Kayaking Ko Lanta: Three islands and mangrove forest

Paddle through limestone cliffs and mangrove forest in a single day

A full-day kayaking trip from Ko Lanta that takes you through mangrove forest and around three islands (Koh Phee, Talabeng Island and Bu Bu Island) with hotel pickup, a local English-speaking guide, lunch and all equipment included. The itinerary can shift with weather and sea conditions, and a full refund applies if the operator cancels due to bad weather.

Step-by-step itinerary

Kayaking tour of three islands

• Pick up from hotel
• Transfer to Thung Yee Peng Pier
• Cruise through mangrove forest
• Sightseeing at Koh Phee (Ghost Island)
• Kayak around Talabeng Island sea caves
• Lunch and relax at Bu Bu Island
• Visit Mangrove Forest with wildlife
• Return to pier and transfer back

The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a transfer to Thung Yee Peng Pier, where you board a boat for a 20-minute cruise through mangrove forest. The route weaves through the ecosystem before reaching Koh Phee, where you'll see dramatic limestone formations and have time for photos. From there, the boat takes you to Talabeng Island, where you get into the kayak and paddle around towering cliffs and explore sea caves. This is the core of the day and where the landscape shifts from watching to paddling.

Lunch happens on Bu Bu Island, a full two-hour stop where you eat Thai food and have free time to swim or rest on the beach. After lunch, the group heads to the Mangrove Forest to spot wild monkeys and mudskipper fish in the shallows before the return boat ride to the pier. The whole day runs from 8am to 4pm, with the guide speaking English and Thai throughout. Life jacket, paddle, seasonal fruit and bottled water are all included. A vegetarian meal option is available if you request it when booking.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and round-trip transfer to Thung Yee Peng Pier.
• kayak, paddle and life jacket.
• local guide speaking English and Thai.
• lunch on Bu Bu Island with a vegetarian option available.
• bottled water and seasonal fruit.
• insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (12 to 60 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 25

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

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$ 1.21

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effort

Operated by Rainbow Lanta Travel & Tour

Is this one for you?Hotel pickup means you don't need a car or directions to the pier. The guide collects you and handles the transport. This works for anyone staying in Ko Lanta without their own vehicle or for groups that prefer not to drive.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): 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 24 h before the start.

What's the difference between Talabeng Island and the other stops?

Talabeng Island is where you paddle the kayak yourself around sea caves and cliffs. Koh Phee is a sightseeing stop where the boat cruises past the limestone formations, and Bu Bu Island is where you land for lunch and swimming.

Do I need kayaking experience to paddle at Talabeng Island?

No. The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, and the guide is with the group. Children from age 1 can join if accompanied by an adult.

What happens if the weather is bad?

If the operator cancels the trip due to bad weather or sea conditions, you receive a full refund. The itinerary may also shift on the day itself depending on conditions.

Is the mangrove forest part of the paddling, or do you watch from the boat?

The mangrove forest is visited by boat on the way out and on the return. You paddle the kayak at Talabeng Island, where the cliffs and caves are.

How long is the boat ride to Talabeng Island?

The initial cruise through the mangrove forest takes 20 minutes. After sightseeing at Koh Phee, the boat continues to Talabeng Island, though the exact time depends on conditions and stops.