James Bond Rock
A guided tour to the picturesque Ao Phang Nga Bay National Park to see James Bond Island and visit the stilt village of Panyi (Panyee) is a highlight for many tourists visiting southwest Thailand.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Phang Nga Bay is famous for its ever-changing karst topography, carved by water erosion into some of the world's most beautiful islands, including Koh Tapu, also known as
James Bond Island.
Join us for an excursion that will show you how time has shaped Phang Nga's extraordinary landscape and proud culture!
You'll begin the scenic drive to the pier in Phang Nga Bay, where your bus will be waiting for you.
Board a traditional Thai longtail boat at the pier and embark on a sightseeing tour of one of the world's most breathtaking coastal regions!
During the boat tour, you'll disembark on Ko Khao Phing Kan, where you'll have the opportunity to take a great photo of James Bond Island.
Koh Tapu, or James Bond Island, was made famous by the 007 film "The Man with the Golden Gun."
A short walk to the viewpoint is all you need to take a photo of this spike-shaped island jutting out of the sea. Ko Khao Phing Kan is also a wonderful sight to see with its unique karst formations, caves, and precarious rock outcrops!
Later in the day, your captain will navigate the longtail boat to an area where an experienced paddler will take you by canoe into the mysterious
sea caves to explore the ever-changing stalactites and stalagmites.
Without having to paddle yourself, you'll have your hands free to take as many photos as you like.
The longtail boat will then stop at the island of
Koh Panyee for lunch, served at a restaurant on the stilt village.
After lunch, you'll have time to mingle with the locals, explore the floating village with your guide, and learn about the unique history and way of life of the local people. You'll also have time to shop for raw pearls, handmade souvenirs, and jewelry made by the Panyi people.
What trip to Thailand would be complete without visiting an authentic Thai Buddhist temple?
On your return trip to Khao Lak, your guide will decide whether you will visit Wat Prachum Sueksa Temple or Wat Tham Suwan Kuha Temple. Wat Tham Suwan Kuha tends to be uncomfortably crowded, as it's a popular destination for large tour buses full of tourists from Phuket who come to feed the resident monkeys and view the reclining Buddha statue inside the cave. If Wat Tham Suwan Kuha is crowded, your guide will take you to Wat Prachum Sueksa for a more intimate experience. At Wat Prachum Sueksa, you'll photograph the temple complex rather than a horde of tourists, albeit without any monkeys. If you're eager to see monkeys and we're going to Wat Prachum Sueksa, don't worry! We've got you covered. We'll take you to see the monkeys in a picturesque public park in Phang Nga!
At the end of the tour, your driver and guide will return you to your hotel in the Khao Lak area in time to experience the magnificent sunset over the northern Andaman Sea.
Itinerary
Pickup from your hotel in the Khao Lak area
Your friendly guide and driver will pick you up in an air-conditioned minibus from your hotel lobby at approximately 7:30 a.m. Your exact pickup time depends on the location of your hotel. We will confirm the pickup time upon booking.
- Arrival at the pier
- James Bond Island
- Canoeing in the sea cave
- Lunch at the floating village of Panyi (Panyee)
- Return to the pier
- Visit a Thai Buddhist temple
- Visit the resident monkeys at a Phang Nga park
- Return to your hotel in the Khao Lak area
