Thailand · Water Adventure

Phuket to James Bond Island Tour Including Sea Canoeing by Longtail Boat

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise through Phang Nga Bay by longtail boat
  • 02 Visit James Bond Island, featured in The Man with the Golden Gun
  • 03 Enjoy sea canoeing at Talu Island
  • 04 Explore the floating Muslim fishing village of Koh Panyee
  • 05 Stop at Suwan Khuha Temple, also known as Monkey Cave Temple
  • 06 See limestone cliffs, caves, and karst towers rising from the sea
  • 07 Lunch served at a restaurant on Koh Panyee

Discover the dramatic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a full-day adventure from Phuket, combining sightseeing, culture, and time on the water. Travel by longtail boat through limestone karsts and coastal landscapes, visit the famous James Bond Island, and explore the floating village of Koh Panyee.

Along the way, enjoy sea canoeing at Talu Island, stop at Suwan Khuha Temple, and take in the bay’s striking caves, cliffs, and mangrove-fringed scenery. With lunch included at Koh Panyee and round-trip transfers from selected Phuket areas, this tour offers a memorable way to experience one of southern Thailand’s most iconic destinations.

Discover the dramatic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a full-day adventure from Phuket, combining sightseeing, culture, and time on the water.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
City 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 • 08:30am – 11:00am We will pick you up at your hotel by minibus and transfer to Phang Nga Province. • 11:00am – 11:20am Arriving at the temple Monkey Cave (Suwankuha Temple). • Depart to Phang Nga Bay National Park and do some sightseeing by Longtail Boat. • Visit the most famous Fisherman Village (Koh Pan-Yee) and we'll serve your Lunch. • Visit James Bond Island to discover the famous movie location “The man with the Golden Gun" was filmed. • Visit Talu Island this place has beautiful to do Sea Canoeing. • Back to minibus and Transfer back to your hotel. • 05:30pm – 06:00pm Arrive at your hotel. 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. 1 city · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch , Drinking water, Fruit
  • First Aid Kit
  • Round trip transfer from Patong, Karon, Kata, Tritrang
  • Life jacket
  • Tour Guide
  • 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
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
  • There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this 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
  • • 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 9 hours finish where they began, in Pickup service provided in Pa Tong..

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