Khung Kraben Bay Royal Development Study Center, Chanthaburi Province, Thailand
4.5 (75 reviews) Spent Ranking #1 in Tha Mai Bodies of Water • Nature & Wildlife Areas • Forests
Excellent Kayaking Adventure
We went specifically for the kayaking. We were disappointed that we could not make a reservation in advance, but it was not set up that way. Rather it was first-come, first serve. There was some competition in getting kayaks but we were lucky and did not have to wait. That said, we got three kayaks for five people, at a total cost of Baht 200 which is a ridiculously cheap price for what they provide. There is no guide, which is great because we didn't want one or need one, and the kayaking "trail" takes about 1 1/2 to 2 hours to complete. Initially it skirts the mangrove/bay area, but the second half of the trail follows inlets into the mangrove area. It was a really great trip. We were there on a Sunday when it should have been really packed but still had no trouble getting access to kayaks. In order to get to the kayaks you have to walk to the very end of the boardwalk which is about half a kilometer, but we didn't mind. I mention it just FYI.
Address
, Tha Mai, Thailand, Postal Code: 22120.
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Website
http://www.fisheries.go.th/cf-kung
Current local date and time now
Saturday, May 11, 2024, 17:02
User Ratings
4.5 based on (75 reviews)
Reviews
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5Raintree_Thailand 5:00 PM Dec 10, 2020
Fabulous mangrove boardwalk!
The Kung Krabaen Bay Royal Development Study Center has a fantastic long boardwalk through the mangroves (part natural, and part planted). The boardwalk has been recently rebuilt and is currently the best we've seen in Thailand. Few signs in English, but the natural beauty of the place doesn't need a lot of interpretation. The boardwalk includes a well-build hanging bridge and they have a tall (78 steps) birdwatching tower that affords great views out across the bay. They also have kayaks for rent, but they waves were too high for us to bother the day we visited. The entire area was spotless and well maintained.
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5Jenfph123 5:00 PM Mar 23, 2020
Free and beautiful
Easily the highlight of our trip to Chantaburi. make sure to take water and a camera. the boardwalk was easy and I was able to do it in flip fops. Surprisingly cool in the mangrove on a very hot day.
