James Bond Island, Ko Panyi & Khai Island: Speedboat Tour from Khao Lak + Lunch

About this experience

This speedboat tour from Khao Lak is a full-day attraction covering Phang Nga Bay and the Andaman coast, running approximately 14 hours with hotel pickup and drop-off included. The route takes in Panak Island, where a cave and lagoon are accessible by canoe, and the limestone karst made famous by the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun, filmed in the waters around Krabi and Phang Nga. The bay's distinctive rock formations rise from shallow green water, and the floating Muslim fishing village of Ko Panyi, built on stilts over the sea, provides the setting for a buffet lunch midway through the day. After lunch, the tour continues to Hong Island for canoeing before heading to Khai Island for snorkelling and time on the beach. A live guide accompanies the group throughout. Tickets cover hotel pickup from any Khao Lak property, the speedboat and canoe rides, buffet lunch, snorkel masks, national park fees, snacks, bottled water, soft drinks, and insurance. Fees for any optional extra activities are not included. The tour departs by minivan to a Phuket pier, with boarding from around 8:30 AM.

Highlights

• Full-day speedboat tour covering Phang Nga Bay, around 14 hours
• Hotel pickup and drop-off from Khao Lak included
• Visit James Bond Island, made famous by a 1974 film
• Explore Panak Island by canoe through caves and lagoons
• See Ko Panyi, a floating Muslim fishing village built on stilts
• Buffet lunch included at the Ko Panyi village setting

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off
• Live guide
• Speedboat ride
• Canoe ride
• Buffet lunch
• National Park fees
• Snacks
• Bottled water & soft drinks
• Insurance
• Snorkel masks

Not included

• Fees for extra activities

Before you go

Arrival and timing Your hotel pickup in Khao Lak marks the start of a full day out, with boarding at the speedboat pier by 8:30 AM. The full day runs to approximately 14 hours, so plan accordingly and travel light with only what you need for a day on the water. Getting around the tour The day moves between a minivan, a speedboat, canoes, and on-foot exploration, so wear comfortable clothing and footwear that can get wet. Buffet lunch is included at Ko Panyi floating village, and snacks and bottled water are provided throughout the day. Snorkel masks are supplied, but any fees for additional activities beyond the itinerary are at your own cost. During your visit Several stops involve natural sites and caves, so follow your guide's instructions at all times. Be mindful of the environment at each location, keep noise to a considerate level, and check with your guide before taking photographs at any culturally or ecologically sensitive spots.

Cancellation terms

Free cancellation up to the day of the experience.