Khao Lak: Turtle Festival at Thai Muang, Mangroves & Temple
ID: GYG1229794-1886385
Category:
Country: Thailand
Duration:
05:00 hours
Description
Feel the festival spirit at Thai Muang Turtle Festival with street food, music and festival vibes. Explore hidden mangroves by canoe and visit an ancient temple.
This immersive journey takes you deep into the quiet corners of the region in an intimate small group, beginning with a comfortable pick-up from your hotel in Khao Lak. From there, we head into the wild for a serene canoe exploration through ancient mangrove forests. You won’t have to lift a finger—a skilled local paddle guide will navigate the emerald waterways, where spotting monkeys and rare coastal birds is not uncommon as you soak in the silence of the trees.
Next, we step back in time at a hidden local temple. Unlike the busy tourist sites, this sacred space is a masterpiece of traditional craftsmanship, featuring stunning, authentic wood carvings that tell the stories of the community’s spiritual heritage.
To end the day, we visit the famous Thai Muang Turtle Festival, a popular annual event where turtles are released on the opening day. Enjoy an authentic meet-the-locals market with strolling, countless street food stalls, live music, and a lively fairground atmosphere.
Highlights
- Canoe the Mangroves: Spot monkeys and birds as a local expert paddles for you
- Cultural Gems: Discover authentic temple wood carvings away from the crowds
- Popular Thai Muang Turtle Festival with countless street food stalls
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress Code: Please ensure knees and shoulders are covered for the temple visit
Please bring some cash for street food and shopping
INCLUDED
- Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Khao Lak
- Professional English speaking tour guide
- Local paddle guide for the mangrove canoe exploration
- All temple donations and entrance fees
- Chilled bottled water
- Accident insurance
NOT INCLUDED
- Gratuities
- If you require a private canoe due to body size, please book the extra
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
