Thailand · Water Adventure

Half-Day Bor Thor Mangrove Kayaking Tour from Krabi

5 Hours Round trip from Ao Luek Tai Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Kayak through Bor Thor’s mangrove forest and sea caves
02 Explore Phee Hua Tho Cave and its prehistoric paintings
03 See limestone formations, stalagmites, and stalactites
04 Pass through North and South Tham Lod caves
05 Learn basic paddling techniques from the guide
06 Convenient round-trip transfers from selected Krabi areas
07 Morning option includes lunch at a traditional Thai seafood restaurant

Discover the natural and archaeological wonders of Bor Thor on a half-day kayaking adventure from Krabi. Paddle through peaceful mangrove forests and narrow waterways, pass through dramatic sea caves, and explore Phee Hua Tho Cave, known for its prehistoric paintings and striking skull-like appearance.

This experience combines gentle adventure with fascinating local history, taking you into a landscape of limestone formations, ancient cave art, and tidal grottoes. With hotel transfers, equipment, guide service, and lunch included on the morning program, it’s a memorable way to experience a different side of Krabi.

Discover the natural and archaeological wonders of Bor Thor on a half-day kayaking adventure from Krabi.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

City Krabi

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kayaking at Bor Thor is much interesting place with mangrove forest and sea cave. Take you to see the Phee Hua Tho Cave that looks like a human skull image which had ever discovered ancient human skulls in the cave that were larger than modern humans. There are cave paintings inside the cave, on the wall and ceiling of the cave has prehistoric paintings, human figures, animals and organs estimated to be 3000 years old. In the cave there is also a lot of shells piled up on the ground for many million years. In addition to The Phee Hua Tho Cave, the tourists can also visit another caves in the same area that is The North Tham Lod (the north grotto or Tham Lod Nua) and The South Tham Lod (the south grotto or Tham Lod Tai), you can do kayaking pass through these caves.

The two caves have a slightly different characteristics , namely The South Tham Lod (Tham Lod Tai) is under the limestone mountain, there is the stream flowing through a narrow tunnel, including magnificent stalagmites and stalactites. But The North Tham Lod (Tham Lod Nua) has a large cavity, there is a crooked tunnel and longer than The South Tham Lod(Tham Lod Tai). You can paddle during low tide only.

Itinerary

Half Day Morning • 08:00am - 08:30am Pick up from Krabi town , Ao Nang , Klong Muang and Tub Kaek • 09:00am Meet the crew at the pier in Bor Thor, the guide will explain how to paddle. • 09:30am Paddle yourself into canals, sea caves & mangrove forest and continue by kayaking the Phee Hua Tho Cave(Tham Phee Hua Tho), explore and discover prehistoric paintings in the cave. • 12:00pm Enjoy lunch in traditional Thai seafood restaurant. • 01:00pm Return back to the hotel.

Half Day Afternoon • 01:00pm - 01:30pm Pick up from Krabi town , Ao Nang , Klong Muang and Tub Kaek • 02:00pm Meet the crew at the pier in Bor Thor, the guide will explain how to paddle. • 02:30pm Paddle yourself into canals, sea caves & mangrove forest and continue by kayaking the Phee Hua Tho Cave(Tham Phee Hua Tho), explore and discover prehistoric paintings in the cave. • 05:00pm Return back to the hotel. *The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions* **Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Ao Luek Tai 1 city · 5 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Round trip transfer from Ao Nang, Ao Nammao, Tub Kaek, Klong Muang, or Krabi town
Safety equipment, life jacket
Lunch, drinking water, fruit
Tour guide, first aid kit
Accident insurance

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for people with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Child ticket: Age between 4-11 years.
Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour.
On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
• For the mentioned service.
• Not transferable to any other service or person.
• Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
Pickup is available for all hotels within Ao Nang, Ao Nammao, Tub Kaek, Klong Muang, or Krabi town areas. The pickup time starts between 08.00 a.m. and 08.30 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. If you stay at Railay Beach, we offer a pickup service from the boat ticket office at Ao Nam Mao Pier which is just a 15-minute longtail boat ride from Railay East. If you stay in Ton Sai, please come to the meeting point at Phra Nang Inn reception in Ao Nang. If you stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas, please take the hotel shuttle boat to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang. Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled pickup time. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the guide has moved on from your hotel.