Definitely do! Driving through the mangroves was an absolute dream! The area is beautiful and you also meet one or the other animal. Kayaking through the mangroves was exciting but not difficult. Our guide was very nice (!!!), knew a lot to tell and took very good care of us. In contrast to the other groups, who came towards us from time to time, we were alone with our guide. We were allowed to swim in a beautiful, hidden bay. After the tour we got a lot of great photos he took during the tour and even a edited video. Unreservedly recommended!!

One of the best activities in Krabi. very good organisation, guide very nice, had best English in Krabi, took many pictures of us. the tour itself is nice altough due low level of sea we didint do the circle tour only there and back by same route. have not seen many animals, but fauna, silence, atmosphere was amazing. we really enjoyed and were happy. lunch was delicious, one of the best on Krabi. totally recommend.

Absolutely the best day we’ve spent in Thailand (Phuket and Krabi) so far! Really friendly and helpful staff. Pick up on time in Aonang for the 30min drive to Ao Thalane. I recommend the 8 hour option because the tide varies day by day, with highest tide at full moon, and the main mangroves are only accessible by kayak at high tides. So if you have the Hong island trip as well, the tour guides will switch the itinerary to give you kayaking either in the morning or afternoon depending on tide. Hong island is gorgeous, with a natural lagoon in the centre. You pass several other islands on the way there and back, so lots of photo ops with the ‘long tail boats’ passing. There’s a fairly tough climb to a high lookout point, but also great snorkeling and a nature trail through the island. The kayaking takes you through sea water canyons between high rock formations, and through mangroves with birds, insects and monitor lizards. The sea kayaks are safe but a little uncomfortable, I found.