Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing and James Bond Island from Phuket

Phang Nga Bay Sea Cave Canoeing and James Bond Island from Phuket

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Free cancellation available
10h
Mobile voucher
Instant confirmation
Selective hotel pickup
Multiple languages

Overview

Choose your pace—sleek speedboat or spacious big boat—on our all-in-one James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay canoeing day from Phuket. We time the route to the tides so you glide by guided sea-canoe into Panak Island’s hidden caves and Hong’s lagoon “rooms,” then step onto Khao Phing Kan for iconic shots of “James Bond Island.” Enjoy buffet lunch—onboard (big boat) or at Panyee village (speedboat)—before swimming and relaxing at Naka or Kaya Island. On the speedboat itinerary you’ll also explore Diamond Cave and see ancient rock paintings at Khao Khian. Depart from Ao Po Pier after hotel pickup (7:00–8:20 AM) with snacks and drinks on board. Transfers, park fees, safety gear, drinks, fruit, and a pro crew are included—just paddle, swim, and shoot epic photos. Small canoe groups with a local paddler mean hands-free exploring and zero stress. It’s the most flexible, value-packed way to see the bay’s caves, cliffs, and emerald water in one seamless day. Family-friendly with child pricing.

Activity location

Phanak Island
- 82160, Krasom, Phang Nga, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

BJ Canoeing Tour
- 8 37
- 83110, Tambon Pa Klok, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

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Join in tour by Big Boat in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 6:45-16:30
English

Discover Phang Nga Bay by big boat—canoe sea caves, visit James Bond Island, savor buffet lunch & relax at scenic Kaya Island
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

P 2,718.45 x 1 AdultP 2,718.45

Total

Until Fri, Oct 31

Join in tour by Speedboat in Multilingual

10h
Opening hours: Sat 7:00-16:30
English

Explore James Bond Island by speedboat—see caves, Panyee Village lunch, canoe lagoons, swim at Naka Island for thrilling day
Pickup included

Travelers

Languages available

Price details

P 3,080.91 x 1 AdultP 3,080.91

Total

Until Fri, Oct 31

What's included, what's not

English-speaking tour guide
Travel insurance provided by the operator
Canoeing
Showers and changing rooms are available at the pier (Free)
Join-in tour by big boat or speedboat (based on selected package)
Buffet lunch
Round-trip shared hotel transfers (Phuket only, selected areas)
Other Personal expenses
Luggage handling service (available at 100 THB per bag)
National Park fee (cash at pier): Adult THB 300 per person; Child THB 150 per person.
Tips or gratuities
Optional water sports or activities at leisure islands
Vegetarian and halal food is available upon request

Know before you book

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

Activity itinerary

Phanak Island

Panak is Phang Nga Bay’s gateway to tide-timed caves and collapsed-roof lagoons (“hongs”). Guides paddle you through low limestone tunnels into quiet jade pools ringed by vertical karsts and mangroves. Depending on safe tide windows, you may enter Mangrove Cave, Bat Cave, Hoy Tib, Diamond (Daimond) or I-Tim (Ice-Cream) Cave. Engines are off, so you hear only dripping water and paddles; it’s calm, family-friendly, and wonderfully photogenic. Look for brahminy kites, mudskippers, and tiny crabs on mangrove roots while your guide explains cave etiquette (no touching formations) and local geology. Waterproof phone pouches and reef-safe sunscreen help you enjoy the experience hands-free. Panak sets the tone for the day—authentic cave canoeing without technical effort, suitable for first-timers and repeat visitors alike. Covered: Speedboat & Big Boat

Hong Islands

“Hóng” means “room,” and this one feels like a skylit amphitheater reached via a tide-dependent passage. Slip by canoe beneath cool overhangs into a tranquil lagoon ringed by 100-meter cliffs dressed in ferns and orchids. The water is glassy, the pace unhurried, and the canoes stable—perfect for all ages. Guides do the paddling and line up the best angles for photos while you spot fiddler crabs, swiftlets, and delicate stalactites. When water levels are right, you’ll skim under rock ceilings close enough to touch; at higher tides you’ll watch sunbeams stripe the jade surface. Hong complements Panak’s maze with a grander, cathedral-like chamber that photographers love, delivering the iconic “karst walls rising from emerald water” shot most travelers come for. Covered: Speedboat & Big Boat

Khao Phing Kan

Land on the island made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun. Short boardwalks and steps lead to viewpoints that reveal Phang Nga’s karst panorama and the island’s signature “lean,” visible along a fracture plane in the limestone. This is a walk-and-shoot stop: explore small beaches, browse simple stalls, and learn how erosion sculpted the rock textures and pockets you’ll see at eye-level. Your guide shares film trivia and the safest paths to less crowded lookouts, then gives you time to frame wide shots and portraits. Keep to marked trails, carry any litter out, and respect cliff-base signage. There’s usually shade for a quick cool-down before you continue to the viewpoint for Ko Tapu across the bay—your classic poster angle. Covered: Speedboat & Big Boat

James Bond Island

15m
Admission ticket not included

Ko Tapu, a needle-slender sea stack rising from turquoise water, is the star of the show. You’ll photograph it from designated viewpoints on Khao Phing Kan where the stack sits perfectly framed between headlands. Guides help with the classic composition and explain how faulting and marine erosion shaped the “impossible” pillar. Boats do not land on the stack itself (it’s protected), so the experience is about perspective and storytelling—spotting long-tails drifting through your frame, timing shots between wakes, and using a phone’s 2x/3x lens or a polarizer to reduce glare. Take a moment to simply watch the scene: layered karsts, shifting light, and the hush between passing boats. Covered: Speedboat & Big Boat

Ko Panyi

Founded by Malay fishers, Panyee is a living stilt village with a gold-domed mosque, floating football pitch, and lanes of family shops. On the Speedboat program you usually disembark for a halal-friendly seafood lunch—fresh fish, stir-fries, rice, and fruit—then stroll wooden walkways for photos of the towering limestone wall that shelters the village. On the Big Boat route, you typically admire the skyline while enjoying a buffet lunch on board, avoiding crowds yet still soaking up the atmosphere. Either way, it’s a vivid slice of local life: nets drying in the sun, long-tails shuttling supplies, and friendly vendors selling coconuts and simple souvenirs. Dress respectfully near the mosque and keep walkways clear for residents. Covered: Speedboat (stop & village lunch) | Big Boat (scenic pass-by; lunch served onboard)

Khao Khian

Glide beneath ochre rock art panels depicting fish, hunters, and marine life painted on a shaded cliff just above the tide line. Your captain idles while the guide points out the clearest figures and explains how pigments have endured centuries of salt spray and monsoon cycles. To protect the site, this is a respectful view-from-boat stop—no landing—so use your phone’s 2x/3x lens or binoculars for crisp details. The visit adds cultural and archaeological context to a day of caves and beaches, showing that these sheltered waters have supported people long before movie fame. Please avoid flash and drones here; guides will advise on the best vantage and timing for glare-free images. Covered: Speedboat only

Naka Island

A gentle, shelved beach with clear, calm water makes Naka the Speedboat program’s classic unwind. Float in turquoise shallows, rent a lounger under casuarina shade, or sip a cold coconut while long-tails drift against a karst skyline. Facilities are casual—beach bars, basic restrooms—and vendors may offer optional activities like jet skis or parasailing (pay on site, not included). Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a towel, and sandals for hot sand; a dry bag keeps phones and keys grit-free. For photos, shoot toward the open bay to layer boats and limestone silhouettes. It’s the reset your shoulders and camera roll need after caves and crowds: simple, scenic, and blissfully unhurried. Covered: Speedboat only

Koh Khai Nok

This petite crescent of sugar-soft sand and aquarium-clear shallows is the Big Boat program’s beach finale. Wade straight from shore to spot friendly reef fish over sandy pockets and scattered rock—ideal for casual snorkeling and families. Between dips, stroll the curve of beach, browse simple stalls, or settle into shade to watch the water flash silver under afternoon sun. Life jackets are available; follow crew guidance on flagged areas and currents. Pack a mask if you have one (rinse with seawater for fog-free views) and a lightweight cover-up for the ride back. Kaya/Khai delivers that “postcard Phuket” moment—easy water, easy access, and just enough time to linger without rushing. Covered: Big Boat only

Location

Activity location

Phanak Island
- 82160, Krasom, Phang Nga, Thailand

Meeting/Redemption Point

BJ Canoeing Tour
- 8 37
- 83110, Tambon Pa Klok, Chang Wat Phuket, Thailand

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