Thailand · Sunset Tours

Hong Islands Sunset & Glow Plankton Night Trip from Krabi

8 Hours Round trip from Ao Nang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Explore Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Lading Island, and Pak Bia Island
  • 02 Swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water
  • 03 Relax on white-sand beaches at sunset
  • 04 Enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner on the beach
  • 05 Look out for bioluminescent plankton after dark
  • 06 Travel by traditional longtail boat from Khlong Muang Pier
  • 07 Round-trip transfers included from Krabi Town and Ao Nang

Spend an afternoon and evening exploring the Hong Islands by longtail boat, with time to swim, snorkel, and relax on some of Krabi’s most scenic islands. This trip combines clear-water snorkeling, white-sand beaches, and a peaceful sunset setting after many daytime visitors have left.

Visit spots including Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Lading Island, and Pak Bia Island, then enjoy a BBQ buffet dinner on the beach with drinks and seasonal fruit. After dark, take in the special atmosphere of the sea at night and, if conditions are right, look out for glowing bioluminescent plankton in the water on this memorable island-hopping experience.

After the other tourists have left you’ll love this magical place, waves lapping gently as the sun goes down.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 8 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City Krabi
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Hong Island Sunset Tour, take you to visit the most beautiful beach and paradise island, Krabi Thailand. The tour will take you to the main island in the Hong Islands group for sightseeing and snorkeling in crystal clear water such as Ka Island , Lading Island , Hong Lagoon, Dry off on the white sand beach and bathing in the warmth of the sunset.

After the other tourists have left you’ll love this magical place, waves lapping gently as the sun goes down. The water is at bath temperature and just begs to be swum in. Sit down and eat delicious BBQ buffet dinner at the beach. It’s always a fantastic atmosphere. There’s a cool box for cold drinks and some fresh tropical fruit to finish it all off.

After eating, take a moonlit dip in the sea. If you are lucky you may get to see the phosphorescent plankton like fireflies in the water.Even the boat ride back to pier, watching the light go down over Klong Muang Beach and islands disappearing behind you is a memory of Krabi that you won’t forget for your memorable trip.

Itinerary • 12:00pm. Pick up service from your hotel in Krabi Town and Klong muang Beach. • 12:30pm. Pick up service from Ao Nang area. • 01:00pm. Departure from Khlong Muang pier by long tail boat to.. HONG ISLAND : Enjoy swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the beach HONG LAGOON : Sightseeing by long tail boat around the lagoon fantastic. LADING ISLAND : Snorkeling and relaxing on the beach PAK BIA ISLAND : Enjoy BBQ dinner on the beach looking beautiful sunset. BIO-LUMINESCENT PLANKTON : Experience Bioluminescent plankton swimming. • 07:30pm. back to Klong Muang pier and transfer back to your 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 Nang 1 city · 8 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Buffet Dinner, Drinking water, Fruit
  • English speaking Tour Guide.
  • Fruits by Seasoning, Soft Drinks, Drink Water & Thai Snack.
  • Life jacket
  • Free round trip transfer from Krabi Town, and Ao Nang
  • Snorkeling Equipment.
  • Accident Insurance.

What's Not Included

  • National Park fee (300THB per adult and 150THB per child) to be paid at point of entry
  • Extra transfer charge 100THB per person for Klong Muang and Tub Kaek
  • Hong Island

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • 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
  • 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.
  • You can also get picked up from anywhere in Krabi.
  • Free hotel pick up is available for Krabi town, Ao Nang.
  • Remote areas including Klong Muang and Tub Kaek require an additional charge of THB100 per person (payable directly to the driver)
  • 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.
  • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.
  • Please plan to meet your driver at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
  • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-show

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ao Nang, TH
Tour start
Ao Nang, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 8 hours finish where they began, in Ao Nang.

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