Lazy James Bond Island & Yao Island

Sleep in, then visit the famous James Bond Island by speedboat from Phuket. Lunch at Panyee Island. Swim, sunbathe & snorkel at beautiful Yao Island.

Departure Time:  10:30 am
Duration: Full Day
Tour operates every day (rain or shine)
Departs from Laem Nga Pier, Phuket

From: ฿3,500

Lazy James Bond Island & Yao Island, without having to get up at the crack of dawn! Sleep in and enjoy breakfast at your hotel accommodation before going on your snorkel daytrip by speedboat. Awesome!

HIGHLIGHTS of ‘Later-Start’ James Bond & Yao Island Snorkel Daytrip by Speedboat from Phuket:

  • Sleep in, for a leisurely departure. Our lazy James Bond Island trip was especially designed with this in mind.
  • Relax on a fast speedboat to visit the famous James Bond Island (Khao Tapu) in Phang-Nga Bay.
  • Arrive at Panak Island to see the amazing stalactites, caves and lagoons.
  • Visit James Bond Island. Take pictures of the incredible upright rock formation, as depicted in the 1974 James Bond 007 movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”.
  • Move to Panyee Island to enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch.
  • Travel to Hong Island and get in a canoe to paddle and explore the mangrove forest.
  • Off to Yao Island next, where you can relax and sunbathe on the pristine white sandy Dragon Spine Beach, or swim in the crystal-clear sea.
  • Visit the floating water park on Yao Island.
  • Your daytrip includes snorkeling gear and return transfers, ensuring you will have a full day of breathtaking views, natural beauty and relaxation.

James Bond Island

James Bond Island is known locally as Khao Ping Kan and also as Koh Tapu. However, the unusual rock formation was featured in the the 1974 James Bond film, “The Man with The Golden Gun”. This brought world wide attention and recognition. As a result, even local local Thai people these days refer to it as James Bond Island. The island is part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. Read more about James Bond island here…

James Bond Island background from Wikipedia – see here.

Panyee Island

You will have a great buffet lunch here. Panyee Island is a Muslim fishing village in Phang Nga province. It was originally built on stilts in the sea. It became well known for its floating football pitch, which children from the village built, using scrap and recycled materials.

Hong Island

One of the most beautiful destinations in Thailand, Hong Islands are four idyllic tropical islands close together. It is also one of the best canoeing spots in Phang-Nga Bay. Paddle a canoe through the beautiful mangrove forest.

Yao Island

You have FREE entry to a private beach club and FREE use of the floating water park.

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Lazy snorkel daytrip James Bond & Yao island by Speedboat (Full-Day)


Sleep in, for a leisurely departure.
Pickup from your Accommodation & transfer to Laem Nga Pier, Phuket, about 22 km east from Patong Beach.


10:00 AM: Our friendly team welcomes you at the pier.
We serve you with snacks and a variety of drinks.
Check-in/Registration (show a copy of your passport).
Collect your snorkeling gear.


10:30 AM: Depart by Speedboat from Laem Nga pier to Phang-Nga Bay by comfortable speedboat.


11:20 AM: Arrive at Panak Island; sightsee the amazing stalactites, explore the caves and lagoons.


12:00 AM: Visit Khao Phing-kan and Khao Tapu (James Bond Island) where the famous 007 James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” was filmed.


12:40 PM: Sightsee the intricate mangrove forest and view “Puddle Rock” and Ancient paintings.

 


13.00 PM: Enjoy a scrumptious buffet lunch on Panyee Island.


14.00 PM: Depart from Panyee Island to enjoy canoeing in the mangrove forest at Hong Island.


15.00 PM: Depart to Laem-Haad on Yao Island and visit Dragon Spine Beach; relax on the beach or enjoy paddle board and clear kayak.


16.00 PM: Move to a private beach club on Yao island and visit the floating water park. Relax on the beach or enjoy additional activities at extra charge (not included).

 


17:30 PM: Start your return trip to Phuket by speedboat.


18.00 PM: Arrive at Laem Nga Pier in Phuket and transfer back to your accommodation.

Please note: Times mentioned above are estimates and the program is subject to change without prior notice according to weather and tide conditions.

 

Panak Island

Koh Panak is one of the larger islands in Ao Nang Bay and is located about 10 km south of James Bond island.
The island is home to at least 11 significant caves, most of which are on the northern end of the island. Many of the caves and tunnels are interconnected. Several are also accessible by canoe from sea level and some of them lead to beautiful lagoons. The island is most popular for canoeing and cave exploration, with many coming here to swim and watch the natural wildlife.

James Bond Island

James Bond Island is likely the most popular landmark of Phang Nga Bay in Thailand. It is a unique vertical limestone cliff that rises about 20 m above the emerald green water and it became famous after it was depicted in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun”.
This very distinctive rock formation in the shape of a nail or spike, is located about 40 meters from the shore of Khao Phing Kan island. The diameter of the formation is about about 4 meters near water level and increases to about 8 meters at the top. This rock formation or islet is known as Koh Tapu.
Khao Phing Kan or is an island in the Northwestern part of Phang Nga Bay and about 6 kilometers from the Thai mainland, amongst a group of a dozen islands. As the crow flies, it is about 48 km northeast of Patong Beach in Phuket and the island is part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park.
Khao Phing Kan translates from Thai as “hills leaning against each other”, whereas Khao Ta Pu can be literally translated as “crab’s eye hill”, and Koh Tapu can be translated as “nail” or “spike” island, referring to its distinctive upright shape.
The islands used to be a quiet indigenous area, rarely visited. However, since they featured in the James Bond movie “The Man with the Golden Gun” in 1974, Khao Phing Kan and Koh Ta Pu (together or separately) have become widely known as James Bond Island and is now a very popular tourist destination.
In 1981, the island was included into the protected zone of the Ao Phang Nga Marine National Park and since 1998 tourist boats are not allowed to approach Koh Tapu, in order to protect the limestone rocks and reduce erosion.

Panyee Islands

Koh Panyee, also known as Ko Panyi, is a Muslim fishing village in Phang Nga province, originally built on stilts by nomadic fishermen from Java Island in Indonesia around the end of the 18th century. The population consists of about 360 families or 1,600 people.
The village has a Muslim school for boys and girls, which is usually only attended in the mornings. The island also has a mosque and a market that sells basic amenities like medicine, clothes and toiletries.
Without a doubt the most famous feature of the village is its floating football pitch. Children from the village were inspired by the 1986 FIFA World Cup and then decided to build their own football field, in spoite of living on a floating village on the sea. They used recycled scraps of wood and fishing rafts to construct the original football pitch. Since then a new and improved football pitch been, however the original wooden pitch remains popular with tourists.
As tourism increased, the number of modern amenities increased accordingly; as a reult, the island now has several seafood restaurants and various stalls selling souvenirs. The village featured as a regular stop-over in the 19th season of the US reality TV show “The Amazing Race”, which was filmed in 2011.
In spite of the increase in tourism to the village, daily life on Koh Panyee remains based around the sea and fishing industry, since most tourists visit during the dry high season.

Hong Islands

Koh Hong is one of the shining jewels in the Krabi region. It is located in Thanbok Khoranee National Park. It is about 6 km west of the Krabi coast in the Thai province of Phang Nga, and about 41 km northeast from the ‘Visit Panwa’ pier in Phuket. The island group consists of four idyllic tropical islands with beautiful secluded beaches, sea caves, coral reefs and island lagoons. The island’s main feature is a limestone mountain. The islands received its name from the high vertical cliffs that surround a large lagoon, making it look like the walls of a room (‘Hong’ in Thai means ‘room’). It has a one-way entrance that is about 10 meters wide and it can be entered by boat or kayak. The shallow water is crystal clear and perfect for swimming.
Hong Island is also one of the best canoeing spots in Phang-Nga Bay. At least one sea level cave will allow you to enter a beautiful lagoon. There are also several smaller limestone islands close to Koh Hong. These are typically covered in lush vegetation and the narrow passages between the islands make it ideal for exploring by canoe.
The main atoll is uninhabited and there are two connected curved sandy bays which looks like the wings of a flying bird from overhead. At one end of the beach, there is a twisting man-made stairway with 419 stairs. The panoramic view it provides from the top is well worth the climb. Not only can you see the beautiful beach of Koh Hong below, but you will also have the most breathtaking views of the Krabi archipelago and the waters and coastline of the Phang Nga province.
On the beach of Hong island you will find a visitor center, welfare shop and restrooms. The islands are also home to many vibrant species of tropical birds, monitor lizards and northern white-cheeked gibbon monkeys. Koh Hong islands indeed have something special for every traveler. Sunbathe on the soft white sandy beaches of the birdwing shaped twin bays on the east side of the main island. Or enjoy the spectacular views of the bay with its crystal clear water. Or snorkel to appreciate the spectacular underwater scenery and fish life.

Yao Islands

Koh Yao Noi and Koh Yao Yai are two large islands in the middle of Phang Nga Bay, halfway between Phuket and Krabi, about 50 km from either, or 45 minutes east of Phuket by speedboat.
Koh Yao Yai is the larger of the two big islands in the Koh Yao Archipelago. Koh Yao Yai means ‘big long island’. The other main island of the group is Koh Yao Noi (‘little long island’), just to the north of Koh Yao Yai and separated from it by a narrow sound.
Koh Yao Yai is characterized by sandy shores, mangroves, rubber plantations and fishing villages. Laem Had Beach has a stunning sand bank that stretches out hundreds of meters like a dragons back.
Koh Yao Noi is still largely unspoiled and untouched. The island is covered in lush tropical foliage. Koh Yao Noi is peaceful, quiet and tranquil; the perfect place to get away from the crowds.

WHAT’S INCLUDED:

  • Free shared pick-up and drop-off from hotels in the Free Zone.
  • Round trip transfer by speed boat
  • Snorkeling equipment (excluding fins)
  • Paddle board
  • Clear Kayak
  • Life Jacket
  • Soft drink, drinking water, tea, coffee and snack
  • 2 Meals, drinks, snacks and fresh fruit
  • Professional local tour guide
  • All staff are trained in first aid and CPR
  • Accident Insurance
  • National park fee

NOT Included:

  • Towel, Fins,
  • Longtail boat
  • Baggage over 20 inch (50 cm) extra charge 200 Baht per piece for minibus/road transfer.

SUITABLE FOR:

The trip is suitable for virtually anyone in good health.

However, for your own safety and the safety of others on the tour, you cannot join the tour if you have any of the following conditions:

  • Under 4 years of age
  • 70 years of age or older
  • Pregnant
  • Mental condition
  • Disabled or handicapped
  • Heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder
  • Previous injury or medical procedures relating to the heart, lungs, kidneys or liver
  • Recent injury or operation on back, hips, legs, knees, feet, neck, shoulders or hands
  • Heart disease, high blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder
  • Under influence of drugs or alcohol

TOUR NINJA PHUKET RECOMMENDS:

Travel Documents and Essentials:

  • Copy of your Passport (can be on your phone)
  • Copy of Tour Booking Voucher (can be on your phone)
  • Travel insurance
  • Emergency contacts
  • Copies of important documents
  • Dry bag or waterproof pouch for documents and electronics
  • Cash for optional purchases and tips

Clothing:

  • Lightweight, breathable clothing suitable for the weather
  • Long-sleeved shirt and pants to protect against sun
  • Lightweight scarf or bandana to cover your neck and shoulders
  • Swimwear
  • Wide-brimmed hat or cap for sun protection
  • Comfortable shoes, sandals, flip-flops or comfortable water-shoes
  • Avoid shoes with high heels
  • Sunglasses with UV protection
  • Towel or microfiber towel

Sun Protection:

  • Sunscreen with high SPF
  • Aloe vera gel for sunburn relief
  • Lip balm with SPF

Personal First Aid Items:

  • Motion Sickness medication (tablets, patches or wrist bands)
  • Any necessary medications
  • Insect repellant

Water and Hydration:

  • Personal water bottle to stay hydrated throughout the day

You are welcome to bring your camera or smartphone but do so at your own risk. Lost or damaged personal items are not covered by the insurance of the tour operator.

TRANSFERS:

Free Zone:
Our program includes FREE shared transfer if you stay within our Free Transfer Area:

FREE ZoneLAZY Phi Phi / LAZY James Bond
Siray Bay10:00 AM
Cape Panwa9:00 AM
Phuket Town9:40 AM
Rawai – Naiharn8:50 AM
Chalong Bay9:30 AM
Kata – Karon9:00 AM
Tritrang Beach8:50 AM
Patong9:00 AM
Naka Lay, Kamala8:50 AM
Surin Beach, Bangtao9:00 AM
Laguna Zone9:10 AM
Ao Por9:00 AM
Layan Beach9:00 AM
Naithon, Naiyang, Phuket Airport9:00 AM
Maikhao9:00 AM
Klok Kloy, Natai, KhaoLak500 Baht ea.

 

‘500 Baht’ Zone:
If you stay in the following areas, a charge of 500 Baht per passenger will be charged for return shared transfers:

‘500 BAHT’ ZoneLAZY Phi Phi / LAZY James Bond
Klok Kloy, Natai, KhaoLak7:30 AM

Please Note:

  • Luggage over 20 inches (50 cm) will attract an extra charge of 200 Baht per piece for minibus/road transfer.
  • Tour Ninja Phuket will not pay for self-arranged transport in whole or in part, or reimburse any associated costs.
  • Pick-up and Drop-off times may vary according to location. Please check your booking confirmation email or ask our staff for assistance if you are unsure of your collection time.

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