James Bond Island Speedboat Canoe Tour: Hong Island Caves

Speedboat to James Bond Island, canoe through Hong Island's hidden caves, lunch at a sea gypsy village, and time on the beach

A full-day speedboat and canoe tour from Phuket visits James Bond Island, Hong Island's lagoons and caves, Panak Island, Bat Cave, and Khao Khian's ancient rock drawings, with lunch, an English-speaking guide, and roundtrip hotel transfer included. The tour runs 8 hours and departs from Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Tri Trang, Town, Kamala, Bangtao or Surin. A national park fee (300 THB per adult, 150 THB per child) is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore islands and relax on beach

• Welcome with tea, coffee, and snacks
• Sightseeing at Panak Island and Bat Cave
• Canoeing in Hong Island cave
• Visit James Bond Island for photos and shopping
• Lunch at Koh Panyee sea gypsy village
• Visit ancient drawings at Khao Khian
• Swim and relax on the beach
• Transfer back to hotel

The experience

The day starts before dawn with a warm welcome at the pier (tea, coffee, Thai snacks and fresh fruit), then you board the speedboat for the run out to the limestone islands. The boat takes you past Panak Island and into Bat Cave, where you can walk the I-tim or Diamond Cave passages on foot before heading to Hong Island for the canoeing. This is where the pace shifts: you paddle into the lagoon's cave-like rooms, moving through the water at your own speed with a professional guide handling the paddle work alongside you.

James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) comes next, famous from the film The Man with the Golden Gun. You have time to walk around, photograph the rock formation, and browse the souvenir stalls before the boat carries you to Koh Panyee, a sea gypsy village built on stilts, where lunch is served. After eating, you can explore the local shops or simply rest. The tour then stops at Khao Khian to see the ancient rock drawings etched into the cliff face, and finishes with swimming and beach time before the return journey to your hotel.

The speedboat holds the group together. A professional canoe guide joins you on the water. Life jackets are provided and worn throughout. Hotel pickup covers Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Tri Trang, Town, Kamala, Bangtao and Surin, and the driver brings you back at the end of the day.

What’s included

• Roundtrip hotel transfer from Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Tri Trang, Town, Kamala, Bangtao or Surin.
• lunch at Koh Panyee.
• English-speaking guide.
• life jackets.
• canoeing with a professional paddle.
• coffee, tea, Thai snacks and fresh fruit at the pier.

Options for this experience

2 options

Speedboat and canoe trip to James Bond Island with a stop at Hong IslandGuide in English · 09:00Pickup is included

Private Transfer areasGuide in English · 09:00Includes van pickup

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 09:00

AgesAdult (11 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (under 4): free

GroupUp to 28

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. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 7 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortInfant seats availablePublic transport nearbyNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by BJ Canoeing Tour

Is this one for you?Book this tour if you want to see James Bond Island and paddle through Hong Island's caves without arranging transport or a guide yourself: the speedboat and canoe work together in a single day, so you cover both the famous landmark and the quieter lagoons without splitting the experience across two trips.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 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 exactly do you do on the canoe part of this tour?

You paddle through Hong Island's emerald lagoons and into cave-like chambers with a professional guide who handles the paddle work with you. The pace is slow and the water is calm, so it is not a fitness challenge.

Is James Bond Island the whole tour, or just one stop?

James Bond Island is one stop among several. You also visit Panak Island, Bat Cave, Hong Island's lagoons and caves, a sea gypsy village for lunch, and Khao Khian's ancient rock drawings, all in the same day.

What's included in the price, and what do I pay separately?

The tour includes roundtrip hotel transfer, lunch, an English-speaking guide, life jackets, and canoeing with a professional paddle. Coffee, tea and snacks at the pier are complimentary. The national park entrance fee (300 THB per adult, 150 THB per child) is not included.

Which hotels does the pickup cover?

Roundtrip transfer is included from Patong, Kata, Karon, Rawai, Chalong, Tri Trang, Town, Kamala, Bangtao or Surin. Confirm your location when booking to ensure pickup is available.