John Gray’s Hong by Starlight: Sea Cave Canoeing Experience
Description
The Full-Day Canoeing Tour by John Gray's Cave in Phang Nga Bay offers an unforgettable adventure through one of Thailand's most stunning natural landscapes. This guided tour takes you through the famous Phang Nga Bay, renowned for its towering limestone cliffs, emerald-green waters, and hidden caves. During the tour, you'll explore the mysterious sea caves and lagoons by canoe, with experienced guides navigating you through the narrow passages and grottoes. One of the highlights is the visit to James Bond Island, a popular filming location for the movie The Man with the Golden Gun. You'll also have the chance to paddle through secret caves and discover the bay’s diverse wildlife, including tropical birds, monkeys, and marine life. A delicious Thai lunch is served on the boat, and you'll have time to swim or relax on the boat or nearby islands. This tour is perfect for nature lovers and adventure seekers, providing a unique way to experience the beauty and serenity of Phang Nga Bay.
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Itinerary
Enjoy an afternoon of sea cave exploring literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine geology, - including the caves and hidden lagoons John Gray found in 1989. Great nature and wildlife surrounds you. Our World Famous Entry Trip starts mid-day to avoid the crowds, customized transfers included. Don’t eat lunch – we serve you on board of our comfortable support boat. After lunch, briefing and a raptor show, a professional guide paddles you through Phang Nga Bay’s “Tidal Nape Sea Caves” in our custom designed kayaks hand-made in Oregon by SOTAR, the World’s premier white water raft manufacturer. The unique experience is dramatic, but Caveman’s SOTAR custom kayaks are specially designed for your trip. We’ve never capsized, punctured or had an accident. After a detailed briefing, your professional guide paddles you and your partner through “Tidal Nape” Sea Caves literally inside Phang Nga Bay’s marine limestone karstic islands into “Hongs“(Thai for “Room”) The hidden cliff-lined lagoons are populated with macaques, water monitors, kingfishers, mudskippers, egrets, Sea Eagles and Brahminy Kites. We finish after dark by floating your own self-made flower “Kratong” in a spiritual and spectacular Natural light show. Eating our delicious seafood-vegan buffet on the trip back, you return to the pier two hours after sunset.
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Important Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- If you have a heart condition, high blood pressure or congenital disease you should not participate.
- If you have back, neck, lower back, joint, or muscular problems, you should carefully consider whether to participate.
- Dry-bags are provided, however, camera/phone is carried at passenger's own risk.
- At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place. Single traveler may book this product, but is subject to availability and cancellation if minimum number of people is not met on the activity day. (Alternative date or refund will be offered should this occur.).
- The Company will not be held responsible for any changes made to the program due to the weather, tide level, sea conditions, accident, or any other reason that may modify the program. These changes are made for the safety and comfort of all guests and no refunds can be given. The Supplier reserves the right to cancel any trip in case of bad weather
- Children under 6 years are free (although very small children/infants not recommended due life-jacket size and canoeing)
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Child rate applies only when sharing with 2 paying adults
- Hotel pick up may be 30-90 minutes prior to tour Start time/Departure time (depending on hotel location)
- Prior to commencement of tour, passenger may be required to sign to acknowledge participation in tour for legal/insurance purposes.
- What to bring: towel, bathing clothes, dry & warm clothes for the way back, sunglasses and sun cream.
- Weather and sea conditions determine whether the tour operates.
- Pregnant woman should carefully consider whether to participate.
Reviews(7)
Great experience. The guides are adorable and the meals very good. My favorite part: watching the seedlings shine in the water at night. It was magical!
Dear Magali, Thank you so much for the positive rating. We're happy that you're happy, and we're looking forward to your next visit to Phuket, Regards, Nick
This was one of the best trips we have been on! Everything was thought out perfectly from the hotel pickup to the food and beverages. All food provided and delicious with plenty of bottled water. They really take care of you and make sure you have the most enjoyable time. A must do with John Gray Only!!!
Hi Michael, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a nice review. We are glad that you loved the John Gray Canoe, our dedicated staff will be pleased to learn of your high praise.They work very diligently and it will provide them with great encouragement to keep doing what they are doing. Thank you, once again, for your kind words. Nick
The crew was very organized, top notch service. Amazing experience, beautiful beautiful scenery, sunset view A+. Very good food. Highly recommend.
Dear Hang, Thank you so much for your 5-star review! We will share this with the store team to let them know to keep up the amazing work Regards, Nick
This tour was absolutely amazing! Our canoe guide “M” was amazing and took our tour very well and constructed a great “Krathrong” for us to float and make a wish! Our main tour guides “Yew” and one other guy (I forgot his name!) had such good english and explained everything perfectly. The lunch was amazing - catered for every meal requirement needed. Could not recommend a better tour!
Dear Adina, Many thanks for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We’re very happy to hear that we met your expectations and thanks for your support! We hope to see you again, Nick
The caves and the lagoons were amazing. Our guide Mr. Tee was the best. The wild life is a must see.
Dear Falcon, We're delighted to hear you had an amazing experience with us. Our guys on the ground deserve all the credit and we'll definitely pass your message to them. Thank you, once again for the kind words, we hope to see you back again ASAP! Regards, Nick
The canoeing was great fun and the sights were breathtaking. The added element of making a traditional Thai flower to float into the water tipped the whole day off. The food was plentiful and tasty and free soft drinks were available all day. It was the best boat trip we have ever been on and would recommend it to anyone!
Hello whartford, Firstly, we want to thank you for willingly spending your time to write to trip advisor. The team here at I Asia Thailand is completely devoted to our work and It gives us great encouragement to get positive feedback from you. Regards, Nick
First time experience with John Grey. True hidden gem of Phuket. Really worth every single dollar you spent for this tour. Not only you will get to enjoy the view of Phang Nga bay but you also got to enjoy their cultural experience, the whole experience was magica. I am truly amazed how they maintain the quality of the tour despite for operating so many years. John Grey was with us throughout the tour!
Hi There, Thanks for taking the time to share your opinion on your recent experience with I Asia Thailand. We look forward to serving you again. Regards, Nick
