Photo by IanzPhuket is a wonderful place to enjoy kayaking. Nature has bestowed Phuket with fine natural beauty and kayaking amidst the scenic views is for sure a delightful experience. If you want to enjoy kayaking while soaking in the natural assets, you could opt for Phuket and areas nearby. And when it comes to facilities, Phuket could stand at per any other place in the country.

Phang Nga
Phang Nga, located in neighborhood of Phuket, is the best place in Thailand for kayaking. You would be amazed to see the huge limestone formations of Phang Nga. Kayaking is the best way to see the elegance of these natural structures. While you are there, you also get the opportunity to see the strange hidden caves. You can access these caves through natural tunnels when the tide is favorable. You would relish paddling into these caves. Even during day, it is quite dark beneath these caves. You better never try to enter any such cave on your own. Always take experienced guides with you.

James Bond Island
James Bond Island, another isle near Phuket, is another good place to enjoy kayaking. It is the place where the movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’ was shot in 1974. You can get here delicious seafood in lunch. Kayaking as well as other kinds of water activities are also available on the island. Or you could just lie down and gaze at the sea on the long beach. Kayaking to James Bond Island is something all travelers like.

Self Paddling
If you wish to take only your companion on your boat, opt for self paddling. You could paddle your kayak into the mysterious caves of Phang Nga, with your instructor at appropriate distance from you, or you could just paddle around in the sea, occasionally playing with the water.

Kayaking Trips
For hassle-free kayaking trips, you could avail the services of reputed and recognized operators in Phuket. You would be taken from your hotel in cars to the jetty where you take a boat for the kayaking venue. The package usually includes the lunch. Kayak to your heart’s fill, enjoying the aquatic beauty in the process. While returning from kayaking trip, you could also get a chance swim or paddle. A good guide could tell you a lot about kayaking in Phuket, options for tourists, local culture and much more. People who have previously toured Phuket could give you tips about the operators. Selecting a good operator means all your work is done. You just have to enjoy the tour and leave the rest to your operator.

So it can be said that any kayaking tour of Thailand remains incomplete without Phuket in itinerary. It is a place which deserves a place in your touring program of Thailand.