Phang Nga Bay Starlight by John Gray Sea Canoe
Activity provider: Golden Must-See
Highlights
- Canoe first island and explore 1-2 caves and hongs A "hong" – the Thai word for “room” – is actually a collapsed cave systems in the interior of e...
- Thai seafood buffet dinner during Phang Nga Bay Sunset.
- - Make your own Krathong & have dinner on the boat - Float the self-made Krathong in the cave of Phanak Island - See phosphorescent plankton - K...
“Hong by Starlight” pairs a canoe visit into Phang Nga Bay’s hongs — collapsed cave systems open to the sky inside the bay’s limestone islands — with a nighttime ritual after dark. The canoes here are guided rather than self-paddled: no previous kayaking experience is needed, and the operator’s crew does the technical paddling through the sea-cave entrances at low tide. The 6-7 hour trip runs from Phuket hotels, with exact pickup confirmed by email after booking; guests staying at a villa or Airbnb need to make their own way to a nearby hotel for collection.
Two meals are included rather than one: a Thai seafood buffet dinner at sunset, plus tea, coffee, and soft drinks through the day. After dark, the group makes its own krathong — a small floating offering — and releases it inside a cave at Phanak Island while watching for phosphorescent plankton in the water, the “Starlight” half of the name.
- Duration: 6-7 hours
- Price from: $118
- Rating: 4.8 (20 reviews)
- Group size: Max 15 people
- Includes: full board (lunch and dinner), national park fee, life insurance, guide
- Meeting point: Phuket hotel pickup, confirmed by email
- Cancellation: Free up to 24 hours before departure
Watch out: swimwear, a hat, sunglasses, sunscreen, a camera, and a power bank aren’t provided — the listing excludes all of them, so pack your own. Pickup from the Khao Lak area carries an extra ฿500 per person, and the trip isn’t wheelchair accessible or recommended for travellers with spinal injuries, cardiovascular problems, or pregnancy.
Itinerary
Canoe first island and explore 1-2 caves and hongs A "hong" – the Thai word for “room” – is actually a collapsed cave systems in the interior of each island in Phang Nga Bay, only accessed by tough, purpose-designed inflatable canoes through sea caves at low tide. Open to the sky and filled with jungle flora and fauna, the hongs conceal a unique eco-system with monkeys, birds, fish and complete quiet, except for the twittering of birds. Local operators have so far gained access to dozens of hongs between Phang Nga and Krabi to the south, which you can visit and enjoy on a Phuket kayaking trip. Each hong tends to have its own distinct character, and it's easy to spend days, even a week, visiting island after island.
Thai seafood buffet dinner during Phang Nga Bay Sunset.
- Make your own Krathong & have dinner on the boat - Float the self-made Krathong in the cave of Phanak Island - See phosphorescent plankton - Kayak in Panak Cave Loy Krathong Day is one of the most popular festivals of Thailand celebrated annually on the Full-Moon Day of the Twelfth Lunar Month. It takes place at a time when the weather is fine as the rainy season is over and there is a high water level all over the country. The word “Loy” means “to float”, and “Krathong” means lotus-shaped vessel made of banana leaves. Loy Krathong is, therefore the floating of an illuminated leaf bowl. But nowadays some krathongs are made of coloured paper. A krathong usually contains a candle, three joss sticks, some flowers and coins.
Included
- equipment
- water
- meals
- transport
- insurance
- guide
Not Included
- Photo camera
- Swimwear
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Power Bank
Meeting point & area
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
• Public transportation options are available nearby • Specialized infant seats are available • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries • Not recommended for pregnant travelers • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health • Suitable for all physical fitness levels • Children between 0-6 years old are free of charge • Children between 7-12 years old are child price • Extra charge Pickup Khaolak area ฿500 / Pax • If you are pregnant or have back, neck, joint or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether or not to participate. • You do not need previous kayaking experience. • Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill or at a private villa or airbnb, you have to come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. • This activity is not wheelchair accessible. • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby or designated pick-up location 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. • Weather and sea conditions determine whether the tour operates.
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