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Kayak Thailand - Ao Thalane

	Little over a decade ago Ao Thalane was unknown to the world apart from local fishermen and a few intrepid explorers. It is a karst-walled canyon that paddlers negotiate by either entering or exiting the mangrove estuaries that makes Ao Talan so scenic and unique. Adventure kayaking in Thailand's Ao Thalane is a magical experience, best viewed slowly and in silence.
This is the oldest exposed rock in all of Krabi. The sandstone was formed before the ancient reefs and shells of marine organisms, which make up today's limestone karsts, were laid down upon it. More than 300-million-years-old, the ancient sandstone has been eroded by wind and waves into sensuous shapes while mineral deposits have painted it in a hundred hues from pink and rose to mauve and cream. To kayak in Thailand at Ao Thalane is to find the solace in nature so many seek.
	Langurs and Long-tai Macaques are commonly seen foraging leaves, fruit and crabs along this passage. The drone of cicadas from the jungle-shrouded cliffs, the call of the Blue Rock Thrush, and the noisy chatter of kingfishers as they dart from branch to branch ahead of the passing canoes and kayaks are the only sounds to break the silence. The cool shade and shallow waters, reflecting the green of the lush canyon walls, make this a place that can truly soothe the soul.
There are myriad backwater channels beyond the canyon to explore the mangrove forest in intimacy. Giant Monitor Lizards and river otters are spotted at times while sighting Crab-eating Macaques is virtually guaranteed. Frequent feeding of bananas and pine chunks to these primates have made them appear almost tame, but tame they are not. Feeding wild animals is never to their benefit, but often results in their ultimate demise.

A sandbar exposed at low tide in front of the canyon entrance is another worthwhile place for nature lovers to stop. Millions of burrowing crabs can be seen here moving across the sandbar like wildebeest crossing the vast African Serengeti. The locals too arrive here in droves to search for clams and other foods with every exceptionally low tide. The little fishing village of Baan Thaa Daan, backed by the majesty of the soaring karsts, is itself interesting to visit and easy to access, as all sea canoe trips begin and end here.

En route back to Ao Nang is a lovely cave and artesian pool area called Tham Sra Kaew. This is a great place for a refreshing dip and was another of the locations for the film "The beach" starring Leonardo di Caprio. The crystal clear creek that flows out of this artesian pool can be enjoyed all the way to Ao Talan by floating in inner tubes.

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Kayak in Thailand - Holidays and Tours

Andaman Adventures offer the following kayaking Thailand holidays and tours, click on one of our kayak holidays in Thailand for more information:

KH1 Kayak - Southern Thailand - 12 nights
KTYN Kayaking - Koh Yao Noi and Phang Nga Bay - 3 nights
KTLL Kayaking - Koh Lao Liang - 3 nights
KTNK Kayaking - Northern Krabi coast - 6 nights

Thailand Kayaking Holiday - Locations

We base our Thailand kayaking holiday kayakers in the following locations
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Ao Nang
Koy Yao Noi
Koh Lao Liang

Kayaking Holiday Thailand Destinations

We take kayakin Holiday Thailand kayakers to the following kayaking destinations (click on a site for more information):

Ao Thalane
Bor Thor
Koh Garos
Koh Hong
Phang Nga
Koh Lao Liang South
Had Yao

Andaman Adventures - climb, dive, fish, deep water solo, kayak Thailand - Ao Nang, Koh Lao Liang, Railay, Koh Yao Noi, Tonsai, Lao Liang, Koh Phi Phi, Phuket

The best climbing, kayaking, fishing, diving, deep water solo and bouldering holidays Thailand has to offer - Koh Lao Liang, Koh Yao Noi, Ao Nang, Railay, Koh Phi Phi, Tonsai, Phuket.

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