Krabi Stand-Up Paddleboard Illuminated Night Tour
Highlights
- Night SUP tour with LED-lit clear paddleboards
- Paddle above bioluminescent plankton
- Guided by experienced instructors
- Life jacket and paddleboard included
- Sheltered Railay coastline
Clear paddleboards lit from beneath by LED lights turn the night water into a mirror for what’s swimming in it: naturally occurring bioluminescent plankton that glows green with every paddle stroke. The tour departs at sunset from a shop on Railay Walking Street in Krabi province, reachable only by longtail boat since no road connects Railay to the mainland.
Fifteen minutes of on-beach instruction and another fifteen in the water cover the basics before the group paddles out along a sheltered stretch of coastline to wait for full darkness. Once the sky is dark enough, the LED lights beneath each board pick out the plankton, and the highlight of the tour is jumping in to swim among it — the more movement, the more it lights up. Silverfish occasionally leap nearby, though wildlife sightings vary by night. Children aged four to eight are welcome if they ride the same board or kayak as a parent or guardian.
A guide, paddleboard, life jacket, and instruction are included; gratuities are the only cost left out. Cancel at least 24 hours before departure for a full refund, and arrive 15 minutes early to sign in. Guiding is offered in Thai and English, and the tour holds a 4.7 rating from 61 reviews.
Watch out: a reasonable fitness level matters here — each traveler paddles a solo clear SUP rather than a stable double board, and getting to Railay itself means arranging a longtail boat from Ao Nang or Krabi Town before the tour even starts.
- Duration: About 2 hours, departing at sunset
- Price: From $52 per person
- Group size: Up to 4 paddlers
- Rating: 4.7 from 61 reviews
- Included: Guide, paddleboard, life jacket, instruction
- Meeting point: Shop on Railay Walking Street, between Railay West and East beaches
Insider Tip: Book a longtail boat transfer to Railay well before the tour’s start time — it’s the only way in or out, and it isn’t part of this booking.
Itinerary
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM Experience the magic of bioluminescence on our Sunset Starlight Night Tour. Hi-tech LED lights and naturally occurring plankton illuminate the water below while the sunset and stars work their magic above. Our expertly guided tours are a truly unique, once in a lifetime, adventure. All ability levels are welcome on our Stand Up Paddleboard Bioluminescent Night Tour. We will spend 15 minutes instructing you on the beach in basic SUP techniques, followed by 15 minutes warming up and practicing in the water. After that, our tour departs along the coastline. We set off into the sunset and wait for darkness to fall. As the night arrives the Hi-tech LED lights under your board will illuminate the waters below. If we are lucky we'll have silverfish leaping from the water and friendly sea creatures making an appearance. The highlight is jumping in to swim with the bioluminescent plankton the thrive in these waters. The more you move the more the plankton will light up and shimmer all around you, it's truly incredible. Children: Little Freebirds 4-8 years old are happily welcomed to join our night tours, they must ride with a parent/guardian on the same SUP board or kayak. Please arrive 15 minutes early to our shop to sign in and prepare yourself for the paddle.
Included
- Instructions
- Guide
- Paddleboard
- Life Jacket
Not Included
- Gratuities
Meeting point & area
View larger map →Meeting point: We meet at our shop on the Railay Walking Street, halfway between Railay West Beach and Railay East Beach. We are a 2-5 minute walk up from either beach. Arrive 15 minutes before the activity start time to sign in and prepare yourself for the paddle. Railay is only accessible by longtail boat.
Good to know
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
