Patong Trip Overview
• Sightseeing the wonderful limestone karst towers Khao Phing Kan means “hills leaning against each other” in Thai, reflecting the connected nature of the islands.
• Admire stunningly beautiful rocky cliffs rising out of the sea in Phang Nga Bay ,the world famous “James Bond Island”.
• Explore the giant stalactites, caves and limestone cliffs rising out of blue water at “Hong Island or Talu Island.”
• Visit the Muslim fishing village on Koh Panyee ,another attraction on the tour.
• Sightseeing Panak Island.
• Lunch at Koh Panyee restaurant and experience the local lifestyle.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 hours
Starts: Patong, Thailand
Trip Category: Water Sports >> Kayaking & Canoeing
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What to Expect When Visiting Patong, Phuket, Thailand
• Sightseeing the wonderful limestone karst towers Khao Phing Kan means “hills leaning against each other” in Thai, reflecting the connected nature of the islands.
• Admire stunningly beautiful rocky cliffs rising out of the sea in Phang Nga Bay ,the world famous “James Bond Island”.
• Explore the giant stalactites, caves and limestone cliffs rising out of blue water at “Hong Island or Talu Island.”
• Visit the Muslim fishing village on Koh Panyee ,another attraction on the tour.
• Sightseeing Panak Island.
• Lunch at Koh Panyee restaurant and experience the local lifestyle.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: James Bond Island, Ao Phang Nga National Park 81180 Thailand
This is the tour program that will bring all participants to the true nature and the island within the Phang Nga Bay. The interesting place is the Tapu island (JAMES BOND ISLAND) and Panyee island. The Tapu island or “James Bond Island” is the giant standing rock sitting in the middle of the sea at the area of the front bay near to the Pingkan mountain. Looking from the far, this rock looks like a giant nail, nailing deep into the seawater. This Tapu island is the very famous tourist spot in Phang Nga. Its beauty brought the Hollywood to film their James Bond movie. The Man with the Golden Gun episode here. That is why it got the nickname of “James Bond Island”, where draws in several tours. Another tourist spot here is the Panyee island or floating village.
In this island has many houses laying in the sea where has a small land area is used for building the mosque and graveyards. The islanders are mostly Muslim and build their villages here. The frontal area is the Limestone cliff above the sea. The villagers are fishermen who also sell souvenirs and open many restaurants in this island. This is one of the most famous tourist spot in the world that many tourist come to visit. In addition to the Tapu island and the Panyee island, there are many interesting spots for tourist in Phang Nga Bay such as Maju mountain, grotto , Panag island, Hong island and Pingkan island. However, the cruise along the Tapu island has been enforcing some restrictions from the official government. They prohibit the tourists to look too closely at the island because the sunk part of this island is very old where eroded for ages. This eroding rock may cause accident at any point in time.
Itinerary
• 08:00am – 08:30am Pick up from your hotel by Laem Sai Pier.
• Sightseeing Panak Island.
• Enjoy canoeing to enter the cave at “Hong Island or Talu Island.”
• Sightseeing and amazing in rock shape looks like Scoopy Doo.
• Visit Muslim Village (Panyee Island) Have a great buffet lunch.
• Visit James Bond Island & Khao Ping Kan.
• Explore Ice Cream Cave.
• Arrive at Lawa Island or Naka Island for Swimming & Relexing.
• 04:00pm Arrive time to Leam Sai Pier.
*The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions*
**Please be patient in cases of unforeseen delays along the pick up route**
Duration: 8 hours
