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Sea Canoe around Phang Nga Bay and Krabi
is an amazing experience you really shouldn't miss!
Discover a unique and hidden world as sturdy canoes weave their
way through a network of brilliant crystalline limestone caves,
to reveal the mysterious hidden world of the "Hongs"
What are the "Hongs"
The "hongs" are actually collapsed cave systems in the
interior of each island, only accessed by tough, purpose-designed
inflatable canoes through sea-caves at low tide.
Open to the sky and filled with jungle flora and fauna,the hongs
conceal a unique eco-system with monkeys, birds, fish, and apart
from the sound of birdsong, complete quiet.
Local operators have so far gained access to dozens of hongs between
Phang Nga and Krabi to the south. Each hong tends to have its own
distinct character, and it's easy to spend days, even a week, visiting
island after island.
Limited numbers of people are taken out at a given time; and experienced
guides accompany every boat, not just to lead the way and to provide
commentary, but also to advise on ways to conserve these precious
natural resources.
Although there may be a week or two of inclement weather every
year, sea canoeing is fun virtually any time of year in Phang Nga
Bay - even in the "rainy season."
The islands and hongs often assume an surreal beauty in the rains
and, inside the caves, stalactites sparkle even more. Still, for
those who like their sunshine, December to March is highly recommended.
(Read more about Phang Nga Bay)
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