About this tour
Explore Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts and hidden waterways on this five-hour evening adventure. You'll paddle through mangrove-lined channels at Panak Island, craft a traditional Krathong float, and release it during the Loy Krathong ceremony—a ritual meant to shed negativity. The journey culminates aboard the boat with a seafood buffet dinner as the sun dips below the Bay's dramatic cliffs. Hotel transfers from central Phuket are included, along with a guide, safety gear, and refreshments throughout.
Highlights
- Paddle canoe through Panak Island's tidal caves and channels
- Handmake and float a traditional Krathong at dusk
- Witness limestone peaks frame the sunset
- Seafood buffet dinner served aboard
- Expert guide and life jacket provided
- Round-trip hotel transfers from Patong area
What to expect
You'll meet at the pier and board a comfortable boat heading towards Hong Island's dramatic rock formations. Before reaching Panak, an experienced guide walks you through folding and decorating your own Krathong using banana leaves and flowers. Once on the water with your canoe, you'll navigate narrow passages between towering limestone walls, spotting caves and noticing how the light shifts as evening approaches. As sunset begins, you'll participate in the Loy Krathong release—a quieter, more reflective moment than the busier festival versions. Back onboard, a hot buffet of fresh seafood and Thai dishes waits, accompanied by soft drinks, coffee, and seasonal fruit. The return journey to your hotel happens after dark.
Good to know
National park fees (300฿ adults, 100฿ children) aren't included. The tour requires minimum 10 participants. Those with spinal injuries, heart conditions, high blood pressure, or pregnancy should skip it. Children under 3 travel free; ages 4–11 pay child rates. Extra transfers from outer Phuket areas incur 100–200฿ surcharge.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original BugBitten summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.