Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island Boat Tour from Phuket
Description
Absorb the beauty and culture of southern Thailand on a full-day James Bond Island Longtail Boat Sightseeing Tour from Phuket. Visit Suwan Khuha Temple, where a majestic reclining Buddha lies hidden in limestone caves surrounded by sacred altars. Cruise across the emerald waters of Phang Nga Bay, framed by dramatic cliffs and hidden lagoons. Stroll through the stilted fishing village of Koh Panyee, wander its charming walkways, meet locals, and enjoy a buffet lunch with stunning views. Continue to the legendary James Bond Island and admire its striking limestone pinnacle before visiting the leaning cliffs of Khao Phing Kan—a geological wonder perfect for photos. Ideal for families, couples, solo travelers, and groups, this tour promises culture, scenery, and lasting memories.
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Itinerary
Wat Suwan Kuha offers a unique spiritual experience inside limestone caverns. Its highlight is a large reclining Buddha surrounded by sacred altars and historic inscriptions—an unforgettable stop blending nature, peace, and tradition.
Phang Nga Bay is famed for its towering limestone cliffs, emerald waters, and hidden lagoons. This breathtaking seascape offers dramatic scenery at every turn, making it one of Thailand’s most iconic and picturesque natural wonders.
Koh Panyee offers a glimpse into a traditional fishing community, built entirely on stilts above the sea. Explore its charming alleys, meet welcoming villagers, and savor a fresh buffet lunch while enjoying sweeping views of Phang Nga Bay.
James Bond Island, known locally as Koh Tapu, is a striking limestone pinnacle that rises from Phang Nga Bay’s emerald sea. While the area is often busy during peak season, its iconic beauty and unique geology make it a must-see destination.
Khao Phing Kan is known for its unique leaning limestone cliffs, creating dramatic scenery against emerald waters. This geological wonder is a highlight of Phang Nga Bay, offering stunning views and an unforgettable photo opportunity.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Pickup is available for all hotels within the Phuket areas. Pick up time is 8.30 a.m. -9.00 a.m. The tour operator will confirm the exact pick-up time via email. Please don't forget to recheck your email. Please plan to meet the driver in your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes before the scheduled. You may be considered a no-show if you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after the car has moved on from your hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The itinerary is subject to change. Times shown are approximate and may vary. Remaining time is allocated based on travel durations between pickup and drop-off points, as well as transit times between activities.
- 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.
- Guests who are pregnant are not allowed to join the tour.
- Guests who have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour.
Reviews(49)
The kayaking experience in low caves was exceptional. The water near James Bond island was not as clear as in Phi Phi Islands. The visit to the Floating Muslim Village was very good. The Mosque and the school play grounds in the floating village were unusual and impressive. We also enjoyed the halal food in this all Muslim village.
Awesome day and experience,from getting on to the long boat and getting off Cant express how good this trip was. Our guide Emma Was brilliant.
Fantastic experience in the splendid Phang Nga Bay and at the famous James Bond Island! The imposing limestone formations that emerge from the sea offer breathtaking views, while the lunch was good and well organized, making the day even more pleasant. A special thanks goes to our guide Emma, always smiling, professional, and helpful, who made the tour even more interesting with her explanations and friendliness. An experience that I recommend to anyone visiting Phuket!
I recently took a trip to James Bond Island, and overall it was a wonderful experience. The driver arrived on time, the bus was comfortable and well‑maintained, and our tour guide Emma was excellent. She was friendly, supportive throughout the journey, and spoke clear, easy‑to‑understand English. The wooden boat was in good condition, and the team on board was helpful and organized. We also enjoyed kayaking, which was included as part of the tour. In general, the entire trip was smooth, enjoyable, and well‑planned. The only downside was the lack of clarity regarding additional costs. We were asked to pay an extra 1,200 THB for two people, which was not clearly mentioned in the original description. It would have been much better if all expenses were included from the beginning. Aside from that, the experience was memorable and enjoyable.
A worthwhile tour. A lot longer in the bus as the tour commences well into the mainland. James Bond island very touristy but worth a look. The kayaking through caves the highlight. Good value
Perfekt Trip with many sights, very nice and friendly Guide, perfect Organisation! Thank you very much!
Amazing from start to finish! Happy was an outstanding guide—professional, passionate, and unforgettable.
Very fun day visiting the 3 sites. My favourite was seeing the floating village. Emma was a lovely guide
This was a well organised trip and value for money. There was helpful info provided by Emma at the start of the adventure. Do take up the opportunity to go on the canoe, it is not scary just interesting and enjoyable. There are 4 stops to experience and all enjoyable. I particularly liked the visit to the Monkey Temple.
The tour was a bit disappointing. We were staying in Kamala and the drive to the boat departure area was 90 minutes each way. The tour description said water, fruit, and lunch would be provided. We each received a small bottle of water (only one for a 7 hour tour) - there was no fruit provided - and the lunch itself was provided at the floating Muslim village and it was very good. Our long tail boat was packed with approximately 27 people, all crammed together on bench seating. James Bond Island was incredibly congested, people everywhere. It was nothing more than a touristy stop with vendor stands selling trinkets and such. The “opportunity” to have photos taken whit holding James Bond style golden guns was pretty cheesy. The scenery while on the boat was lovely, however there was no effort on the part of our tour leader to offer dialogue on what we were seeing. It would have been better if the tour leader explained our surrounding beauty a bit. I cannot recommend this tour. There are 6 in our party, we have traveled many places worldwide and all 6 of us rated this particular tour the lowest of all the tours we have experienced together.
