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Mangrove Kayaking from Sunset to Bioluminescent Plankton

Location Ko Lanta, Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast, Thailand
$57.31
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Overview

Trade the crowded shorelines for the rhythmic pulse of the island’s secret heart. This journey is a masterclass in transitions, taking you from the vibrant life of the mangrove canopy to the surreal glow of a sea that mimics the stars.

As the afternoon sun dips, you’ll navigate the ancient waterways of Thung Yee Peng by traditional longtail boat, observing macaques and kingfishers in their emerald sanctuary. At Laem Kho Kwang, the river meets the ocean, offering a front-row seat to a fiery sunset enjoyed over a quiet dinner on the sand.

The true magic, however, awakens in the dark. In a final, ethereal kayaking session, you’ll witness the bioluminescent plankton—a rare phenomenon where every stroke of your paddle ignites the water in shimmering blue sparks. It is a silent, breathtaking finale that feels less like a tour and more like paddling through a dream.
Mangrove Kayaking from Sunset to Bioluminescent Plankton
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes

  • Kayak equipment
  • Hotel round-trip transfer
  • Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip)
  • Dinner box set
  • Drinking water and fruits
  • Life jackets (mandatory for all guests)
  • Professional English-speaking guide
  • Child Thung Yee Peng village community entrance fee
  • Adult Thung Yee Peng village community entrance fee

Meeting point
Meet at Tung Yee Peng Pier at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
Return details
Meet at Tung Yee Peng Pier at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

  • Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup, whisking you away to the historic Thung Yee Peng Pier. After a brief safety orientation, you’ll step aboard a traditional Thai longtail boat.
  • Thung Yee Pheng Mangrove Forest
    Scenic longtail boat cruise through the Thung Yee Peng mangroves.
  • Paddle toward the shores of Laem Kho Kwang for a picturesque seaside meal as the sun dips below the horizon.
  • Enjoy a scenic boat return followed by an ethereal encounter with glowing plankton from your kayak.

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • 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
  • Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
  • Ensuring your safety is our top priority. To that end, we strongly recommend wearing a life jacket throughout the entire boat ride to the islands and while snorkeling.
  • Shorts are ideal as they dry quickly and allow for greater freedom of movement, especially if the water level reaches above your knees when getting on or off the boat.
  • Longtail boats navigate close to the shoreline, allowing passengers a convenient and effortless transition to the beach.
  • If you prefer not to kayak, you have the option to take a round-trip tour through the mangrove forest by longtail boat. Please request this option prior to your tour.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • 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.
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    Mangrove Kayaking from Sunset to Bioluminescent Plankton

    Location Ko Lanta, Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast, Thailand
    $57.31
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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