Phang Nga Bay James Bond Island by Longtail Boat from Khao Lak

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Duration8h
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LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
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Overview

Cruise the amazing Phang Nga Bay by traditional longtail boat on a full-day tour from Khao Lak. Discover the unique karst formations and green mangrove forests, and visit James Bond Island and Suwan Khuha Cave Temple.

Following pick-up from your hotel in Khao Lak, board a traditional longtail boat and experience the mangrove forests and karst formations from a different perspective. Get up close to the limestone rocks on a short canoe trip before heading to Khao Phing Kan.

Marvel at rock formations such as Tapu Island and James Bond Island, used as a film location in the movie "The Man With The Golden Gun." Continue to the floating Muslim village of Koh Panyi, where you will enjoy a delicious lunch.

Next, go to Suwan Khuha Cave Temple to see the statue of the reclining Golden Buddha. Get some time to feed the resident monkeys before the return trip to Khao Lak.

Note: Program is subject to change due to availability and other reasons.

What's included

  • Entry fee at Wat Suwannakhuha
  • Bottled water
  • Lunch at a restaurant in Koh Panyi
  • English-speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Longtail boat cruise at Phang Nga Bay
  • Full insurance
  • Hotel pickup and drop off
  • Alcoholic Beverages

What to expect

  1. Phang Nga Bay.
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Phang Nga Bay lies between southern Thailand's mainland and Phuket Island. Also known as Ao Phang Nga National Park, it's characterized by limestone cliffs and rock formations, as well as mangrove forests and small islands. Among the islands are Koh Tapu, known as James Bond Island for its appearance in a Bond film. Koh Phanak Island is known for its caves and lagoons. The bay's waters are dotted with coral reefs.
  2. James Bond Island
    1h · Admission ticket included
    In 1974, this beautiful Island was a location in a James Bond film (The Man with the Golden Gun), hence its name. The island belongs to the Ao Phang Nga National Park and is also known as ko Tapu.
  3. Koh Panyi (Floating Muslim Village)
    1h · Admission ticket included
    Ko Panyi, also known as Koh Panyee, is a fishing village in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, notable for being built on stilts by Javanese fishermen. The population consists of about 360 families or 1,600 people descended from two seafaring Muslim families from Java Island, Indonesia.
  4. 1h · Admission ticket included
    Wat Suwan Kuha Temple – Special temple in a cave ( Suwankuha Temple ) , Located near Phang Nga town, the capital of Phang Nga province, is a very special and interesting temple called Wat Suwan Kuha.

    Wat Suwan Kuha Temple,( Suwankuha ) The locals call it Wat Tham, (which means the temple cave). The temple, built inside a cave has historical, theological and archeological value and is a popular site amongst local people as well as tourists.

    The Wat Suwan Kuha Temple has been built inside a complex of caves with different names: Tham Meud, Tham Jaeng, Tham Kaew and Tham Yai and is a home to many statues, the biggest one of them is 15 meters long reclining Buddha.
  5. Phang Nga Bay.
    4h
    We would like to inform you that the travel time for picking you up from your hotel and transferring to Surakul Pier, including the round trip, will take approximately 4 hours.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

*** Pickup at the hotel in Phuket is not available. ***

Pickup from your hotel in Khao Lak will be between 7:00 AM. The activity provider will be in touch to arrange your pickup time. Please be in the hotel lobby 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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