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John Gray's Sea Canoe

124 Soi 1 Yaowaraj Road | Taladyai, Muang, Phuket 83000, Thailand
66 076.254.505-6
Ranked #18 of 119 tours in Phuket
4.5 of 5 stars 178 Reviews
Type: Tours
Owner description: After 12 years designing and developing one of the World's most highly awarded Ecotourism companies, John "Caveman" Gray goes his own way by forming...... more » Owner description: After 12 years designing and developing one of the World's most highly awarded Ecotourism companies, John "Caveman" Gray goes his own way by forming "John Gray's SeaCanoe" with 18 of his most loyal and experienced guides. "After 12 years in Phuket, the experiment ran its course and I was packing for Polynesia," says Gray, "but when all these guides showed up, I had no choice but to stay and do another start-up." « less
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Stevestorey
Kingston-upon-Hull, United Kingdom
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 4, 2012 NEW

This trip involves each family / couple / individual being allocated their own canoeist to personally paddle them into hongs (semi submerged caves leading to a lagoon in the centre of a small island, open to the sky, but being reachable only by going through the semi submerged cave.) They are tranquil and a world away from the ocean outside.... More

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Melissa D
Hong Kong, China
2 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 1, 2012

This trip was amazing. Personal guides (1 guide for every 2 guests) were friendly, curteous, and knowledgeable. Great way to see the beauty of Thailand up close and personal. They combine nature and culture in a hassle free experience. The landscape is beautiful, and you won't go hungry!! Good value for the money. More

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justinl604
Taipei, Taiwan
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4 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 29, 2012

Enjoyed a really nice day on the water with this tour. food was delicious and the guides were a lot of fun. We were also picked up and dropped off promptly from out hotel in Cape Panwa. The highlight is probably the evening tours because there are no other tour companies licensed to tour in the late afternoons so we... More

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Jennifer B
Seoul, South Korea
2 reviews
6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 26, 2012
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This was the best day of our trip to Phuket. Although it was more expensive than the other tours we looked at, it was definitely worth it. We did the Hong by Starlight tour...and are so glad we did. It skips the touristy stops and we appreciated the relatively small tour group (approx. 25 people on a large boat). After... More

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nyc_420
New York City, New York
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5 reviews
4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 25, 2012
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Just got back from my Thailand vacay and decided to write some reviews while my memories are still fresh. I am really glad I decided to go on the John Gray's sea Canoe trip. It allowed me to get away from way overcrowded Phuket beaches and have a relaxing day while admiring beautiful sights of Thain nature. The trip was... More

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Daniel J
Zurich, Switzerland
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7 reviews
2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 23, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

John Grays Sea Canoe is probably a bit more expensive than the others tours, however it is worth every BATH. It was an amazing day which I will never forget! We are in total at least 2 hours on the canoe and saw amazing sights ! Moreover, the food on board was excellent and Hong by Starlight is a tour... More

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davesky737
Tokyo, Japan
2 reviews
1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 22, 2012

This trip seemed a little expensive but after we did it we realized why. It was an awesome experience that I highly recomend. The best part of our Phuket vacation. More

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Lauramilli
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3 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012

We stayed in Phuket and went on this tour for one day. Wow. It was incredible! Great food from the moment we stepped on the boat. Didn't feel seasick at all which is quite a feat! Local guides took us on a tour around the islands. Didn't speak great English but could still communicate with them. Amazing trip. Not too... More

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iam5695
Sydney, Australia
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3 reviews
8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
1
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We had been recommended this by a couple of different people - and it was absolutely outstanding. Possibly the best thing we did in 3 weeks in Thailand. The crew were great, the food was wonderful, the water and caves and lagoons were just incredible - and so much fun free-swimming in the beautiful Andaman Sea. More

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Ce-sky9876
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13 reviews
3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 19, 2012
1
person found this review helpful

went to JG's sea canoe yesterday, I loved the enthusiasm from the guides and the leader on the boat. the food and drinks were wonderful (although I had diarrhoea later on..arh well doesn't matter) canoeing was wonderful and the scenaries were spectacular. the night time canoeing was the highlight of the trip and I wouldn't say too much about it--you... More

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