Hong Islands Day Tour: Long Tail Boat & Lagoon Access

Four islands and a tidal lagoon in one morning boat run

A full-day long tail boat tour of Hong Islands in Krabi visits four separate islands and Hong's Lagoon, a mangrove-ringed basin at the heart of the archipelago. You snorkel in emerald waters off white sand beaches, kayak or boat through the lagoon depending on tide conditions, and photograph the sand bar connecting Pakbia Island to its neighbor. The tour runs 09:00 to 15:00 with pickup between 08:00 and 08:45.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Hong Islands by long tail boat

• Pick up from hotel
• Visit Hong Island beaches and cliffs
• Explore Hong's Lagoon by boat or kayak
• Visit Lading Island bay
• See Pakbia Island and sand bar
• Return to hotel

The experience

The tour departs from Krabi with a live guide who speaks English, Thai or Malay, and travels by long tail boat to Hong Island first: a place ringed by limestone cliffs, white sand and mangrove shade. From there the boat heads to Hong's Lagoon, where access by kayak or boat shifts with the tide. The lagoon sits at the island's heart, enclosed by cliffs and mangrove trees that narrow the water into a channel. Snorkeling equipment, a life jacket and bottled water come with you.

The route then takes in Lading Island, a bay surrounded by limestone cliffs and trees, and finishes at Pakbia Island, a small rocky outcrop with a sand bar that connects it to the neighboring island: the operator notes it's ideal for photographs. Lunch, fresh fruit and a soft drink are provided during the day, and travel insurance is included in the booking.

The national park entrance fee (300 baht for adults, 100 baht for children) is separate and paid on arrival. Kayaking in the lagoon is optional and costs 500 baht per person if you choose it. Children from age 4 are welcome. Infants sit on an adult's lap. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, poor cardiovascular health or pregnancy.

What’s included

• Bottled water.
• life jacket.
• snorkeling equipment.
• fresh fruit.
• soft drink.
• lunch box.
• travel insurance.
• pickup from your hotel between 08:00 and 08:45.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 17

Live guideEnglish, Malay and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Paid on siteUS$ 9.11

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Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by GR Rungtawan Co., Ltd.

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English, Thai or Malay, so book this tour if you're comfortable following commentary in one of those languages. The fixed schedule (departure at 09:00 and return by 15:00) fits a half-day slot in your Krabi itinerary, leaving the afternoon free for other plans.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Thai and Malay.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is Hong's Lagoon like, and how do you get inside it?

Hong's Lagoon sits at the heart of Hong Island, surrounded by limestone cliffs and mangrove trees. Access is by boat or kayak depending on the tide conditions at the time of your visit, so the operator confirms the route once you're on the water.

Can I snorkel on this tour, and what equipment do I need to bring?

Snorkeling equipment is provided and included in the tour price. You'll also get a life jacket, so you don't need to bring your own gear.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

The tour includes a lunch box, fresh fruit and a soft drink. Specific details about dietary options are not listed in the tour information, so contact the operator directly if you have restrictions.

Is the national park entrance fee included in the tour price?

The national park entrance fee is not included and is paid separately on arrival: 300 baht for adults or 100 baht for children.