Experience the native wildlife and natural beauty of Southern Thailand on a John Grays Hong by Starlight tour, which will see you exploring the region’s caves and hongs by sea canoe. This tour really is like no other, combining plenty of adventure, with delicious meals and uniquely Thai traditions.
While you enjoy a light lunch, an escort speed boat will transfer you from the Ao Po Pier to the main vessel. Here, you will launch your canoes to explore two different islands. Slowly paddle along the coastline and venture into craggy limestone caves, accompanied by a highly experienced guide who will explain the local ecology.
After soaking up the spectacular scenery of Phang Nga Bay, a delicious seafood dinner awaits as the sun slowly sinks below the horizon. Once it’s dark, you will set adrift your own floating Thai lantern (loi kratong) as you make a wish for the future.
This John Grays sea canoe tour is ideal for both adults and active children who want to explore Phang Nga Bay in a leisurely style. Escape the crowds of tourists as you get an up-close look at the islands and immerse yourself in Southern Thailand’s unique ecology and culture.
Itinerary
After being picked up from your hotel by minibus between 11:00 am and 12:30 pm, you will be transferred to the Ao Po Pier. Here you will board our modern twin-engine escort boat and be treated to a Thai-style lunch as your guide leads you through a short briefing.
On arrival at our first island, you will have the opportunity to explore a couple of caves and hongs by canoe while spotting native wildlife along the way. The escort boat will transfer you to the second island where you will again have time to explore its natural attractions at your leisure.
As the sun begins to set, you can take the opportunity to swim, paddle or make your own kratong before watching the day’s last rays illuminate Phang Nga Bay. A delicious seafood buffet dinner will then be served as you recount the day’s adventures.
After dark, you will return to your kayak to float your loi kratong in what is an authentic Thai tradition. Around 8:00 pm, we will depart from Ao Po Pier and have you transferred back to your hotel between 9:30 and 10:00 pm.
Please Note: The itinerary above is approximate only and may be modified without notice due to local weather and tide conditions.
John Grays Hong by Starlight by big boat
“We promise not to take you to James Bond Island”
*This price is from 1 November 2023 – 31 October 2024*
*Operate Everyday!*
Pickup from Phuket (Free pick up transfer all Phuket)
Program | Regular Price | Promotion Price |
Adult |
| 3,390.-THB |
Child (7-12 year) |
| 1,890.-THB |
*Children 6 and under is free of charge
Free Pickup Transfer (Area 1.)
| Area 1. | Time | Price/Person |
| Rawai / Nai Harn | 11.20 | FREE |
| Chalong | 11.30 | FREE |
| Kata / Karon | 11.20 | FREE |
| Cape Panwa | 11.30 | FREE |
| Ao Yon | 11.30 | FREE |
| Siray | 11.30 | FREE |
| Phuket Town | 11.30 | FREE |
| Laem Hin | 11.45 | FREE |
| Yamu / Paklok | 11.15 | FREE |
| Tri-trang | 11.20 | FREE |
| Patong / Kalim | 11.30 | FREE |
| Nakalay / Kamala | 11.30 | FREE |
| Surin / Bangtao / Cherng Talay | 11.40 | FREE |
| Layan / Naithon | 11.30 | FREE |
| Naiyang / Airport / Maikhao | 11.40 | FREE |
| Ao Por | 12.30 | FREE |
Orawan –
Thank you Phuket Dream company for suggest the best tour for me this tour is very amazing and the cave is very nice and I like Kratong and food is Delicious , If I have time I will be join trip again.
Jinn –
This is an amazing excursion. We get picked up from our hotel and sail for approximately an hour to our first stop, where we will have a little lunch. The guides are top-notch; they paddled us into the island’s center beneath low rocks and provided useful information. After having some nibbles, we traveled to James Bond Island for another paddle and swim. A comfortable boat and a ton of good food. Definitely advised.