James Bond Island & PhangNga Bay Explorer Tour with Canoe & Lunch
Activity provider: Phuket Top Tour
Highlights
- We pick up you by the minibus from your hotel/villa/apartment in Phuket
- After leaving Phuket, the boat will head for Panak Island
- The next stop will be Hong Island
- You will go to the main sight of the excursion - the islands of James Bond
- (SPEEDBOAT TOUR OPTION ONLY) The official name of the village is Panyee
- (SPEEDBOAT TOUR OPTION ONLY) At the end of the day you will have a beach relax
This itinerary runs on two boat formats, and which one you get shapes the back half of the day. Both start with a minibus pickup, a stop at Panak Island’s Ice Cream Cave, and canoeing at Hong Island — guests transfer from the main boat onto rubber canoes to work through the island’s caves and grottoes — before reaching Khao Ping Kan and Koh Tapu, the pair of islands known collectively as James Bond Island since “The Man with the Golden Gun.” From there, the speedboat option calls at Panyee for lunch in the stilt village and finishes with beach time at Naka Island, while the big boat option serves a buffet on board and lets guests swim and paddleboard directly in Phang Nga Bay.
At $59.92 for an 8-10 hour day, group size caps at 15 and the tour runs in both English and Thai. Rating sits at 4.7 from 40 reviews. The price covers round-trip hotel transfer, a licensed guide and crew, accident insurance, lunch, fresh fruit and soft drinks, on-board restrooms, and canoeing through the sea caves; the national park fee is separate, at 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child.
Insider Tip: The two formats diverge after the James Bond Island stop — the speedboat’s Panyee lunch and Naka Island finish are a different afternoon from the big boat’s on-board buffet and open-water swimming, so it’s worth confirming which one your booking covers.
Watch out: The national park fee isn’t included in the $59.92 rate and is paid at the point of departure.
- Duration: 8-10 hours
- Price from: $59.92
- Rating: 4.7 (40 reviews)
- Group size: Max 15 people
- Includes: Round-trip hotel transfer, licensed guide and crew, accident insurance, lunch, fresh fruit and soft drinks, on-board restrooms, canoeing through sea caves
- Languages: Thai, English
- Cancellation: Full refund if cancelled at least 24 hours before departure
Itinerary
We pick up you by the minibus from your hotel/villa/apartment in Phuket. Arriving at the pier, meeting with a guide, check-in and receiving colour bracelet of your tour group. Welcome tea/coffee, cookies and snacks. Safety briefing. Departure to the islands.
After leaving Phuket, the boat will head for Panak Island. It is famous for its steep cliffs and mysterious caves, floating on which you can get into the very heart of the island. Visiting Ice Cream Cave.
The next stop will be Hong Island. In ancient times, it served as a refuge for local fishermen, who were sheltering in the local lagoon from rain, waves, and all kinds of bad weather. Nowadays tourists canoe around the island, which you will enjoy. The boat will stop near the island, you will change to rubber canoes and go on a short journey through the caves and grottoes of Hong Island. This is a great opportunity to take a closer look at the rocks, stalactites, stalagmites and enjoy untouched nature.
You will go to the main sight of the excursion - the islands of James Bond. It was here that the film “The Man with the Golden Gun” was filmed, in which the famous Agent 007 was in the lead roles. In fact, there are two islands, not one. The big one is called Khao Ping Kan, which means “island of the sloping cliff”. The second is Koh Tapu, which means nail. At its base, its diameter is about 4 meters, on top - 8 meters, height - 20 meters. From far away it looks like a huge upturned bottle.
(SPEEDBOAT TOUR OPTION ONLY) The official name of the village is Panyee. It takes a very small piece of land, and the main part of the houses is located right on the water, on stilts. Seeing this settlement, it is hard to believe that this place serves as a home for more than 1600 people. Muslims live here, who are still called "sea gypsies" because of the nomadic lifestyle in the past. In order to get better acquainted with the local way of life, you can take a short walk through the village and have lunch at a local restaurant. (BIG BOAT TOUR OPTION) Have a buffet lunch on the board , enjoy cruising at Phang Nga Bay.
(SPEEDBOAT TOUR OPTION ONLY) At the end of the day you will have a beach relax. Depending on the tour option, the stop may be on the Naka island, with its long beach, bars and lounge chairs. Opportunity to rent JetSki or Parasailing. (BIG BOAT TOUR OPTION) Swimming and jumping from the Big boat in PhangNga bay, complimentary using of paddle board.
Your journey will start from Phuket Pier, from where you will go to Phang Nga Bay National Marine Park. The bay offers fantastic panoramas that are among the top three panoramas of Asia.
We bring you back by the minibus to your hotel/villa/apartment in Phuket
Included
- transport
- guide
- insurance
- meals
- water
- equipment
Not Included
- National Park Fees: 300 THB/Adult, 150 THB/Child is not included (payable at the point of departure)
Meeting point & area
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health • Not recommended for pregnant travelers • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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