With Paddle Phuket you get to see a side of Phuket that not many tourists get to see. Tan is a very personable guide and enjoys sharing details of his culture and history with guests, often stopping along the way to explain farming techniques or points of interest. The tours are very flexible and Tan is great at tailoring the trip to the customers preference, rather than following a set itinerary. Get out and about amongst nature, try something new and have special memories to take home from your holiday!
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 20.
We can pick you up from your accommodation within Phuket. The pick up time varies on where you stay and the time of high tide. We will message you with your pick up time.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Mangroves SUP Tour Phuket lasts about 5 hours.
Prices start at $52 per person for this Phuket experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day.
Children aged 8–11 pay from $38, adults from $52.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. We can pick you up from your accommodation within Phuket. The pick up time varies on where you stay and the time of high tide. We will message you with your pick up time. Pickup points include NH Boat Lagoon Phuket Resort.
The experience is available in TH, EN.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 9 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 132 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Paddle Phuket.
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This was a wonderful half day tour getting to experience a lovely mangrove area and to gain some confidence in standing up on a paddle board and even having a go at riding a wave. Tan was very helpful and I loved getting to know a bit about his family and life in Phuket. We ended the tour with a fresh coconut and yummy mango, delicious!!
Tan took us to stunning location to suit our skills. Very informative and the personal care was top class Recommended tour.
Thank you so much for your review Barry. We are pleased you enjoyed Tans hospitality and the location, hope to see you again!
The SUP session with Tan was wonderful. He made sure everything was safe and was very kind and pleasant throughout. We had such a great time! He helped us catch some waves and also relax in the water. It was really fun — highly recommended! Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for your review. Im pleased you felt safe and had some fun. We hope to see you again soon?!
Exemplary Service in a Great Hotel Review of Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort Reviewed 3 days ago We had dinner at Thai Thai restaurant in the hotel. We ordered the set menu and the food was exceptional. The service by the three professional, pleasant waitresses, Name, Jane and Mew was excellent. They went above and beyond their duties, ensuring that we had a fantastic experience. Date of stay: December 2025 Trip type: Traveled with family
Very good tour, better than I expected! The guide was super friendly, and we had an open sea tour. We paddled round a small island and saw an eagle! Nice swell, fresh air and empty horizon!
This was my second time joining the SUP session with Tan, and it was just as awesome as the first! The whole program was well-paced, chill, and fun. Tan is a great instructor who clearly explains the techniques for manoeuvring the board, making it easy even for beginners to follow. I felt very safe throughout the entire journey. You can really tell that Tan is passionate about what he does and genuinely enjoys sharing the experience with others. Highly recommend this activity to anyone looking for a unique, non-touristy thing to do in Phuket — definitely worth it!
This tour and paddle boarding experience was absolutely fantastic. Tan was a fantastic guide telling us about the local area with the place we were taken to was secluded and stunning. Our 8yr old had a brilliant experience and having done paddle boarding in a number of different places this was by far my favourite. The tour was very good value for money and the coconuts afterwards a lovely touch. Thank you very much Tan! All the best John, Laura and Thomas
Thank you for your review John. We are so pleased you and your family enjoyed your tour. We hope to see you again in the future 😊
Perfect guide and weather conditions for paddle boarding. Stunning scenery and wildlife to be seen as well as improving paddle technique and learning interesting facts about the area.
Thank you so much for the review. We are pleased you enjoyed the scenery and improved your paddle technique. Hope to see you again soon.
Tan was a great guide and has been very thoughtful in preparing and teaching us how to paddle! Suitable for beginners and experienced. Really enjoyed paddling in the calm seas, and happy to hear about Tan's perspective in Thai culture and meeting his family! He even prepared us mangos and coconuts after the trip. Would definitely return if we are in Phuket
Thank you so much for the review, we are pleased you were happy with Tan and that you enjoyed learning about his culture. We hope to see you again in the future!
Tan is an amazing guide, his excitement is really contagious making the SUP tour really fun! Thank you for the delicious coconut and mango treats after.
Thank you for the review, we are pleased you had fun and enjoyed the post sup snacks 😀
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mangroves SUP Tour Phuket | 5 hours | 4.9 (132) | $52 | |
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