Excursions & day trips

Private Tour to James Bond Island and Koh Panyi From Khao Lak

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$339.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 10 hours

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Private Tour

Why you’ll love this…

Enjoy a private longtail boat tour to James Bond Island
Visit the floating village of Ko Panyi and savor a local buffet lunch
Optional exploration of Phang Nga's mangroves and caves by kayak
Discover Suwan Khuha temple and its reclining Buddha within a cave
Capture panoramic views from Samet Nangshe viewpoint overlooking Phang Nga Bay

What to expect

Enjoy privacy on this day tour visiting Phang Nga's highlights with a private car and a private boat trip.

Retake the famous picture of the 1974 James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun" at Ko Tapu and explore the famous floating village Ko Panyi, established over 200 years ago by Indonesian fishermen, where you will have a delicious buffet lunch. Optionally, let a local show you around by kayak and discover Phang Nga's mangroves and caves.

Next, visit a 15-meter-high reclining Buddha in a cave temple located on a limestone mountain. Complete your experience at Samet Nangshe viewpoint where you can enjoy a 180-degree view over Phang Nga Bay and the largest mangrove forest in Thailand.

Itinerary:

08:30 am - Hotel pickup anywhere in Khao Lak with a private car

10:00 am - Start the 4-hour private longtail tour to James Bond Island and Koh Panyee

02:00 am - Finish private boat tour

02:30 pm - Visit Suwan Khuha temple

04:00 pm - Visit Samet Nangshe's viewpoint

05:00 pm - Departure back to Khao Lak

06:30 pm - Drop-off at hotel in Khao Lak

What's included

Buffet
Water
Private transportation
Private tour
Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Driver

What's not included

Entrance fees
Tour guide

Where

Meeting point:

Pick up from any hotel in Khao Lak.

What to remember

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

National Park fee for James Bond Island - 300 Baht per person
Optional kayak service during boat tour - 300 Baht per person

Know in advance

Make sure you are dressed properly by temple standards to visit Cave Temple. That is, no bare shoulders, no bare knees
Pickup times vary based on your hotel's location. Pick-up from anywhere in Phang Nga is also possible
Maximum 9 people in 1 car
The driver of the private car speaks a little bit of English, just enough to communicate about the tour. Though it is not a proper tour guide. We will provide a document with more information on the stops we are visiting with the car
Local Thai captain of the private boat speaks basic English sufficient for essential communication about the tour
Southern Thailand's rainfall is unpredictable, particularly during the monsoon season from May to December. Rest assured, the tour is guaranteed to proceed if conditions are safe, even in light rain
The transfer time between Khoa Lak and Phang Nga is about 1.5 hours one-way

Provider

Discover Thailand

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Jens Knoll
From Germany - February 2025

Traveled as a couple

25 - 34 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Der Fahrer vom Shuttle Service sprach fast gar kein Englisch. Ein bisschen Kommunikation wäre bei den langen Wegstrecken schon sehr schön gewesen. Ans ...

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