John Gray’s Adventure Hong by Starlight in Phang Nga Bay

11 hours Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationGuided Operated by MY Holiday Centre 4.9 from 4,278 reviews

Why we love it?

The Johngray Sea Canoe Nightlight Tour offers a captivating way to explore the stunning beauty of Phang Nga Bay, making it ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. As you glide through impressive limestone caves and hidden lagoons, expert guides will illuminate the experience with insights into the local ecology and geology. The tour culminates with a serene floating ceremony where you can release your own Loi Kratong, surrounded by the enchanting glow of bioluminescent plankton. After a day of exploration, enjoy a delicious Thai-style dinner on board a traditional wooden boat, creating a perfect ending to an unforgettable evening in this remarkable destination.

Inclusions

  • Caveman's SOTAR sea kayak rental
  • Kayak equipment rental including a dry bag
  • Loy Krathong workshop
  • Thai buffet lunch, dinner, bottled water, herbal tea and fruit

Exclusions

  • Gratuities
  • DVD (available to purchase)
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Itinerary

Hong by Starlight

[ ] Hotel Pick-up
[ ]
Arrive Ao Po, Board our modern Twin-engine escort boat, Thai style light lunch, trip and Nature Game briefing
1430 Arrive first island and explore 1-2 caves and hongs
1530 Return to the escort boat and move to the second island
1600 Explore two more caves and hongs
1800 Thai seafood buffet dinner during Phang Nga Bay Sunset
1900 Return to your kayak after dark to float your Loi Kratong
2000 Depart for Ao Po.
2100 Arrive Ao Po and transfer to your mini-van.
[ ] Drop off at your hotel. End of JGSC service.

NOTE: Trip itinerary may change according to the tides

WARNING: The first one isn’t “Free” but you may become addicted to ‘’John Gray’s Natural History By Sea Kayak”.

Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine geology, - including the caves and hidden lagoons John Gray found in 1989. Great nature and wildlife surrounds you.

Our World Famous Entry Trip starts mid-day to avoid the crowds, customized transfers included. Don’t eat lunch – we serve you on board of our comfortable support boat. After lunch, briefing and a raptor show, a professional guide paddles you through Phang Nga Bay’s “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” in our custom designed kayaks hand-made in Oregon by SOTAR, the World’s premier white water raft manufacturer. The unique experience is dramatic, but Caveman’s SOTAR custom kayaks are specially designed for your trip. We’ve never capsized, punctured or had an accident.

After a detailed briefing, your professional guide paddles you and your partner through “Tidal Nape” Sea Caves literally 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, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles and Brahminy Kites.

We finish after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular Natural light show. Eating our delicious seafood-vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset.

Guests say our evening Loi Kratong ceremony complete with fireflies and dinoflagellates (bioluminescent plankton) is a "Spiritual Experience", "Best Trip of our lives-anywhere", and "Best Thai Food We've ever had – and on a boat".

We shop daily for the highest quality healthy ingredients. Seafood is net caught and chicken are free range. Brown, red, and black rice is served with “Broke ‘da Mouth” homemade Masaman curry.

And this is just the intro trip.

Pick-up & Drop-off from entire Phuket Island by Luxury Mini-van included! Customized Van transfer one or two hour(s) before Departure, depending on location of accommodation.

What to bring: towel, bathing clothes, dry & warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses, sun cream, good weather and a camera or smart phone (at own risk… we do provide dry-bags… at your own risk;)

Please Note

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children 6 and younger are complimentary when accompanied by a paying adult.
  • If you are pregnant or have back, neck, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
  • You do not need previous kayaking experience.
  • Hotel pickup is available from most centrally located Phuket hotels. Please arrange pickup from your hotel or a nearby location when you call to confirm your reservation.
  • Please be ready and waiting in your hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to your scheduled pick-up time. The duration of transfers are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions Please contact us directly if you have any questions regarding hotel pickup time and location You can send whatsapp to [ ] to asking the pickup time Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 - 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. We are pickup all customer who staying at Phuket.

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start