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James Bond Island Kayaking 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
- Canoe among the limestone karst rocks of Thalu Island
- 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.
Climb aboard a traditional longtail boat at Tadan Pier near Phang Nga Town and voyage over to James Bond Island.
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.
Discover the famous Khao Phing Kan, a very high leaning rock with tiny caves, where 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).
Continue to Thalu Island, where you can take a guided kayak tour along the mangrove river and the giant stalactites caves & limestone cliffs.
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.
Cruise slowly back to the pier and make a last stop at Wat Suwan Kuha Temple, also known as “Monkey Cave,” and at Raman Waterfalls. Here you can take a swim and relax 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 - 08:30: Hotel pickup in Krabi
- 09:00 - 09:30: Drive by minivan to Phang Nga province
- 09:30 - 09:50: Short stopover at Khao Khao Petrol station to go to the bathroom
- 10:00 - 10:30: Cruise from Surakul Pier by longtail boat to James Bond Island
- 11:00 - 11:30: Visit James Bond Island & Khao Phing Kan
- 11:40 - 12:00: Sightseeing cruise by longtail boat to Thapu Island
- 12:00 - 12:40: Take a guided kayaking trip to Lot Cave
- 12:40 - 13:40: Restaurant lunch on Koh Panyee
- 14:00 - 14:30: Depart from Koh Panyee to Surakul Pier
- 14:30 - 15:00: Visit Wat Suwan Kuha Temple (Monkey Cave)
- 15:20 - 15:50: Take a refreshing dip and soak up the scenery at Raman Waterfall (depending on water levels and schedule)
- 15:50 - 16:50: Head back to Krabi
- 16:50 - 17:15: Transfer back to 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
- Kayak equipment
- Life jacket
- National Park entrance fee
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance
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.