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James Bond Island tour – Phang Nga Bay
A guided sea tour to picturesque Ao Phang Nga Bay National Park to behold James Bond Island tour (Ko Tapu) and visit the Panyi (Panyee) Village is a highlight for many tourists venturing to the south of Thailand. Khao Lak Land Discovery would be honoured to take you there! Phang Nga Bay, a Ramsar-listed nature reserve, is famed for its constantly evolving karst topography that water erosion has sculpted into some of the most strikingly beautiful islands to be found anywhere in the world, none being more iconic than Koh Tapu, also known as James Bond Island. Come with us on an excursion that will reveal how time has shaped the extraordinary landscape and proud culture of Phang Nga!
Our driver and guide will pick you up in a comfy air-conditioned minibus, right in front of your accommodation in the Khao Lak area, then begin the scenic drive to the pier at Phang Nga Bay, where your chariot awaits. Once at the pier, hop aboard a traditional Thai Longtail boat and embark on a sightseeing tour through one of the most breathtaking coastal regions in the world!
During the Longtail boat trip, you will disembark on Ko Khao Phing Kan Island, where you will have the chance to get a great photograph of James Bond Island. Koh Tapu, or James Bond Island was brought to the world’s attention when it was featured in the 007 movie, The Man with the Golden Gun. A short walk to the viewpoint is all it takes to capture a photo of this spike-shaped island, jutting out of the sea. Ko Khao Phing Kan is a marvellous sight as well, with its unique karst formations, caves, and precarious rock outcroppings!
A little later in the day, your captain will navigate the Traditional Thai Longtail boat to an area where an experienced paddle guide will bring you inside mysterious sea caves by canoe to view the ever-changing stalactites and stalagmites and explore what lies within. Without the need to paddle yourself, you will have your hands free to take as many photos as you would like.
The boat will stop at Koh Panyi (Panyee) Island for lunch, served for you at a restaurant in the floating village. After lunch, you will have time to mingle with the locals, explore the floating village with your guide, and learn about their unique history and lifestyle. While at the village, you will have time to shop for raw pearls, handcrafted souvenirs and jewellery made by the Panyi people.
What trip to Thailand would be complete without visiting an authentic Thai Buddhist temple? After you are back ashore on the mainland, you can gain a little insight into the predominant religion of Thailand while walking the grounds of an authentic Thai Buddhist temple set against a lush rainforest backdrop. Macaque monkeys are a fan favorite for all ages. Before the end of the tour, you will be able to observe mischievous Macaque monkeys while they frolic and play! You can feed them too if you wish! At the end of the tour, your driver and guide will return you to your hotel in the Khao Lak area in time to catch the magnificent North Andaman Sea sunset.
Book your James Bond Island and Phang Nga Bay tour with Khao Lak Land Discovery today and prepare for a day filled with breathtaking panoramic vistas and a unique local cultural experience! You will soon understand why scenic and historic Phang Nga Bay has gained Ramsar-listed nature reserve status and has become one of the top destinations for tourists visiting the south of Thailand!
