SEA Kayaking – 3 day expedition requires good physical fitness

Expeditions on request (minimum 4 persons). Our introductory level multi day expedition requires good physical fitness, as we cover up to 20km a day.

We explore secret beaches and 8km of otherwise inaccessible and breath-taking rocky coastline, impressive caves and an overnight stay in the bustling fishing village of Bang Bao.

The trip includes quality accommodation, swimming and snorkelling over some of the Park’s best and most secluded colourful reefs, finishing with a paddle up the South West coast of Koh Chang, a sea kayakers heaven.

What’s Included

All meals on expedition are provided apart from breakfast, lunch and evening meal on the familiarisation day and food on any rest days. Clients are required to bring sufficient money to purchase their own meals on this day/s. Drinking water is supplied throughout the expedition, other drinks are at your cost. Accommodation is provided for the familiarisation day and the remaining expedition days. The night of the final day of the expedition (back on Koh Chang) is at your cost. Accommodation is in twin share rooms (doubles for couples) only, if there are no twin rooms available, you will be placed in your own room (at S.E.A. cost). If you require your own room throughout the expedition, there will be an additional cost.

Additional Costs

Food (rest days) and Travel Insurance (kayak specific).

View Itinerary

All Expeditions begin with a Familiarisation Day

This day is all about getting to know each other (expedition participants and your KayakChang guide) and all the equipment we will be using.

After checking into your resort for the evening (as provided by KC), our taxi will pick you up at your reception at 15.00 and bring you to our office.

At this point we discuss the route and complete paperwork, such as medical/contact forms and answer any questions our customers have.

While we are together, we will get fitted out with all the equipment we will be using throughout the expedition.

Boat, BA and blade.

We also have time on the day, to do any adjustments needed.

We will not be on the water.

Expedition Day

Our taxi will pick you all up at your resort at 9.20am and bring you to the office. Please come ready with you kayaking kit already packed.

The luggage you are not taking with you on the expedition, will be placed in our office, for safe keeping whilst you are away.

You will need your passport for your expedition, as the Thai government now requires all resorts to monitor its customers.

Day 1

Bang Bao – Koh Klum – Koh Wai = 18 km

Bang Bao is a beach on the south coast of Koh Chang. It is the starting point for all of our multi-day expeditions. From the beach we are rewarded a panoramic view of the islands that await us. Once we have packed our kayaks and orientated ourselves we set out for Koh Klum, an open water crossing of 7km. This is a challenging start but none the less it is very achievable. Before you know it, the journey to first of the numerous islands has been achieved.

Having eaten and had a swim we continue our journey to Koh Wai. The crossing to Koh Wai is only 4km and is done in a short time. On arriving we bear left along the north coast, this stretch gives us much to enjoy – the aptly named ‘Paradise Beach’ with snorkelling, wonderful coffee and the beach isn’t bad either. Our next destination on Koh Wai is one of the best snorkelling spots in the whole park. From this point we have just 2km to our resort for the night, Koh Wai Beach Resort with hot water, AC, and Wi-Fi facilities. Khun Pan, the owner, is the host with most.

Day 2

Koh Wai – Koh Lao Nai – Koh Chang = 16.5 km

With Koh Chang watching over us, we begin with a short morning paddle 5km to a beautiful set of islands – Koh Lao Nai, with possibilities to snorkel, explore or just lay back and enjoy the sun. After lunch we set off on a coastal adventure, by now everyone is kayaking on form and making the most of the scattered rocks creating lovely play areas. A total of 11km guides us along the south coast of Koh Chang where we can visit Secret Beach, which is only accessible by boat. This evening is spent in the delightful bustling fishing village of Bang Bao in Bang Bao Paradise Home Stay. Wifi, Hot water

Day 3

Koh Chang – West Coast = 14.5 km

We begin our day in a unique way by dropping straight from our beds into our boats (not really) . The west coast of Koh Chang has some of the most breathtaking rock formations in the National Park. With 8 Km of inaccessible coastline ahead, our journey up the west coast offers us ample opportunity to express ourselves. Gliding between rocks, carving turns, testing our skills against the waves, there are challenges for all abilities during this first section of the day. Playing in and with both the conditions and the environment we find ourselves in, is what kayaking is all about.

Alas the excitement ends as we make our way around Bailan Bay headland, one last flurry of interest presents itself as there are several shallow caves that have extensive bat populations. Lunch on lonely Beach, is our next port of call.

The remaining 3km back to The Emerald Cove offers us a time to reflect on our journey and revel in our achievement.

Distances

Day 1 : 18 km
Day 2 : 16.5 km
Day 3 : 14.5 km
Longest Crossing: 7 km