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How to Enjoy Kayaking in Phuket

Thailand has several places, including Phuket, where one can enjoy kayaking. Coastal Phuket has praiseworthy natural beauty and kayaking amidst the fascinating scenic views is for sure a productive experience. If one desires to kayak while watching the scenic view, Phuket is the place to visit.

Exploring Sea Caves
Phang Nga, in neighborhood of Phuket, is arguably the best for kayaking in the country. The limestone formations jutting out of water in Phang Nga make it a distinct place. While kayaking, one also gets to see the strange hidden caves. Most of these caves are accessible through natural tunnels on favorable tide. One gets a different kind of feeling while paddling into these caves. These caves are quite dark and it is better if you take experienced guides with you.

In James Bond
James Bond Island is another place near Phuket you could visit. This is the island where the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun' was filmed in 1974. You would like to have lunch here. Kayaking in James Bond is something you would love. And when you are tired of the activity, you could decide to relax on the long beach.

In Koh Yah Noi
Koh Yao Noi is a fascinating island, located just an hour from Phuket. A kayak camp here could offer a wonderful back to nature experience. A tour of Yao Noi brings you to Thailand of yesteryears. Several bungalows facing Phang Nga Bay are located here. The water is calm, making it a nice experience for the first time kayakers. However, if you don’t know swimming, you should venture in the sea only with a lifejacket.

Around Phuket
For enjoying scenic beauty of Phuket, self paddling is a nice way. You could paddle around Phuket, looking around and capturing the view in your camera. Paddle into the mysterious caves of Phang Nga. You would remember the experience for long.

Kayaking Operators
A number of operators conduct kayaking tours in Phuket. The package usually includes the lunch. The visitors are car-lifted from their hotels to the jetty. Thereafter they undertake a boat-journey for the kayaking venue. After canoeing to their heart there, they return. While return journey, most operators stop at James Bond Island, where the tourists can have their lunch or paddle. A good kayaking guide would help you have some edutainment experience. People who have earlier toured Phuket could give you some tips regarding the kayaking operators.

About the Author

Dinesh Patairya is a seasoned traveler. He has been writing on travel and tourism for years for several online and offline publications. Currently he is working for YourAsianVacations.com