Rayong Botanic Garden, Rayong: Paddle A Kayak & Explore Ancient Forests

Rayong Botanic Garden in Rayong

If you’re finding yourself bored and stuck scrolling on social media these days, perhaps you need to take a break. Live out the beautiful sceneries that you see in social media by going out for an adventure at Rayong Botanic Garden in Rayong.

Located three hours away from Bangkok, this must-visit destination offers the opportunity to enjoy kayaking and explore captivating ancient forests.

Revel in paddling around the forest from ฿100/hr

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Rayong Botanic Garden boasts a large body of water on which you can paddle a kayak and view scenic plants along the way. You’ll find a lot of photogenic spots during the trip – perfect for your Instagram. Kayaks are offered for rent for ฿100 (~USD2.85)/hr.

However, if paddling is not something you’re good at, you can hire a paddler to paddle it for you and you can just relax and gaze at the surroundings nature, but this option costs ฿200 (~USD5.70)/hr, not including the kayak rental fee. If you have many friends coming with you, you can consider having a boat ride, which can take up to eight people, from ฿600 (~USD17.11)/hr.

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Besides kayaking, you can also go trekking in the vast ancient forest and discover various kinds of plants and small wildlife. It is an abundant forest and offers a mysterious vibe for trekkers. Sounds fun, doesn’t it? It’s definitely something you can post about when you get back to civilization.

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We understand that trekking can be too much effort for some people. No worries, you can rent bicycles from ฿50 (~USD1.43)/hr, so you can leisurely pedal through the forest and immerse yourself in the natural vibe.

Getting to Rayong Botanic Garden

This place has become one of the hit destinations for urban dwellers recently as they seek a place to enjoy adventurous activities on the weekend with their friends and family.

You can drive here from Bangkok and the ride takes around three hours. Follow the directions provided on Google Maps below.

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Address: Chakphong, Klaeng District, Rayong 21190
Opening hours: 8.30am-4.30pm, Daily
Contact: +66 3 863 8880 | Rayong Botanic Garden’s Facebook | Google Maps