Koh Lanta Mangrove Tour by Longtail Boat: Monkey Point

Drift through winding waterways and watch monkeys dive at Monkey Point

A 4-hour longtail boat tour through Koh Lanta's Tung Yee Peng Mangrove Forest and Monkey Point, where you cruise serene waterways, walk mangrove pathways, spot wildlife and stop at a local fish farm and mangrove restaurant. Includes an English-speaking guide, lunch, fruits, life jacket and hotel pickup. Minimum two people required.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Koh Lanta Mangroves and Wildlife

• Walk serene mangrove pathways
• Cruise waterways by longtail boat
• Spot monkeys and colorful birds

The experience

The longtail boat is the way through here. You board at a local pier after hotel pickup and spend the morning gliding through narrow channels lined with mangroves, where the water stays calm and the light filters through the canopy. The guide points out the birds, crabs and mudskippers that live in the ecosystem. You'll see playful monkeys moving through the trees and sometimes swimming across the water. The boat moves slowly enough that you can watch without missing anything, and there are moments to step out and walk the pathways on foot when the waterway gets too shallow.

Monkey Point is the centerpiece: a natural gathering spot where monkeys dive and swim in their own habitat, no enclosure, no performance. You watch them move and play in the water, which is the kind of moment that doesn't photograph the way it feels. Before heading back, you stop at a working fish farm to see how the local operation runs, then eat lunch at a small mangrove restaurant where the fruit is seasonal and fresh. The whole rhythm is built around the tides and the wildlife, not a schedule.

The guide speaks English and Thai, and the life jacket is provided. Lunch, drinking water and fruit come with the tour. Hotel pickup and drop-off mean you don't need to arrange transport or find the pier on your own. The boat leaves after the guide collects everyone, so the timing depends on where you're staying in Koh Lanta.

What’s included

• Local English-speaking guide.
• lunch and drinking water.
• seasonal fresh fruit.
• life jacket.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• basic accident insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 14:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Koh-Lanta”

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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditions

Operated by Siam Scape Journeys

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying outside central Koh Lanta or prefer not to drive: hotel pickup means you start from your accommodation rather than meeting at the pier.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

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 24h before the start.

What wildlife will I actually see on the mangrove tour?

Playful monkeys, colorful birds, mudskippers and fiddler crabs live in the Tung Yee Peng Mangrove Forest ecosystem. At Monkey Point, monkeys swim and dive in the water, which is their natural behavior rather than a staged activity.

How does the longtail boat work through the mangroves?

The longtail boat has a shallow draft and a steerable propeller, so it can navigate the narrow, winding waterways between the mangrove trees. When the water gets too shallow, you step out and walk the pathways on foot.

What's included in the price?

The tour includes a local English-speaking guide, lunch, drinking water, seasonal fresh fruit, a life jacket and hotel pickup and drop-off. Basic accident insurance is also covered.

Do I need my own transportation to get to the tour?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, so the guide collects you from your accommodation in Koh Lanta and returns you after the tour ends.