John Gray's Adventure Hong by Starlight in Phang Nga Bay

About this tour

Paddle through Phang Nga Bay's limestone passages after dark on this 11-hour evening expedition. LED-lit kayaks reveal hidden lagoons and cave systems as your guide unpacks the geology and ecology of this dramatic seascape. You'll drift in silence past dramatic rock formations, then return to a traditional wooden boat for Thai dinner under the stars. Lunch, all meals, and kayak gear included.

Highlights

• Night paddle through illuminated limestone caves and lagoons
• Learn cave formation and local ecology from expert guides
• Thai buffet lunch and dinner aboard traditional longtail boat
• Loy Krathong workshop and craft activity included
• No prior kayaking experience needed; stable SOTAR kayaks

What to expect

You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel mid-afternoon and driven to the launch point. The first half involves paddling through daylit sections of the bay, stopping at caves and shallow passages where your guide explains the limestone karst landscape. As dusk falls, LED lights attach to kayaks, transforming the caverns into an eerie, beautiful environment. Expect calm water, slow-paced exploration, and stretches of near-silence broken only by paddle strokes and your guide's commentary. After sunset paddling, you'll return to the boat for dinner while anchored in the bay.

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