John Gray's Hong by Starlight with Sea Cave Kayaking and Loy Krathong Floating
Overview
Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring in Phang Nga Bay, including the limestone caves and hidden cliff-lined lagoons discovered by John Gray in 1989. Expect a great nature and wildlife adventure with an experienced guide and enjoy the best Thai seafood buffet during your holiday aboard the convenient escort boat. Finish your trip after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show.
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer on the entire Phuket island including airport pick-up and drop-off service
- Lunch, dinner, bottled water, herbal tea & seasonal fruits
- Caveman's SOTAR sea kayaks
- Kayak equipment including a dry bag
- Basic accident insurance
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional and experienced English speaking guide
- Life jacket
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: John Gray's Sea Canoe, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
This full-day kayak trip from Phuket starts at midday to avoid the crowds, with a convenient pickup service by luxury air-conditioned minivan from the entire Phuket Island. Don’t eat lunch, as you will be served a healthy and nutritious meal onboard the comfortable and modern twin-engine escort boat after leaving from Ao Po Pier. During the boat ride you will watch a raptor show and get a detailed briefing about the nature and geological site of Phang Nga Bay. Learn the basic do’s and don’ts of how to securely enter the caves and hongs.
Start the first kayaking session with your well-educated and experienced guide through limestone caves and lagoons in the dramatic setting at Panak Island. The hand-made kayaks are specially designed for your trip, and you can feel absolutely safe because there was never a capsize, a puncture or any accident. Your professional guide paddles you and your partner through 'Tidal Nape' sea caves inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands into 'hongs' (Thai for room). The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mud-skippers, egrets, sea eagles and brahminy kites. Return to the escort boat and move on to the second island with two more caves and hongs to explore.
You will finish after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Krathong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show. Guests say that the evening Loi Kratong ceremony complete with fireflies and dinoflagellates (bio-luminescent plankton) is a 'spiritual experience'.
Eat a delicious seafood/vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset. Only the highest-quality ingredients are used to prepare the lunch and dinner, fresh from the local market. Seafood is net caught and chickens are free range. Brown, red, and black rice is served with homemade Massaman curry.
Itinerary:
• 10:30 - 12:00: Hotel pickup service in Phuket
• 12:00 - 13:00: Meet the crew at Ao Po Pier & get instructions
• 13:00 - 13:10: Departure by escort boat to Phang Nga Bay
• 13:10 - 14:10: Enjoy lunch on board the tour boat
• 14:15 - 16:15: Kayak into the cave at Koh Phanak
• 16:15 - 16:30: Continue to Hong Island
• 16:30 - 17:30: Sightseeing & kayaking at Koh Hong
• 17:30 - 18:15: Free time for relaxing at the beach or kayaking
• 18:15 - 18:45: Make your own Krathong & have dinner on the boat
• 18:45 - 19:15: Float the self-made Krathong in the cave of Phanak Island
• 19:15 - 19:30: See phosphorescent plankton
• 19:30 - 20:30: Head back to Phuket
• 20:30 - 21:00: Transfer to your hotel
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Ao Po Pier, Pak Kret 4007 Pa Klok Rural Road, Pa Khlok, Phuket Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phang Nga Bay., Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ko Pa Nak, Ao Phang Nga National Park 82160 Thailand
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Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ice Cream Cave, Ao Phang Nga National Park 82160 Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hongs of Phang Nga, Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Koh Panak Cave, Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: John Grays Sea Canoe Co., LTD., W94G+8GF, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: John Gray's Sea Canoe, Phuket Town, Phuket 83000 Thailand
This full-day kayak trip from Phuket starts at midday to avoid the crowds, with a convenient pickup service by luxury air-conditioned minivan from the entire Phuket Island. Don’t eat lunch, as you will be served a healthy and nutritious meal onboard the comfortable and modern twin-engine escort boat after leaving from Ao Po Pier. During the boat ride you will watch a raptor show and get a detailed briefing about the nature and geological site of Phang Nga Bay. Learn the basic do’s and don’ts of how to securely enter the caves and hongs.
Start the first kayaking session with your well-educated and experienced guide through limestone caves and lagoons in the dramatic setting at Panak Island. The hand-made kayaks are specially designed for your trip, and you can feel absolutely safe because there was never a capsize, a puncture or any accident. Your professional guide paddles you and your partner through 'Tidal Nape' sea caves inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands into 'hongs' (Thai for room). The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mud-skippers, egrets, sea eagles and brahminy kites. Return to the escort boat and move on to the second island with two more caves and hongs to explore.
You will finish after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Krathong” in a spiritual and spectacular natural light show. Guests say that the evening Loi Kratong ceremony complete with fireflies and dinoflagellates (bio-luminescent plankton) is a 'spiritual experience'.
Eat a delicious seafood/vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset. Only the highest-quality ingredients are used to prepare the lunch and dinner, fresh from the local market. Seafood is net caught and chickens are free range. Brown, red, and black rice is served with homemade Massaman curry.
Itinerary:
• 10:30 - 12:00: Hotel pickup service in Phuket
• 12:00 - 13:00: Meet the crew at Ao Po Pier & get instructions
• 13:00 - 13:10: Departure by escort boat to Phang Nga Bay
• 13:10 - 14:10: Enjoy lunch on board the tour boat
• 14:15 - 16:15: Kayak into the cave at Koh Phanak
• 16:15 - 16:30: Continue to Hong Island
• 16:30 - 17:30: Sightseeing & kayaking at Koh Hong
• 17:30 - 18:15: Free time for relaxing at the beach or kayaking
• 18:15 - 18:45: Make your own Krathong & have dinner on the boat
• 18:45 - 19:15: Float the self-made Krathong in the cave of Phanak Island
• 19:15 - 19:30: See phosphorescent plankton
• 19:30 - 20:30: Head back to Phuket
• 20:30 - 21:00: Transfer to your hotel
Duration: 10 hours
Stop At: Ao Po Pier, Pak Kret 4007 Pa Klok Rural Road, Pa Khlok, Phuket Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Phang Nga Bay., Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ko Pa Nak, Ao Phang Nga National Park 82160 Thailand
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Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ice Cream Cave, Ao Phang Nga National Park 82160 Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hongs of Phang Nga, Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Koh Panak Cave, Ao Phang Nga National Park Thailand
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: John Grays Sea Canoe Co., LTD., W94G+8GF, Ratsada, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket 83000, Thailand
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Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Infants must sit on laps
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for travelers
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 45 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Patty_G
April 2023
It was a wonderful experience! The guides truly go out of their way to make sure that you are having a great experience. Food was fantastic.
It was a wonderful experience! The guides truly go out of their way to make sure that you are having a great experience. Food was fantastic.448jonathonc
April 2023
We had a wonderful day sea canoeing with the John Gray group. Food was excellent and our Guide, Charlie went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible, which we did. His knowledge of the caves and lagoons was excellent and we learned a lot from him. It was truly a special ex...
We had a wonderful day sea canoeing with the John Gray group. Food was excellent and our Guide, Charlie went out of his way to make sure we had the best experience possible, which we did. His knowledge of the caves and lagoons was excellent and we learned a lot from him. It was truly a special experience making the karongs and floating them under the stars. Such a memorable day and we can't recommend it enough!leonam969
April 2023
This is a great day out, I would highly recommend it. The staff were so good and we were so well fed!It was such a unique experience.
This is a great day out, I would highly recommend it. The staff were so good and we were so well fed!It was such a unique experience.David A
April 2023
Relaxing and well paced activities. The food was excellent, and we loved the stunning views, the kayaking, and the lovely sunset.
Relaxing and well paced activities. The food was excellent, and we loved the stunning views, the kayaking, and the lovely sunset.jwallett13
April 2023
We had an incredible time on this excursion! The crew was funny, helpful and extremely knowledgeable of the area. It is a long day experience, so definitely prepare yourself to be on and off the main boat throughout the course of 8 hours. They serve lunch and dinner which was a fantastic touch an...
We had an incredible time on this excursion! The crew was funny, helpful and extremely knowledgeable of the area. It is a long day experience, so definitely prepare yourself to be on and off the main boat throughout the course of 8 hours. They serve lunch and dinner which was a fantastic touch and the food was actually really really good! Our guide (Sak) was hilarious and truly enriched our experience. He navigated our boat perfectly through tight spots and even surprised us at the end with the bioluminescent plankton. The water surrounding the various islands and lagoons were warm and peaceful. Highly recommend!!!hypatiak2023
April 2023
If I could only do one outing in Phuket, this would be the one. Absolutely wonderful experience, from the staff to the food to the organization. The entire day went smoothly, and I had so much fun. The sights were incredible, and our guide, Friend, was just wonderful! I'll never forget my day. I ...
If I could only do one outing in Phuket, this would be the one. Absolutely wonderful experience, from the staff to the food to the organization. The entire day went smoothly, and I had so much fun. The sights were incredible, and our guide, Friend, was just wonderful! I'll never forget my day. I was very nervous as a plus size person to go on this tour, but I didn't have any reason to be! I had a wonderful time, and would go again.