Phang Nga Bay
 Broad view of Phang Nga bay. |
This bay near Phuket, with its fantastical scenery, is a popular spot with tourists. It used to be that the only way to see it was on a tour boat from Pangna city, although you could take a boat from a small fishing village near Phuket for a more "personal" tour by the people who lived and worked in the bay. You would still see the infamous "James Bond Island" but the fishermen know at least a dozen more truly beautiful and unique spots.
 A sea canoe glides through the mangroves. |
Now, there's a new option -- the "sea canoe" tours. There are several companies now offering these tours. They depart from Phuket, saving the long drive up to Pangna town. You ride on a large boat up into the bay. At selected places, the boat stops and you get off the big boat onto the sea canoes, two tourists and one guide to each canoe. The guide does all the work. You just have to keep your camera dry.
 Knife-edged rocks in the hongs. |
The sea canoe tours allow you to see things you can't see from the big tour boats, such as the mangrove forests (above) and the many caves hollowed out in the islands. The center of many islands have collapsed, leaving small lakes open to the sky and fantastic formations of rock. These are usually only reachable through small caves opening into the sea. Some of these can only be entered when the tide is low. Its definitely not an adventure for the claustrophobic!
 From a tour of Phang Nga in 1999. |
Pangna is one of the most unique spots on earth. The landscape is only matched by two or three other places in the world. With the innovation of the sea canoe tours, you can see Pangna in a whole new way.
Phang Nga Bay is really a "must see" sight. There are very few places in the world with a landscape like Phang Nga. To make sure you see it, you can book tours in advance through our travel partner Viator.
Phang Nga Tours from Phuket
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Canoe Cave Explorer Tour at Phang Nga Bay | |
| 7 hours. Departs from Phuket, Thailand | Starting from USD $114.24 per person | |
This is a unique experience that takes you into the famous Phang Nga Bay. With your skilled canoe guide you will be witness to some of the most dramatic and beautiful scenery in Thailand. The newly discovered sea caves and 'Hongs' are an exciting feature. These caves and 'Hongs' are open-air cliff-lined cylindrical tidal lagoons connected to the outside world only through stalactite-filled tunnels which were undiscovered until the spring of 1990. Of course, there are many secluded beaches here and this trip would not be completed without visiting one for swimming. | ||
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Phang Nga Eco Tour | |
| 8 hours. Departs from Phuket, Thailand | Starting from USD $78.54 per person | |
Phang Nga Bay, known as the James Bond Island. (The Man with the Golden Gun) Phuket’s top tourist destination situated just 21 miles Northeast of Phuket. Phang Nga can be reached in so many different ways. Tour East is proudly to offer you with a luxury speed cruiser which will cruise across the island directly into enchanting the Bay. While most Tour Operators operate this tour by road and of course, will take much longer! You will admire the weird and the wonderful limestone formations that rise up sheer out of the sea, the surrounding mangroves and grotto caves make an interesting diversion. Enjoy a great lunch on Panyi Island (Sea Gypsy Village). En-route we stop at a secluded beach for swimming. Seasonal fruits and unlimited soft drinks including tea and coffee are served throughout the journey. The service we provide on board is first class - just sit back and relax, you’ll be looked after by our friendly crews. Enjoy your day! | ||
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Phang Nga by Speed Boat | |
| 9 hours. Departs from Phuket, Thailand | Starting from USD $114.24 per person | |
Phang Nga Bay is where verdant limestone islands, honeycombed with caves and aquatic grottos, soar perpendicularly to heights of 984 feet and more from almost perpetually calm waters. An alternative way to explore Phang Nga Bay by luxury speed boat for a smoother and faster ride in a comfort style. A tour will include a visit to Pearl Farm on the island then on to explore Hong Island, James Bond Island (The Man with the Golden Gun). Explore Grotto Cave and navigate among the labyrinthine mangrove swamps. Enjoy a great lunch on Panyi Island (Sea Gypsy Village) after lunch, another 30 minutes head to Khai Nok Island or Naka Yai Island (depending on the tides) for swimming and snorkeling. | ||
