James Bond Island speedboat tour from Khao Lak: Full day
Ten hours crossing Phang Nga Bay by speedboat to film locations and hidden lagoons
A full-day speedboat tour from Khao Lak explores Phang Nga Bay's limestone islands, visiting James Bond Island (the setting for "The Man With The Golden Gun"), Panak Island's stalactite caves and lagoon, mangrove forests with ancient paintings, and Khai Island for snorkeling. The itinerary includes hotel pickup, lunch on Panyee Island, kayaking through mangroves, and beach time, with an English-speaking guide throughout.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore islands and beaches by speedboat
- Depart to Phang-nga Bay by speedboat
- Visit Khao Phing-kan and James Bond Island
- Arrive Panak Island for sightseeing
- Visit Khao Phing-kan and James Bond Island again
- Sightseeing mangrove forest and ancient paintings
- Enjoy lunch buffet on Panyee Island
- View Scoopy Doo rock shape
- Canoe among mangrove forest
- Snorkel and relax on Khai Island beach
- Phang Nga Bay Entry included 2h
- James Bond Island Entry included 1h
- Ao Phang Nga National Park Entry included 2h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- travel insurance.
- life jackets on-board.
- small refreshments at the pier and during the boat ride.
- a quality lunch buffet on Panyee Island.
- snorkeling at Khai Island.
Times
- Every day 06:00
Before you book
Operated by Oh-Hoo
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The experience
The day starts with hotel pickup and a speedboat ride into Phang Nga Bay, where limestone cliffs rise straight from emerald water. James Bond Island (the actual Khao Phing Khan and Khao Tapu where "The Man With The Golden Gun" was filmed) comes early in the route, giving you time to photograph the rock formations and walk the beach. Panak Island follows, where you'll see stalactites, cave systems and a quiet lagoon tucked between the cliffs.
A mangrove forest paddle by canoe reveals "Puddle Rock" and ancient paintings on the cave walls. Lunch is a buffet served on Panyee Island, a Muslim fishing village built on stilts. The afternoon brings Khai Island, where you can snorkel in the shallows and rest on the sand after the morning's pace. Life jackets are provided on the boat. Refreshments come at the pier and on-board. The guide speaks English and carries information about each stop.
The tour runs 10 to 11 hours door-to-door. A minimum of 10 people is required for departure. If the operator cancels, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour or a full refund. National park entry fees (300 baht per adult, 150 baht per child) are paid separately at the gate. Travel insurance is included in the booking.
Is this one for you?The speedboat pace and 10-hour day suit travelers who want to cover multiple islands and lagoons in one outing without arranging their own transport. A minimum group size of 10 keeps costs down but means you'll travel with other bookings. If you prefer a smaller group or a private boat, look for alternatives.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (under 4): 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?
James Bond Island is the limestone outcrop Khao Phing Khan and Khao Tapu, which juts from the water in Phang Nga Bay. It's the real filming location for "The Man With The Golden Gun," and the tour gives you time to walk the beach and photograph the rock formations up close.
Do you swim or just look at the islands from the boat?
You swim at Khai Island in the afternoon, where snorkeling is included and the beach is open for relaxing. The other islands are explored on foot or by canoe through the mangroves. You don't swim at James Bond Island or Panak Island itself.
How much time do you spend paddling through the mangrove forest?
Canoeing through the mangroves is one leg of the day's itinerary, taking you past "Puddle Rock" and ancient cave paintings. The exact duration isn't fixed, but it's part of the full 10- to 11-hour tour, not a separate activity you book alone.
Is the boat ride rough, and do you need to be a strong swimmer?
The tour uses a speedboat, so expect motion on the water. The operator does not recommend this tour for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health. Snorkeling at Khai Island is optional. You can stay on the beach instead, and life jackets are provided on-board.
James Bond Island speedboat tour from Khao Lak: Full day
10h–11h · EN
from US$ 81 per person
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