Stand Up Paddle Koh Chang: 1 or 2 Hour River SUP with Transfer

Learn balance and control on the river, one stroke at a time

A 1- or 2-hour stand-up paddleboarding activity on Koh Chang's Klong Prao River, where you paddle through jungle-lined currents with a professional instructor. The experience includes a paddle board, life jacket, and complimentary transfer from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach. Suited for beginners and experienced paddlers alike, the instructor-led session focuses on balance, control and technique in calm, scenic waters.

The experience

You'll spend 1 or 2 hours on the water, paddling through the Klong Prao River with a professional instructor who speaks English or Thai. The activity starts with the essentials: how to stand, how to hold the paddle, how to read the gentle currents. Once you're steady, you move into the river itself: lush jungle on both sides, small villages along the banks, the kind of quiet that only breaks when your paddle hits the water. The instructor stays close, watching your form and offering tips to sharpen your technique with each stroke.

The river moves slowly enough that you can breathe and look around, but it has enough current to keep you engaged. You'll navigate bends, spot corners of the island most visitors never see, and feel the tropical breeze as you work. The life jacket is included, and the board is yours for the duration. Complimentary transfer picks you up from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach, so you don't need to arrange your own way there.

This suits anyone ready to try paddleboarding for the first time or someone who already knows the basics and wants to push further. The instructor's approach is safety-first and supportive: beginners leave feeling capable, not exhausted. Choose the 1-hour session if you want a focused introduction, or the 2-hour option if you're ready to spend more time on the water and cover more ground.

What’s included

• Paddle board and life jacket.
• professional instructor in English or Thai.
• complimentary transfer from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English or Thai8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

Guide in English or Thai10:00, 12:00, 14:00 and 16:00

You pick the guide language when booking. Options with the same name differ in details you'll see when you pick a date.

You see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates & prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day8 departure times: the first at 10:00, the last at 17:00

AgesAdult (7 to 70 years) · Under 7: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 28 pickup points.Operator's directions: “Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time. If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-show”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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.

Prices and times updated 9 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Siam Scape Journeys

Is this one for you?Pick the 1-hour session if you want to sample paddleboarding without a big time commitment, or go for 2 hours if you're ready to build real technique and explore more of the river. Either way, the instructor adjusts to your pace, so beginners and people with some experience both get what they came for.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Thai.

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's the Klong Prao River like when you're paddling it?

The Klong Prao River is calm and scenic, lined with jungle and small riverside villages. The water moves gently enough for beginners to stay steady, but has enough current to give you something to work against. You'll paddle through quiet bends and discover parts of the island that are hidden from the main beaches.

Do I need paddleboarding experience to book this?

No. The activity is designed for beginners and includes instruction on balance, control and paddling technique from the start. Your instructor will teach you the essentials before you head into the river, and they stay with you throughout to offer guidance.

How does the transfer work?

Complimentary transfer is included from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach. You choose your pickup location at checkout, and the operator will collect you and bring you back after the session.

What happens if I'm not comfortable on the water?

The instructor is trained in safety and takes a supportive approach. You wear a life jacket throughout, and the river currents are gentle. If you need to stop or adjust your pace, let your instructor know. They can modify the experience to match your comfort level.

Can I do this if I'm visiting Koh Chang for just one day?

Yes. The 1-hour option is a quick introduction that fits easily into a day of other activities. The 2-hour session gives you more time on the water and is still short enough to combine with beach time or other plans.