Phang Nga Bay Day Trip to Panak and James Bond Island by Speedboat from Phuket

4.8
(6 reviews)

7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Spend a leisurely day cruising by speed boat through Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone islands to James Bond Island, and try sea-kayaking on a sturdy fibreglass boat through caves into the mysterious hearts of islands such as Koh Panak and Koh Hong.

What's Included

Professional English-speaking guide
Basic accident insurance
Life jacket
Buffet lunch
Soft drinks, drinking water & fresh fruits
Hotel round trip transfer
Kayak equipment & paddle guide
Adult entrance fee to Ao Phang Nga National Park
Child entrance fee to Ao Phang Nga National Park
Personal expenses
Tips

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket located near the main road. If you are staying on the hill or at a private villa or airbnb, you have to come to a nearby hotel. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking.

OR
Meeting point

Meet at Andaman Leisure Phuket office at Phuket Boat Lagoon 30 minutes before scheduled departure.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
  • 1

    Get picked up in the early morning from your hotel in Phuket by Andaman Leisure and meet the boat crew at Phuket Boat Lagoon including a quick COVID-19 screening and a short briefing about the trip.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 2

    Then cruise on a comfortable speedboat with 2 or 3 engines (with 20 resp. 30 seats) into the sheer limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water.

    30 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    Make a stop at Koh Hong, and explore the hongs ('rooms' in Thai) that lie inside the island. These microcosms, hidden realms rich in unspoiled flora and fauna, are collapsed cave systems open to the sky and surrounded by towering limestone walls.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 4

    Continue to James Bond Island, also called Koh Ta-pu ('Nail Island' in Thai), first found its way onto the international map through its starring role in the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). With its signature rocky pinnacle, the entire area surrounding this island is indeed spectacular.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 5

    Enjoy a Thai style lunch on Koh Panyee, a remarkable village - it's built out over the water, with a giant rock monolith guarding its rear. The hundreds of huts, shacks, restaurants and houses where the villagers live are built on stilts over the surrounding shallow sea.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 6

    After sightseeing of the unique mangrove forest by speedboat, try sea-kayaking, where you paddle sturdy fibreglass boats through caves into the mysterious heart of Koh Panak Island and Diamond Cave.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • 7

    The last stop will be on Koh Rang Yai, a peaceful island about 5 km off the east coast of Phuket with a 1-km-long beach that's perfect to relax and swim in very warm waters - usually between 25°C to 35°C.

    1 hour Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    If the sea conditions are not good enough, you will alternatively make a stop at Naka Island for some beach time.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
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Tags

Day Trips
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Full-day Tours
Jet Boat Rentals
Kayaking Tours
Underground Tours
Water Tours
Speed Boat Rentals
Adventure Tours
Additional fees
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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