James Bond Island & Hong Islands tour: Two bays in one day

Two island destinations in one morning and afternoon, without splitting your day

A full-day tour of Phang Nga Bay and Hong Islands from Krabi that combines boat cruising, canoeing through sea caves and mangrove forests, snorkeling, and lunch at a floating village. The itinerary stacks both regions into seven and a half hours, so you see the limestone karsts of James Bond Island, paddle Panak Island's hidden lagoons, swim at Hong Island's lagoon and beaches, and return to your hotel by evening. Hotel pickup and all park fees are included. A live guide speaks English, Russian or Thai.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Hong Islands1h 30m · entry included
2. James Bond Island40m · entry included
3. Phang Nga Bay1h · entry included

Explore islands and cultural sites

• Visit Hong Island beaches and lagoons
• See ancient wall drawings
• Tour James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay
• Explore Panyi Floating Village and have lunch
• Speedboat sightseeing in Phang Nga Bay
• Canoe through Panak Island sea caves and mangroves
• Swimming break at Naka Noi Island

The experience

The day starts at Hong Island, where you swim in the emerald lagoon framed by limestone cliffs, accessible only at the right tide, and snorkel in turquoise water over coral and colorful fish. Snorkeling gear is provided. From there, you cruise to Phang Nga Bay to see Ko Tapu, the dramatic karst made famous by *The Man with the Golden Gun*, with time for photos and exploration of nearby caves and hidden lagoons.

After the boat ride through the bay's 360-degree coastal scenery, you stop at Panyi Floating Village, a traditional Muslim fishing community built entirely on stilts. You walk the narrow walkways, browse local markets, and eat an open buffet lunch at a restaurant in the village itself. The afternoon shifts to paddling: a guide takes you by canoe through Panak Island's sea caves, narrow passages, and mangrove forests, where you might spot birds, crabs and monkeys in the ecosystem. A swimming break at Naka Noi Island closes the day before the return to your hotel.

The tour runs seven and a half hours total. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with all national park fees, travel insurance, soft drinks during the speedboat section, seasonal fruits and Thai snacks. Children from age one are welcome. Infants can ride in a stroller or sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Round-trip hotel pickup and drop-off.
• all national park fees for Krabi Hong and Phang Nga Bay.
• snorkeling equipment.
• canoeing at Panak Island.
• open buffet lunch at the floating village.
• soft drinks during the speedboat cruise.
• seasonal fruits and Thai snacks.
• travel insurance.
• welcome and greet service at the pier.

Before you book

Days and timesTuesday and SundayDepartures at 05:00, 05:30 and 06:00

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish, Russian and Thai

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Odeon Tours Thailand

Is this one for you?At seven and a half hours, this tour fills most of a day but leaves the early morning and evening free for other activities in Krabi. If you want to see both bays without splitting them across two separate bookings, the stacked itinerary makes it possible. If you prefer a slower pace at one location, a single-destination tour would give you more time to linger.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Russian and Thai.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What is James Bond Island actually like when you get there?

Ko Tapu is a single dramatic limestone karst rising from Phang Nga Bay, made famous by the 1974 film *The Man with the Golden Gun*. The tour includes a scenic boat ride through the bay's emerald waters to view it, explore nearby caves and hidden lagoons, and take photos. You do not land on the island itself.

Can you actually swim and snorkel on this tour, or is it just looking from the boat?

You swim and snorkel at Hong Island's lagoon and beaches, where snorkeling gear is provided and the calm seas suit all experience levels. There is also a swimming break at Naka Noi Island in the afternoon. The James Bond Island section and the Panak Island canoeing do not include swimming stops.

What happens during the canoeing part at Panak Island?

A guide paddles you by canoe through sea caves, hidden lagoons, and narrow passages surrounded by limestone cliffs and mangrove forests. You explore the ecosystem up close and may see birds, crabs and monkeys. This section is described as peaceful and relaxing rather than physically demanding.

Is lunch included, and what kind of food is it?

Lunch is an open buffet served at a restaurant in Panyi Floating Village, the traditional fishing community built on stilts in the heart of Phang Nga Bay. You eat after exploring the village's walkways and markets.

How does hotel pickup work on this tour?

Round-trip hotel-to-pier transfer is included, with pickup and drop-off at the same point. You are greeted at the pier lobby before departure and return there after the tour ends.