John Gray's Hong by Starlight with Sea Cave Kayaking + Loy Krathong From Phuket

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  • Duration:10 hours (approx.)
  • Location: Phuket, Southern Thailand and Andaman Coast
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Hop aboard a big boat for a tour of the islands and sea caves of Pha Nga Bay. You'll visit both the cave-rich Hong Island and Panaka Island, where you'll get to swim and kayak in the sea. You'll also dine from an included buffet lunch, wrapping up your trip after dark with the chance to set illuminated lanterns out to float on the waters. Lunch, dinner, and bottled water are included Kayaks and dry bags will be provided Hotel transfers from Phuket Island or Phuket Airport are included A professional guide will lead the way.


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Posted By : Karen J
We got picked up at our resort at 11am and had a 40 minute drive to where we boarded our boat at 1pm for the day at Ao Por Pier. Our tour was a day/night kayaking tour to Ao Phang Nga National Park.

We relaxed while our ever informative & helpful tour guides paddled us in and around several caves. The views were spectacular and our day was very peaceful and relaxing.

We also enjoyed a delicious traditional Thai lunch and dinner. It was some of the best Thai we've had. Once we finished dinner, our group all made Krathongs with our guides and let them go after sunset near the caves and made a wish.

This was one of the best tours we’ve been on in Thailand. We loved this tour the first time we did it, so we decided to do it a second time with our family. We definitely recommend this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-25 13:13:24 full ratings


Posted By : Judith_D
We enjoyed our day. The guides were friendly and the boat was not crowded. The bioluminescent plankton were a highlight! That said, it would have been helpful to know a few things: 1. The trip is listed as starting at noon but pick up is much earlier. We were picked up at 10:15 am at Patong (and were the last ones to get in the van), drove an hour to the departure point, and then spent about 45 minutes more just waiting to leave. 2. The water in Phrang Nga bay is murky and not pleasant for swimming. 3. Based on the timing, it is very likely that we caught a norovirus on the boat, which ruined the rest of our trip to Phuket. Bring your own hand sanitizer and beware! It would be even better if the company would take some precautions and provide some hand sanitizer, serve the food instead of having people serve themselves, etc.
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Posted On : 2024-06-15 09:39:25 full ratings


Posted By : Blondieb93c
This tour is a must do!! Put on your list immediately! Phenomenal! Thank you Noi for a fantastic day!! Kayaking was amazing, once in a lifetime sites to see, accompanied by phenomenal staff, and food!
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Posted On : 2024-05-25 18:31:16 full ratings


Posted By : Nataliya_M
This tour was a highlight of our Thailand trip and our time exploring the islands in the south. You get great views of Phang Nga Bay at midday and sunset, and visit caves on two islands- Hong and Phanak islands. Getting through the caves (which sometimes required laying down in the kayak which the guides are steering) is a thrilling time and inside you get to see stunning lagoons with mangroves, monkeys and some other animals. The staff is so kind and takes excellent care of you, making you feel safe while you are swimming in the ocean and going through caves in the kayaks. Lunch was so delicious and getting to learn about and make Loy Krathings was also special.
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Posted On : 2024-05-02 03:11:45 full ratings


Posted By : Mia_P
Amazing experience and sights. The food was INCREADIBLE! The kayaking was super fun and we all got to see bioluminescence (bucket list item completed). Staff was very kind and helpful :) Not much solo kayaking (only ~1 hour), but the guides can get you into much cooler places that require more difficult navigating. Loved it!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 09:08:47 full ratings


Posted By : M487JPjenniferw
Amazing day out. An abundance of freshly cooked fabulous food that catered for allergies, gluten intolerance, vegan and vegetarian.
All staff were very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. The trip was very well organised, not rushed and not too many people. Amazingly scenery. Recommended if you want a tour that doesn't have a lot of crowds at the destination and will definitely do it again.
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Posted On : 2024-03-22 20:53:44 full ratings


Posted By : tevahne
Amazing and relaxing, not a rushed tour. Food was amazing and unexpected how much we really do get fed. High quality local dishes with ample rest time. Very comfortable. Cave kayaking is pretty, got to see the bioluminescent plankton. felt like a Disney princess. would definitely recommend
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Posted On : 2024-02-16 21:09:35 full ratings


Posted By : Summer_L
The trip started off on the wrong foot, as we were told we would be picked up between 1130 and 1140, and to be in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior. At 1045 we got a call from the front desk telling us that we had a vehicle waiting for us downstairs. We started frantically getting ready, and not even 5 minutes later, we get another call to remind us again about the vehicle... not sure if the second call was motivated by the front desk, or the driver. The transfer was basically 30 minutes early to the, 15 minutes early downstairs to the scheduled time... I'm all for being flexible, but a text or a message on viator for a heads up would have been appreciated. When I mentioned it to the driver, he seemed to not care.

That being said, the trip itself was AMAZING! It is definitely worth the money! We went to several locations and saw sea caves, as well as lagoons. Lunch, dinner, and snacks were provided and all were delicious, with multiple options. They even catered to some people with dietary restrictions. Bottled water was provided. Extra snacks and drinks, to include beer, were for sale. The primary tour guide, Mr.You, spoke English and was easy to understand the majority of the time. He was also very informational.

Our kayaking guide, Dom, didn't speak much English but he was still great. He told us what he could, when he couldn't answer a question, he directed us to another guide whom he knew could understand what we were asking. When we had difficulty seeing the bioluminescent plankton, due to the choppy water, he kayaked us to several locations on the hunt for them, and he even got into the water and filled his shirt with water so that we could see them.

This tour is exceptional, however I do think I should note that it is not for everyone. If you have a genuine fear of the dark, or have claustrophobia I do not recommend this tour. There is one portion of the tour that goes into a pitch black bat cave, as well as another Oster cave, that is very difficult to get into and requires you to lay as flat as possible in the kayak and to float under a ceiling of oysters. That being said, the concern about getting cut, was worth it once we were in the lagoon!


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Posted On : 2024-02-11 10:35:47 full ratings


Posted By : Lorrie K
Awesome guides, food and caves. Mr. “U” was our guide, and he was also in charge of the trip. He really made our trip worthwhile. My only suggestions would be to list on their site to bring a bathing suit and a towel. They don’t mention it and if you want a towel (and he will get wet so I would recommend it) you have to pay 100 bhat ($3 USD) to rent one.
Also, we were supposed to make our own Loy krathong, but he did 99% of it. I would’ve liked to have done some of it myself since I like arts and crafts.
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Posted On : 2023-11-28 21:11:29 full ratings


Posted By : 811srijac
This tour was arguably the most romantic one of our entire vacation. The sea caves and the hidden lagoons are beautiful. Each couple is assigned a guide who stays with you throughout the day and helps with everything, including making the most stunning loy krathongs and paddling the canoe. The food is freshly prepared on board and delicious. The end of the tour is magical where you float the loy krathongs and then dip your hands into the bioluminescent waters and see sparks shoot out of your hands. Would recommend 10/10.
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Posted On : 2023-11-24 05:24:37 full ratings