James Bond Island & Canoe Tour by Longtail Boat - Full Day from Khao Lak
Description
The majestic limestone karsts made famous by the 1974 James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun, remain one of Thailand and Phang Nga’s famous landmarks. If you’ve ever wanted to see the stunning cliffs up close, join this full day tour by longtail boat for an epic adventure! Take stunning photos of the majestic limestone cliffs known as the James Bond Island and Khao Phing Kan. Paddle, canoe, and swim around the Talu Cave area. Marvel at the local life of the villagers at Panyee Island, a village built on stilts and floating on the water. Explore Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave) and see the brilliant statues, carvings, and friendly primates. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Khao Lak hotel.
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Itinerary
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.
James Bond Island is a famous landmark in Phang Nga Bay. It first found its way onto the international tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun. A distinctive trait of this famous bay is the number of sheer limestone cliffs that vertically jut out of the emerald-green water.
Khao Phing Kan or Ko Khao Phing Kan is an island in Thailand, in Phang Nga Bay northeast of Phuket. About 40 metres from the shores of Khao Phing Kan lies a 20-metre tall islet called Ko Ta Pu or Ko Tapu. The islands are limestone karst towers and are a part of Ao Phang Nga National Park.
Ko Panyi, also known as Koh Panyee, is a fishing village in Phang Nga Province, Thailand, notable for being built on stilts by Malay fishermen. The population consists of 360 families or 1,685 people descended from two seafaring Muslim families from Java.
Explore Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave) and see the brilliant statues, carvings, and friendly primates
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
• You can also get picked up from anywhere in Khao Lak. Pick up from your hotel is between 7.00 a.m. - 7.30 a.m. • The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. • Please plan to meet your driver 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
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Child ticket: Age between 4-10 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 2 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.
- In any case, if your booking isn't matched with reality when you show upfront (such as child's age, child's height, the number of people and etc), you are responsible to pay the additional charge upfront for the tour
Reviews(10)
For our guide Boom, we would like to give 10+ stars. Super friendly, provided a lot of information and tips, while also giving us space. Thank you very much, dear Boom, for the many great pictures and the fun we had with you. We highly recommend the visit to the James Bond Island and the Monkey Temple. Great impressions. The "Floating City" was personally unusual for us, but it was interesting to see how the people live there.
We did the James Bond tour out to James Bond Island and honestly it ended up being one of the best parts of the trip. Marta was our guide and she really made the whole experience. Super easygoing but you could tell she knew her stuff. She shared cool bits about the movie The Man with the Golden Gun and the area without overloading us with info. It never felt like one of those stiff scripted tours. The timing of everything was spot on. We didn’t feel rushed at all and she was smart about when to move so we could avoid the worst of the crowds. She also pointed out great photo spots and took some really good pics for us too. What I appreciated most was how attentive she was. She kept checking in, made sure everyone was good, and just had a really warm friendly vibe that made the whole day more enjoyable. The place itself is obviously beautiful but having Marta as our guide made a big difference. Definitely recommend doing it this way if you can.
Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed feedback. We are truly delighted to hear that your James Bond Island tour turned out to be one of the highlights of your trip. We are glad she was able to share interesting insights while keeping the tour relaxed and engaging, and that the timing, organization, and photo opportunities all contributed to a smooth and memorable day for you. Your kind words will be shared with Marta and the team, and they will be greatly appreciated. Thank you as well for your recommendation, and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again in the future. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Bom was an excellent guide on this trip and took great care of us on the sea canoeing, the visit to James Bond Island and the cave temple visit.
Thank you very much for your kind review. We’re delighted to hear that Bom provided excellent guidance and took such great care of you throughout the trip overall. Your feedback means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you again for another memorable experience. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
We did this tour the very next day after our arrival.... Remember to take your swim water shoes... Forgot ours and they sell them before you head off. Take a high sun factor as you are on the sea all day. All the islands were perfect and they give you snorkling gear off the boat. We enjoyed the Kohpaneye floating village with football pitch.... Seen with Greg Wallis earlier this year on TV.... The food for lunch there was fabulous and included in the trip... Hong Island was fabulous also..
Thank you for sharing your detailed experience. We’re delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the islands, the Koh Panyee floating village, and Hong Island. We also appreciate your helpful tips about swim shoes and sun protection, they’ll be valuable for future guests. We hope to welcome you on another memorable adventure soon. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Great communication prior to pick up to confirm arrangements. Punctual pick up and comfortable transport . Our guide Lydia was very friendly and kept us informed of the itinerary throughout the day . Thoroughly enjoyable trip and the sea canoeing is a particularly memorable experience
Thank you for sharing your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear that the communication before pick up was clear, the transport comfortable, and the timing punctual. We hope to welcome you on another unforgettable adventure soon. Best Regards, Tawan Oh-Hoo Team
James Bond island, canoeing, and Kopanyee were very nice to experience. Longtail boat gets you everywhere but be sure to bring your earplugs. Longtail engines are very noisy and it would be recommended to ad this to the trip description to prevent hearing damage on any trip where these boats are involved (or the speedboats).
Thank you very much for your detailed feedback. We are glad to hear that you enjoyed visiting James Bond Island, canoeing, and Kopanyee, and that the longtail boat allowed you to explore everything conveniently. We also appreciate your comments regarding the noise from the longtail engines. Your suggestion about including a note to bring ear protection is very valuable, and we will review our trip descriptions to help ensure guests are better prepared for future excursions. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we hope to welcome you on another trip soon. Best Regards, Oh-Hoo Team
Was a great day trip to James Bond Island. Guide was wonderful. The lunch at the fishing village was awesome. Would highly recommend.
The boat ride was great. So many beautiful sights. Fun time canoing. The guide was wonderful. Would definitely recommend.
The whole trip was fabulous. Moo was our guide and was very informative. Pick up at the hotel was on time (we were a tiny bit late!) As it was the low season James Bond Island was very quiet. We had read reviews that it can be crazy busy but the timing was perfect. Weather excellent hence boat ride was very smooth. Canoe tour very pleasant. Got a little glass souvenir at the floating village where a lad was making them. Our 3 teenagers 16,15 and 13 had a blast.
Dear Dustysgirlonholiday, We are delighted to hear about your wonderful experience on the James Bond Island & Canoe Tour. Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're thrilled that Moo provided a great service and the tour met your expectations. Your praise regarding the perfect timing, the excellent weather, and the pleasant canoe tour truly brightens our day. It's always our goal to provide the best possible adventures for our guests and we are glad that your teenagers had a blast too! The glass souvenir from the floating village is indeed a special keepsake. Your support is greatly appreciated and your feedback helps us to keep improving our services. We look forward to welcoming you and your family back for more adventures in Thailand. Warm regards, The Oh-Hoo Team
Superb day despite the weather which turned to rain. Very friendly guide, but just a lack of rest, no snorkeling. Otherwise, the scenery is absolutely sublime
