Krabi James Bond Island Sea Canoeing
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The worldwide box office James Bond movie — “The Man With The Golden Gun” starring Roger Moore, was filmed in 1974 on one of the sets in Phang Nga Bay, Krabi. After then it was nicknamed ‘Krabi James Bond Island. Today James Bond Island from Krabi is one of the prominent attractions at Phang-Nga Bay National Park.
Krabi to James Bond Island is a lovely island that has stayed as same as shown in the movie and you will get the pretty opportunity to walk in James Bond’s footsteps and click memorable photos with the famous backdrop. Not only that but it’s a joy that you can discover a fresh natural environment and clear soft waters. The Krabi James Bond Island Sea Canoeing you just jump on a speed boat and enjoy all sorts of island nature.
Krabi James Bond Island Sea Canoeing:
The island is located in the Phang Nga region to the north of Krabi, here find the information about this trip as it is so popular for James Bond 007 and Bond Girl wannabe. The movie was released way back in 1974, The Man With The Golden Gun but you can still notice most people making like Roger Moore and Christopher Lee in front of the tiny rock of Khao Tapu, which featured as Scaramanga’s shelter in the movie.
Also, there is a short trail near the island, which must be the most-watched place, including a couple of small beaches, as well as great views from the watchpoints on the rocks. The entry to Scaramanga’s lair in the movie was completed in the passage of Khao Ping Gan, a giant slab of rock that cracked off from and now relies against the cliff.
Thee crowds and rows of memento stands may degrade the experience somewhat, otherwise, the journey is nevertheless enjoyable and most interesting, especially the things on the itinerary, not less but the fantastic sail via Phang Nga Bay, which has some of the most dazzling views in the world.
Also, you must visit the floating fishing village at Koh Panyi. Adding to that, there are many seafood restaurants with hundreds of seating, of tourists along with the main port. After enjoying your lunch, flee to the unending memento stalls that have been placed up nearby and duck out towards the school and floating football slope, straight behind. Here it is more peaceful and you can acquire a better feeling of how the village lives outdoors of tour group hours.
The way to reach James Bond Island from Krabi:
First, meet a driver near the Krabi hotel and travel to Phang Nga Bay in a climate-controlled minivan. Then you can have any longtail boats that are ready to depart for the scenic trip on James Bond Island. There you can thoroughly enjoy the sight scening of the limestone cliffs and jungle on foot.
After that, you can head to Koh Talu island, with the chance to enter a kayaking trip into caves lined with giant stalactites, or else you simply enjoy the wonderful views of James Bond Island from the boat.
Also, you can find a maze of platforms at Koh Panyi, just step into it and walk in the ways. There, just pause for the restaurant sometimes to finish your lunch break before the trip to Wat Suman Kuha. It’s a cave temple that houses gleaming Buddha statues.
Finally, fulfill your wish by shopping at Raman Waterfall Forest Park, before completing a day. And reach the original departure point.
The trip additionally gives you a kayak paddle through the mangroves. Keep in mind that it is a long drive from Krabi added to picking up or dropping passengers off around various hotels on the group tours. Where it can add up to the good 3 to 4 hours sitting in the minivan.
Also, Deep sea diving or swimming is not available either as the water in the bay is rather murky – at low tide, you will see revealed mudflats.
What’s Included
- Transfer Round Trip
- English Speaking Guide
- Lunch at Restaurant
- Entrance Fee National Park
- Accident Insurance
What’s Excluded
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal Expenses
- Entrance Fee 20 Bath
What to Bring
- Sun Lotion
- Sun Hat
- Sunglasses
- Waterproof sandal
Departure Time
08:00 am – Pick up From Hotel by Van air-conditioned to Phangnga Province.
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