Kayaking in Thungyeepeng Mangrove Forest, Ko Lanta

Paddle into a mangrove forest most visitors never reach

A half-day kayaking tour through Thungyeepeng Mangrove Forest on Ko Lanta where you paddle (or ride a longtail boat) past eagles, crabs, mudskippers and monkey colonies while learning how mangrove swamps protect the coastline. Includes hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, life jacket, water and snacks.

Step-by-step itinerary

Mangrove forest kayak and monkey feeding

• Arrive at Thungyeepeng pier
• Take 2-hour kayak or longtail boat tour
• Explore mangrove forest and wildlife
• Visit Monkey Point and feed monkeys
• Learn about mangrove environmental importance

The experience

What makes a mangrove forest worth paddling into? The animals that live nowhere else: eagles hunting overhead, mudskippers skipping across the mud, crabs disappearing into root systems, and monkeys in groups large enough that you'll hear them before you see them. Thungyeepeng Mangrove Forest on Ko Lanta holds all of this, and a 2-hour paddle or longtail boat ride lets you move through it slowly enough to actually watch. The guide speaks English and Thai, and stops at Monkey Point where you feed the monkeys that live in the canopy.

The tour runs three hours total, starting with hotel pickup and a ride to Thungyeepeng pier. You choose between kayaking and a longtail boat when you arrive: the kayak puts you in control of the pace, while the longtail boat is easier if you want to sit and absorb the forest without paddling. Either way, you're moving through water surrounded by root systems and wildlife, learning why mangrove swamps matter to the whole coastline. The guide points out the animals and explains the ecosystem as you go.

You get a life jacket, bottled water, seasonal fruit and snacks included. The tour runs regardless of fitness level, and children need an adult along. If weather cancels the trip, you get your full refund.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transfer.
• a local guide speaking English and Thai.
• life jacket.
• 2 hours on the water by kayak or longtail boat.
• bottled water.
• snacks and seasonal fruit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 13:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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$ 1.22

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Good to know

Easy physical levelInfant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Rainbow Lanta Travel & Tour

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or a ride to the pier. The tour collects you and handles the transport, which matters if you're staying elsewhere on Ko Lanta or arriving without wheels.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): free.

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 24h before the start.

Can I choose between kayaking and a longtail boat on the same tour?

Yes. When you arrive at Thungyeepeng pier, you pick which one suits you: kayak if you want to paddle yourself, or longtail boat if you'd rather sit and watch the forest pass.

What animals will I actually see in Thungyeepeng Mangrove Forest?

Eagles, crabs, mudskippers and large monkey colonies live in the forest. The guide stops at Monkey Point where you can feed the monkeys, and points out the other wildlife as you paddle or ride through.

Does the tour include hotel pickup?

Yes. Round-trip transfer from your hotel to Thungyeepeng pier and back is included in the price.

How long is the actual time on the water?

The kayaking or longtail boat portion lasts 2 hours. The full tour, including pickup and transport to the pier, runs 3 hours.

What's included in the tour price?

Life jacket, bottled water, snacks, seasonal fruit and a local guide who speaks English and Thai are all included. The village entrance fee is separate.