Spend a full day paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem and observe wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada and otters. Enjoy lunch and find the perfect beach to relax and have a refreshing swim.
Get picked up and take a 20-minute drive through rural villages to the karst-dotted Thalane Bay. After arriving at the kayaking center with a private pier, enjoy a coffee while your guide will prepare the equipment and give a short briefing on how to use the paddles before boarding the open kayaks.
Start paddling a short distance through open water from the launching point to the mangrove forest of Ao Thalane. The guide will lead you through shallow channels and over submerged roots. The aerial roots of the mangroves are home to many crustaceans which attract many game fish like snappers in these waters. You can also spot several species of birds and monkeys, in particular the crab-eating macaque monkey.
At midday, you'll enjoy a delicious Thai-style lunch before you continue paddling. Reach the canyons of Ao Thalane, right next to almost vertical limestone cliffs, towering above you. Enter a large cave with stalagmites and stalactites called Crocodile Cave. Continue through a lagoon on your way out from the forest. Surrounded by limestone karsts, this spectacular seascape at this part of Ao Thalane is the filming location for many movies.
Waterproof bag
