James Bond Islands Snorkeling Tour

The James Bond Islands snorkeling tour is an enriching adventure that takes you around a group of beautiful islands to spend a day snorkeling, sunbathing and admiring the white-sand beaches of Thailand.

Gifted with vast coral reefs that house a rich topography, you’ll get a chance to snorkel at many such dive spots and witness arrays of tropical fish. Moreover, as your journey progresses, you’ll explore distinct beaches, some with limestone rock formations, some surrounded by cliffs and some with vast rolling beaches of white sand. The climax of this adventure is your quick speedboat ride to the Koh Tapu Beach, better known as the island where the Roger Moore James Bond movie was shot.

Destination

Ko Tapu, better known as the ‘James Bond Island’ is a 20-meter rock that has derived its name due to its appearance in the James Bond movie ‘The Man with the Golden Gun’. A popular destination for divers and water lovers alike, this tiny islet lies within the beautiful Phang Nga Province in southern Thailand. Characterized by tall limestone rock formations and a rich vegetation during your snorkeling tour you’ll also witness some spectacular marine beauty that lives below the surface. From fish of different species to large constellations of coral reefs you’ll be amazed by the aquatic diversity and lives here.

During this trip you’ll be visiting a handful of gorgeous islands namely those part of the Phang Nga Province, but even the 2 islands of Koh Yao Noi and Koh Hong.

Apart from imbibing Thailand’s dazzling fish life, you’ll even imbibe the Thai culture through delicious meals of lunch and snacks r

Destination highlights

Enjoy snorkeling around the James Bond Islands. | Visit many beautiful islands in a day. | Explore the marine biodiversity that lives beneath the surface. | Witness the unique beauty of each of these islands. | Savour the traditional Thai cuisine. | Sooth your feet in the soft sand of these beaches. | Visit the same island where the James Bond movie was shot.

3-4

30 mins

Included

20 feet

No

The Burger King Gate in Ao Nang at 08:45 hrs. | The Hotel Grand Centara at Nopparatara Pier at 08:55

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Ao Nang/Nopparatara Pier

Private vehicle

Ao Nang Beach

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09:45

17:00

Begin your journey with pick-ups from your hotel to the Ao Nang beach to board the speedboat to James Bond Island. You will visit 3 different provinces of Phang Nga, Krabi and Phuket. Starting with the islands of Phang Nga, you'll then move onto Koh Tapu where the Roger Moore James Bond movie was filmed. The next stop will be to the limestone rock formations of Koh Yao Noi and Koh Ku Du Lek. Lastly, you'll visit Koh Hong, which houses a beautiful lagoon surrounded by cliffs. At each of these stops, you'll get to relax on the beach, enjoy snorkeling, witness the rich vegetation and even stop for some lunch and snacks. At the end of your journey you'll return to Ao Nang beach and be driven to your hotels. Your trip ends here.

Your trip ends before nightfall.

Based on your location the pick-up time is 08:45 hrs for Ao Nang and 08:55 hrs from the Nopparatara Pier. Pick-ups and drop-offs from Krabi town, Railay Beach, Tup Kaek and Klong Muang are available at additional costs. The wait time for pick-ups is max 15 mins. Today's package includes a fresh lunch of a seafood BBQ with fried rice and vegetables, sping rolls, chicken garlic pepper and fried shrimps. For veg meals requests have to be sent in advance. You'll also be served evening snacks of fres

Food

Lunch | Evening snacks

Veg

Day 1 Milestone

Ao Nang

Ao Nang

08:45 AM

Includes / Excludes

Includes

  • Hotel transfers in Ao Nang and Nopparatara Pier
  • Speedboat to James Bond Islands
  • Lunch
  • Evening snacks and fresh fruits
  • Soda, water and coffee
  • Snorkeling equipment
  • Life jackets
  • Accident insurance
  • English speaking local guide
  • National park entry fees and taxes
  • Rates are inclusive of any international payment transfer fees
  • All applicable taxes

Excludes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Krabi Town is at 1000 THB per person
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Klong Muang is at INR 2400 per person
  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off from Tup Kaek is at INR 2900 per person
  • Hotel pick-ups afrom Railay West Beach is at INR 1400 for 1 to 3 pax
  • For drop-off the additional cost is INR 350 per person by long tail taxi boat from Ao Nang
  • Additional meals
  • Additional activities
  • Personal expenses
  • Any additional cost due to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking
  • Anything not mentioned in the inclusions

What to Wear

What to Wear

  • Swimwear
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Extra pair of clothes
  • Strapped sandals
  • Not to wear - Restrictive clothing
  • Expensive jewelry or watches
  • Flipflops

What not to Wear

  • Loose clothing that will tangle around you while swimming
  • Restrictive clothing
  • Flip-flops

Equipment / Gear

We Provide

  • Thai boat
  • Snorkeling mask and equipment
  • Life jackets

You need to get

  • Towel
  • Underwater camera
  • Dry snacks
  • Swimming goggles
  • ID card
  • Sunscreen
  • Light weight back pack
  • Extra money in local currency for tips, snacks etc
  • Dry snacks
  • Waterbottle

Medical Kit

  • Please carry specific personal or prescribed medication, personal first-aid kit.

Cancellation policy

For cancellations made within 1 week before the departure of the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour: 50% refund.

For cancellations made within 48 hrs before the departure of the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour: No refund.

Above and beyond all cancellation fees/charges by the operator and The Great Next, you will be charged international payment transfer fees. Please check with us what these charges will be for this trip.    

Rules on trip

Consumption of alcohol or any kind of intoxication is not permitted during the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour.

No harm or damage should be inflicted on natural habitats during the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour.

Participants must adhere to the instructions of the guide at all times during the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour.

The equipment should be used with care during the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour.

Additional instructions, booking policies, terms and conditions

For veg meals during the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour a request should be sent in advance.

For the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour participants should carry adequate money in local currency for tips, snacks or additional expenses.

In case of loss, accident, damage or death during James Bond Islands snorkeling tour the operator cannot be held responsible.

The operator reserves the right to make changes to the itinerary of the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour in order to improve the quality of the trip and adapt to the circumstances of the moment.

All prices in this package are subject to fluctuations based on international currency exchange rates at the time of booking.

There are numerous pick-up points for the James Bond Islands snorkeling tour such as: The Burger King Gate in Ao Nang at 08:45 hrs and from the Hotel Grand Centara at the Nopparatara Pier at 08:55 hrs.

For pick-ups from the Krabi Town at 08:20 hrs the additional cost is INR 2400, from Tup Kaek at 08:30 hrs, it is INR 2900; from Klong Muang at 08:40 hrs, it is INR 2400.

Pick-up from the Railay West Beach, from the access of the Hotel Railay Village Resort, the time is 08:15 hrs and costs INR 1400 for one way for 1 to 3 people. The way back to Railay from Ao Nang is INR 350 per person by long tail taxi boat.

The maximum wait time for all pick-ups is 15 mins.

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