Phi Phi & James Bond Islands Full Day Tour from Phuket

Caves, limestone cliffs, snorkeling and two island groups in one morning departure

A full-day speedboat tour from Phuket combining two separate island routes (Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi Islands) in a single itinerary. You canoe through limestone lagoons, snorkel near Bamboo Island, visit the James Bond Island filming location, watch monkeys along forested cliffs, and swim in turquoise water at Maya Bay. The tour includes hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, snorkeling equipment, lunch at a floating restaurant and all national park fees.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. James Bond Island1h · entry included
2. Monkey Beach30m · entry included
3. Viking Cave10m
4. Maya Bay1h · entry included

Island hopping and sightseeing tour

• Explore caves and scenic lagoons
• Paddle through limestone cliffs and relax on beach
• Visit James Bond Island limestone formations
• Discover fishing village on stilts
• Unwind and snorkel at Bamboo Island
• Observe monkeys on Monkey Beach
• Enjoy vibrant coral reefs and marine life
• Sightsee Viking Cave swiftlet nests
• Swim in turquoise lagoon with cliffs
• Visit Maya Bay white sandy beach

The experience

This tour stacks two of Phuket's most-booked routes into one day by speedboat, which means you hit more stops than either tour alone but move between them quickly. The morning takes you through Phang Nga Bay: paddling a canoe through stalactite caves and limestone lagoons, then stopping at the stilt-built fishing village of Koh Panyi and the iconic James Bond Island where The Man with the Golden Gun was filmed. You'll see Monkey Beach from the boat and watch the water around Viking Cave, where guides explain the traditional bird's nest harvesting that happens inside. After lunch at Koh Panyi, the afternoon shifts to Phi Phi Islands: snorkeling near Bamboo Island's coral reefs, swimming in the turquoise lagoon ringed by steep cliffs, and finishing at Maya Bay, the white-sand beach from the film The Beach.

Pickup happens from your Phuket hotel in an air-conditioned vehicle, and you'll meet the guide at the pier for coffee or tea before boarding the speedboat. The boat carries snorkeling equipment, and lunch is an open buffet served at the floating restaurant at Koh Panyi. The guide speaks English and can answer questions about the sites as you move between them, though the day is built around the stops themselves rather than lengthy commentary. The full outing runs about nine and a half hours from hotel pickup to return, with travel time included in that span.

The pace is steady (you're on the boat between islands, paddling through caves, and in the water snorkeling), so this suits travelers comfortable with a full day of movement and activity. Swimmers and snorkelers get the most from the stops. If you prefer to stay dry, you'll still see the limestone formations and wildlife from the boat and the beaches themselves. The tour operates year-round and departs early enough that you're back by late afternoon, leaving the evening free.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup in an air-conditioned vehicle.
• speedboat transport between islands.
• snorkeling equipment.
• open buffet lunch at Koh Panyi restaurant.
• coffee and tea at the pier.
• English-speaking guide.
• all national park entrance fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesSaturdayDepartures at 06:00, 06:30 and 07:00

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

GroupUp to 35

Live guideEnglish and Russian

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

Moderate physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot 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?Book this tour if you're staying in Phuket without a rental car and want to see both Phang Nga Bay and Phi Phi Islands in one day: the early pickup from your hotel and the speedboat itinerary mean you don't arrange separate transport or split the experience across two days.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Russian.

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's the difference between this combo tour and booking Phi Phi Islands or Phang Nga Bay separately?

This tour combines both routes in one day by speedboat, so you visit James Bond Island, Phang Nga Bay's caves and lagoons, the fishing village, and Phi Phi's snorkeling sites and beaches all in a single departure. A single-destination tour would spend more time at fewer stops. This one trades depth for breadth across two island groups.

Do I need to be a strong swimmer to snorkel on this tour?

Snorkeling equipment is provided, and you'll snorkel near Bamboo Island in shallow, calm water. The tour suits moderate swimmers. You can also stay on the boat or the beach if you prefer not to enter the water at any stop.

What happens at Maya Bay and is it crowded?

Maya Bay is a long white-sand beach ringed by limestone cliffs over 200 meters high, filmed for the movie The Beach. It's a popular stop on the tour, so you'll share the beach with other visitors. The speedboat arrives in the afternoon as part of the full itinerary.

Is the hotel pickup included, and what time does the tour start?

Hotel pickup from your Phuket accommodation is included. The tour departs early in the morning from the pier after you're picked up and meet the guide. You'll return to your hotel by late afternoon.

What's included in the lunch, and are there options for dietary restrictions?

An open buffet lunch is served at the floating restaurant at Koh Panyi village. Coffee and tea are available at the pier during the morning meet-and-greet. If you have specific dietary needs, confirm them when you book.