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Phang Nga Bay: Sea Cave Kayak & James Bond Island

Glide by longtail through cathedral limestone karsts, paddle a sea kayak into hidden hongs (cave lagoons), and stand on the iconic island made famous by The Man with the Golden Gun. This is Phuket's most dramatic natural spectacle.

What to expect

Depart by speedboat from Ao Por Pier into Phang Nga Bay, where more than 40 limestone islands erupt from glassy green water. Your sea-kayak guide paddles you through low-ceilinged sea caves into perfectly enclosed lagoons invisible from outside. After Ko Tapu (James Bond Island) and a floating village lunch, you drift home through golden-hour karsts. The light in the late afternoon turns the cliffs amber — have your camera ready.

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Phuket Tours Direct
฿4,750 per adult (combination tour); private charter from ฿18,000
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Good to know

Journey time from Phuket: ~1.5 hrs each way by speedboat. Full-day tours run 8 hrs; confirm all-aboard time and allow a 30-min buffer. Pre-book the private charter well in advance — it sells out. Wear quick-dry clothing and reef-safe sunscreen.

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