John Gray’s Private Hong By Starlight Tour With Sea Cave Kayaking

I enjoyed all aspects of this trip - it’s well put together and the staff truly cares about each individual. It’s a long day, the food is good and there’s plenty of it. It was interesting kayaking through the caves and the scenery outside the caves was unique and beautiful. I recommend this trip. *Toy was my guide and she really looked after me and had my best interests at heart. Thank you Toy and Sonny :-)

We drove from Khao Lak to Phuket and we were dropped off by the docks for the John Gray kayak tour. The experience was amazing! The admission fee was set at a very reasonable price. We were at sea for approximately 8 hours. During our time there we kayaked through various caves and explored hidden bays. All in all it was an amazing day. I highly recommend the tour and you will get a great return on your investment.

If you only choose one activity in Phuket, this is without a doubt the top choice.

Our family had an absolutely unforgettable experience with John Gray’s Sea Canoe, and it was easily one of the highlights of our trip to Phuket. From the moment we arrived, the entire team made us feel incredibly welcome. The hospitality was outstanding, and everyone was warm, friendly, and genuinely passionate about making sure we had a great day. The food was exceptional, with an amazing selection of delicious Thai dishes throughout the trip. There was plenty to enjoy, and every meal exceeded our expectations. The canoeing experience itself was simply spectacular. Our guides were incredibly experienced and skilled, confidently navigating us through narrow cave passages into breathtaking hidden lagoons. It was amazing to watch how they expertly read the tides and water levels, knowing the perfect moment to enter each cave safely. Their knowledge and professionalism gave us complete confidence throughout the journey. We also loved being able to swim and canoe around the main boat, which added another fun dimension to an already incredible day. If you’re visiting Phuket, this tour is an absolute must. It’s beautifully organised, professionally run, and offers a truly unique way to experience the stunning limestone caves and hidden lagoons. This is one of the best tours we’ve ever done and, without question, one of the top experiences in Phuket. Highly recommended!

We had an amazing time! We had a large group of us go and we had the best time. The staff was great and so welcoming! Our guide Noo was truly amazing. He went above and beyond! He made my friend and I flower crowns and made out day! He was so fun and made the experience amazing!

This kayaking tour was easily the highlight of our trip! We got to explore beautiful caves and see incredible scenery that we never would have experienced otherwise. Even though it was raining during our tour, it didn't take away from the experience at all. Our guide, New, went above and beyond to make sure everyone had an amazing time, kept the energy positive, and made the adventure both fun and memorable. I highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area—it was an unforgettable experience!

We were given the details of this trip from a friend at the hotel we stayed at, so glad we went as the Staff were amazing and thoughtful, they put on two delicious spreads for the tour. The tour itself was divine. We went through three separate caves, enjoyed seeing the wildlife (which included monkeys, bats, mud skippers and sea egrets) - the ending at the final cave where we were able to see the bioluminescent plankton. Thank you so much to the amazing Staff - Definitely will do this again.

An unforgettable authentic experience kayaking through the sea caves with your own guide. Staff in abundance, super friendly and accommodating. Not overcrowded like many tours.

This was an incredible experience. The entire team from onboard, to the incredible kitchen staff and their wonderful food, to Term our kayak tour guide who went above and beyond with safety, entertainment and explanation, this was a must see, well ran, top experience! Highly recommend!

What a brilliant day we had!! We were a family of 17 so opted for the Private Charter which was excellent. Cannot fault this trip, Sonny and his crew were incredible and lots of fun, even amazing with the two youngsters aged 22mths and 6 years we had (Sonny if you remember Oliver and Alex!). The guides kept them entertained and the kids thrived with them. The food was the best we all felt we had for the entire week we were in Phuket, thank you to the talented Chef! Experiencing as twilight fell in a cave was magical floating our handmade Kratong (which we ethically returned to boat after ceremony). Sonny and one other guide (apologies I forgot his name) joined in the games we played with the canoes at the beach. Many many laughs were had. Is a long day but was so so worth it, and every moment was amazing. If you have the time would highly encourage a John Gray Canoe tour! Thank you Sonny and Crew!!!

Brilliant day out, amazing activities and very friendly crew. I recommend this trip to anyone wanting to do something different and respectful for the environment

My husband and I were looking for an activity for one of our days in Phuket and I am so glad we found this company! We were collected by at our hotel near PaTong beach at 1030am and driven across the island to the meet point (where there is a wee shop to grab some snacks and beers if you want), considering how many people were there the tour guys were great at keeping things organised and flowing. We were split into 3 groups of around 20-30 people and each group went to our own boat to travel over to the islands. We went around Hong island, James Bond is land and a 3rd I can’t recall the name of, overall we were out for 10 hours and it was fantastic! Each kayak was set up with a tour guide to paddle them through the caves, around the islands, etc. We had Adam who was such a cool guy, really down to earth, super knowledgeable and funny too. Adam took us around all the sights at a super chilled pace, I got to see mudskippers, a range of crabs, monitor lizards, beautiful birds, bats, the bioluminescence plankton (which was a delight for me) and a range of natural rock formations and plants that were breath taking. I could go on and on about how much I enjoyed this day, from the guys working to the food we were served. I highly recommend an excursion with this company and how it supports the local community. I would say to remember to bring a tip for your guide and the staff as they deserve it! Than you Adam!!

1st canoe adventure and we loved it! Beautiful scenaries, canoeing through dark caves, wow! View was breathtaking. Just have to be there to experience it! Food onboard for lunch and dinner - fantastic local cuisine. Sorry no pictures coz we were too busy eating! Staff onboard are friendly. Our canoe captains, Sun and Den were fantastic! They made us feel safe, explained abt the marine life ard us. Thk u Sun, Den and the crew for making our 1st canoe adventure memorable!

Beautiful experience. The most beautiful hike among those made in two years. Friendly staff, perfect organization, amazing onboard cooked food and dreamy atmosphere.