Excursions & day trips

Private tour to James Bond Island and Ko Panyi from Koh Yao Yai-Noi

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£274.00

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Language: English

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Duration: 6 hours

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Why you’ll love this…

The tour offers a private exploration of Phang Nga Bay's key attractions
You'll visit Ko Tapu, famous as the backdrop for a 1974 Bond film
A stop at Koh Panyi provides insight into local life in a floating village
There will be an option to canoe around Koh Hong under local guidance
Finally, you can witness extraordinary cave formations at Koh Phanak

What to expect

Embark on a private longtail boat tour, helmed by a local captain, to explore the highlights of Phang Nga Bay. You can choose between the following options available in the order box:

Option 1: Starting point is the Chong Lard Pier in Koh Yao Yai
Option 2: Starting point is the Manoh Pier in Koh Yao Noi

Your first stop is Ko Tapu, an island that gained fame as the backdrop for the 1974 Bond film "The Man with the Golden Gun". Here, you'll have the opportunity to recreate the iconic scene from the movie.

Next, journey to Koh Panyi, one of Thailand's most distinctive locations. This floating village offers a glimpse into the lives of the locals. Take a leisurely stroll around the village, indulge in local cuisine at the restaurants, and shop for handcrafted souvenirs.

Your adventure continues at Koh Hong where you can opt for a canoe tour guided by a local. Paddle around this beautiful island, exploring caves and a lagoon. Finally, visit Koh Phanak to discover a remarkable cave filled with glowing limestone and extraordinary stalagmite and stalactite formations. This six-hour tour promises an unforgettable experience of Southern Thailand's major tourist attractions.

What's included

Water
Private tour
Lifejacket
Fresh fruit
Snorkeling

What's not included

Food
Entrance fees
Hotel pick-up/drop-off

Where

Meeting point:

Select the ticket option with your preferred starting point for the tour. Option 1: Starting point is the Chong Lard Pier in Koh Yao Yai; Option 2: Starting point is the Manoh Pier in Koh Yao Noi.

What to remember

Accessibility:

This activity is not recommended to pregnant women, people with mobility impairments and back problems, people prone to seasickness
The Panak Cave is slippery, has narrow access, and can only be visited by fit people. It is a dark cave, which might not be comfortable for claustrophobic people

Not allowed:

Children under 3 years

Extra fees to be paid on-site:

National Park fee for James Bond Island - 300 Baht in cash per person
Optional kayak service during boat tour - 500 Baht in cash per kayak of maximum 2 people

Know in advance:

1 booking is for 1 private long tail boat for maximum 6 people

The local Thai captain speaks very basic English
It takes about 1 hour one-way to reach Phang Nga Bay, where the stops are located. After visiting the stops, it takes about 1 hour to reach Koh Yao Yai or Noi again
The duration of the tour is the maximum amount of hours. If you are spending less time than usual at each stop, the tour might finish earlier
Rain in Southern Thailand is unpredictable and can happen anytime. The tour will continue in the rain if conditions are safe, and no refund will be granted
Tour schedules might differ due to weather and sea conditions which is out of the control of the local operator
If conditions are determined to be unsafe, the tour will be cancelled, and you can reschedule or get a full refund
The Andaman Sea can be rough with big waves, be careful if you have a sensitive stomach

Provider

Discover Thailand

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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