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 Phang Nga 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.

Starting in the late 1990s there evolved 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 Phang Nga 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.

Taking the sea canoe through the mangroves

A sea canoe glides through the mangroves.

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!

Phang Nga 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 Phang Nga 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

	Canoe Cave Explorer Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket Duration: 7 hours	$ 106.30
	Canoe through the idyllic scenery of Phang Nga Bay on this day trip from Phuket. This national marine park is dotted with dozens of islands, limestone cliffs and caves. With your skilled canoe guide you will discover some of Thailand's most dramatic and beautiful landscapes. This is a unique experience that takes you into the famous Phang Nga Bay. Made famous by the James Bond Movie - Man with a Golden Gun. The newly discovered sea caves and 'Hongs' are an exciting feature. Hong is the Thai word for room. These 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. More information & booking »
	Phang Nga Bay Tour by Speed Boat from Phuket Duration: 9 hours	$ 106.71
	Phang Nga Bay is where verdant limestone islands, honeycombed with caves and aquatic grotto's soar perpendicularly to heights of 984 feet or more, from almost perpetually calm waters. Explore Phang Nga Bay by luxury speed boat for a smoother and faster ride in comfort and style. This tour will include a visit to the Pearl Farm on the island, then you will visit Hong Island and James Bond Island - made famous from the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun'. Explore the Grotto Caves and navigate amongst the labyrinthine mangrove swamps. Enjoy a great lunch on Panyee Island or 'Sea Gypsy Village' - a village built entirely on the water. After lunch your tour will take you to Khai Nok Island or Naka Yai Island (depending on the tides) for swimming and snorkeling. More information & booking »
	Phang Nga Bay Eco Tour from Phuket including Lunch Duration: 8 hours	$ 80.95
	Phang Nga Bay, otherwise known as the James Bond Island and made famous by the movie 'The Man with the Golden Gun' is Phuket's top tourist destination, situated just 21 miles Northeast of Phuket. Phang Nga can be reached in so many different ways however this tour takes you aboard a luxury speed cruiser which will cruise across to the island directly into the enchanting Bay. You'll be picked up from your Phuket hotel and arrive into Phang Nga Bay by boat, admire the weird and the wonderful limestone formations that rise up vertically out of the emerald bay and the surrounding mangroves and grotto caves that inhabit the island. Enjoy a great lunch on Koh Panyee Island or 'Sea Gypsy Village'. An amazing village built entirely on the water, guarded by a giant rock monolith at the rear of the village. En-route you will stop at a secluded beach for swimming. Seasonal fruits and unlimited soft drinks, tea and coffee are served throughout the journey. The service on board is first class - you just need to sit back and relax and you will be looked after by the friendly crew. More information & booking »

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