Phang Nga Bay.
Phang Nga Bay.
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Phang Nga is famous for spectacular scenery with limestone cliffs rising out of green water. There are caves, lagoons and tiny secluded beaches awaiting discovery.
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Phillip8789
Terrigal, Australia792 contributions
Sep 2022 • Couples
We had the wonderful experience of canoeing through the caves and magnificent mangroves during our tour of Phang Nga Bay.
Our guide, made the leisurely trip even more entertaining, although tipping him was a major factor in his spiel - not to be unexpected.
We thoroughly enjoyed the leisurely time we spent aboard the canoe and will enjoy the memories of this brief, but entertaining experience.
Our guide, made the leisurely trip even more entertaining, although tipping him was a major factor in his spiel - not to be unexpected.
We thoroughly enjoyed the leisurely time we spent aboard the canoe and will enjoy the memories of this brief, but entertaining experience.
Written October 26, 2022
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ROSELLEN R
Manila, Philippines1,048 contributions
May 2022
This Passion luxury catamaran tour of 3 islands took a whole glorious day with fun activities that included swimming, kayaking, canoeing and getting off on James Bond island made famous by the filming there of the 1974 James Bond movie, The Man with the Golden Gun.
The hearty buffet lunch onboard was very good (I loved the Tom Yum soup and the Phad Thai most especially) and the chicken served for dinner was delectable. I was very impressed by the cleanliness of our boat but I was even more impressed by our tour guide, Maria, who was very thorough with giving instructions, imparting information, pointing out the beautiful sights during the tour, being entertaining. Kudos! The other guests/tourists with us were a great mix from all over the globe and my best friend and I had so much fun talking with the ones we met! Great crowd, great guide, great experience!
The hearty buffet lunch onboard was very good (I loved the Tom Yum soup and the Phad Thai most especially) and the chicken served for dinner was delectable. I was very impressed by the cleanliness of our boat but I was even more impressed by our tour guide, Maria, who was very thorough with giving instructions, imparting information, pointing out the beautiful sights during the tour, being entertaining. Kudos! The other guests/tourists with us were a great mix from all over the globe and my best friend and I had so much fun talking with the ones we met! Great crowd, great guide, great experience!
Written June 1, 2022
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Sanjay
Kolkata (Calcutta), India159 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
I would advise everyone not to visit this place or james bond island as there is nothing out there. It is a highly exaggerated tourist spot. The food given in between this and james bond island is sub standard. As the cost is very heavy and it is basically a boat ride , might as well avoid it.
Written February 5, 2020
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dustythoughts
Manchester, CT2,234 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
My family and I were lucky enough to have a day to explore this awe-inspiring national park, which consists of extraordinary rock formations and forested islands. There are countless islands and caves in this region, so you could spend days exploring this area and not see everything. The bioluminescent bay is gorgeous! This area is best explored by longboat, as they’re smaller and easier to navigate. I recommend hiring a guide to show you the area, as it’s easy to get lost if you’re unfamiliar with the area.
Written December 26, 2022
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Sheena A
Rugby, UK49 contributions
Feb 2022
Yes it's in all the guidebooks and there are so many trips to choose from that it could overly raise expectations. But it truly is a wonderful experience to sail among the islands and experience their magic. It will amaze you and you will be glad you got on that boat!
We took a speedboat trip courtesy of Siamadventureworld - more expensive than a bigger tour but we liked that they don't fill their boats to capacity and they time the trip to avoid bumping into other tourists - we really did feel we had the islands to ourselves and that made it feel special.
We took a speedboat trip courtesy of Siamadventureworld - more expensive than a bigger tour but we liked that they don't fill their boats to capacity and they time the trip to avoid bumping into other tourists - we really did feel we had the islands to ourselves and that made it feel special.
Written February 14, 2022
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JustyR
Jesolo, Italy94 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
A wonder to absolutely visit
Excursion booked privately at the agency near the hotel.
For those who do not want to carry out the excursion individually, there is also the possibility of traveling in a group and taking the bus to the hotel.
Departure by private taxi from Khao Lak at 7.30am
Trip duration: 7 hours
with guide, English speaking and private longtail boat
Advice: comfortable clothing, hair, sunscreen, anti-mosquito cream
We left in pairs from Khao Lak by taxi with a guide, the journey to the port took about 1 hour.
A Longtail boat was waiting for us that we had rented just for us and took us around the Lake, they call it a lake but to us it seemed more like an indentation in the sea.
The guide explained to us very well everything there was to see and visit the islands and caves without rushing us.
There is the possibility of taking a nice canoe ride around the rock formations and inside the caves.
Lunch on the floating island included in the price.
On the way back visit the Monkey Temple cave with the Budha
Beautiful day on the water, very relaxing.
Excursion booked privately at the agency near the hotel.
For those who do not want to carry out the excursion individually, there is also the possibility of traveling in a group and taking the bus to the hotel.
Departure by private taxi from Khao Lak at 7.30am
Trip duration: 7 hours
with guide, English speaking and private longtail boat
Advice: comfortable clothing, hair, sunscreen, anti-mosquito cream
We left in pairs from Khao Lak by taxi with a guide, the journey to the port took about 1 hour.
A Longtail boat was waiting for us that we had rented just for us and took us around the Lake, they call it a lake but to us it seemed more like an indentation in the sea.
The guide explained to us very well everything there was to see and visit the islands and caves without rushing us.
There is the possibility of taking a nice canoe ride around the rock formations and inside the caves.
Lunch on the floating island included in the price.
On the way back visit the Monkey Temple cave with the Budha
Beautiful day on the water, very relaxing.
Written February 28, 2024
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Indie Thailand Tours
Phuket Town, Thailand37 contributions
Oct 2023 • Business
Have been to James Bond Island many times! Never get bored of it. Thinking that the actors of my 007 movie once been here (although I was not born yet in 1974). Everyone who comes here will enjoy posing as if the Bond 007. In Phang Nga Bay they also include the other attractions that you must not miss. For example, Ice Cream Cave, Mangroove Cave and Mangrove Forest, Hong Island, Panak Island, great fun on canoeing. Then after lunch we have chance to observe the Muslim ways of life on the Panyee Island. The amazing community settled in the water! They have got all the facilities there! My last trip I spoted the nice and modern coffee shop there and prices are different on the mainlain's! Last destination often be the Naka Island where you can relax, drinking, swimming, sunbathing. The Phang Nga Bay is good to visit at anytime of the year. Visiting the James Bond and Phang Nga Bay with friends and accuaintances could be great fun! Indie.
Written October 11, 2023
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Cat J A
Melbourne, Australia421 contributions
Sep 2022
Canoeing in and around the amazing cave structures with an experienced guide was a one off experience. The colour of the water and the peaceful quiet was good for the soul. Our guide was in his 70's and was strong and agile, pointing out formations as we communicated in a mix of English and Thai. Be prepared to lie back in the canoe as you go in through the cave entrances. Don't feel obliged to tip but we did as the experience he shared with us was wonderful.
Written October 3, 2022
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james d
Copenhagen, Denmark65 contributions
Feb 2020
Phong na bay is outstanding. The scenery is stunning.
We took a speedboat day trip to 4 islands including the James Bond one.
Decent lunch at the Muslim village, canoeing in the afternoon with good guides and finishing on Naka island with a beautiful beach.
Booked with JP Andaman from Phuket.
We took a speedboat day trip to 4 islands including the James Bond one.
Decent lunch at the Muslim village, canoeing in the afternoon with good guides and finishing on Naka island with a beautiful beach.
Booked with JP Andaman from Phuket.
Written February 24, 2020
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Mdgrl79
Phoenix, AZ432 contributions
Feb 2020
It's not often that one gets the chance to experience something so incredibly surreal. For us, Phuket was a dream destination. Our first visit was a cruise, which included several other wonderful destinations, but we want to go back to Phuket! What made our visit to Phuket so special was the tour we took of Phang Nga Bay. We saw so many photos and videos beforehand, but for us to actually BE there, as brief a time as it may have been, was just so incredibly magical. We took a boat tour and had lunch at the fishing village, and the entire time we were just so tremendously enamored. We couldn't actually comprehend that we were actually there, the entire experience felt beyond surreal. We cannot wait to visit again!
Written June 1, 2020
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Hi, could you tell me at which time did you arrived to the park to get this tour? Did you get in contact with the park in advance to ask about this possibility? thank you!
Written October 1, 2023
Is it OK on a rainy day? Which tour.
Written December 9, 2022
Not advisable on a rainy day.
Our trip was with Khaolak Triple - excellent tour.
Written December 11, 2022
Hi! I'm going to do island hopping next year and prefer smaller and quiet islands. I planned to stop by here for a day but then saw so many exciting activities to be done here. How long is the best time to stay in this island to visit the main atractions before jump to another islands? And is it better to arrange my own trip or take tour service as I'm famale solo backpacker and eventually already booked my ferries tickets on duckferries.
Written June 7, 2020
I suggest you take the tour service as they know exactly where to take you and drop you off.
Written June 12, 2020
Bonjour ,
Je souhaite visiter le 5 mars 2020 , à la journée , avec un longtail boat, la baie de phang Nga au départ de phang Nga où j'ai loué un hôtel.
J'aimerais éviter les excursions telles qu'elles sont proposées par les agences au départ de Khao lai ou de Phuket puisque je serai sur place.
Pouvez vous me formuler des propositions et m'indiquer le quai d'embarquement où c'est possible d'acheter nue sortie semblable à celle relatée par Jules 27.
Merci
Written January 20, 2020
Can I partake in this trip from Khao Lak? Please advise how and what it would involve - transport and time it takes. Thanks
Written November 16, 2019
We did a James Bond island tour starting from Khao Lak a couple of years ago. It was about an hour and 15 drive from our hotel to the port to start heading out into the bay. We booked the tour locally. It was mixed and the taxi collected from multiple hotels before heading to the port.
Written February 29, 2020
Any suggestions on a private tour company out of Phuket that would pick us (2 people) up at Ko Yao Noi, take us on a tour of Phang Nga Bay and drop us back in Phuket at the end of the day for a somewhat reasonable price? Only have the one day to see it so don't have time to go to Phuket to depart from there.
Thanks in advance
Written September 9, 2019
Please contact Siam Best Holiday
Written September 21, 2019
Merci pour votre commentaire, DamsS_13. Je suis en train de préparer un voyage pour janvier 2020. Pouvez-vous me dire où vous avez pris ce bateau ? A l'embarcadère près de la ville de Phang Nga ? Merci d'avance ! Françoise
Written June 7, 2019
Νίκο καλησπέρα, θα ήθελα αν μπορείς να μου γράψεις με ποια γραφείο πραγματοποιησες τη συγκεκριμένη εκδρομή και από ποιο μέρος του Πουκέτ ξεκινήσατε???? ΕΥΧΑΡΙΣΤΩ!!!
Written February 24, 2019
bonjour
juste savoir de quel endroit exactement vous etes partis pour visiter la baie car il y a beaucoup d'endroit ou on peut prendre un bateau?
merci d'avance pour votre reponse
bien amicalement
bernard
Written November 29, 2018
Hi,
Which tour did you take. I want to do an afternoon trip that covers bothe Phang Nga Bay as well as James Bond Island.
Thanks
Written November 11, 2018
Hi Pravine, We visited Phang Nga Bay from Phuket and James Bond Island from Krabi. We purchased two family packages from Phuket Travel Company (PTC) - D1 Phi Phi Island and D2 4 Island. They are young and very professional. My family liked their service. We didn't book them online. We did a research and choose PTC based on some criteria. We went to their office, reviewed packages and selected two. We also got good discount. You may check at their website and FB page to know more about them.
Written November 18, 2018
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