Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island — Small-Group Day Trip — Phuket | Elyxta

Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island — Small-Group Day Trip

4.9 · 1192 reviews · Operator rating on Google Phuket, Thailand
Free cancellation on most trips Fast WhatsApp confirmation Pay on site or online Licensed local operator

Eight hours on the water with no more than eighteen people: kayaking inside the sea caves of Koh Panak and Koh Hong, the karst of James Bond Island, and lunch on Koh Yao Noi.

Phuket, Thailand · 8 h · up to 18 guests · THB 4,500 per person · EN · TH

8 hDuration
up to 18 guestsGroup size
EN · THLanguages
Free cancellation on most tripsFast WhatsApp confirmation
We had an incredible experience with Simba Sea Trips on their Phang Nga Bay tour. The punctual pickup, the well-maintained boat and the perfectly timed itinerary let us enjoy the stops without the usual crowds. The group size was ideal.
Marvin Bugeja Google

What is this tour like?

An eight-hour day in Phang Nga Bay run as a small group. The boat leaves Boat Lagoon Marina early, before the big ferries reach the bay.

You paddle into the sea caves of Koh Panak and Koh Hong — a Thai guide handles every canoe, so no experience is needed. Then the karst of James Bond Island itself, a swim at Treasure Island Beach, and lunch on Koh Yao Noi looking out over the archipelago. Torches and helmets for the caves, dry bags for your things, and afternoon tea on the way back are part of the day.

What are the highlights?

  • Kayaking inside the sea caves of Koh Panak and Koh Hong
  • A Thai paddle guide in every canoe — you are not left to figure it out
  • Maximum eighteen guests, not a hundred-seat ferry
  • Lunch on Koh Yao Noi with a view over the archipelago

How does the day go, hour by hour?tap a photo to enlarge

  • 07:00Depart Boat Lagoon Marina

    Meet at Soho Pool Club between 07:00 and 07:15, light breakfast on board.

  • 08:30Koh Panak caves

    Kayak into the caves with a guide paddling your canoe; torches and helmets provided.

  • 10:00Koh Hong caves

    A second cave system opening into a hidden lagoon.

  • 11:30James Bond Island

    The karst tower of Khao Phing Kan, the reason the bay is on every list.

  • 12:30Treasure Island Beach

    Swimming and time on the sand.

  • 13:30Lunch on Koh Yao Noi

    A restaurant stop with the archipelago in front of you, then afternoon tea on the way home.

What's included in the price?

  • Local Thai paddle guide, one per canoe
  • Torches and helmets for the caves
  • Life jackets and floating aids
  • Dry bags for personal items
  • Light breakfast, snacks, fresh fruit and lunch on Koh Yao Noi
  • Afternoon tea with chocolate and seasonal fruit

What's not included?

  • Hotel transfers — ask the team when you book

What should you know before you go?

Who it’s for
The boat sails with a minimum of six guests. Travelling as a pair? Ask us which dates already have a group.
Level
No kayaking experience needed: a guide paddles every canoe.
What to bring
Swimwear, a towel, sunscreen and shoes you do not mind getting wet.
Meeting point
Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina, Ko Kaeo, Phuket 83000

Who runs this tour?

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Simba Sea Trips
Licensed local operator 4.9 · 1192 reviews

Where do we meet?

Soho Pool Club, Boat Lagoon Marina, Ko Kaeo, Phuket 83000

Exact meeting point shared after booking.

FAQ

Will the boat run if we are only two?
The trip needs six guests to sail. Two people can join any date where a group has already formed — write to us and we will tell you which dates are confirmed.
How is this different from the cheap big-boat tours?
Group size and timing. This boat takes eighteen guests and leaves early, before the ferries arrive. Big-boat tours to the same bay start around 1,600 THB and carry far more people.
Do we paddle the kayaks ourselves?
No. A Thai guide paddles each canoe through the caves, which is why the trip works for people who have never kayaked.
Is the price per person or per boat?
Per person. Private charters of the same bay are also available from the operator at a separate rate.
What time does it finish?
The day runs seven to eight hours on the water from a 07:00–07:15 departure, so you are back in the afternoon.

Quick questions

Is it suitable for beginners? What should I bring? Can we reschedule? Do you offer hotel pickup?

What do guests say?

4.9
1192 reviews
Operator rating on Google: Simba Sea Trips
MB Marvin Bugeja
★★★★★

“We had an incredible experience with Simba Sea Trips on their Phang Nga Bay tour. The punctual pickup, the well-maintained boat and the perfectly timed itinerary let us enjoy the stops without the usual crowds. The group size was ideal.”

How can you pay?

Cash

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