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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour

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Phuket: James Bond Island Longtail Boat and Sea Canoe Tour
4.5
1582 reviews

Head to James Bond Island on this full-day trip from Phuket. Visit the Monkey Cave, enjoy a delicious lunch and explore karst islands by sea kayak.

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Duration 10 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Your pickup time depends on your hotel area. Pickup is between 07:00-09.00. Please check your email after booking for your exact pickup time. Hotel pick-up is free at hotels in Patong, Karon and Kata. Hotel pick-up and drop off from other areas such as Phuket Town, Surin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Yang, JW Marriot, Kamala, Nakalay, Kalim, Mai Khao, Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn, Naithon, Cherngtalay, Phuket Airport and Layan, an additional fee of 200 Baht per person will be applied. • Pick up from Cape Panwa, Sirey Bay and Ao-Yon is not offered. You'll need to come to a meeting point yourself. More information after booking. These transfer fees should be paid in cash to the driver during pick-up.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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David – United States

Best day trip ever and Nikom made it that much better

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Paula – United Kingdom

Hotel pick up option from Kata beach was great. arrived on time. Nice AC on minibus. Nikom, our guide spoke English really well. explained the plan of the day with a great sense of humour. The day ran really smoothly and adapted he the day to suit the tides/weather etc. The kayaking part was so much better than I was expecting. The scenery was amazing and our oarsman was very accommodating and took us up close to the mangroves, pointing out the wildlife and taking us into small beautiful lagoons. The floating village lunch was really nice, hot Thai buffet style and plenty of it. Unfortunately the skies opened and it chucked it down when we were there so didn't get chance to look round the village properly but had a look at a few of the stalls at the back- same stuff as most stalls elsewhere but slightly higher priced- which you would expect being where it is! The monkey cave was ok. The reclining Buddha was good to see and it was good to see all the monkeys outside come up so close.

Highlights

  • See James Bond Island, where The Man with the Golden Gun was filmed
  • Stop at a fishing village and enjoy a delicious lunch
  • Paddle a sea canoe around Talu Island

Full description

First, you will get picked up from your hotel. Start this full-day tour visiting the famous Monkey Cave of Wat Suwan Kuha. Discover the many interconnected caves in the mountain and admire the gold reclining Buddha inside of the cave and explore the temple.

Then, jump on the long-tail boat and explore the magical mangrove forest of Ao Phang Nga National Park. Stop at Pan Yee Island which is a local muslim fishing village, where about 1600 people permanently live. Pan yee island is mostly made up of huge vertical limestone cliffs, and all houses and huts are built on stilts over the surrounding shallow sea! Here you will also enjoy a tasty lunch.

Next up we will take you to the activity spot that you all have been waiting for, James Bond Island, the island that became famous from the James Bond movie "The Man with the Golden Gun." You will be dropped off at Khao Phing Kan Island, where you can watch the famous James Bond limestone rock, standing tall in the waters! Explore the islands and take some photos at the iconic limestone formations that rise dramatically from the waters!

Then, experience the area’s beauty by sea canoe, paddling around Talu Island before returning to the pier. Your expert guide will paddle the canoe for you, as the waters in this area can be difficult for paddling. 

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop from Kata, Karon and Patong
  • English-speaking guide
  • Visit to James Bond Island, Khao Phing Kan, Talu Island and Pan-Yee Island
  • Visit to the Monkey Cave at the Temple of Wat Suwan Kuha
  • Long-tail boat tour
  • Lunch
  • Fruit and water during lunch
  • Water on board
  • Life jackets
  • Sea canoeing
  • Full insurance
  • National park fee (300 THB per adult or 200 THB per child, paid in cash on the spot)
  • Pick-up and drop off in Phuket Town, Surin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Yang, JW Marriot, Kamala, Nakalay, Kalim, Cape Panwa, Mai Khao, Chalong, Sirey, Rawai, Naiharn, Naithon, Phuket Airport and Layan. (200 THB/person paid in cash on the spot)

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Important information

What to bring

  • Sunscreen
  • Comfortable clothes

Know before you go

  • The program may be modified depending on ocean tide & weather conditions
  • Please note that this tour starts with a 2,5 hour drive
  • You will be informed of the exact pickup time when you have provided your hotel location. Every hotel has different timings (Check your email after booking since the voucher just shows an approximating timing, pick up between 07:00-09:00)
  • Pick-up & drop-off is free from: Patong, Kata, Karon. There is an extra fee for other areas, the customer can pay this in cash to the driver during pick-up: Phuket Town, Surin, Bang Tao, Laguna, Nai Yang, JW Marriot, Kamala, Nakalay, Kalim, Mai Khao, Chalong, Rawai, Naiharn, Naithon, Phuket Airport and Layan, 200 THB/person
  • Pick up from Cape Panwa, Sirey Bay and Ao-Yon is not offered. You'll need to come to a meeting point yourself.
  • National park fee is not included & has to be paid in cash on the spot (300 THB/adult or 200 THB/child)
  • Provide your full name as it appears on your passport for insurance purposes.

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.5 /5

based on 1582 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.6/5
  • Transportation
    4.6/5
  • Value for money
    4.5/5

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David – United States15 April 2025 – Verified booking
Best day trip ever and Nikom made it that much better
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Paula – United Kingdom10 April 2025 – Verified booking
Hotel pick up option from Kata beach was great. arrived on time. Nice AC on minibus. Nikom, our guide spoke English really well. explained the plan of the day with a great sense of humour. The day ran really smoothly and adapted he the day to suit the tides/weather etc. The kayaking part was so much better than I was expecting. The scenery was amazing and our oarsman was very accommodating and took us up close to the mangroves, pointing out the wildlife and taking us into small beautiful lagoons. The floating village lunch was really nice, hot Thai buffet style and plenty of it. Unfortunately the skies opened and it chucked it down when we were there so didn't get chance to look round the village properly but had a look at a few of the stalls at the back- same stuff as most stalls elsewhere but slightly higher priced- which you would expect being where it is! The monkey cave was ok. The reclining Buddha was good to see and it was good to see all the monkeys outside come up so close.
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Marona – Lebanon7 April 2025 – Verified booking
One of the best trips ever! Our guide, Nikon, was absolutely amazing. We had so much fun, and the views throughout the trip were mesmerizing. I highly recommend that everyone experience this trip at least once!

Product ID: 126425

Activity provider:Thrilling Thai Tours

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