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James Bond Island Sightseeing Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi
In the footsteps of Roger Moore
Highlights
- Visit Wat Suwan Kuha Temple also known as Monkey Temple
- Cruise through Phang Nga Bay by traditional longtail boat
- Lunch at Koh Panyee floating village, a Muslim community
- Stop at Raman Waterfalls offering a rich flora and fauna
What can you expect
Following a pick-up service from your hotel in Krabi, transfer to Phang Nga Bay by air-conditioned minivan to discover the famous filming locations of “The Man With the Golden Gun” in Phang Nga Bay.
Phang Nga Bay found its way onto the tourist map through its starring role in the James Bond movie starring Roger Moore as 007, and is distinctive for its sheer limestone cliffs that jut vertically out of the crystal emerald-green water.
Cruise from Surakul Pier by longtail boat to James Bond Island where you will discover the famous Khao Phing Kan, a very high leaning rock with tiny caves. Here you can find stalls selling souvenirs mostly made from beautiful shells and wood. Walk around the James Bond Island and take a photo of Koh Tapu (also known as Nail Island or Spike Island). The limestone rock is around 20 meters tall with a diameter ranging from about 4 meters at the bottom and up to 8 meters at the top (hence the name of nail island).
Panyee floating village is where you will stop for lunch. The natural island of Panyee is a towering vertical mass of limestone. Nearly all of the village sits atop a huge network of stilts that clings to the edge of the island’s coastline and stretches out over the sea in a maze of raised platforms and walkways.
Return back to Surakul Pier and make a short visit of Wat Suwan Kuha Temple, also known as “Monkey Cave”. Continue to Raman Waterfalls, a place with an abundance of flora and fauna such as monkeys, deers, squirrels and birds. Note that accessibility may vary depending on water levels and schedule.
Conclude your tour back in your centrally located hotel where you can make a great conclusion to an unforgettable day.
Itinerary
- 08:00 - 08:45: Depart your hotel in a comfortable, climate-controlled minibus.
- 08:45 - 10:30: Journey through lush coastal landscapes to the edge of the Andaman.
- 10:30 - 11:00: Set sail from Thadan Pier on a classic longtail boat.
- 11:00 - 11:30: Marvel at the dramatic limestone karsts of James Bond Island.
- 11:30 - 13:00: Navigate your boat through intricate and ancient mangrove forests.
- 13:00 - 15:15: Feast on a local lunch at the Koh Panyee floating village.
- 15:15 - 15:30: Cruise the vibrant emerald waters back to the mainland.
- 15:30 - 16:00: Encounter the mystical relics within Suwan Kuha Cave Temple.
- 16:00 - 17:30: Dive into the crystal-clear waters of a tropical jungle waterfall.
- 17:30 - 18:30: Return comfortably to the doorstep of your hotel.
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water and fruit
- Lunch package
- Life jacket
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions)
Important
- Bring a towel, waterproof bag, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and a camera.
- Longtail boats carry passengers as close to the beach as they can so passengers can hop off and on easily.
- Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years or people with back or neck problems.
- There is a minimum of 6 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.