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Paddle Asia - Private Day Tours
Paddle Asia - Private Day Tours
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6:30 AM - 9:30 PM
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Paddle Asia is a small family-owned business specializing in small group self-paddle kayaking Phang Nga Bay focusing on getting away from other visitors. We also offer mountain biking on Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai. Paddle Asia deals directly with our guests. We don't go through agents. We deal directly with you! Book directly through us, please. Paddle Asia uses proper sit-inside kayaks. Our mission is to offer you something completely different from what other tour operators in the region offer. Your eco-adventure tour is designed for first-time paddlers and novice travelers. Families with children are more than welcome! Experienced kayakers and adventurers are, of course, also welcome. All guides are certified to international first aid and safety standards.
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Kevin B
2 contributions
Nov 2022
We just completed a 2-day one night paddle trip with Paddle Asia and it could not have gone better. The customer service, the food, the attention to skill levels and overall support were all excellent. Our lead guide Khun Run and his support (Mr. Ha) were extremely knowledgeable and helpful and clearly love both their work and their home. We had a prop come off on our longtail boat and the whole event could have been handled poorly but instead it was almost a non-issue. The guides handled getting us all into our kayaks and a replacement boat showed up while we were paddling, and it became a memory instead of a problem. I highly recommend Paddle Asia for the ease of booking, the professionalism, knowledge and engagement of the guides and true passion for what they do. They definitely go above and beyond.
Written December 6, 2022
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Thanks again for coming with us. Thanks a lot for taking the time to write this detailed review.
Yeah, it's a bit surprising how often props come off of longtails. I'm not surprised that they had a quick Plan B. ;-)
All the best,
Dave, Run, and team
Written December 9, 2022
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vardas
Israel55 contributions
Jan 2023
We booked a one-week kayaking trip for a group of professional rowers from Israel. The logistical care given by Dave was extremely professional, Dave tailored the trip to our needs - we got everything that was promised and more!.
The trip itself was led by Ran, a trip that was successful and enjoyable beyond expectations! Ran the guide was attentive to our needs and a pleasant person. Thanks to him we paddled not only to the "normal" magical landscapes that the area offers but also to hidden and very unique corners known to him as a local paddler - very hidden stalactite caves.
The trip itself was led by Ran, a trip that was successful and enjoyable beyond expectations! Ran the guide was attentive to our needs and a pleasant person. Thanks to him we paddled not only to the "normal" magical landscapes that the area offers but also to hidden and very unique corners known to him as a local paddler - very hidden stalactite caves.
Written February 7, 2023
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Thank you very much for organizing your group! I know that was a lot of work on your end. Thanks for the very kind review too. We sincerely appreciate everything you did to put this together.
All the best,
Dave, Run, and team
Written February 14, 2023
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Dawn and Peter AUS
Australia15 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
Amazing! We did the 5 day/4 night kayaking with 1 day of mountain biking. Our guides were Anan and Mr Run and both were fantastic, knowledgeable and had very good English. We saw lots of wildlife including a very special experience seeing a group of Dusky Langur monkeys playing in the trees above us, not worried at all that we were there. The kayaking took us through caves to lagoons, along the base of the limestone karsts and through mangroves, each day a different location. We hardly saw anyone else which is strange when the scenery is so stunning! The picnic lunches of Thai dishes were amazing - very tasty! The accommodation whilst basic, was clean and comfortable with a very good breakfast. Each evening we ate at the nearby Ciao Bella which served both Thai and Italian food which was all very tasty. I would highly recommend this tour!
Written May 16, 2024
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lindaS3713RT
Hacienda Heights, CA6 contributions
Nov 2022
Nov. 2022 I am a spry 84. Back in 2006 my husband and I enjoyed kayaking with Paddle Asia. We had a wonderful time, so I was thrilled when our family was able to visit Thailand and spend another two days with Paddle Asia. Going into caves, lunches on the beach - all wonderful just as I remembered. Run and his team were always helpful and even served us fresh chilled coconuts. The huts (much nicer than a hut) for our overnight were air conditioned and very comfortable. Owner, Dave Williams, was very easy to work with setting up our trip. He even recommended an excellent restaurant near the resort where we were staying. Paddle Asia is a great experience for old and young and anyone in between!
Written December 8, 2022
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Thank you very much for coming with us and for this detailed review. We deeply appreciate both.
All the best,
Dave, Run, and team
Written December 9, 2022
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Tienmu Home
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
My son and I expected a quiet day paddling around the calm and picturesque Phang Nga Bay. We began with our friendly local guide, Mr. Ya, taking us to a secret lagoon filled with mangrove trees and colonies of noisy cat-sized fruit bats dangling from above. This was followed by us paddling to a shallow cave at another karst for a tasty lunch, and more paddling to another neat karst. Then, unexpectedly the weather changed. The calm was interrupted by strong winds and a downpour. We found shelter in a recess along the prickly limestone wall. When the wind and rain died, we paddled again, riding choppy rolling waves in our yellow kayaks, following our guide to a stunningly beautiful cove. What an awesome ride! Thrilling, but safe at all times with Mr Ya looking after us. Big round of high fives, big smiles on our faces--my son, Mr Ya and myself--at the beach, where the longtail picked us up, with us happy to do this all over again. Dave, never thought we would have such a fantastic finale to our holiday in Phuket!
Written June 20, 2019
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Thank you very, very much for coming with us and for taking the time to write this lovely review. Yes, I prefer a mixture of weather too. No one remembers blue skies. ;-) You've now got stories.
I have passed your praise onto Mr. Ya. He was very happy to hear that you enjoyed yourselves.
Take care and keep in touch.
All the best,
Dave & team
Written July 6, 2019
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Mike B
4 contributions
Mar 2017 • Couples
Ideal day-trip in Phang Nga Bay. SO MUCH better than the "masses of people" excursions...just the two of us with one guide...this is the trip for you if you don't want to be crammed into another speedboat with 30 new "friends." Price is a bit higher than the others, but the small groups and personalization make it well worth it. On very short notice, Dave arranged a flawless trip. Our guide, Yah, was excellent; the food was delicious (and customized--we are vegetarian). And importantly, if you are an experienced paddler, you are in a sit-inside kayak that you paddle yourself (a legit kayaking experience). We got "up close" with beautiful islands, birds, and monkeys. LOVED THIS TRIP AND THIS OUTFITTER.
Written March 26, 2017
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j g
Vancouver, Canada37 contributions
Nov 2015 • Couples
We did the Phang Nga Bay day trip with Paddle Asia last fall. I found Paddle Asia's representative, Dave, to be extremely helpful right from the moment of first contact. He was in touch regularly and even gave us weather updates right up until the night before - so we could ensure we didn't kayak on a stormy day.
The tour itself was quite the trek from Patong beach - a van came to pick us up from our hotel and took us to a pier that was probably an hour to an hour and a half away. We then went on a public ferry to a pier near Phang Nga Bay, followed by a private longtail boat which took us to a beach where we began our excursion. The trek was definitely long and tiring.
The kayaking excursion was very cool - we got to go into some lagoons and caves that can only be reached by kayak. We were the only two people on this particular tour so we got a lot of flexibility in terms of how long we wanted to spend in certain locations. We took breaks every so often to hangout at some quiet beaches and were served a delicious Thai lunch. There were many sightings of giant fruit bats, interesting birds and I believe we even saw a tarantula (terrifying!).
Our guide was a Thai man whose name escapes me now - he was very pleasant and cheerful. I do think he could have done a better job of explaining things to us and being more of a "tour guide." It would have been nice to have him point out things as we kayaked along - or even just a bit of banter. Instead we just found he just paddled in silence in front of us. He may have been new to the whole tour guide thing but overall we were a bit disappointed with him.
Overall it was a very cool experience.
The tour itself was quite the trek from Patong beach - a van came to pick us up from our hotel and took us to a pier that was probably an hour to an hour and a half away. We then went on a public ferry to a pier near Phang Nga Bay, followed by a private longtail boat which took us to a beach where we began our excursion. The trek was definitely long and tiring.
The kayaking excursion was very cool - we got to go into some lagoons and caves that can only be reached by kayak. We were the only two people on this particular tour so we got a lot of flexibility in terms of how long we wanted to spend in certain locations. We took breaks every so often to hangout at some quiet beaches and were served a delicious Thai lunch. There were many sightings of giant fruit bats, interesting birds and I believe we even saw a tarantula (terrifying!).
Our guide was a Thai man whose name escapes me now - he was very pleasant and cheerful. I do think he could have done a better job of explaining things to us and being more of a "tour guide." It would have been nice to have him point out things as we kayaked along - or even just a bit of banter. Instead we just found he just paddled in silence in front of us. He may have been new to the whole tour guide thing but overall we were a bit disappointed with him.
Overall it was a very cool experience.
Written August 23, 2016
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Jeff N
Boise, ID550 contributions
Jul 2014 • Friends
Normally my reviews are extremely positive and I have hired many other mountain bike tours as you can see from other entries. But this trip through and through just clunked along the entire way only to finish with myself being took for an extra $800 baht due to a busted chain on out dated and maintained equipment.
Our excursions started with 45 minute at the boat pier as it appears no one really knew what the schedule for boats was. Once we did get on the boat, it was cool trip zipping across the bay to the island.
When we arrived we found that our mountain bikes were extremely old TREK's (model 3700 if memory serves). We thus begun our adventure requesting to hit as much off road/trail as possible, which turned out to be about 1/5th of the trip, as rest was spent on roads.
Lunch was at a little hole in the wall diner and was definitely the highlight of the trip, very friendly staff and excellent Thai food.
After lunch my buddy proceeded to have a flat tire, thus we had to wait 30 minutes as our guide had no spare tubes or pump. He just took the tire and disappeared leaving along road until he came back.
1 hour later biking up a paved hill my chain broke, thus we had to wait another 45 minutes as he had no spare chain links.
Then when the trip ended couple hours later the guide would not give me my shuttle boat pass to get back until I paid him $800 Baht additional for the busted chain from a very old bike that was definitely subpar to start with.
I definitely will not back and will seek alternative guides next time i am there.
Our excursions started with 45 minute at the boat pier as it appears no one really knew what the schedule for boats was. Once we did get on the boat, it was cool trip zipping across the bay to the island.
When we arrived we found that our mountain bikes were extremely old TREK's (model 3700 if memory serves). We thus begun our adventure requesting to hit as much off road/trail as possible, which turned out to be about 1/5th of the trip, as rest was spent on roads.
Lunch was at a little hole in the wall diner and was definitely the highlight of the trip, very friendly staff and excellent Thai food.
After lunch my buddy proceeded to have a flat tire, thus we had to wait 30 minutes as our guide had no spare tubes or pump. He just took the tire and disappeared leaving along road until he came back.
1 hour later biking up a paved hill my chain broke, thus we had to wait another 45 minutes as he had no spare chain links.
Then when the trip ended couple hours later the guide would not give me my shuttle boat pass to get back until I paid him $800 Baht additional for the busted chain from a very old bike that was definitely subpar to start with.
I definitely will not back and will seek alternative guides next time i am there.
Written July 30, 2014
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Manc
Salford, UK17 contributions
Excellent had a great time absolute fantastic anything you need to know paddle Asia answered. Contacted them via WhatsApp answered all my questions everything they said would happen did and more!!! It’s very private groups of 4 to 6 people only, not like all other trips who offer big groups up to 50 - 70 people. Mr run absolute star made the whole experience even more enjoyable great sense of humour very knowledgeable you won’t be disappointed i would recommend this to everyone. You need no experience you will love it.... Big Thanks 🙏
Written December 10, 2019
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Thank you very much for coming with us and for taking the time to express your happiness here. We deeply appreciate both.
Take care and do keep in touch.
All the best,
Dave, Run, & team
Written December 11, 2019
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onerka2017
Kenmore, WA21 contributions
Nov 2019
My wife, son, and I had a superb kayak experience with Paddle Asia and our guide, Mr. Man, in November 2019. We selected Paddle Asia because wanted to avoid the crowds in Phuket and near the famous James Bond Island. We met Mr. Man at Bangrong Pier after being picked-up near our villa in Nai Harn and took a 40 min speed ferryboat ride to Koh Yao Noi (our guide's home island). We then transferred to a longtail boat and traveled another 40 minutes a remote set of islands where we off-loaded the kayaks from the longtail and began our kayak journey. The scenery was spectacular! Sea conditions were calm on the lee side of islands but we did experience some strong winds and whitecaps from the northeast. The whitecaps at island heads added to the adventure but we kayak a fair bit in the Pacific Northwest, so we were not concerned. Plus, the water temperature is like a bath tub. We cannot say enough good things about Mr. Man, a very friendly and experienced guide. Also, the Thai lunch on a remote beach was excellent. Dave Williams, with Paddle Asia, always responded quickly to our questions. We highly recommend this trip for people that enjoy sea kayaking and want to avoid the crowds.
Written December 4, 2019
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Thanks a lot for coming with us and for taking the time to write this wonderful and thorough review. We really appreciate both.
I've passed your praise onto Mr. Man. He was very happy to read this... as one would expect. :-)
Take care and keep in touch.
All the best,
Dave, Man, & team
Written December 7, 2019
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We are staying in Khao Lak so it looks to be a very long drive from there to the starting point in Phuket. Do you run any tours out of the North part of the bay or could you recommend any other operators?
Written January 28, 2020
No I don’t know. Sorry and I just saw this message!
Written February 28, 2020
If you go to the Paddleasia website there is a price link in the menu and a button at the bottom of every page. I can't put a link to the page here as TA doesn't allow hyperlinks in answers, sorry.
Written October 24, 2019
Hi do you conduct tours in the month of July?
Written March 19, 2019
We operate every month. July can have some brief showers. Rain does not detract from the experience, it actually adds to it. If there is lightning, we go to a beach or get back on the longtail escort boat until it passes.
Written March 20, 2019
hi this is wonderful to see such good reviews. I will be there from 26 to 28th. of December. IAM a solo Traveller. would you be able to arrange for me some kayaking. thanks
Written December 21, 2017
So sorry for the delayed response. I didn't notice the notification for a question. Most folks email us.
We're always busy during the holiday period, so I'm sure we'll have something for you to join. You can email. Go to the Paddle Asia website for details.
Again, sorry for the delayed response.
Thanks,
Dave
Written January 12, 2018
Hi, do you pick up and drop off from Grand West Sands Resort in Phuket? Can we do 1 day kayaking trip with 2 adults and 2 kids (9&10 years old)? How much is the price?
Written February 25, 2017
Yes, transfers from anywhere in Phuket are included in the trip price.
Yes, your children are old enough to join. We have a large fleet of both single and two-person kayaks. The paddling is easy, so if they're 'sporty' and fit, they can paddle single... they're welcomed to paddle in a double with a parent alternatively.
We offer a cozy way to explore world-famous Phang Nga Bay's many stunning islands, caves and mangrove channels that is completely different from all other operators. Even though the bay is extremely popular and gets hordes of tourists daily, we don't see them. We specialize in getting away from other tourists. Luckily, everyone else goes to the NW corner of the bay or the southern regions, we go to the NE corner... just as beautiful, just as much to offer and many paddling options.
We usually go to Ko Roi (has a hidden inner island lagoon), Ko Kudu Noi and Ko Kudu Yai when we do day trips. There are nice cliffs on the Kudu islands as well as some small secluded beaches. Potential wildlife sightings include Brahminy Kites (raptors), White-bellied Sea Eagles, Long-tail Macaques (monkeys), Brown-winged Kingfishers, Collared Kingfishers and Water Monitor Lizards.
Our one-day trip costs 4,300 Baht per person (cash) and includes transfers from anywhere on Phuket, all equipment, lunch, snacks, water, and insurance. Both of your kids are half price.
Please fill out our online 'contact us' form on paddleasia
Thanks for contacting us.
All the best,
Dave
Dave Williams, Director
Written February 25, 2017
Hi there,
Is there a minimum age requirement for kids? We have a soon-to-be 4 year old and a 6 year old.
Thanks!
Written January 20, 2017
Which trip interests you? Khao Sok is very, very easy paddling. Phang Nga Bay can be a bit more challenging.
We don't really have an age requirement as children's abilities vary so greatly.
I hope this helped.
Written January 20, 2017
Hi, my husband and I will be visiting Phuket on July 31st to August 3rd. Do you have any sail trips to Phi Phi around this timing? Understand it is monsoon season, is it still safe to go to Phi Phi around this time?
Hear from you soon. Thanks!
Written July 15, 2015
Hi Celine,
We're a kayaking company. We don't offer sailing trips. We only paddle up in the bay, not around Phi Phi.
The weather can be quite changeable this time of the year. We have been experiencing extremely strong winds for the past week+. It's difficult to predict the weather around Phi Phi as it is subject to the direct SW monsoon wind.
Best of luck,
Dave
Written July 15, 2015
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