James Bond Island tour from Ao Nang
Full day · Minivan + longtail
Phang Nga Bay's limestone karsts, the setting of The Man with the Golden Gun: land on Khao Phing Kan to see the Ko Tapu rock pillar, cruise through mangroves, have lunch at the Ko Panyi stilt village, then Wat Suwan Kuha (the 'Monkey Cave' temple) on the way back. Canoe add-ons through sea caves are common.
Quick facts
- Duration
- About 8 h (published programme 09:00–17:00)
- Departs from
- Minivan pickup in Ao Nang to a Phang Nga pier (speedboat versions also run from Krabi)
- Best for
- Film fans · Scenery · Culture + nature
- Price
- Ask at reception for prices
Highlights
- Ko Tapu from Khao Phing Kan
- Lunch at Ko Panyi floating village
- Mangrove & karst cruise
- Wat Suwan Kuha cave temple
Usually included
Based on published programmes; it varies by operator, so confirm when you book.
- Hotel pickup & drop-off (minivan)
- Longtail boat
- Lunch, water & fruit
- Park fee (on the published longtail tour)
- English-speaking guide
Good to know
- Khao Phing Kan is small and gets very busy at midday.
How to arrange it
Ask at The Hangout tour desk in Ao Nang, or message @hangouthostelaonang on Instagram. The desk confirms what is running today, the current price and the pick-up.
More from Ao Nang
Sources (checked 26 Sep 2026)
- Wikipedia — Phang Nga Bay
- Wikipedia — Ko Tapu (James Bond Island)
- thainationalparks.com — Ao Phang-Nga National Park
- Trip Store Krabi — James Bond Island by longtail
Photo: Ko Tapu (James Bond) Island in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand.jpg by Vyacheslav Argenberg, CC BY 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Information is gathered from the sources above and can change; always confirm with the tour desk.