Ao Thalane Kayak Tour
Ao Thalane Sea Kayaking — Half Day, Full Day & Sunset Programs
📍 Start: Your Krabi Hotel
🚐 Pickup Zones: Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Ao Nang
🛶 Tour Type: Sea Kayaking, Join Tour
🐒 Highlight: Limestone Caves, Canyons & Mangrove Wildlife
Ao Thalane is a beautiful bay surrounded by mangrove forest, mountains and caves, one of the best spots near Krabi for sea kayaking. Paddle through limestone caves and large and small canyons into the mangrove forest, where you can spot birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat. Choose from a Half Day paddle, a Full Day combined with swimming, ATV riding or elephant riding, or a Sunset kayaking trip with or without a BBQ dinner.
💰 Programs & Prices
| Program | Time | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| Half Day — Morning (no lunch) | 08:30–13:00 | 1,000 ฿ | 900 ฿ |
| Half Day — Afternoon (no lunch) | 13:30–17:30 | 1,000 ฿ | 900 ฿ |
| Full Day + Swimming (incl. lunch) | 08:30–15:30 | 1,500 ฿ | 1,300 ฿ |
| Full Day + ATV Riding 1 hr (incl. lunch) | 08:30–15:30 | 2,000 ฿ | 1,800 ฿ |
| Full Day + Elephant Riding 30 min (incl. lunch) | 08:30–~15:30 | 1,700 ฿ | 1,500 ฿ |
| Sunset Kayaking (no BBQ) | 15:30–19:00 | 1,200 ฿ | 1,000 ฿ |
| Sunset Kayaking + BBQ Dinner | 15:30–20:00 | 1,500 ฿ | 1,300 ฿ |
💡 Child rate applies for ages 4–10 years old. Tour program can change due to tidal and weather conditions.
📋 Half Day Ao Thalane (No Lunch)
Morning round — 08:30–13:00
08:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
08:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Ao Thalane is beautiful, with mangrove forest, mountain and cave. The journey passes through a limestone cave and large and small canyons. We paddle to the mangrove forest to observe birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat.
13:00
Return to the pier, then transfer back to your hotel.
Afternoon round — 13:30–17:30
13:30–17:30
Same Ao Thalane kayaking route as the morning round. Please contact us to confirm the exact pick-up time for the afternoon round.
📋 Full Day Ao Thalane + Swimming (Includes Lunch)
08:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
08:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Kayak through the limestone cave, canyons, Crocodile Cave and Lagoon, observing birds, monkeys and other animals along the mangrove forest.
12:30
Return to the pier. Enjoy lunch and seasonal fruit.
13:30
Transfer to the swimming spot. Swim and relax in the natural fresh water.
15:30
Return to your hotel.
📋 Full Day Ao Thalane + ATV Riding (Includes Lunch)
08:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
08:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Kayak through the limestone cave, canyons, Crocodile Cave and Lagoon, observing birds, monkeys and other animals along the mangrove forest.
12:30
Return to the pier. Enjoy lunch and seasonal fruit.
13:30
Transfer to the ATV camp.
14:00
Start ATV riding through the forest, with beautiful views.
15:30
Return to your hotel.
📋 Full Day Ao Thalane + Elephant Riding (Includes Lunch)
08:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
08:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Kayak through the limestone cave, canyons, Crocodile Cave and Lagoon, observing birds, monkeys and other animals along the mangrove forest.
12:30
Return to the pier. Enjoy lunch and seasonal fruit.
Afternoon
Transfer to the elephant camp for 30 minutes of elephant riding.
Afternoon
Return to your hotel.
📋 Ao Thalane Sunset Kayaking
No BBQ — 15:30–19:00
15:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
15:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Kayak through the limestone cave and canyons to the mangrove forest, observing birds, monkeys and other animals, then enjoy the beautiful sunset view by kayak and relax before returning to the pier.
20:00
Return to your hotel.
+ BBQ Dinner — 15:30–20:00
15:00
Pick up from Krabi Town and Klong Muang.
15:30
Pick up from Ao Nang. Kayak through the limestone cave and canyons to the mangrove forest, observing birds, monkeys and other animals, then enjoy the beautiful sunset view by kayak with a BBQ dinner and relaxing before returning to the pier.
20:00
Return to your hotel.
✅ Includes & ❌ Excludes
✅ Tour Includes
- Round-trip hotel transfer
- Drinking water & seasonal fruit
- Dry bag & life jacket
- Lunch (Full Day programs only)
- BBQ dinner (Sunset + BBQ program only)
- Guide
- Insurance
❌ Tour Excludes
- Lunch (Half Day and Sunset No-BBQ programs)
- Other optional activities, tours or meals not mentioned in the program
- Personal expenses
ℹ️ Important Information
👶 Child Policy
- Child rate applies for ages 4–10 years old
🎒 What to Bring
- Swimming suit, sunscreen, hat
- Mosquito repellant, camera
📌 General Terms & Conditions
- Tour program can change due to tidal and weather conditions
- The given time frame is an estimate of timing only, and can deviate due to traffic, road conditions, weather, the pace of tourists and/or any unforeseen circumstances
❓ Ao Thalane Kayak Tour FAQ
💬 What programs are available at Ao Thalane?
Half Day (morning or afternoon, no lunch), Full Day combined with swimming, ATV riding or elephant riding (lunch included), and Sunset kayaking with or without a BBQ dinner.
💬 What time is hotel pick-up?
For Half Day (morning) and Full Day programs, pick-up is at 08:00 for Krabi Town and Klong Muang, and 08:30 for Ao Nang. For Sunset programs, pick-up is at 15:00 for Krabi Town and Klong Muang, and 15:30 for Ao Nang.
💬 Is lunch included?
Lunch and seasonal fruit are included in the Full Day programs (+ Swimming, + ATV Riding, + Elephant Riding). The Half Day and Sunset (No BBQ) programs do not include a meal; the Sunset + BBQ program includes a BBQ dinner instead.
💬 What will we see while kayaking at Ao Thalane?
Ao Thalane is surrounded by mangrove forest, mountains and caves. You'll paddle through a limestone cave and large and small canyons into the mangrove forest, spotting birds, monkeys and other animals in their natural habitat.
💬 What time do the Sunset programs return to the hotel?
Both Sunset programs (with or without BBQ dinner) return to your hotel at approximately 20:00.
💬 What is the difference between the ATV Riding and Elephant Riding Full Day programs?
Both follow the same morning kayaking route with lunch at the pier at 12:30. The ATV Riding program then transfers to an ATV camp for a 1-hour ride, while the Elephant Riding program transfers to an elephant camp for a 30-minute elephant ride.
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