James Bond Island & Canoe Tour from Khao Lak: Longtail Boat

Limestone cliffs and a stilt village built on water, reached by longtail boat and paddle.

A full-day longtail boat tour from Khao Lak explores Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts, including the James Bond Island made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun, plus paddling around Talu Cave, a visit to Panyee Island's floating fishing village, and Wat Suwan Khuha Monkey Cave. Hotel pickup and drop-off, guide, lunch, life jacket and safety gear are included. A live English-speaking guide leads the group through nine to ten hours of travel and stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Phang Nga Bay1h · entry included
2. James Bond Island1m · entry included

James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay Tour

• Pickup from Khao Lak hotel
• Travel to Phang Nga Bay
• See limestone cliffs and coral reefs
• Visit James Bond Island
• Explore Khao Phing Kan island
• Visit Ko Panyi fishing village
• Canoe and swim around Talu Cave
• Explore Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave)
• Return to Khao Lak hotel

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup in Khao Lak and heads to Phang Nga Bay, where a longtail boat becomes your transport through emerald-green water dotted with sheer limestone cliffs. James Bond Island (Koh Tapu) and Khao Phing Kan rise vertically from the bay: the same formations that appeared in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun. You'll get close enough to photograph the rock towers and understand why they've drawn travelers for decades.

The day includes time paddling and canoeing around Talu Cave, swimming in designated areas, and a stop at Panyee Island, a fishing village of 360 families built entirely on stilts by Malay fishermen. The contrast between the uninhabited limestone landscape and this working community on the water is the heart of the experience. You'll also visit Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave), where statues and carvings sit alongside the primates that live there.

Lunch and drinking water are provided during the day. A live English-speaking guide accompanies the group throughout, and life jackets and safety equipment are supplied. Hotel drop-off returns you to Khao Lak at the end of the tour.

What’s included

• Tour guide in English.
• longtail boat transport through Phang Nga Bay.
• canoe and swimming around Talu Cave.
• lunch and drinking water.
• life jacket and safety equipment.
• hotel pickup and drop-off from Khao Lak.
• accident insurance and first aid kit.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 07:30

AgesAdult (10 to 70 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish

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 or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?The guide speaks English throughout the day, so you'll hear the history and details of each stop without language barriers. The full nine to ten hours and mix of boat travel, paddling, swimming and walking suit travelers comfortable with a moderately active pace and time on the water.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (1 to 2 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 and why is it famous?

James Bond Island, also called Koh Tapu, is a distinctive limestone karst tower in Phang Nga Bay that became an international landmark after appearing in the 1974 James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. The bay's sheer vertical cliffs jutting from emerald-green water are what made it recognizable on screen and draw visitors today.

Can I swim during the James Bond Island tour?

Yes, swimming is included during the tour, particularly around the Talu Cave area. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided, and the guide will indicate where swimming is safe.

What is Panyee Island and what will I see there?

Panyee Island is a fishing village built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, home to 360 families descended from Malay seafaring families from Java. The entire community floats on the water, and the tour includes time to observe the daily life and architecture of this working village.

How long is the full-day tour and what time does pickup happen?

The tour runs nine to ten hours total and includes hotel pickup and drop-off from your Khao Lak accommodation. Your hotel will provide the specific pickup time when you book.

What is included in the tour price?

The tour includes a live English-speaking guide, longtail boat transport, lunch, drinking water, life jacket and safety equipment, hotel pickup and drop-off, accident insurance, and a first aid kit. National Park entry fees are separate.