Thailand · Cruise & Sailing

Phuket to James Bond Island One Day Tour

7 Hours Round trip from Pickup service provided in Pa Tong. Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the famous James Bond Island and Khao Ping Kan
  • 02 Cruise through the limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay
  • 03 See Koh Panyee, the floating Muslim fishing village
  • 04 Enjoy canoeing through caves at Hong Island or Talu Island
  • 05 Visit Suwan Khuha Temple, also known as Monkey Cave
  • 06 Lunch, drinking water, fruit, and round-trip transfer included

Discover the dramatic limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a full-day island adventure from Phuket. This tour takes you to some of the bay’s best-known highlights, including James Bond Island, Koh Panyee floating village, and scenic caves and islands surrounded by mangroves and towering cliffs.

Depending on the program, you may travel by longtail boat or speedboat, with opportunities for sightseeing, canoeing, swimming, and relaxing by the water. Along the way, visit Suwan Khuha Temple, enjoy lunch, and take in the natural beauty that made this area famous around the world.

Discover the dramatic limestone scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a full-day island adventure from Phuket.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Phuket, Phang Nga Bay
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

This is the tour program that will bring all participants to the true nature and the island within the Phang Nga Bay. The interesting place is the Tapu island (JAMES BOND ISLAND) and Panyee island. The Tapu island or “James Bond Island” is the giant standing rock sitting in the middle of the sea at the area of the front bay near to the Pingkan mountain. Looking from the far, this rock looks like a giant nail, nailing deep into the seawater. This Tapu island is the very famous tourist spot in Phang Nga. Its beauty brought the Hollywood to film their James Bond movie. The Man with the Golden Gun episode here. That is why it got the nickname of “James Bond Island”, where draws in several tours. Another tourist spot here is the Panyee island or floating village.

In this island has many houses laying in the sea where has a small land area is used for building the mosque and graveyards. The islanders are mostly Muslim and build their villages here. The frontal area is the Limestone cliff above the sea. The villagers are fishermen who also sell souvenirs and open many restaurants in this island. This is one of the most famous tourist spot in the world that many tourist come to visit. In addition to the Tapu island and the Panyee island, there are many interesting spots for tourist in Phang Nga Bay such as Maju mountain, grotto , Panag island, Hong island and Pingkan island. However, the cruise along the Tapu island has been enforcing some restrictions from the official government. They prohibit the tourists to look too closely at the island because the sunk part of this island is very old where eroded for ages. This eroding rock may cause accident at any point in time.

Itinerary By Longtail Boat • 09:00am – 10:00am Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Phangnga • Visit Monkey Cave (Suwankuha Temple). • To Phang Nga Pier take a longtail boat and sightseeing at Phang-Nga Bay National Park. • Visit Muslim Village (Koh Panyee) and take lunch. • Visit James Bond Island and Khao Ping Kan. • Sea Cave Conoeing at Talu Island (For Canoeing Program). • Depart from Surakul Pier. • 06:00pm – 06:30pm Arrive back to your hotel.

Itinerary By Speedboat • 08:00am - 08:30am Pick up from your hotel by Laem Sai Pier. • Sightseeing Panak Island. • Enjoy canoeing to enter the cave at "Hong Island or Talu Island." • Sightseeing and amazing in rock shape looks like Scoopy Doo. • Visit Muslim Village (Panyee Island) Have a great buffet lunch. • Visit James Bond Island & Khao Ping Kan. • Explore Ice Cream Cave. • Arrive at Lawa Island or Naka Island for Swimming & Relexing. • 04:00pm Arrive time to Leam Sai Pier.

*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions* **Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pickup service provided in Pa Tong. 2 cities · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Round trip transfer from Patong, Karon, Kata, Tritrang
  • Lunch , Drinking water, Fruit
  • Life jacket
  • Tour Guide
  • First Aid Kit
  • Accident Insurance

What's Not Included

  • National Park fee (300THB per adult and 150THB per child)
  • Extra Transfer Charge 200THB/PAX : Naiharn, Rawai, Chalong, Phuket Town, Leam Hin, Kamala
  • Extra Transfer Charge 200THB/PAX : Surin, Cheong Talay, Bang Tao, Laguna, Naiyang, Airport
  • Extra Transfer Charge 250THB/PAX : Siray, Panwa, Ao Yon, Khao Kad, Layan
  • Extra Transfer Charge 300THB/PAX : Naithon

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years (Child Height don't 120 cms).
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour.
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund.
  • This tour’s total duration covers the pick-up and drop-off time.
  • • For the mentioned service. • Not transferable to any other service or person. • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.
  • • You can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket. • An extra charge will be applied for transfer in some Phuket areas. (To be advised) • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pickup service provided in Pa Tong.
Tour start
Pickup service provided in Pa Tong.
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Pa Tong..

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