James Bond Island Tour from Krabi by Longtail Boat
Description
Embark on a journey to James Bond Island by a large longtail boat. Experience sightseeing and canoeing on an 8-hour guided tour of the stunning limestone karst rocks. Follow in the footsteps of Roger Moore, visit Wat Suwan Kuha Temple and Panyee floating village in Phang Nga Bay, and more.
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Itinerary
Following a pick-up service from your hotel in Krabi, transfer to Phang Nga Bay by air-conditioned minivan to discover the famous filming locations of “The Man With the Golden Gun” in Phang Nga Bay.
Phang Nga Bay found its way onto the tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie starring Roger Moore as 007, and is distinctive for its sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the crystal emerald-green water.
Depart by longtail boat from Surakul Pier in Phang Nga province.
Cruise from Surakul Pier by longtail boat to James Bond Island where you will discover the famous Khao Phing Kan, a very high leaning rock with tiny caves. Here you can find stalls selling souvenirs mostly made from beautiful shells and wood. Walk around the James Bond Island and take a photo of Koh Tapu (also known as Nail Island or Spike Island). The limestone rock is around 20 meters tall with a diameter ranging from about 4 meters at the bottom and up to 8 meters at the top (hence the name of nail island).
Continue to Thalu Island, where you can take a guided kayak tour along the mangrove river and the giant stalactites caves & limestone cliffs.
Panyee floating village is where you will stop for lunch.
The natural island of Panyee is a towering vertical mass of limestone. Nearly all of the village sits atop a huge network of stilts that clings to the edge of the island’s coastline and stretches out over the sea in a maze of raised platforms and walkways.
Return back to Surakul Pier and make a short visit of Wat Suwan Kuha Temple, also known as “Monkey Cave”.
Continue to Raman Waterfalls, a place with an abundance of flora and fauna such as monkeys, deers, squirrels and birds. Note that accessibility may vary depending on water levels and schedule.
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What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek Beach. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. If you stay at Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas, please take the hotel shuttle boat to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang. If you stay at Railay Beach, we offer a pickup service from the boat ticket office at Ao Nam Mao Pier which is just a 15-minute longtail boat ride from Railay East. If you stay in Ton Sai, please come to the meeting point at Phra Nang Inn reception in Ao Nang. Pickup times for each zone: • Ao Nam Mao: 08:30 • Ao Nang: 08:30 - 08:45 • Klong Muang Beach: 08:00 • Krabi Town: 08:00 - 08:15 • Nopparat Thara Pier: 08:15 • Tubkaek Beach: 08:00 • Surakul Pier: 10:30
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Important Information
- 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
- There is a minimum of 6 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.
- Note that accessibility to Raman Waterfall may vary depending on water levels and schedule.
Reviews(121)
The trip was very long, but it was nice. You got to see a lot of things that you weren’t able to see another tours and experience with Mia and all the activities were wonderful. The monkey cave James Bond Island, beautiful
Shared feelings! Beautiful excursion in Phang Bay nga The very touristic site of James Bond Island is worth a visit , the walk in the mangroves gives the illusion of being on the bay l halong , the little kayak tour is with a local , no need to paddle Visiting Koh Panyee Island is very confusing! We dock by sparkling restaurants but the decor is quite different! Modest shops follow one another at the expense of alleys that show a striking poverty! I'm having a hard time dealing with trade against a backdrop of poverty where you get harassed every 10 meters! But for sure it shows deep Thailand! A real tourist catch! Then a little visit to a temple , monkeys on the loose to finish with a little refreshment on the edge of a waterfall! The team that accompanied us was adorable and very organized!
The boat trip around the islands was breathtaking, the views are just out of this s world. Be prepared for a long day.. We were picked up at 8:45 and didn’t get back until gone 7pm. This was due to being in a mini bus with others, which on all our other trips hasn’t been the case. The driver wasn’t the best, driving too fast a lot of the time. The water supplied throughout the day was warm. Lunch was ok, but again a number of boats arrived at the same time and it was more like a military mess room than restaurant. If I were looking to go to James Bond island and also kayak through the cave, there are trips that go by boat directly from Ao Nang beach, which is where we were staying. I think more info should be out in the info. That said memories were made.
Thank you very much for taking the time to share your detailed feedback with us. We’re truly happy to hear that you found the boat trip around the islands breathtaking and that it created memorable moments for you. At the same time, we sincerely apologize for the aspects of the tour that did not fully meet your expectations. We understand that it was a long day, and we’re sorry for any inconvenience caused by the shared minibus transfer and the driving experience. Your comments regarding the temperature of the water provided and the lunch arrangements during peak hours are also well noted. We appreciate your suggestion about clearer pre-tour information, especially regarding transfer times and alternative options from Ao Nang. This is very valuable feedback, and we will certainly use it to improve our tour descriptions and overall service. Thank you again for choosing our tour and for your honest review. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future and provide an even better experience.
It was definitely a good trip and one I would recommend. The long tail boat to the island was great. The canoeing around the caves was great. The time spent on James Bond island was also good. Lunch at the floating village was a good experience as well. It was a very hot day so by the time we got to the afternoon activities we didn't have as much enthusiasm as we did in the morning. We skipped the time seeing the monkeys and the temple to just sit in the shade. The last stop on the trip was to see a waterfall which was pretty unimpressive and not really worth the stop. All in all, it was a good trip and we are definitely glad we did it but I am not sure the 3 stops in the afternoon were worth it.
Very crowded, not at all what I expected. Lots of waiting around. Scenic but not a great tour, would not recommend during busy season. Maybe private tour would be okay.
The excursion had very nice moments, especially the visit to James Bond Island and the kayaking. However, the guide was too intense, with little freedom and too much pressure to buy. The extra stops were on the itinerary, but I think they should be optional, as they extend the day without adding value; a time at some beach would have enriched the experience much more. Still, the scenery and some sections of the tour were really nice and worth it.
Thank you for taking the time to share your detailed feedback. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed the scenery, the visit to James Bond Island, and the kayaking experience. We sincerely regret that certain aspects of the tour, including the guide’s approach and the additional stops, did not fully meet your expectations. Please be assured that your comments are highly valued and will be carefully considered as we continue to improve our services. We appreciate your participation in the tour and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you again in the future.
We found the trip a bit underwhelming. It was nice to tick off our list seeing James Bond Island, but once you have seen the view there is much else to see apart from a few shops selling the usual tourist souvenirs. The other stops on the trip were also similarly underwhelming. The guide didn’t share any information about each location so we don’t find out about the history of each place. The buffet lunch was not the best, not much choice and the food was cold unfortunately. Be aware that you need to have your shoulders and knees covered when you visit the monkey temple (especially women). You will be charge to hire a sarong in order to go in. I had asked a couple of days before the trip if we need to bring anything specific and I was not told to bring anything to cover my legs so I would recommend for the tour provider to share that information with their guests before the trip.
Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you had the chance to visit James Bond Island, but we're sorry the experience didn’t meet your expectations. We appreciate your comments about the guide, lunch, and dress code at the temple — we'll review these areas and ensure clearer communication for future guests.
We were a group of 7 tourists in low season. On top. We were like the only ones in the world on the floating village and kayaking. Very few people on James Bond Island. 1h30 drive before reaching the port to take the longtail boat from the mangrove to the sea. Guide Sean and the driver were attentive. We stopped back to visit a temple in a cave and a waterfall with possibility to swim (too cool 😅). We really paid nothing else during the excursion except tips (the paddler is not paid) and souvenirs if needed.
The tour guide Mai was very sweet and told us about every place before we went. The initial trail via mangrove forests was great! The canoeing through the cave was really fun and the boatman clicked amazing pics of us! James Bond island lived up to the hype and lunch was decent too.
Very disappointed Your traveling more I'm a van if you go by long tail boat , this trip we found long and boring , There's definitely better trips where your seeing different bays ,swimming ect this trip is nothing like that
We regret to learn that this tour didn’t meet your expectations. The itinerary meticulously showcases the scenic and cultural importance of James Bond Island, ensuring a harmonious blend of sightseeing and travel time. While some tours prioritize swimming and multiple bay visits, this experience is meticulously crafted for those captivated by the iconic landmarks. We value your feedback and are committed to enhancing our services to better meet the needs of our customers.
