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Welcome to Island Hopping in the Andaman Sea of Thailand
Sea Canoeing, Kayaking and Paddling
In the past few years, the area around Phang Nga Bay and Krabi Province has become world renowned for its spectacular scenery. Sheer limestone cliffs covered in rich jungle folige rise vertically out of rice paddies and aquamarine seas alike.
White sandy beaches, clear aquamarine waters, mangrove ecosystems all come together in this magical area that has to be seen.
The whole of this area was declared a National Park and wildlife sanctuary in 1982 and lies directly west of Krabi province. In the shallow, sheltered bay, more than 80 islands stand in an amazing variety of weird and beautiful shapes, some reaching up to 300 meters in height.
The region was created by the erosion of the mainly limestone formations which are festooned with tropical vegetation. The outskirts of the bay are inhabited by Muslim fisherman, more of Malay extract than Thai yet fully integrated into Thai society. Their villages dot the many estuarine mangrove swamps that are found in the north of the province.
On Koh Lanta Island, a self-paddle trip by canoe through the exciting world of the mangrove forest is offered by the villagers of Thung Yee Peng. This unusual biosphere is limited to the tropics and exists as a nursery or permanent living area for numerous animals and therefore is of important ecological significance. In Phang Nga Bay, kayaking day trips into this exciting biosphere are offered by different operators. For a more exciting 3-day trip in Phangnga Bay please click here. If you prefer to explore dark blue waters and white sandy beaches we recommend the islands of Trang for a 5-day trip or the Koh Tarutao Marine National Park for an unforgettable 7 days paddling trip.
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