James Bond Island & Phang Nga Bay canoe tour from Phuket

Paddle into caves and lagoons most visitors only see from a boat

This full-day canoe tour from Phuket explores Phang Nga Bay's limestone islands, James Bond Island and two mangrove cave systems by paddle and motorboat, with hotel pickup, buffet lunch on Panyee Island and a swim at Naka Noi beach. Two separate canoe sessions (one through Hong Island's lagoon and another through Mangrove Cave and Diamond Cave) let you paddle into places the larger tour boats cannot reach. The tour runs about six to seven hours and includes an English-speaking guide, soft drinks, fresh fruit and water.

Step-by-step itinerary

Phang Nga Bay and James Bond Island tour

• 07:30 Pick-up from hotel
• Transfer to Phuket Boat Lagoon Pier
• 09:00 Depart to Phang Nga Bay
• 10:00 Canoeing and explore Koh Hong Lagoon
• Enjoy soft drinks and fresh fruits
• 10:45 Sightseeing and trekking at James Bond Island
• 12:00 Buffet lunch at Panyee Island
• Sightseeing in Mangrove Forest
• 13:30 Canoeing in Mangrove and Diamond Caves
• 14:30 Swimming and relaxing on Naka Island beach
• 16:00 Depart to Phuket Boat Lagoon Pier
• 16:30 Arrive at Boat Lagoon Pier
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The day starts with pickup from your Phuket hotel at 7:30 and a transfer by air-conditioned minivan to Boat Lagoon Pier. The boat departs at 9:00 and reaches Phang Nga Bay by 10:00, where you get into a canoe for the first paddle through Hong Island's lagoon. A shallow, limestone-ringed waterway where the boat cannot follow. You'll explore the stalactite caves and the quiet water between the karst formations before returning to the main boat.

From there, the tour moves to James Bond Island for trekking and sightseeing around the limestone pinnacle, then heads to Panyee Island for a buffet lunch at a restaurant in the Muslim floating village. After lunch, you paddle again. This time into Mangrove Cave and Diamond Cave at Panak Island, where the canoe lets you drift through narrow passages and under rock overhangs. The guide paddles or you paddle yourself, depending on your preference and the water conditions.

The afternoon finishes with a swim and beach time at Naka Noi, a private island beach where you can rest before the boat returns to Boat Lagoon Pier by 4:00 p.m. and transfers you back to your hotel by 5:00 p.m. Soft drinks, fresh fruit and water are served on board throughout the day. The tour is subject to favorable weather. If poor conditions force a cancellation, you can reschedule for another date.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned minivan from Phuket.
• buffet lunch at Panyee Island.
• canoe and paddle.
• English-speaking guide.
• coffee and tea.
• fresh fruit, soft drinks and bottled water throughout the day.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

Book up to3h before

AgesAdult (20 to 59 years) · Senior (60 to 65 years) · Youth (12 to 19 years) · Child (4 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

GroupUp to 30

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 9 pickup points.

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

Low physical effortNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Andaman Leisure Phuket Co.,Ltd.

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to paddle into caves and lagoons yourself rather than watch them pass from a larger boat. The two canoe sessions are what set this trip apart from standard Phang Nga Bay sightseeing tours. The fixed schedule and included transport mean the whole day holds together without you arranging pickups, timing or logistics.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (12 to 19 years); 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 paddling yourself and having the guide paddle the canoe?

The canoe sessions are designed so you can paddle if you want to, or the guide can paddle while you sit and take in the scenery. The choice depends on your comfort level and how the water looks that day. The guide will advise when you arrive at each cave.

Does the tour visit James Bond Island and the caves on the same day?

Yes. The itinerary includes James Bond Island for trekking and sightseeing in the morning, then two separate canoe sessions (Hong Island's lagoon first, then Mangrove Cave and Diamond Cave at Panak Island in the early afternoon) before the beach time at Naka Noi.

Is the buffet lunch included, and can I request vegetarian food?

Buffet lunch at Panyee Island's floating village restaurant is included. Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know your dietary requirements when you book.

What time does the tour pick me up and drop me back at my hotel?

Hotel pickup starts at 7:30 a.m. from Phuket hotels, and you return by around 5:00 p.m. The tour itself runs about six to seven hours from departure at the pier.