Ao Thalane kayaking from Ao Nang
Half day · Morning or afternoon
Sit-on-top kayaks through the mangroves and limestone canyons of Ao Thalane, about 20 minutes' drive north of Ao Nang. You paddle channels under near-vertical cliffs, into the stalactite 'Crocodile Cave' and out across a karst-ringed lagoon, with a good chance of seeing crab-eating macaques. Paddling time is about 2 hours.
Quick facts
- Duration
- About 4 h incl. transfers (09:00–13:00 or 13:00–17:00)
- Departs from
- Ao Thalane kayak pier (hotel pickup from Ao Nang)
- Best for
- Half day · Nature · Active but easy
- Price
- Ask at reception for prices
Highlights
- Mangrove channels
- Limestone canyons
- Crocodile Cave
- Macaques & monitor lizards
Usually included
Based on published programmes; it varies by operator, so confirm when you book.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off
- Kayak, paddle & life jacket
- Dry bag
- Water, snacks & fruit
- Guide (small groups)
Good to know
- Timing follows the tide tables.
How to arrange it
Ask at The Hangout tour desk in Ao Nang, or message @hangouthostelaonang on Instagram. The desk confirms what is running today, the current price and the pick-up.
More from Ao Nang
Sources (checked 26 Sep 2026)
Photo: Kayaking in Ao Thalane 06.jpg by Christophe95, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Information is gathered from the sources above and can change; always confirm with the tour desk.