James Bond & Khai Islands Speedboat Day Tour From Khao Lak

Ten to eleven hours by speedboat out of Khao Lak, this tour combines James Bond Island, Panak Island’s caves and mangrove canoeing before finishing at Khai Island — from $91 per person, rated 4.5 from 18 reviews.

After a two-hour speedboat transfer into Phang Nga Bay, the first stop is Khao Phing-kan and Khao Tapu — James Bond Island — followed by Panak Island’s stalactite caves and a lagoon. From there the boat noses through mangrove forest to see the “Puddle Rock” formation and ancient rock paintings, then past a limestone outcrop the guides nickname “Scoopy Doo” rock. Lunch is on Panyee Island, and the afternoon includes a canoe session paddling through the mangroves before finishing at Khai Island with two hours for snorkeling and beach time.

The boat carries up to 15 people, with hotel pickup and drop-off from anywhere in Khao Lak, an English-speaking guide, life jackets, small refreshments at Royal Phuket Marina Pier and on board, travel insurance and lunch all included. Children aged 4 to 11 pay a child rate. The national park fee — 300 THB adult, 150 THB child — is paid at the point of entry.

Insider Tip: The operator requires a minimum of ten people to run this tour — solo or two-person bookings in low season should confirm before finalizing flights, since a shortfall means a date change, a swap to another tour, or a full refund, not a cancelled trip with no options.

This suits travelers who want the full Phang Nga Bay circuit — caves, canoeing and a beach stop — in one long day; anyone who prefers a shorter, lower-key version should look at the standalone James Bond Island tour instead, which skips the mangrove canoeing.