Stand-Up Paddleboard on Klong Prao River: 1 or 2 Hours

One or two hours on calm water, learning to paddle at your own pace

A 1- or 2-hour stand-up paddleboard session on the Klong Prao River in Koh Chang with a professional instructor, life jacket, and complimentary hotel pickup from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach. You'll paddle through calm waters surrounded by jungle and riverside villages, picking up balance and paddling basics in a supportive, safety-focused environment suited to beginners and experienced paddlers alike.

The experience

You choose between a 1-hour introduction or a 2-hour journey down the Klong Prao River, and the operator picks you up from your hotel on White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach. The river itself is the classroom: calm, shimmering water backed by lush jungle and local villages, with a gentle breeze that makes paddling feel effortless even when you're learning. A professional instructor meets you at the water's edge with your board and life jacket already fitted, and walks you through balance and paddling fundamentals at a pace that lets you relax into it.

The instructor's job is safety first, but the real work is yours. You're the one standing on the board, feeling the water respond to each paddle stroke, discovering how your weight shifts and how the river moves. Whether you're a first-timer testing the waters or someone who's paddled before, the calm conditions and encouraging approach mean you spend your time actually paddling, not fighting the elements or worrying about what comes next. The longer 2-hour option gives you time to settle into the rhythm and explore further downriver. The 1-hour version packs the essentials into a quick morning or afternoon session.

What’s included

• Paddleboard and life jacket.
• professional instructor guiding you through balance and paddling basics.
• complimentary hotel pickup 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.

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Good to know

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

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Pick the 1-hour option if you want to fit paddleboarding into a morning or afternoon without committing a full block of time. Choose 2 hours if you'd rather settle into the rhythm and explore more of the river at an unhurried pace.

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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.

How do I get to the river if I'm staying on Koh Chang?

Hotel pickup is included from White Sand Beach, Khongprao Beach or Kai Bae Beach, so the operator collects you and brings you to the launch point on the Klong Prao River.

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

The Klong Prao River is a calm waterway lined with jungle and small riverside villages, with gentle breezes and shimmering water that stays flat and manageable for paddlers of any level.

Do I need paddleboarding experience to book this?

No. The session is designed for first-timers, and the instructor covers balance and paddling basics at a comfortable pace so you can learn as you go.

What's the difference between the 1-hour and 2-hour options?

The 1-hour introduction covers the fundamentals and gives you time on the water to practice. The 2-hour journey lets you settle into paddling and explore further downriver at a relaxed pace.

What do I wear and what's provided?

The operator provides the paddleboard and life jacket. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet and bring a towel and sunscreen.