Khao Lak Mangrove Explorers

Overview

Available languages

Thai

English

5 hours

Mobile ticket

Leave the crowds behind & discover something new!

We have been operating our kayaking trips into the Khao Lak mangroves now for almost 5 years! We are the only operator to successfully offer proper mangrove exploration trips safely and successfully!

This award winning adventure is perfect for anyone who wishes to leave the crowds behind and discover untouched natural surroundings.

We take a maximum of just 6 people on each trip to ensure a private and exclusive feel. Taking only small groups also helps us to be able to spot wildlife hiding in amongst the trees.

Additional Info

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

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

This trip is not reccommended for young children

Please be aware that our kayaks have a maximum weight limit of 100kg/220lbs.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

Unknown to many Khao Lak is home to a beautiful and almost undiscovered mangrove eco system with rivers, jungles and forests. Khao Lak's mangrove cover an area of over 60 square kilometers, and for the first time it is now possible to experience this breath taking and tranquil environment. On this trip we take a maximum of just 6 people, to keep it as excusive and relaxed as possible. Leaving on our longtail boat from a small local fishing village we will take you on a cruise through previously unvisited, unseen mangrove rivers. After some time and photographic opportunities, we will arrive at our floating base hidden deep inside the mangroves. In these totally natural surroundings you will find only tranquility and nature at its best. From here we use kayaks to explore the small streams and rivers that twist and turn through the mangrove trees. After a while we will head back to the platform for some rest and refreshments. Once everybody has got their energy back there is a chance to swim and cool off in a sheltered, hidden in-land lagoon before heading back to the pier.

What‘s Included

Kayaks

Drinks & Light Refreshments

Pickup points

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Options

Joined Group Trip

Pickup included

Private

Private Trip: Enjoy an exclusive private trip
Pickup included

Reviews

4.90

40 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great adventure!
MarMarRiv,,Dec 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Second time with this company! We have done this tour back in April 2023 and returned this year for the same in December 2025. We love this tour so much! You can spot lots of wildlife and the thing we enjoyed most is that you have your own kayak and it gives you some independence too. The station is in the middle of the mangrove and you get to have some fruits before leaving. We saw a snakes, spiders and monkeys on this tour.
Memorable
lucyjP6520GW,,Dec 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Such a lovely group of people. From the guide to the captain of the boat. A beautiful scenic tour, a very memorable experience
Perfect tour
Rene S,,Nov 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Very nice tour. The guide Ohm, was prudent and very well informed. Those who like nature and mangroves are right here.
Worth it if you like nature.
X6438HArenes,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very nice tour through the mangroves. With our guide Ohm we had a lot of fun, saw some animals and felt very well looked after.
Don’t skip this experience
William S,,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great experience, up close and personal with nature. Beautiful scenery and wildlife not to be missed.
Serene experience with superb crew
Heather R,,May 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We enjoy kayaking through mangroves and have done it on three other continents. I think since we overbooked our tour with a full group, we were scheduled for an atypical time when the tide was out. Our guide was great, sharing insight on our other interests with surfing, and it's a beautiful place to visit. We were the only ones out there (not just on our tour) and we were taken care of well by the crew from hotel pick up to drop off. We were disappointed to not see any wildlife, which of course the tour can't control. It might have been the time of our tour, but we saw monkeys in four other places and snakes on another rafting outing. So, I would say if you are considering this tour for a calming, private experience you will be very happy. But, if you are hoping to see wildlife, this wouldn't be your best choice.
Peace in the mangroves
maggies607,,Apr 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Absolutely fantastic. Well organised. Small group. So peaceful in the mangroves. Kayaking was fun. Saw birds, spider crab and snakes. Great fun!!
Fantastic trip well worth doing !!!!!!
Ian B,,Feb 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We were so happy to have our terrific guide Mhan who is a young guy with fantastic English skills. The tour went very smoothly and no issues or complaints about any part of the tour. We discovered 2 viper snakes that we could get close too, 20+ monkeys both in the trees or fighting at ground level and several kingfisher birds. The day finished with fresh cut fruit, tea and biscuits. A top half day tour that is relaxed and highly interesting.
Must do
CarmenM5566,,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We did the tour and were absolutely thrilled. You can experience the mangroves away from tourism and fully enjoy nature. We also loved the guides and would visit the tour again anytime.
Amazing unique nature experience
sararazak67,,Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
2 times - we're leaving. A unique nature experience. Always with lovely young people as a guide, who have grown up in the area and treat nature with great respect. The nature of the mangrove is quite special - and paddling itself is no more challenging than most can handle. We will come again for a 3 time.