2 days one night kayaking. We had the most wonderful and adventurous experience in Phang Nga Bay. Well organised, punctual and the guide was very knowledgeable. He was able to adapt to our level of fitness. First day kayaking for few hours, between islands. We were able to see animals, plant life and rock formations. Lunch in a private beach. We slept on Kao Noi island in a lovely bungalow. Second day kayaking in the mangroves and caves…. We absolutely loved every minute. It’s an an adventurous experience so be prepared!

We did a two day paddling / one night camping trip and wow - what a gem of an experience! In a country overflowing with subpar mass tourism "excursions," this truly felt genuine, sustainable and well off the beaten track. Mr. Run was an excellent and very experienced guide who showed us some incredibly special places and shared great information without being overbearing - we had the space to go at our pace, explore the things that interested us and just enjoy the quiet of the place. Food was excellent, logistics were seamless and even the camping, while obviously uncomfortable in a climate like Thailand's, was a memorable night that we're so happy to have had; sitting on a secluded beach and watching thunderstorms roll in from the door of our tent was an experience that we'll remember for a long time to come. Highly, highly recommended!

Paddle Asia was definitely top choice to experience this amazing archipelago! As an experienced paddler I wanted to paddle myself thru the impressive scenery and Paddle Asia offers this. Minimum trip duration for solo traveller is 2 days, and I recommend this duration as then I got to paddle more and all the transits were not squeezed in one day. Length of the day and paddled distance was suitable for me. Mr. Run is a very good guide and the route on both days was captivating. I got to see hawks, lizard, monkey, mudskippers etc. as the waters close to Koh Yao Noi are not crowded with tourists. Seeing all the garbage on the beaches and in the sea is heartbreaking. Even though the area is national park, there seems to be very little effort to keep it clean. The front deck of my kayak was too low, so I couldn't comfortably fit my long legs. On the second day of the trip, Mr. Run agreed to switch kayaks with me to prevent my legs from going numb. That day went better in that regard, even though the guide's kayak wasn't easy to keep stable in its direction in the waves. Tip: Bring your own safety leash for paddle!

Amazing! We did the 5 day/4 night kayaking with 1 day of mountain biking. Our guides were Anan and Mr Run and both were fantastic, knowledgeable and had very good English. We saw lots of wildlife including a very special experience seeing a group of Dusky Langur monkeys playing in the trees above us, not worried at all that we were there. The kayaking took us through caves to lagoons, along the base of the limestone karsts and through mangroves, each day a different location. We hardly saw anyone else which is strange when the scenery is so stunning! The picnic lunches of Thai dishes were amazing - very tasty! The accommodation whilst basic, was clean and comfortable with a very good breakfast. Each evening we ate at the nearby Ciao Bella which served both Thai and Italian food which was all very tasty. I would highly recommend this tour!

10/10 excellent trip. We took our family of 4 kids (ages 12, 14, 17, 20) and two 45+ parents and loved every second.Absolutely no complaints whatsoever. A few of the best things about our trip: 1. Sit-in kayaks! This type of kayak allowed us to go safely across wide expanses of open water to different islands, was safer for my kids who were beginners, protected our legs from the sun, gave us comfortable seats during long paddles, and was a much smoother paddle through the mangroves and into sea caves. 2. Our itinerary was customized for our skill level. Our first day was challenging as we paddled across very choppy seas in high wind...BUT, it was straight runs. So we were able to figure out paddling techniques. My 14 and 16 yr olds were in single kayaks, the rest of us in double, and we all were able to keep up without a problem. Ultimately, we were very grateful for a more challenging first day as we had no issues when we came across wind and waves later in the week. There was also a noticeable improvement day to day and Mr. Run took us to trickier locations as our paddling skills got better and better. 3. There were a wide variety of places and things to see and explore--monkeys, bat caves, stalactites, private beaches, jellies, mangroves, open sea, gorgeous hidden caves that opened into secret lagoons, petroglyphs, cliff jumping, and so much more. We were never bored. 4. LUNCH!! A variety of authentic Thai dishes to choose from every day. It was prepared locally and tailored to fit our spice tolerance. Hahaha. Glad for an increase of delicious calories to burn again and again and again. 5. Our family filled the entire group so we didn't paddle with other people. It felt like we were in our own private space every single day. Mr. Run and his jr. guide, kept us on routes that were peaceful and away from the crowds. (We did do the channels on Day-3 where we paddled against the tourists coming from Phuket, but once out of the channels, we didn't see anyone else for the rest of the day...just loads of monkeys.) 6. We started our day at 8:30am and finished between 3:30-4:30. It was a full day, every day, of exploring Phang Nga Bay. We came back to the hotel tired enough for showers, dinner, walking on the beach, or just playing in the pool. There wasn't a feeling like we needed to fill our time with other touristy things. 7. Seamless booking and easy payment. Dave was beyond helpful and made sure everything was exactly as we hoped. All things fully exceeded our expectations. 8. Besides dinners, everything else is all-inclusive so we weren't spending any extra money for 6 days of our vacation!! No hidden fees or extras to see the coolest places. Yay!! Some tips and tricks when you book with Paddle Asia-- 1. Look at the packing list--and actually follow it. We were very happy to have paddling gloves, hats, sunglasses, water shoes, moleskin for small blisters. We went through 4 bottles of 70 SPF sunscreen in 6-days and came out on top! The only things we didn't get were the head lamps. (Mr. Run had some we borrowed.) We used everything else--minus the meds. No tummy trouble for us. 2. It was good for us to have at least one double kayak so our least experienced paddler could just ride when needed. (Be aware: doubles are wider and heavier so harder to maneuver, but we didn't have any issues going anywhere with them.) 3. Relax! Paddling isn't hard and is so much more fun and less tiring when you let the paddles do the work. Use your core, keep your neck and shoulders, loose, watch Mr. Run's technique and you won't wake up the next morning hating life. 4. Take lots of pictures and if you're techy, do a google earth mapping of your paddle. We dropped pins each day in all the different places we visited and paired them with our photos. It's like a digital scrapbook without all the paper and glue. Plus you get to guesstimate how far you've gone. So cool! (We averaged anywhere between 8-15km of paddling a day.) 5. Do it!! 6 days was perfect for our family. For us a multi-day trip was the best of the best, but if you can't do a multi-day trip, do the day trip. You'll be bragging (and dreaming) about this part of your Thailand adventure for years to come.

A big thanks to Dave and his team. This was a seamless experience from booking to pick ups and experience! Everyone was on time, staff were super friendly and the kayaking experience totally magical. The scenes and beauty were isolated and tranquil. We did a fair amount of rowing but exactly what we wanted. A great experience of the Thai islands.

We have had a fantastic day in the islands, the trip was carefully planned out and the equipment, timing, food, transportation were all organized perfectly. Kuhn Run was our guide for the day and it had turnout we were the only ppl booked the tour on the 1st of May and we were looked after really well. he had go out his way to paddle for my wife in the double kayak just so I can have more fun with the single kayak. Prior to the tour day, the communications with Dave was also very smooth and he had make sure we understand all the details. I’d rate the tour 10/10, will definitely come back again for the camp and canoe 2 days tour.

We booked a one-week kayaking trip for a group of professional rowers from Israel. The logistical care given by Dave was extremely professional, Dave tailored the trip to our needs - we got everything that was promised and more!. The trip itself was led by Ran, a trip that was successful and enjoyable beyond expectations! Ran the guide was attentive to our needs and a pleasant person. Thanks to him we paddled not only to the "normal" magical landscapes that the area offers but also to hidden and very unique corners known to him as a local paddler - very hidden stalactite caves.

We combined the 2-day kayaking and 1-day mountain biking trips for a perfect mini active outdoor getaway in Phuket. The kayaking was absolutely beautify and far from the other tourists as promised on the website. We barely saw anyone else, only a few speedboats and one other kayak the second day. Mr. Run and his crew managed all gear and lunches very efficiently, plus he was a very enthusiastic and friendly guide to show us around the area. The islands, limestone formations, lagoons, and mangroves are all gorgeous and fun to explore. We covered about 9-10 miles kayaking each day. Biking across the island was lots of fun and we covered a huge amount of the island, including the local villages, rubber plantations, many bungalows, beaches, and piers with lovely views to the sea and other islands across the way. Heads up that "lunch" for us was pretty early, barely 11am, so we weren't as hungry for it as we would have liked (the food was really nice and we were sad we couldn't eat too much of it) - maybe ask ahead to properly manage your breakfast. All logistics were super easy. Booking and discussing options via whatsapp got our whole trip settled in a morning instead of a delayed email exchange (plus it was fun chatting with Dave about the area), and all the transit legs were smooth and on-time. The bungalows we stayed at were fairly simple, but reasonable shower and strong A/C unit. There are a good number of things in walking distance: we had a Thai massage on the beach, drinks at a cute beach bar, and a couple nice dinners at nearby restaurants.

Nov. 2022 I am a spry 84. Back in 2006 my husband and I enjoyed kayaking with Paddle Asia. We had a wonderful time, so I was thrilled when our family was able to visit Thailand and spend another two days with Paddle Asia. Going into caves, lunches on the beach - all wonderful just as I remembered. Run and his team were always helpful and even served us fresh chilled coconuts. The huts (much nicer than a hut) for our overnight were air conditioned and very comfortable. Owner, Dave Williams, was very easy to work with setting up our trip. He even recommended an excellent restaurant near the resort where we were staying. Paddle Asia is a great experience for old and young and anyone in between!

We just completed a 2-day one night paddle trip with Paddle Asia and it could not have gone better. The customer service, the food, the attention to skill levels and overall support were all excellent. Our lead guide Khun Run and his support (Mr. Ha) were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and clearly love both their work and their home. We had a prop come off on our longtail boat and the whole event could have been handled poorly but instead it was almost a non-issue. The guides handled getting us all into our kayaks and a replacement boat showed up while we were paddling, and it became a memory instead of a problem. I highly recommend Paddle Asia for the ease of booking, the professionalism, knowledge and engagement of the guides and true passion for what they do. They definitely go above and beyond.

After looking at a couple of different companies, a friend and I booked the Phang Nga Bay kayaking day trip with Paddle Asia as we liked the idea of paddling ourselves and getting away from the crowds. We also appreciated the company’s sustainable and eco-friendly approach to tourism. We can honestly say this trip exceeded our expectations in so many ways! We were the only two on the trip and had two fantastic guides (Run and Mr D) with us throughout the day who not only kept us safe (we had to navigate some windy conditions at times and neither of us have done much kayaking before) but were also very informative and pointed out lots of different wildlife that we encountered. Run also happily took lots of photos of us which we appreciated! The scenery of the islands was absolutely stunning and we were able to enjoy the serenity without hoards of people everywhere. In fact, we probably only passed 2-3 small boats throughout the entire day meaning we pretty much had the entire bay to ourselves. The day was the perfect balance with plenty of time paddling around the islands, lagoons and hongs but also some breaks to rest, swim and walk in the lagoons and private beaches. We particularly enjoyed a lovely lunch break where we were able to rest and relax on a private beach with a delicious pre-prepared lunch. Although initially we were a little hesitant about the cost, we are SO glad we booked this trip! For us, it was a money cant buy experience and one we would both do again in a heartbeat if we were to return to Thailand. A huge thanks to our local guides Run and Mr D for their guidance on the day, and to Dave for his prompt communication via email allowing us to book the trip with little notice!

We had a wonderful day out with Mr Run, the Phang-Nga Bay guide for PaddleAsia. My main comment is this: why do people go with other paddling companies? These other companies take you to the same old spots they have been taking people to for the past 30 years. Now they are just more crowded. And you don't generally paddle your own canoes as they must think people are incompetent? 🤷‍♂️ With Paddle Asia you row your own boat as you should. If you go with PaddleAsia you will see the same or better scenery with no other tourists around. Mr Run knows the area well, he was born here. With 50 lovely islands in the bay, why go to the same islands with hundreds of other tourists? We took a longtail boat to a wonderful beach which we explored while the staff prepared our kayaks. We paddled gently around limestone cliffs. If anyone got tired you could bail at anytime but the paddling was easy. We took a lunch break on the beach then paddled some more and ended up in a wonderful bay which looked just like Koh Tapu (James Bond Island) but we were the only ones there. And there were no venders selling us stuff we didn’t want. We visited three lovely lagoons or “hongs” one of which had hundreds of fruit bats. Another had two romantic oriental pied hornbills cleaning each other. We watched them quietly for 30 minutes. Try doing that with the other companies where scores of canoes queue up trying to get into the same hong. ‍♂️ We took a swim then got in the longtail boat to take us back to Koh Yao Noi where we began completely circling the entire island in one day. Lots of wildlife. Lovely scenery. No other tourists. What could be better?

WOW! This was such an amazing part of our trip to Thailand. From initially inquiring to actually being on the trip the experience was fantastic! It was a private tour for myself and my partner Paul and it was even better than we imagined! Massive thanks to Mr Run our guide who made the whole thing brilliant. It was a real laugh and he went out of his way to help us have fun and make the most of the trip, he was always on the lookout for any wildlife we might be able to spot. He really cares about his home and the whole trip factors in and minimizes the environmental impact. The scenery was beautiful and there was literally no one else around. I couldn't believe how such an amazing spot was still so untouched. It was perfect for us as we didn't want the touristy areas and that's exactly what we got. I can't explain how amazing the whole experience was but I recommend it to anyone who wants to see the real beauty in the bay without being surrounded by tourists. Worth every penny. Huge thanks to Run and Dave. Will definitely be using them again if we are lucky enough to come back.

We booked the 3 day Phang Bay trip with our daughter and her husband. We had one night bungalow and one night home stay. We had an amazing trip. Boi was our guide and did a great job taking care of us! We had excellent food and fun! Do the homestay! Our hostess was a gem and took great care! She fed us more than we could ever eat! Any questions or concerns were quickly handled! You can't go wrong with a tour from Dave and his team!