates we read.
Yes, from a pier. For Friends travel &tour collects Railay guests at Ao Nammao Pier or Ao Nang Pier. See Ao Nang, Railay and Ko Lanta.
The tours run all year; the drier months are mid-January to April. Thailand's national parks department gives Than Bok Khorani National Park a rainy season from late April to December, wettest in September, with February the driest month (checked November 2026). Reviewers who paddled in the rain from May to October still liked it; the complaints are about low water.
Still have questions? Email us at info@krabikayaking.com