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Made famous by the James Bond movie, “The Man with the Golden Gun,” James Bond Island is one of the most popular islands in Phang Nga Bay. Travel by boat from Khao Lak and spend the day exploring James Bond and other nearby islands. Includes sea canoeing, lunch at Koh Panyi floating village, and a stop at Suwan Khuha Cave Temple.

START LATE TO AVOID CROWDS! The James Bond Island is perhaps one of the most famous sights in Southern Thailand. Ever since Roger Moore filmed on the island in the early 1970s, tourists have flocked to witness first-hand impressive rock formations and to re-live some of their favorite scenes amongst the beautiful back drop of Phang Nga Bay. - Leave from your hotel in a comfortable minibus and take a scenic drive into Phang Nga valley. - Visit one of the most famous cave temples in Phang Nga. - Leave Phang Nga town with a traditional longtail boat and out through one of the largest native mangrove forests in Thailand. - Cruise through the caves and beautiful limestone mountains that make up Phang Nga Bay. - Stop for a walk and a swim at the famous James Bond Island. - Take a stroll around the stilted fishing village and enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay. - Cruise back to the pier as the sun sets over the bay and return to your hotel.

Explore the Khao Lak mangroves on a half-day kayaking adventure. Escape the crowds and discover this mangrove ecosystem. After a cruise through the rivers, you’ll use kayaks to navigate the small streams that twist and turn through the mangrove trees. This tour is designed for a maximum of six people to ensure a more intimate feel.

Discover three of Phang Nga’s most beautiful temples on a small-group tour and learn more about Thai culture. Visit the Dragon Cave Temple, which has a Hindu influence and features local herbal medicine made by monks, the Bang Rieng Pagoda, which combines Chinese, Jedi, and Thai influences, and Manisii Maha Tat Temple, home to the massive black statue of the monk Por Than Klai. This package also includes a lunch.

Head off into the turquoise waters of Phang Nga Bay on this full-day island-hopping adventure tour from Khao Lak. Whether you’re a James Bond fan or just enjoy visiting tropical islands, Khao Tapu—which featured in The Man With The Golden Gun—is a spot not to be missed. You’ll also have the chance to explore hidden caves, swim in tropical lagoons, paddle through mangrove forests, visit a floating village, and relax on tropical beaches.