Kayaking Phang Nga Bay from Phuket: 3 islands and a hidden lagoon

Paddle three islands and slip into a hidden lagoon before lunch on the beach

A full-day self-paddle kayaking trip in Phang Nga Bay departing from Phuket with hotel pickup, sit-inside kayaks, a certified guide, lunch and all transfers by van and speedboat. The route reaches a less-visited part of the bay, stopping at three islands, a secluded beach and a hong (a hidden lagoon enclosed by limestone cliffs) before returning to Phuket by 4 pm. No kayaking experience is required.

The experience

The day starts with pickup between 7:15 and 7:30 am from your Phuket hotel, then a van ride to the pier where you board a speedboat ferry to Koh Yao Noi. Once on the island, you switch to a private longtail boat that takes you to the paddling islands. You paddle sit-inside kayaks around three islands in the less-crowded section of the bay, moving at your own pace with the guide leading the way.

A stop on a secluded beach breaks the morning paddle, and lunch is served there: free-range chicken, locally caught seafood, or a vegetarian option you choose at booking. After eating, you paddle to a hong, a hidden lagoon ringed by limestone walls that opens to the sea through a narrow passage. The lagoon sits still and sheltered, a different kind of paddling from the open water. By mid-afternoon, the longtail returns you to the main pier on Koh Yao Noi to catch the 4:00 pm speedboat back to Phuket.

The guide is certified to international first aid standards and speaks fluent English. All transfers (van, speedboat and longtail) are included, along with the national park fee, bottled water, lunch and comprehensive insurance. Groups stay small, and family and group discounts are available. Contact the operator directly if your party is smaller than four guests.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off in Phuket.
• van and speedboat transfers to and from Koh Yao Noi.
• private longtail boat to the paddling islands.
• sit-inside kayaks and all paddling equipment.
• certified English-speaking guide trained to international first aid standards.
• national park fees.
• buffet lunch with free-range chicken, locally caught seafood or vegetarian option.
• bottled water.
• comprehensive insurance.
• local taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (13 to 90 years) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 6

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Paddle Asia Co. Ltd.

Is this one for you?The full day, pickup through late-afternoon return, means you commit the whole daylight window to the bay, so plan around it if you're mixing activities on your Phuket itinerary. Small groups and the less-visited section of the bay make this a quieter paddle than the crowded limestone tours closer to shore.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 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.

How long does the full kayaking day take from hotel pickup to drop-off?

The day runs from 7:15 or 7:30 am pickup through a 4:00 pm speedboat return to Phuket, making it a full-day commitment with the van ride back to your hotel afterward.

What is a hong and why is it worth paddling to?

A hong is a hidden lagoon enclosed by limestone cliffs, accessible only by water through a narrow opening to the sea. The water inside is calm and sheltered, offering a different paddling experience from the open bay and a chance to paddle into a landscape most day visitors don't reach.

Do I need kayaking experience to join?

No experience is required. The trip uses sit-inside kayaks and a certified guide who leads the group at a manageable pace, making it suitable for all fitness levels.

What meals and drinks are included?

Lunch on the beach is included. You choose between free-range chicken, locally caught seafood, or a vegetarian option when you book. Bottled water is provided throughout the day. Alcoholic drinks and other beverages are not included.

What happens if I use a wheelchair?

There are no ramps along the kayaking route, but the operator welcomes wheelchair users and has staff available to assist throughout the day, including during transfers and at the beach.