James Bond Island tour Krabi: Long-tail boat Phang-Nga Bay

Limestone cliffs, a cave temple, James Bond Island and a floating village in one morning

A guided long-tail boat tour from Krabi through Phang-Nga Bay National Park visits James Bond Island, Koh Panyee fishing village with lunch, and Suwan Khuha Temple in a single day. The boat navigates emerald-green water past sheer limestone karst towers, stops at caves and stalactites, and includes round-trip hotel transfers from Krabi Town or Ao Nang.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. Wat Suwan Kuha30m · entry included
2. James Bond Island1h · entry included

Explore Phang Nga Bay and Islands

• Visit Wat Suwan Kuha Temple
• Tour James Bond Island
• Explore Khao Phing Kan Island
• Lunch at Koh Panyee village
• Sightseeing Khao Khien and Khao Maju

The experience

The tour starts with hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang, then heads to Phang-Nga Bay in a long-tail boat. The first stop is Suwan Khuha Temple, built inside a cave and known locally as Monkey Cave Temple: a site with historical and archaeological significance that draws both locals and visitors. From there, the boat moves through the bay's distinctive landscape: sheer limestone cliffs rise vertically out of the water, and you pass Khao Phing Kan (the islands that lean against each other in Thai) and explore Lod Cave with its giant stalactites.

James Bond Island (Koh Tapu in Thai, meaning "nail island") is the centerpiece. The 20-metre islet sits about 40 metres from Khao Phing Kan and became famous after starring in The Man with the Golden Gun. The entire surrounding area is limestone karst towers and emerald-green water. You also visit Thalu Island to see more caves and limestone cliffs, and Khao Khien and Khao Maju for additional sightseeing.

Lunch happens at a restaurant on Koh Panyee, a Muslim fishing village on the bay. The island has seafood restaurants, souvenir stalls, and a legendary football pitch that serves as a local attraction: a chance to see how people live on the water. The tour runs 8 to 9 hours total and includes a guide who speaks English, a life jacket, drinking water, fruit, and accident insurance. Hotel pickup is available from Krabi Town and Ao Nang. If you stay at Railay Beach, pickup is from Ao Nam Mao Pier (a 15-minute boat ride from Railay East).

What’s included

• A guide who speaks English.
• lunch at Koh Panyee restaurant.
• drinking water and fruit.
• a life jacket.
• accident insurance.
• round-trip hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to10h before

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

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 13 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?The 8 to 9 hour duration fits a full day of sightseeing without rushing, though the fixed schedule means you move through each stop rather than lingering. If you stay at Railay Beach or Ton Sai, pickup is arranged from nearby piers, so the tour works for travelers based anywhere on the Krabi coast.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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, or Koh Tapu, is a distinctive 20-metre limestone islet that juts vertically out of the emerald-green water about 40 metres from Khao Phing Kan. It became famous after appearing in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun, and the entire bay surrounding it is made up of sheer limestone karst towers rising straight out of the water.

Do I need to book a minimum group size, or can I join a shared tour?

A minimum of 10 people is required to run this tour. If the minimum is not met on your chosen date, the operator will inform you in advance and offer an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.

What happens at Koh Panyee, and how long do you spend there?

Koh Panyee is a Muslim fishing village on the bay where the tour stops for lunch at a seafood restaurant. The island also has souvenir stalls and a legendary football pitch that is a local attraction, giving you a chance to see the everyday life of people who live on the water.

What is Suwan Khuha Temple, and why is it on the tour?

Suwan Khuha Temple, known locally as Wat Tham or Monkey Cave Temple, is built inside a cave and has historical, theological and archaeological value. It is a popular site among local people and tourists, and serves as the first stop on the tour after hotel pickup.

Are there caves to explore, or is the tour mostly boat travel?

The tour includes stops at Lod Cave to see giant stalactites, Thalu Island with caves and limestone cliffs, and Suwan Khuha Temple inside a cave. You also pass Khao Khien and Khao Maju for additional sightseeing, so cave exploration is woven throughout the day alongside boat travel through the bay.

What is included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?

The tour includes a guide who speaks English, lunch and drinking water with fruit, a life jacket, accident insurance, and round-trip hotel transfers from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. The national park fee (300 THB per adult, 150 THB per child) is not included. If you stay outside Krabi Town or Ao Nang, an extra transfer charge of 100 THB per person may apply.