Phang Nga Bay sea canoeing tour from Khao Lak: James Bond Island

Paddle around Hong Island, drift past James Bond Island's limestone cliffs, and step into a cave temple in one day

A full-day tour from Khao Lak combines longtail boat cruising through Phang Nga Bay with sea canoeing around Hong Island, stopping at James Bond Island, the floating Muslim village of Koh Panyi and Wat Tham Suwanakhuha cave temple. Hotel pickup and drop-off, lunch, guide, safety gear and accident insurance are included. The national park fee is separate.

Step-by-step itinerary

Explore Phang Nga Bay and Islands

• Pick up from hotel in Khao Lak
• Cruise Phang Nga Bay by longtail boat
• Visit James Bond Island
• Explore Khao Phing Kan island
• Canoe around Koh Hong island
• Visit floating village of Koh Panyi
• Enjoy lunch at Koh Panyi restaurant
• Visit Wat Tham Suwan Khuha temple
• Return to hotel in Khao Lak

Stops and time spent at each 3 stops

1. Phang Nga Bay Entry included 1h
2. James Bond Island Entry included 1m
3. Wat Suwan Kuha Entry included 1h

What’s included

• Tour guide in English.
• hotel pickup and drop-off.
• life jacket and safety equipment.
• lunch at Koh Panyi.
• drinking water.
• accident insurance.
• first aid kit.

Times

• Every day 07:00

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Before you book

Group Up to 15

Live guide English Another language? ›

Meeting point and pickup Hotel pickup included.

Book up to 10h before

Ages Adult (11 to 70 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Infant (1 to 3 years): free

Cancellation and refunds Free 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.

Good to know

Low physical effort Public transport nearby Not recommended during pregnancy Not recommended with heart problems Not recommended with back problems

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The experience

The day starts with hotel pickup and a drive to the pier, then a traditional longtail boat carries you into Phang Nga Bay. The limestone monoliths rising from emerald water are the bay's signature: James Bond Island (Koh Tapu) is the most famous, a 20-metre islet that appeared in "The Man with the Golden Gun." You'll cruise past it and other karst towers before reaching Hong Island, where you trade the boat for a canoe and paddle into the lagoon surrounded by cliff walls, exploring the narrow passages and hidden coves on your own paddle.

A stop at Koh Panyi, a fishing village built on stilts by Malay families, lets you walk through the community and eat lunch at a local restaurant. Later, you visit Wat Tham Suwanakhuha, an ancient temple carved into a mountainside with multiple caves (some named Tham Yai and Tham Chaeng) that Thai royalty visited in centuries past. The tour wraps with the boat ride back and hotel drop-off, covering roughly eight to nine hours door-to-door.

Your guide speaks English and travels with you throughout. Life jackets, safety equipment, drinking water and a first aid kit are provided. The national park entrance fee (300 baht for adults, 150 baht for children) is paid separately on arrival.

Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 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 is James Bond Island and why is it famous?

James Bond Island, also called Koh Tapu, is a distinctive 20-metre limestone islet in Phang Nga Bay that became an international landmark after appearing in the 1974 Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun." Its sheer vertical cliffs rising from emerald water make it one of the bay's most recognizable formations, and you'll see it from the boat during the tour.

Can I paddle a canoe if I've never done it before?

Yes, the canoe portion around Hong Island is suitable for all fitness levels, and your guide will be with you. Life jackets and safety equipment are provided, and the paddling happens in protected waters around the limestone-walled lagoon.

What is Koh Panyi and what do you do there?

Koh Panyi is a fishing village built on stilts in Phang Nga Bay, home to about 1,685 people descended from two Malay seafaring families from Java. You'll walk through the community and eat lunch at a restaurant there, giving you a chance to see how the residents live on the water.

What is Wat Tham Suwanakhuha and is it difficult to visit?

Wat Tham Suwanakhuha is an ancient temple built inside a mountain with multiple caves, some of which Thai kings and royal families visited historically. The caves have different names and the temple is part of the tour itinerary. Your guide will lead you through it as part of the day.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is included at a restaurant in Koh Panyi. Drinking water is also provided throughout the day, and a tour guide accompanies you from start to finish.