Phang Nga Bay Deluxe Tour to James Bond and Hong Island from Phuket
Phuket, Thailand
Trip Type: Day Trips
Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes
This full-day tour is all about exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat from Phuket, which is home to over 100 islands and features the sheer limestone karsts that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water. Cruise to Hong Island and James Bond Island, and discover the spectacular cliffs and caves at Phanak Island by kayak. Have lunch at the charming Panyee Island on stilts, and swim and snorkel at Lawa or Na Ka Island depending on the tides.
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This full-day tour is all about exploring Phang Nga Bay by speedboat from Phuket, which is home to over 100 islands and features the sheer limestone karsts that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water. Cruise to Hong Island and James Bond Island, and discover the spectacular cliffs and caves at Phanak Island by kayak. Have lunch at the charming Panyee Island on stilts, and swim and snorkel at Lawa or Na Ka Island depending on the tides.Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket Town, Patong, Karon or Kata Beach by shared minivan 1-hour before scheduled departure. Start the trip with a coffee or tea at Phuket Island Hopper Pier on Koh Siray and depart by speedboat to Phang Nga Bay. Phang Nga Bay is filled with more than 100 islands and rocky, limestone outcrops jutting high out of the emerald green sea.
First stop will be at Koh Hong, which is an uninhabited island, except for the birds, white-faced gibbons and giant monitor lizards that can be often spotted on the main white sand beach. Its interior is home to a large lagoon to which its Thai name 'Hong' refers. This is best accessed at low tide by kayak, as the diminishing water level makes its color change drastically from a deep emerald green to a clear turquoise.
Cruise further to James Bond Island, the highlight of this tour. With its signature rocky pinnacle, it has been a major attraction ever since it featured in the 1974 Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' Luckily it is under National Park protection and as a result no boats are allowed to go too close to the island. The best way to view James Bond Island is from the small beach on Khao Phing Kan.
Khao Phing Kan is a very high leaning rock that has some small caves inside. It’s pretty amazing and fun to check them all out. On its crowded eastern beach, there are stalls and stands selling kick-knack souvenirs, mostly made from shells and woods.
Try sea-kayaking through caves into the mysterious hearts of islands such as Koh Phanak and through mangrove forests.
The tour includes a Thai style lunch at the charming Panyee Island – a nearby Muslim fishing village on stilts. You will have the opportunity to see daily life of a community unchanged over time.
Finish your day on a secluded beach at Lawa Island or Na Ka Island (depending on the tides). You will have time to relax on the beach and top up your tan or go swimming. We then head back to your hotel to share the photos of your unforgettable trip with your beloved ones.
First stop will be at Koh Hong, which is an uninhabited island, except for the birds, white-faced gibbons and giant monitor lizards that can be often spotted on the main white sand beach. Its interior is home to a large lagoon to which its Thai name 'Hong' refers. This is best accessed at low tide by kayak, as the diminishing water level makes its color change drastically from a deep emerald green to a clear turquoise.
Cruise further to James Bond Island, the highlight of this tour. With its signature rocky pinnacle, it has been a major attraction ever since it featured in the 1974 Bond movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun.' Luckily it is under National Park protection and as a result no boats are allowed to go too close to the island. The best way to view James Bond Island is from the small beach on Khao Phing Kan.
Khao Phing Kan is a very high leaning rock that has some small caves inside. It’s pretty amazing and fun to check them all out. On its crowded eastern beach, there are stalls and stands selling kick-knack souvenirs, mostly made from shells and woods.
Try sea-kayaking through caves into the mysterious hearts of islands such as Koh Phanak and through mangrove forests.
The tour includes a Thai style lunch at the charming Panyee Island – a nearby Muslim fishing village on stilts. You will have the opportunity to see daily life of a community unchanged over time.
Finish your day on a secluded beach at Lawa Island or Na Ka Island (depending on the tides). You will have time to relax on the beach and top up your tan or go swimming. We then head back to your hotel to share the photos of your unforgettable trip with your beloved ones.
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