2-Hour Clear Kayak Illuminated Night Tour in Krabi
4.1
39 Ratings
Railay Beach
Experience Krabi's underwater world on a 2-hour clear kayak night tour. Encounter bioluminescent plankton and sea creatures under a starlit sky.
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Freebird Paddle Co. - Expect the unexpected. Every tour with Freebird Paddle Co. is completely unique and caters to your inner adventurer, get ready for the experience of a lifetime!

Slide into a crystal clear kayak and immerse yourself in the majesty of Railay’s underwater world. Set out to sea as the sun meets the horizon and soak up the scenery of the stunning Railay peninsula. As darkness falls high-tech LED lights attached underneath your kayak will illuminate the waters below. If we are lucky, silverfish and a variety of friendly sea creatures welcome you to their habitat before we reach the highlight of the tour … bioluminescent plankton which thrive in these waters! Our clear kayaks and local guides are ready to give you memories to last a lifetime.

All ability levels are welcome, a reasonable level of fitness is required.

Children:

Little Freebirds 4-8 years old are happily welcomed to join our night tours, they must ride with a parent/guardian on the same SUP board or kayak.

Meeting Point: We meet at our Freebird shop on the Railay Walking Street between Railay West and Railay East.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your activity to sign in and prepare yourself for the paddle.

What's Included
  • Instructions
  • Life jacket
  • Guide
  • Paddleboard
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Slide into a crystal clear kayak and immerse yourself in the majesty of Railay’s underwater world. Bioluminescent plankton, silverfish, and a variety of friendly sea creatures may come to welcome you to their habitat while stars and sunset colors flash overhead. Our clear kayaks and local guides take you on the adventure of a lifetime allowing you to become one with the water.

  • Child pricing is based on shared paddleboard. If child would like their own board, please book them as “Adult”
  • Customers who arrive under the influence of drugs or alcohol will not be allowed to participate and will not be refunded
Location
Freebird Paddle Co.
Our shop is located on the Railay Walking Street half-way between Railay West Beach and Railay East Beach. It's a 2-5 minute walk from either beach. Please arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled activity to sign in and prepare your things. Railay is only accessible by longtail boat.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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344jenniw
Apr 14, 2023
Amazing tour - This is an amazing tour. The plankton were so cool to see. The tour guides were really friendly and helpful. It's well worth the trip if you have the chance.
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U7010ygkarinag
Jun 20, 2022
Fun to do with kids - Was great thing to do with my 9 yo son, he totally loved it. Instructors are experienced and caring, not very tiring activity to do but quite fun. We were blessed by the amazing sunset 🌅
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Maryssaanneg
Jun 9, 2022
Loved it!! - My husband and I had a wonderful experience on this tour! Our guides were super amazing and we became friends with everyone so quickly. Super funny and enjoyable. We even saw the plankton as the weather was perfect for it! Even if we didn’t see the plankton, the clear kayaks and paddle boards made the experience super enjoyable because we could see all sorts of marine life! Loved it thank you!
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M134orshaung
May 10, 2022
Fun Unique adventure - I had an amazing experience, the clear kayaks and paddle boards were an awesome way to cruise over the beautiful corral, watch the fish, crabs and even spot the plankton. We visited a cave and the guides were all super fun, and helpful. Would definitely recommend this tour!
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Rachelwz8843uk
Jan 25, 2022
Waited 2 years to do this tour 🤗 - Lam was an excellent guide it was a really good tour Very hard to describe the unique experience of sitting in a clear lit up kayak in the dark seeing everything below and around you We saw turtles lobster puffa fish and the bio luminescent plankton was beautiful Thanks guys for a great experience
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Mikanizinski
Apr 22, 2021
Unique and fun experience for beginners or experts! - What a fun night activity! We met in Railay Beach after Suzanne helped us review our options for getting to this side of Krabi from Ao Nang beach, and was very helpful and thorough explaining our options. I opted for the stand up paddleboarding (SUP) experience but the activity could have been done with a clear kayak just as well. The guides led us at an easy and relaxed pace. We walked to the launching spot on the East Side of the island as sun set, so I would have put on a little more bugspray for the beginning of the excursion. Our guide instructed us on how to maneuver the paddleboard effectively using good English! She was very nice and pleasant and kept checking in on us throughout the tour. At first, as the sky darkened, we turned on lights that illuminated the bottom of our boards. It was really pretty and cool, but not what we were expecting. THEN, we got to turn them off and experience the bioluminescence! The plankton that caused the shimmery underwater effect could be seen afterall. We got to swim around a little in the dark and activate the bioluminescent effect with our bodies. There were fish that could be seen swimming around our boards when the lights were turned on. I enjoyed being able to be out on the water at night, the air was cool but not freezing, and the waves were calm so beginners could still enjoy the ride without getting stuck behind. It was a very cool experience and I would definitely recommend it to anyone. The guides are trustworthy and safe. The staff was accommodating and friendly. Very fun, and operated well with COVID-19 restrictions being followed appropriately.
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Mirandao269
Mar 23, 2021
Amazing clear kayak bioluminescent tour!! - Lam was the best tour guide! His personality is extremely welcoming and funny. After arriving on Railay Beach, I did some research on what tours were available during “covid times”, and found gofreebird on Instagram. They responded within minutes, and helped me plan not 1 but 2 adventures! The evening clear kayak tour was breathtaking, you’ll never find a better sunset than sitting in the middle of the ocean looking at the beach.
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621christieh
Mar 14, 2021
Worth it! - We went on the sunset/night time clear kayak tour to see the bioluminescent plankton. The shop was closed that day but they came out just for us! Tee and Golf were great guides and were very patient with us. They even hitched up my friends' kayaks to their paddle boards when they ran out of energy. Swimming with the plankton was incredible! Like lots of tiny stars in the sea, and all the real stars up above us. There honestly weren't many fish to see through the bottom of the kayak but the plankton more than made up for it. Wonderful experience, definitely recommended!!!
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V1941jxstephanier
May 27, 2022
Night Bioluminescent Tour - This was a super fun experience! We didn’t get to see the sunset because it was too wavy on the west side, but it was fun nonetheless. The guides were funny and pleasant and the bioluminescent plankton is very cool!
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Naamay191
Jan 28, 2022
Lovely and unique experience - Lam was lovely, we had a great time with him. The tour was very fun, but a bit slow paced to our taste. Anyway, we got to see puffer fish, turtles, jellyfish, lobsters and of course the planktons which were truly beautiful. We would also have appreciated some more details and content throughout the tour. All in all a very cool experience, recommended!
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