Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island Long-Tail Boat Adventure

Exclusive James Bond Island and Viewpoint Private Experience

• This Private Tour allows a maximum of ten participants.
• Private land transfer to Samet Nangshe.
• Private Long-Tail Boat

This full-day private Tour perfectly combines majestic scenery with a James Bond island adventure. Be picked up from your Phuket hotel in an air-conditioned minivan and head north to Phang Nga Bay.

Your first stop is the famous Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, where you’ll soak in a jaw-dropping 360° panorama over the bay’s iconic limestone karsts rising from the emerald water. Continue to Ao Tho Li Viewpoint and the new Beyond Skywalk Nangshi for more breathtaking vistas.

After visiting the viewpoints, you’ll depart by long tail boat from Hin Rom Pier directly below. Skim across the calm bay waters to James Bond Island – famous for its appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun.

Venture inside the unique Ice Cream Cave with its colorfully stratified walls.

Paddle a canoe (optional) around stunning Hong Island to get close to the dramatic karst scenery.

Last but not least is Panyee, a complete floating village built on stilts where you’ll gain insight into the local way of life.

With comfortable private transport and a perfectly balanced itinerary – this Tour has everything you need for an unforgettable day discovering Phang Nga Bay’s most spectacular highlights.

Highlights of the Tour

• Ten participants is the maximum number of people allowed to participate in the Tour.
• Early morning minivan pickup from your Phuket hotel
• Visit two famous viewpoints – Samet Nangshe OR Ao Tho Li
• + See the epic scenery at the new Beyond Skywalk Nangshi
• Depart by long tail boat to the iconic James Bond Island
• Marvel at the unique Ice Cream Cave
• Discover the famous floating village of Panyee

Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island Long-Tail Boat Adventure – Amazing Included Hyper Benefits

> Hotel/Resort transfer from Phuket to Samet Nangshe

> Travel Insurance

> Air-conditioned minivan

> Drinking water

What is not included?

• Lunch on Koh Panyee Island is not included.
• James Bong and Phang Nga National Park Entrance Fees are NOT included in the tour price | Ao Phang-Nga National Park entrance fees are 300 Baht for adults and 150 Baht for children 3-14 years old (cash on tour accepted).
• Beyond Skywalk, the entrance fee is not included.
• [Skywalk Ticket Prices: Now until February 29, 2024 | Adults: 500 THB (300 THB food and beverage credit) | Students/Children under 130 cm: 300 THB (100 THB food and beverage credit)  | Free entrance for infant explorers!]

What You Will Do

With an early bird departure, you’re set to experience the peaceful beauty of Samet Nangshe and Ao Tho Li Viewpoints, where the world feels like it’s yours alone.

• Why settle for the usual? Dive into the day when the hues of dawn transform the sky into a canvas of colors, offering a moment of tranquility before the world wakes up.

Exclusive Access: Only Eyes Here

This isn’t your average sightseeing trip; it’s an exclusive pass to the heart of Phang Nga Bay’s treasures. The Beyond Skywalk Nangshi offers vistas so breathtaking that you’ll want to keep them a secret. But there’s more—the long-tail boat journey to James Bond Island presents a perspective few see, from the mysterious Ice Cream Cave to the vibrant life at Panyee Island.

• Personal touches make all the difference. Make small changes to the itinerary timing together with your private driver; you can share moments a bit longer in one location and a bit shorter in another area. It is up to you to decide how to turn these locations into your memories.

Adventure Awaits: Canoe, Explore, and More

Who says adventures are only found in stories? Paddle (optional) through the hidden lagoons of Hong Island, navigate with a long-tail boat the waters around James Bond Island, and walk the floating markets of Panyee Island.

• Get ready for action. Whether you’re gliding through quiet waters or exploring bustling markets, this Tour packs a punch of adventure with every moment.

Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island Long-Tail Boat Adventure – The itinerary:

Early Morning Hotel Pickup

Your tour kicks off with a convenient pickup from your Phuket hotel at 6:30 am. Meet your guide and settle into an air-conditioned minivan for the scenic 1.5 hour drive north to Phang Nga Bay. Enjoy a light breakfast snack and chat with your guide about the day ahead.

Samet Nangshe and Ao Tho Li Viewpoints

Arriving at the pier, disembark and climb to the breathtaking Samet Nangshe Viewpoint. Soak in a majestic 360° panorama over Phang Nga Bay’ssignature limestone karsts jutting vertically out of the emerald bay. Snap plenty of photos! Walk over to the nearby Ao Tho Li Viewpoint for a different stunning perspective of the scenery.

Beyond Skywalk Nangshi

Continue to the newly opened Beyond Skywalk Nangshi – an incredible transparent platform suspended off the side of a cliff showing the karsts and bay far below your feet! Test your nerves to walk out over thin air for amazing, unobstructed views. Take more incredible photos from this unique vantage point.

Long Tail Boat to James Bond Island

Descend to the pier at Hin Rom Pier below the viewpoints. Board your private long tail boat and settle in for a scenic ride across the bay to famous James Bond Island. This iconic rocky pinnacle rose to fame after appearing in The Man with the Golden Gun. Disembark on the beach to set foot on the island and explore with your guide.

Ice Cream Cave

Cruise over to one of Phang Nga Bay’s most unique attractions – the stunning Tham Phing Kan or “Ice Cream Cave”. Named for its colorfully stratified walls resembling different flavors of ice cream. Venture inside the cave to view the vivid bands of color and formations up close. A sight you won’t see anywhere else!

Canoeing around Hong Island

Your next stop is Hong Island where you’ll paddle a canoe around limestone cliffs rising straight up from the sea (optional). This is the best way to get an up-close perspective of the dramatic geology that makes Phang Nga Bay so special. Float peacefully on the calm emerald waters surrounded by sheer karsts.

Visit Panyee Island Village

The last stop on your James Bond island tour is Panyee Island – a complete floating village built entirely on stilts! Walk around the wooden boardwalks to see how the locals live. Browse souvenirs at the shops built right over the sea. It’s a fascination look into the traditional lifestyle of Phang Nga Bay’s fishing villages.

Return to Phuket

All good things must come to an end! Bid farewell to enchanting Phang Nga Bay as your long tail boat returns you to Hin Rom Pier. Meet your minivan and guide to unwind on the 1.5 hour drive back south to Phuket. Arrive tired but exhilarated from an amazing day of island hopping! Expect hotel drop-off around 6:30 pm.

Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island Long-Tail Boat Adventure – KEY DETAILS

• DEPARTURE/RETURN LOCATION: Your Hotel.
• Duration: Full day.
• Departure Time: 6:30-6:40 AM pick up.
• Return Time: Around 6:30 PM.
• Tour Style: Small private group tour.
• WEAR: Swimming suits, light T-shirt.

WHAT TO BRING

• Sun protection (hat, sunglasses, sunscreen)
• Swimsuit and towel
• Comfortable shoes and flip-flops
• Camera

Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island – Phuket Pick-Up Details

This serves as an easy-to-read reference for the pickup time frame from each major hotel area in Phuket for guests booking the James Bond Island excursion.

Pickup Times from Phuket Hotels

Private Tour to Majestic Viewpoints and Panoramas with James Bond Island Long-Tail Boat Adventure – Why This Tour?

Capture Postcard-Worthy Moments

This tour takes you to all the Instagram-famous spots in Phang Nga Bay. 

The jaw-dropping viewpoints let you get that perfect shot of the majestic limestone karsts rising vertically out of the sparkling green waters. 

Pose like Bond at James Bond Island for an iconic photo at one of Thailand’s most recognizable spots.

With plenty of epic scenery, this tour is perfect for filling up your camera roll and social feeds with eye-catching content that will wow your friends and family back home!

Balance of Cultural Insight and Natural Beauty

Phang Na Bay offers the best of both worlds when it comes to sightseeing. 

In between the incredible geological features like towering karst formations and hidden lagoons, you’ll gain insight into traditional local life as well. 

Walking around quintessentially Thai floating villages like Panyee offers a window into what everyday living looks like on Phang Nga Bay. 

This tour beautifully intertwines natural beauty with cultural treasures for a comprehensive look at this coastal region. The result is a deeper understanding and appreciation for what makes Phang Nga Bay so special beyond just the scenery.

Family-Friendly Adventure

With a nice mix of on-land sightseeing and boat adventures, this tour is fun for the whole family! Kids will love exploring rugged Hong Island by canoe, venturing into the whimsically named Ice Cream Cave, and letting their imagination run wild on James Bond Island. 

Mom and dad will appreciate the simplicity of having roundtrip transfers arranged for them while still seeing the best family-friendly highlights of Phang Nga Bay. 

Everything is taken care of so you can focus simply on making lasting memories with your loved ones!

Can’t make the early departure work? No worries – we have the perfect James Bond Island tour for you!

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• Premium James Bond island tour by Speed boat – Phuket [with Naka island – from Royal Phuket Marina]
• James Bond Island longtail boat tour from Phuket [A Journey to James Bond Island’s Breathtaking Scenery]

NOTE: Please keep in mind that the timetable is intended as an example to follow. Depending on sea conditions and tides (the sea level changes by roughly 2.7 or 3 meters over the course of 24 hours, as do the beaches), we must arrive to the islands at the most appropriate times, adjusting the route and stops day by day.