Koh Yao Yai Mangrove Forest Kayak with Local Life Discovery Tour

Operated and fulfilled by partner operators via Viator.

⌛ 4 hours👥 Up to 15 travelers🌐 EN

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Overview

✓Follow the natural rhythm of Koh Yao Yai on a peaceful kayaking and village adventure.
✓Paddle through calm canals surrounded by lush mangrove forests, where monkeys swing through the trees and colorful birds glide above.
✓Visit a quiet local village to meet friendly islanders, stroll through rice fields with grazing water buffalo, and learn about rubber tapping, a craft passed down through generations.
✓Continue kayaking through hidden lagoons and tranquil waterways before cooling off with a swim in turquoise waters at a secluded beach.
✓End your journey with a homemade Thai lunch by the sea, made from fresh local ingredients.

Follow the natural rhythm of Koh Yao Yai on a peaceful kayaking and village adventure. Paddle through calm canals surrounded by lush mangrove forests, where monkeys swing through the trees and colorful birds glide above. Visit a quiet local village to meet friendly islanders, stroll through rice fields with grazing water buffalo, and learn about rubber tapping, a craft passed down through generations. Continue kayaking through hidden lagoons and tranquil waterways before cooling off with a swim in turquoise waters at a secluded beach. End your journey with a homemade Thai lunch by the sea, made from fresh local ingredients. Perfect for couples, families, and nature lovers, this tour blends culture, adventure, and serenity in one unforgettable island experience.

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What’s Included

✓Cooling towel
✓Drinking water
✓Coconuts and local fruits
✓Life jacket and waterproof bag
✓Lunch or Dinner
✓Hotel transfer from Koh Yao Yai
✓Professional guide-English/Thai

What’s NOT Included

✗Tip & personal expenses

What to Bring

•Public transportation options are available nearby
•Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
•Suitable for all physical fitness levels
•The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.
•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.

Meeting and Pickup

🚐Hotel pickup OR meet at start point

9 pickup locations available — or request your own hotel

Pickup starts 30 min before departure

Pickup is available for all hotels within Koh Yao Yai. Pickup time is between 8.30 a.m.- 9.00 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.

📍 Meeting point / start

Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere on Koh Yao Yai. When you arrive, you will see our easily identifiable meeting point with our welcoming staff. Please proceed to check in, kindly provide your name and booking number.