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- During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip 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 your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the activity costs minus payment fees (if no other custom cancellation policy is stated under 'Important to Know'). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Phang Nga Bay Sunrise Tour from Phuket
Avoid the crowds at James Bond Island
Highlights
- Cruise into Phang Nga Bay while watching the sunrise
- Explore a cave at Phanak Island & kayak into a hidden lagoon
- Follow in the footsteps of Roger Moore at James Bond Island
- Enjoy lunch at a beach front restaurant on Koh Yai Noi
- Swim at a deserted sand-spit beach on Koh Yao Yai
What can you expect
Get conveniently picked up from your hotel in Phuket and meet the boat crew at the departure pier at Royal Phuket Marina. Enjoy a light breakfast before starting the trip. Cruise to the Phang Nga Bay in less than 40 minutes while enjoying the sun rising in the east over the Andaman Sea. Travel on a 3 engines speed boat with a maximum capacity of 47 passengers, but only 35 are allowed to ensure you feel more comfortable.
The first stop will be at Panak Island, where you will visit an impressive cave with stalactites and stalagmites. Right after that you will straight head to Koh Hong for kayaking activity into a hidden lagoon in the inner of the island. You will experience and amaze the nature’s wonder that is only accessible by canoe.
Continue to James Bond Island, the most famous spot all over Phang Nga Bay, for sightseeing the limestone tower karsts of Khao Phing Kan and a photo shoot before all the crowds will arrive.
Then head to the secret island named Koh Kudu. Relax on the pretty beach inside Koh Kudu's lagoon, which is a shady and quiet spot. Have lunch at a beach front restaurant on a beautiful beach of Koh Yao Noi and enjoy free time after a delicious meal.
The last destination will be Koh Yao Yai for sunbathing and swimming at a deserted sand-spit beach before return to Royal Phuket Marina. You will be back at the hotel at approx. 15:00 with long lasting memories from the Phang Nga sunrise trip.
Itinerary
- 04:30 - 05:15: Hotel pickup in Phuket
- 05:15 - 05:30: Meet the boat crews & check in at Royal Phuket Marina
- 05:30 - 06:20: Enjoy a light breakfast at Royal Phuket Marina
- 06:20 - 07:00: Cruise by speed boat to Panak Island
- 07:00 - 07:50: Explore the cave at Panak Island
- 07:50 - 08:40: Visit James Bond Island & Khao Phing Kan
- 08:40 - 09:40: Sea cave kayaking at Hong Island
- 09:40 - 10:40: Swimming, relaxing & climb up to the viewpoint at Koh Nok
- 10:40 - 11:00: Continue to Koh Yao Noi
- 11:00 - 12:00: Enjoy lunch at a private beach restaurant on Koh Yao Noi
- 12:00 - 13:00: Sightseeing around Koh Yao Noi
- 13:00 - 14:30: Ralax & sunbath at Leam Haad on Koh Yao Yai
- 14:30 - 15:00: Cruise back to Royal Phuket Marina
- 15:00 - 15:15: Transfer back to the hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Breakfast at the departure lounge
- Soft drinks & fresh fruits on board
- Buffet lunch in a private beach front restaurant (vegetarian menu available)
- Beach towel
- Kayak equipment
- Life jacket
- National Park entrance fee
- Basic accident insurance
- Professional English-speaking guide
Important
- 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 2 years, people over 70 years or people with back or neck problems.
- There is a minimum of 14 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.