Phuket Phang Nga: Rafting, Zipline & ATV with James Bond Island

Limestone cliffs, a speedboat, and the island where Bond fought: all in one morning

You get picked up early, raft 7 kilometers through Phang Nga Bay's limestone landscape, zipline 150 meters over the jungle, ride an ATV for half an hour, and see James Bond Island by speedboat and canoe: all with lunch, a guide, and hotel return included. The whole day runs from pickup around 7 am to hotel drop-off at 5 pm.

Step-by-step itinerary

Rafting, ATV, Zipline, and Lunch

• Pick up from hotel
• Arrive at Buddha Temple Cave
• Rafting briefing and training
• Rafting 7 km
• Trekking to waterfall and swim
• Lunch with fresh fruit and drinks
• ATV ride in jungle
• Zipline flying fox
• Relax at camp
• Return to Phuket hotel

The experience

Picture this: you're standing on a bamboo raft in Phang Nga Bay, limestone needles rising like teeth around you, and somewhere in that maze of rock is the actual island from "The Man with the Golden Gun." That's the opening move of this Phuket day trip. The bay sits 25 kilometers northeast of the city, and it's crowded with dramatic cliffs that look almost unreal until you're floating between them. Your guide picks you up from your hotel around 7 am, and the drive to Phang Nga takes about an hour: enough time to wake up and mentally prepare for what's coming.

The day doesn't ease you in. After a stop at a Buddha temple cave and a quick safety briefing, you're on the water by 11 am, paddling a 7-kilometer rafting route through channels and under overhangs. It's not whitewater (the current is gentle, the pace is manageable), but the setting makes it feel bigger than it is. You'll pull over to trek to a waterfall and swim, then head back for lunch: a Thai buffet with fresh fruit and coffee at the camp. This is where the tour pauses, and you actually sit down. By 1:30 pm you're moving again, this time on an ATV for 30 minutes through the jungle canopy, then strapped into a zipline that drops you 150 meters across the treetops. It sounds like a lot because it is, but the spacing means you're not sprinting the whole time. There's rhythm to it.

The James Bond Island part happens mid-morning: you'll cruise past it by speedboat, see the needle-shaped rock that made it famous, and if the tide cooperates, paddle a sea canoe into Tam Lod cave and through Panyee village, a Muslim fishing settlement built on stilts. It's the quietest part of the day, and it's why people book this tour in the first place. You're back at your hotel by 5 pm, which means you can shower, eat dinner, and still have an evening left.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return transport.
• 7-kilometer rafting through Phang Nga Bay.
• Buddha temple cave visit.
• ATV riding for 30 minutes in the jungle.
• 150-meter zipline.
• sea canoe trip through Tam Lod cave and Panyee village.
• James Bond Island speedboat cruise.
• mini trekking to a waterfall with swimming.
• Thai buffet lunch with fresh fruit, tea, and coffee.
• English-speaking tour guide.
• drinking water throughout the day.
• accident insurance during the trip.

Options for this experience

2 options

Guide in English07:00 and 08:00

Guide in English07:30

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Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 07:00, 07:30 and 08:00

AgesAdult (11 to 80 years) · Child (4 to 10 years) · Under 4: can't be included in the booking

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h 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 3 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?Book this if you want to pack multiple activities and the famous James Bond Island into one day without arranging transport, timing each stop, or figuring out which sections to skip: the fixed schedule and hotel pickup handle all of that.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 10 years). Under 4: they 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 24h before the start.

How far is Phang Nga Bay from Phuket?

About 25 kilometers northeast. The drive from your hotel takes roughly an hour.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and return, 7km rafting, 30-minute ATV ride, 150-meter zipline, sea canoe at Tam Lod, lunch, drinking water, English-speaking guide, and accident insurance.

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup is around 7 to 8 am from your hotel. You return by 5 pm.

Is the rafting difficult?

No. It's a gentle paddle on calm water suitable for all fitness levels. There's a safety briefing and training before you start.

Can I swim during the tour?

Yes. You'll swim at a waterfall during the mini trekking section after the rafting.

What is James Bond Island?

A limestone rock formation in Phang Nga Bay that appeared in the 1974 James Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun." You'll see it by speedboat and explore nearby caves by sea canoe.

Is lunch included?

Yes. You get a Thai buffet lunch with fresh fruit, tea, and coffee at the camp around midday.

Are infants allowed?

Yes, but they must sit on an adult's lap during transport and activities.