Hong by Starlight - John Gray's Sea Canoe
Highlights
- Canoe hidden caves and lagoons
- The original tour, running since 1989
- Consistently 5-star rated
- Organic Thai buffet dinner included
Description
One of the most magical trips you can do while on Phuket, is Hong by Starlight with John Gray's Sea Canoe. It's been around since 1989 and consistently scores 5 out of 5 stars on Tripadvisor. Why? Because it's a tour where magic happens! During the day, you will be exploring caves and so-called 'Hongs' by sea canoe.
Pricing
Adult
THB 3,950per person
Child
THB 1,975per person
Infant
Free
per person
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Pickup window11:30–12:30Our luxury minivan will be ready at the hotel lobby between 11:30-12:30, depending on your location. From here we head to Ao Po pier.
On arrival at the pier, we board our modern double engine escort boat. Here you can enjoy a Thai style lunch. During lunch you will receive a safety instruction.
Our boat makes a stop at the first island (every tour we visit different islands, depending on the tides water conditions). Here we board the kayak. Our experienced guides paddle with us through the caves and into the 'Hongs' (room in Thai).
After canoeing, we head back to the escort boat and move on to the second island.
At the second island, we explore more caves and 'Hongs', while the guides explain about the ecosystem. Keep your eyes out for birds and monkeys!
We make a stop to create our own Krathong, which are floating flowers with candles. You can release them on the water and take a nice cooling down swim afterwards.
When the sun starts to set, it's time for a delicious and healthy Thai buffet. We use as much organic and free-range options as possible. Vegetarian and halal options are available. Enjoy while watching the sunset!
After dinner, we return to the kayak and paddle through bioluminescent plankton. An amazing once in a lifetime experience with glowing lights just below sea level.
We leave back to Ao Po pier for the return trip. This is where the Hong by Starlight tour ends. Our driver with luxury minivan will bring you back to your hotel, where you should arrive no later than 21:30.
Included
- Return transfers from your hotel by luxury minivan
- All kayaking gear by John Gray's Sea Canoe
- Educated and experienced English-speaking guides
- Light lunch
- Thai style buffet dinner (free range and organic)
- National park fees
- Life jacket
- Accident insurance
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks
- Personal expenses
- Swimming suit
- Dry and warm clothing for the way back
- Towel
- Sunscreen
- Flip-flops
- Camera
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Your exact pickup time depends on your area and departure time. You'll see it at checkout and we confirm it with your booking.
Prefer to make your own way there? You can skip the pickup and meet us directly at the start point.
We'll share the exact meeting point and a map link in your booking confirmation.
FAQs
Please don't eat lunch. We will serve you both lunch and dinner on board of our support ship, that follows us during the Hong by Starlight tour. For lunch and dinner you can expect a typical Thai style buffet. Every day we shop for healthy ingredients. A seafood catch of the day and free-range chicken. As well as a delicious homemade Massaman curry with brown, red, and black rice.
Hong by Starlight has a 100% safety record since 1989. We only use professional canoeing gear and well-trained guides. This tour runs when it rains, but only when conditions are safe enough to go out. It's a 100% safe trip!
If the weather is bad, we will inform you as soon as possible. You can then choose to reschedule your tour or get a full refund. Your safety is our priority.
Yes. Cancelling or moving your booking to another date is free up to 24 hours before the tour starts, and anything you have paid is refunded in full. Cancellations made less than 24 hours before the start time are non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded. If we have to cancel, for example for weather or safety, you can move to another date or take a full refund.
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Reviews
Based on 68 reviews
- Mark RobertsOctober 31, 2024· Verified booking4.0
The glowing plankton was unforgettable! A little more time for photos would’ve been perfect. Loved it though.
- Sophia LeeOctober 13, 2024· Verified booking4.0
Great guides and amazing views. I wish we had a bit more time to enjoy each spot, but would definitely recommend.
- Max WeberOctober 6, 2024· Verified booking4.0
Sehr schöne Tour! Nur etwas schnell durch die einzelnen Stopps. Trotzdem ein einzigartiges Erlebnis!
- Lisa GreenSeptember 26, 2024· Verified booking4.0
Beautiful experience and well-organized tour. The only downside was feeling a bit rushed, but the scenery was worth it.
- Juliana PerezSeptember 17, 2024· Verified booking4.0
Las cuevas y el plancton luminoso fueron geniales! Solo deseaba un poco más de tiempo para explorar a nuestro ritmo.
