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James Bond Island Sightseeing(No Canoeing) Tour by Speedboat from Phuket

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

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Speedboat sightseeing through Phang Nga Bay
  • 02 Visit James Bond Island, famous from The Man with the Golden Gun
  • 03 See Khao Phing Kan and dramatic limestone karst scenery
  • 04 Stop at Suwankuha Temple (Monkey Cave)
  • 05 Visit the floating Muslim fishing village of Koh Panyee
  • 06 Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Koh Panyee
  • 07 Round-trip transfers included from selected Phuket areas

Discover the dramatic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a speedboat sightseeing tour to some of southern Thailand’s most iconic coastal landmarks. Travel through a landscape of limestone cliffs, caves, and karst towers, with stops including James Bond Island, Khao Phing Kan, and the floating village of Koh Panyee.

Along the way, visit Suwankuha Temple, enjoy lunch at Koh Panyee, and take in the bay’s striking rock formations from the water. With round-trip transfers included from selected Phuket areas, this tour offers an easy way to experience one of Thailand’s most famous seascapes in a single day.

Discover the dramatic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on a speedboat sightseeing tour to some of southern Thailand’s most iconic coastal landmarks.

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
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 Speedboat. • Sightseeing Khao Khien and Khao Maju. • 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. • 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 · 7 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

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

What's Not Included

  • National Park fee (300THB per adult and 150THB per child).
  • Extra charge THB 100 per person from Ao Chalong, Rawai, Nai Harn, Phuket Town, Kamala, Surin
  • Extra Charge THB 100 per person from Ao Por, Cape Yamu, Laguna, Bangtao
  • Extra Charge THB 1400 per car from Layan, Naithon, Naiyang
  • Extra Charge THB 1400 per car from Phuket Airport, Maikao, Siray, Cape Panwa

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
  • 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. Pick up time is between 7.00 a.m. - 9.30 a.m. • 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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