5.0(33 reviews)
John Gray’s Cave Canoeing Adventure
FromTHB 4,500
7 hours
Phuket, Thailand
About this activity
Discover the hidden wonders of Phang Nga Bay on a guided sea canoeing adventure, complete with a traditional Thai lunch and hotel transfers.
Highlights
- Explore hidden sea caves
- Paddle through mangrove forests
- Enjoy a traditional Thai lunch
- Witness stunning limestone cliffs
- Experience Phang Nga Bay's beauty
Full description
Set sail on an unforgettable journey through the serene waters of Phang Nga Bay, renowned for its towering limestone cliffs and hidden sea caves. Glide through mangrove forests and explore secluded caves accessible only by canoe. Along the way, enjoy a delectable Thai buffet lunch, savoring authentic flavors amidst breathtaking natural beauty. This full-day excursion includes convenient round-trip hotel transfers, ensuring a seamless and memorable experience. Perfect for adventure seekers and nature enthusiasts alike, this tour offers a unique glimpse into Thailand's coastal wonders.
Included / Excluded
- Sea canoeing through hidden caves
- Delicious Thai buffet lunch
- Round-trip hotel transfers
- Personal expenses
Itinerary
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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.
Duration: 10 hoursAdmission: NOT_APPLICABLE
Important information
Know before you book
- Hotel pickup and drop-off are included
- Tour operates in all weather conditions
- Minimum age for participation is 4 years
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and swimwear
- Bring a waterproof camera to capture moments
- Apply sunscreen and insect repellent
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 1 days before the activity starts
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Good to know
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children under 6 years are free (although very small children/infants not recommended due life-jacket size and canoeing)
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- Hotel pick up may be 30-90 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location)
- If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or congenital disease you should not participate.
- Pregnant woman should carefully consider whether to participate.
- If you have back, neck, lower back, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
- Weather and sea conditions determine whether the tour operates.
- The Company will not be held responsible for any changes made to the program due to the weather, tide level, sea conditions, accident, or any other reason that may modify the program. These changes are made for the safety and comfort of all guests and no refunds can be given. The Supplier reserves the right to cancel any trip in case of bad weather
- Prior to commencement of tour, passenger may be required to sign to acknowledge participation in tour for legal/insurance purposes.
- What to bring: towel, bathing clothes, dry & warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses and sun cream.
- Dry-bags are provided, however, camera/phone is carried at passenger's own risk.
Traveler reviews
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Book this tour! You will not regret it.
OMG....just book this. What an incredible day! We came to Phuket to visit Phang Nga Bay and it did not disappoint. But this tour allowed us to sit back and enjoy. They provided air conditioned transport to and from our hotel, our own guide for the sea canoe excursions, a great lunch and dinner buffet as well as snacks and water. The best part was our guide, Tang. He took us through caves and showed us local wildlife. At night, he found a little nook and jumped in the water to show us the bioluminescent plankton. Truly beautiful. I really cannot say enough about this tour. It's a long day (about 10 hours) but worth every moment!
Karen_BFeb 6, 2026VIATOR
Must live once in a lifetime
Fascinating scenery, landscapes and pure lovely nature. A truly must do if u are in Phuket people are also very welcoming. Even the fact that u relax in the kayak and not doing any work actually was a nice surprise. U just eat and enjoy the scenery all day long
Alexandru_BDec 27, 2025VIATOR
Sensational experience
Beyond amazing experience. Very spiritual and our guide Sammy made the experience better than we expected. Bring some warm clothes for the trip home after dark!
Kate_JSep 29, 2025VIATOR
A must do experience
What an absolute amazing day, great crew, great food and could not have asked for a better experience. Well done to all the staff on the boat a special shout out to Azmeen our canoe guide
O2888JYseanbJun 4, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Fantastic day, fun guides, great scenery.
Almost a perfect day. Lunch on boat before reaching kayaking spots which took the whole afternoon. Engaging guide and breathtaking scenery reached by kayaking thru caves. Good dinner back on boat and then sunset/night time activities. A highlight of our trip!
jayj948Apr 21, 2025TRIPADVISOR
Additional information
Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Children under 6 years are free (although very small children/infants not recommended due life-jacket size and canoeing)
At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
Hotel pick up may be 30-90 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location)
If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or congenital disease you should not participate.
Pregnant woman should carefully consider whether to participate.
If you have back, neck, lower back, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
Weather and sea conditions determine whether the tour operates.
The Company will not be held responsible for any changes made to the program due to the weather, tide level, sea conditions, accident, or any other reason that may modify the program. These changes are made for the safety and comfort of all guests and no refunds can be given. The Supplier reserves the right to cancel any trip in case of bad weather
Prior to commencement of tour, passenger may be required to sign to acknowledge participation in tour for legal/insurance purposes.
What to bring: towel, bathing clothes, dry & warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses and sun cream.
Dry-bags are provided, however, camera/phone is carried at passenger's own risk.