Join us as we experience the magical Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Phuket! This unforgettable boat tour takes you through the stunning waters of Phuket, where you can witness the natural wonder of bioluminescent bays, hongs, and beaches. Don't miss out on this incredible experience during your visit to Phuket! We Tried the Bioluminescent Kayak Tour in Thailand and This Happened! WE FOUND OUT the bioluminescent plankton are nearly IMPOSSIBLE to photograph!!! John Gray Sea Canoe Tours. https://johngray-seacanoe.com/ Join us on an unforgettable adventure in Phang Nga Bay, near Phuket, as we explore the magical bioluminescence by kayak! Discover the stunning beauty of Koh Pha Nak Island's hidden lagoons ("hongs"), ancient rock formations (120,000+ years old!), and vibrant wildlife. Was this guided John Gray tour worth the hype? Find out as we share our honest experience, from hotel pickup to the breathtaking glowing waters! ✨ We stayed at and recommend: Navatara Phuket Resort at Ya Noi Beach https://www.navataraphuketresort.com/ FYI--You can fly internationally into the Phuket International Airport HKT. We stayed in Bangkok first and flew from Don Mueang International Airport DMK to HKT. The domestic Thailand flights are affordable from either DMK or Suvarnabhumi Airport BKK to HKT. Dive Deeper into Phang Nga Bay's Wonders: Geology: The bay's iconic towering cliffs and islands, including Koh Pha Nak, are limestone karst formations, sculpted over 250 million years from ancient marine life. These dramatic landscapes are carved by millennia of erosion, creating unique features like the "hongs" – incredible collapsed cave systems that form hidden lagoons within the islands. Look closely for ancient tidal erosion marks high on the cliffs, revealing sea levels from 120,000 years ago! Phang Nga Bay is famous for its extensive, vital mangrove forests. These salt-tolerant trees, including Rhizophora (with prop roots), Avicennia, and Bruguiera, form dense coastal thickets, acting as natural protection and marine nurseries. Beyond mangroves, resilient flora like Pandanus, cycads, and euphorbs root in cliff cracks. Some islands have tropical rainforest patches with fruit trees and Shorea gratissima. You'll also spot Atap Palms (Nipa fruticans) with their distinctive fronds in brackish waters. Wildlife: Beyond the bioluminescent plankton that lights up the night, Phang Nga Bay teems with life. Keep an eye out for majestic White-bellied Sea Eagles, Brahminy Kites soaring overhead, and colorful Kingfishers and Mangrove Pitta darting among the mangroves. Playful crab-eating macaques and slow monitor lizards forage along the shores, while colonies of fruit bats rest in the caves. Herons and the Pacific Reef Egret, often seen wading in shallow waters. You might also spot fascinating mudskippers on the tidal flats, adding to the bay's rich biodiversity. ✨ What you'll see in this video: --Chapters-- 00:00 -- Introduction: Bioluminescent Tour in Phang Nga Bay 00:34 -- Hotel Pickup and Transportation 01:24 --Journey to Ao Por Pier 02:57 -- Departure from Ao Por Pier and Arrival at Koh Pha Nak 03:35 -- Exploring the Stunning Scenery 04:02 -- Lunch and Swimming at Koh Pha Nak 04:54 -- Guided Canoe Exploration of Hongs 05:44 -- Navigating Through Caves to Hidden Lagoons 06:09 -- Witnessing Ancient Geological Formations 08:32 -- Bioluminescence Experience 08:58 -- Evening Activities and Cultural Offering 09:54 -- Overall Tour Experience and Recommendation 10:07 -- Broader Recommendations for Boat Tours in Thailand 10:14 -- Outro #Phuket #Thailand #Bioluminescence #KayakTour #PhangNgaBay #IslandAdventure #TravelVlog #JohnGrayTours #HiddenGems #MustDoThailand Watch to find out! Our Channels @Betweenmeals @StreetsandStructures Reach us at https://www.betweenmeals.net/ Other Videos by Between Meals IS THIS South East Asia's MOST OUTRAGEOUS Temple?! The Sanctuary of Truth https://youtu.be/XvNL3rNnaMM Discover Talat Noi's Amazing Art Secrets! Street Murals and Galleries! Talat Noi https://youtu.be/5w4L4EbGaV0 Koh Samet: An Epic Travel Adventure Koh Samet Adventure https://youtu.be/GrlJ9rNQfLQ Getting Around Pattaya Like A Local! https://youtu.be/5dHb9zvSTPM Snorkeling Koh Samet: Should You Go Solo or Join a Tour? https://youtu.be/4PQkEqfTVb0 Koh Larn: Which beach is a sanctuary and which is a zoo? https://youtu.be/3bmlpzJue3c Discover the Hottest Spot in Town at Tichuca Rooftop Bar! https://youtube.com/shorts/fnNHkydkazw?feature=share Bangkok's HIDDEN GEM Rooftop Bar Experience! Palate, Bangkok! https://youtube.com/shorts/Cx1eegNM4-k?feature=share The only portion of this video that has been assisted with AI is the production of the theme and any versions of the theme music where SUNO was used as the music creation tool by Tracy Fetter, © 2025 Tracy Fetter. All rights reserved. Thank you for watching Between Meals. There will be more. Please like and subscribe.