Phuket sea canoe and kayak trips
Sea Canoeing in Phang-Nga
Bay
 Phang-Nga
Bay is unquestionably one of the great scenic attractions in the
world. The coastal area of the bay is a complex network of river
estuaries, tidal lagoons, and dense forests of mangrove that support
an amazing array of exotic birds, and wildlife including monkeys,
monitor lizards and eagles.
Protecting the shoreline is a series of sheer-sided
limestone mountains and other artistic rock formations that soar
up to 300m (980 feet) out of the sea like an eerie army of stone
monoliths.
 The
unusual geology in Phang-nga Bay makes it a sea kayaking paradise.
Capable of reaching places inaccessible by any other means, the
sea canoe (or sea kayak) is the ideal craft for a close inspection
of this unique landscape. Sitting two people to a canoe, your guide
will paddle you through tiny sea caves and along narrow tunnels
under huge limestone hills rising from the bay. Hidden in many of
these odd rock formations are caves, tunnels and lagoons, better
known as "hongs" (Thai for room), eroded by natural forces
over millions of years and can only be entered via the tunnels when
the tide is just right. Many visitors claim that being paddled
in a canoe through the side of a limestone mountain that emerges
into a pristine tidal lagoon isolated from the world and surrounded
by sheer rock evokes a surreal experience of going back in time
a million years. This is clearly one of the most remarkable journeys
you will ever make. The appeal is universal, it's the perfect all-season,
all-weather outdoor adventure, ideal for everyone in the family.
 Often
described as today's finest adventure travel product. Sea Canoe
(a trademarked name) founder John Grey pioneered entries into Asia’s
tidal sea caves and cliff-lined lagoons. Today, Sea Canoe is an
internationally acclaimed leader in "EcoTourism) and known
for applying innovative economic and management principles to conservation.
Developing a unique and informative method to allow visitors to
examine the natural wonders of the limestone karst formations is
a classic example of a win-win situation. When done properly tourism
can actually have a positive economic impact on the region, and
a negligible impact on the local environment. Unfortunately, Sea
Canoe operates in unregulated Asia, where shameless "copycats"
abound. Numerous companies have formed under similar names - and
actually claim to be Sea Canoe when questioned. Many local travel
agents will make a concerted effort to book you on one of the new
local competitors because they usually pay a higher commission.
If the local companies who desired to compete in this activity were
willing to invest the time and money into training and equipment,
and pay their staff a living wage, all would be fine, but that is
usually not the case. Rather than developing the expertise required
for exploring the bay and discovering new sites to handle the increased
number of visitors it is so much easier and a lot cheaper to just
play "follow the leader". Due to a lack of supervision
and control by the local authorities "traffic jams" are
known to occur at some sites particularly on the one-day route.
It is recommended that you take a trip of at least
three days to fully appreciate this unique travel adventure but
as that is not possible for many visitors, taking the one day trip
is better than missing this opportunity all together. The following
is a comparison of the one day trips offered by three of the twelve
or so companies that offer this one day adventure.
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Andaman
Sea Kayak
20/75 Maeluan Road
Muang, Phuket 83000
Tel:235353
The Late Morning Adventure Program
09.00 Departure from your hotel
10.00 Arriving to Po Bay. Greeting and briefing.
11.00 Arriving to Phang-Nga bay, explore Panak
Island and Hong Island.
14.00 Superb buffet lunch onboard, and then cruise
to Naka Island.
15.00 Leisure at the beach.
16.15 Departure for Phuket.
16.45 Arriving at Po Bay, and transfer to your
hotel.
Sea Cave
Canoe
Phang Nga Exploration Co. Ltd.
2/1 Chumporn Road, Muang
Phuket 83000, Thailand
Tel: +66 76 210-434, 234-419
Fax: +66 76 214-249
E-mail: seacave@phuket.ksc.co.th
Daily Program
08.30 Transfer from hotel by air-con bus
10.00 Depart on cruiser for Phang Nga Bay
10.40 Arrive Phang Nga Bay and proceed to explore
caves and hongs
12.30 LUNCH
13.30 Depart for Lawa Island for recreation or
relaxing
15.00 At this time the 1 day program returns to
Phuket Island.
Burma Kayaking
info@burma-kayaking.com
 Ocean
kayaking in Burma with Burma Kayaking Adventures is a truly rewarding
way to discover and explore the coves, inlets, creeks, tidal rivers
and islands of The Mergui Archipelago.
There are over nine hundred islands mostly uninhabited scattered
over an area of 12,000 square miles. The Mergui Archipelago is an
area of incredible beauty, above as well as below the water's surface,
it has only relatively recently been open to a select group of foreign
yachts.
Our yachts have been among the first boats
to operate here and by now, after many, many cruises, we have a
wealth of knowledge of this area and it's hidden surprises. Kayaking
in Burma is a truly unique experience.
"Burma Adventure Kayaking" trips include sailing, snorkeling,
diving and exploring ashore.
 The
key word is participation at all levels. The trips in our kayaks
can be as easy as you wish or difficult as you wish according to
your preference.
Using Lizard Of Oz, Amadeus,
Colona II, and Stressbreaker as the mother ships you will board
your two & three person kayaks and explore jungle rivers, creeks,
and bays and in some cases circumnavigate islands.
No previous kayaking experience
is necessary!
Kayaking provides a unique opportunity to explore the Mergui Archipelago
one of the most spectacular places in the world. !..............
The aim of our expeditions is to give you an insight into an area
where nature truly is in a state as the creator meant it to be,
not "improved" or "managed" or "tamed" by modern humanity.
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