Phang Nga Bay Day Trip to Hong, Panak and James Bond Island by Speedboat from Phuket
Try sea-kayaking into the Hongs of Phang Nga
Highlights
- Cruise through Phang Nga Bay's dramatic limestone islands
- Try sea-kayaking into mysterious hearts of islands
- Visit James Bond Island with its signature rocky pinnacle
- Explore hidden realms rich in unspoiled flora and fauna
- Relax at Koh Rang Yai's shady and tree-lined beach
What to expect
Get picked up in the early morning from your hotel in Phuket by Andaman Leisure and meet the boat crew at Phuket Boat Lagoon including a quick COVID-19 screening and a short briefing about the trip.
Then cruise on a comfortable speedboat with 2 or 3 engines (with 20 resp. 30 seats) into the sheer limestone karsts of Phang Nga Bay that jut vertically out of the emerald-green water.
Make a stop at Koh Hong, and explore the hongs ('rooms' in Thai) that lie inside the island. These microcosms, hidden realms rich in unspoiled flora and fauna, are collapsed cave systems open to the sky and surrounded by towering limestone walls.
Continue to James Bond Island, also called Koh Ta-pu ('Nail Island' in Thai), first found its way onto the international map through its starring role in the James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun (1974). With its signature rocky pinnacle, the entire area surrounding this island is indeed spectacular.
Enjoy a Thai style lunch on Koh Panyee, a remarkable village - it's built out over the water, with a giant rock monolith guarding its rear. The hundreds of huts, shacks, restaurants and houses where the villagers live are built on stilts over the surrounding shallow sea.
After sightseeing of the unique mangrove forest by speedboat, try sea-kayaking, where you paddle sturdy fiberglass boats through Mangrove and Diamond Cave into the mysterious heart of Koh Panak Island.
The last stop will be on Koh Rang Yai, a peaceful island about 5 km off the east coast of Phuket with a 1-km-long beach that's perfect to relax and swim in very warm waters - usually between 25°C to 35°C.
Itinerary
- 07:10 - 08:00: Hotel pickup in Phuket
- 08:00 - 09:00: Meet the boat crew at Phuket Boat Lagoon
- 09:00 - 10:00: Depart by speed boat to Phang Nga Bay
- 10:00 - 10:30: Explore Hong Island with paddling by kayak into the caves
- 10:45 - 11:30: Sightseeing of the rocky pinnacle at James Bond Island
- 11:30 - 13:00: Lunch at Panyee Island in the Sea Gypsy Village
- 13:00 - 13:30: Sightseeing of Mangrove Forest
- 13:30 - 14:30: Connect with nature on a kayak in Mangrove and Diamond Cave on Panak Island
- 14:30 - 16:00: Swim and relax at Naka Island or Rang Yai Island
- 16:00 - 16:30: Cruise back to Phuket
- 16:30 - 17:00: Transfer back to the Hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Soft drinks, drinking water & fresh fruits
- Buffet lunch
- Kayak equipment & paddle man
- Life jacket
- Basic travel accident insurance (covers injuries sustained only during the trip. It does not cover treatment for pre-existing medical conditions)
- Professional English-speaking guide
Important Information
- Bring a dry bag, swimming wear, shorts, sun block, sunglasses, light foot wear and a camera. Also some small money for little shopping in some spot.
- Speed 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 3 years, people over 70 years or people with back or neck problems.
- There is a minimum of 12 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.
Reserve your spot
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Price Breakdown
- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 15 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Holidays, book as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions, the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel up to 24 hours prior to departure date and receive a refund (minus payment fees). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
- Availability
- Schedule 09:00 - 16:30
- Duration 7.5 hours
- Pickup times per zone Show
- Means of transport Speed boat
- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 12 - 30 people
National Park Entrance Fee
There is an entrance fee for 'Than Bok Khorani National Park' of 300 THB per adult and 150 THB per child to be paid. These fees help rangers keep the park protected and clean.
You can choose to pay the fees now or on the day of the trip.
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