{"id":16808,"date":"2026-07-09T16:32:27","date_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:32:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/?p=16808"},"modified":"2026-07-09T16:33:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-09T09:33:03","slug":"best-phang-nga-bay-tour-from-khao-lak","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/de\/travel-guides\/best-phang-nga-bay-tour-from-khao-lak\/","title":{"rendered":"Best Phang Nga Bay Tour from Khao Lak: Which Tour Is Right for You?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"16808\" class=\"elementor elementor-16808\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ad47cd7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ad47cd7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf3fa43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"bf3fa43\" 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.more-grid{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.8rem 1.2rem}\n@media(max-width:500px){.gtpkl .more-grid{grid-template-columns:1fr}}\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"gtpkl\">\n\n  <p class=\"bc\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\">Go Travel Phuket<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/\">Travel Guides<\/a><span>\u203a<\/span>\n    Phang Nga Bay Tours from Khao Lak\n  <\/p>\n  <span class=\"cat-tag\">Tour Comparison \u00b7 Phang Nga Bay \u00b7 From Khao Lak<\/span>\n\n  <h1>Best Phang Nga Bay Tour from Khao Lak \u2014<br><em>Which Tour Is Right for You?<\/em><\/h1>\n\n  <p class=\"lead\">Khao Lak is one of the best bases in southern Thailand for exploring Phang Nga Bay. Seven different tours bring the bay's limestone karsts, hidden sea caves, James Bond Island and the floating village of Koh Panyee within easy reach \u2014 from a romantic pre-dawn sunrise tour to a family day on a comfortable boat, from excellent value longtailboat trips to a 04:00 departure into Hong Island's tidal lagoon at first light.<\/p>\n\n  <p class=\"meta\">By Go Travel Phuket \u00b7 Nearly 20 years in Thai tourism \u00b7 Updated 2025\/2026<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"box box-ocean\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Want to learn more about Phang Nga Bay?<\/strong> Read our <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/phang-nga-bay-james-bond-island-guide\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;\">Complete Phang Nga Bay Guide \u2192<\/a> \u2014 everything about the bay, the sights, the sea caves, Koh Panyee, James Bond Island and what makes it one of Thailand's great year-round destinations.<\/div>\n\n  <!-- HERO -->\n  <figure>\n    <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/3-Panyee-Drone-scaled.webp\"\n         alt=\"Koh Panyee floating village Phang Nga Bay tours from Khao Lak\">\n    <figcaption>Koh Panyee floating village \u2014 visited on our speedboat, sunrise, longtailboat and Hong Island tours from Khao Lak \u00a9 Go Travel Phuket<\/figcaption>\n  <\/figure>\n\n  <div class=\"stats-grid\">\n    <div class=\"stat-box\"><div class=\"stat-num\">7 tours<\/div><div class=\"stat-lbl\">From Khao Lak to the bay<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stat-box\"><div class=\"stat-num\">2<\/div><div class=\"stat-lbl\">Exclusive Khao Lak-only tours<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stat-box\"><div class=\"stat-num\">Year-round<\/div><div class=\"stat-lbl\">All tours operate 365 days<\/div><\/div>\n    <div class=\"stat-box\"><div class=\"stat-num\">EN \u00b7 DE<\/div><div class=\"stat-lbl\">Guide languages on all tours<\/div><\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"box box-kl\">\n    \ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>Khao Lak advantage:<\/strong> All five Phang Nga Bay tours available from Phuket are also available from Khao Lak \u2014 land transfer to the Phuket departure point is included. And Khao Lak guests have access to two additional tours that cannot be done from Phuket: the James Bond by Longtailboat and the exclusive Hong Island by Longtailboat.\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"toc\">\n    <h3>\ud83d\udccb In This Guide<\/h3>\n    <ol>\n      <li><a href=\"#kl-overview\">Tours at a glance \u2014 all 7<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t1\">Tour 1: James Bond & Beyond \u2014 Speedboat<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t2\">Tour 2: Phang Nga Sunrise<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t3\">Tour 3: Twilight Sea Canoe<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t4\">Tour 4: Andaman Seakayak<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t5\">Tour 5: Phang Nga Sunset Aurora<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t6\">Tour 6: James Bond by Longtailboat \u2b50 Khao Lak Exclusive<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#t7\">Tour 7: Hong Island by Longtailboat \u2b50 Khao Lak Exclusive<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#comparison\">Full comparison table \u2014 all 7 tours<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#who\">Who should choose which?<\/a><\/li>\n      <li><a href=\"#faq\">FAQ<\/a><\/li>\n    <\/ol>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 OVERVIEW \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2 id=\"kl-overview\">\ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f All 7 Tours at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Of our seven Phang Nga Bay tours, four depart by boat from Phuket (pickup and land transfer from Khao Lak included), one starts at Samet Nangshe Skywalk in Phang Nga province (land transfer from Khao Lak included \u2014 and actually quicker from Khao Lak than from southern Phuket), and two tours operate with land transfer from Khao Lak directly to Phang Nga Bay and local pier departure.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"box box-gold\">\n    \ud83d\udca1 <strong>How does it work from Khao Lak?<\/strong> Your hotel pickup and any necessary land transfer is always included. Tours 1, 3, 4 and 5 depart by boat from Phuket \u2014 you are transferred there by road. Tour 2 (Phang Nga Sunrise) meets at Samet Nangshe Skywalk in Phang Nga \u2014 actually closer to Khao Lak than to southern Phuket, making this tour a particularly natural fit for Khao Lak guests. Tours 6 and 7 involve a land transfer from Khao Lak to Phang Nga Bay and depart from a local pier there.\n\n  <div class=\"box box-tip\">\ud83d\udca1 <strong>Go Travel Phuket tip:<\/strong> All our Phang Nga Bay tours that visit James Bond Island are structured to arrive <strong>before<\/strong> or <strong>after<\/strong> the main crowds. Early morning tours arrive before 10:00; the Twilight Sea Canoe visits in the late afternoon. The busiest period at James Bond Island is between <strong>10:00 and 14:00<\/strong> \u2014 avoid it and you see a completely different, far more enjoyable place.<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.6rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7804.jpeg\" alt=\"Koh Panak cave exploration on foot lamp Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Koh Panak on foot \u2014 limestone chambers with headlamps \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/49293360.137d8fc688abede6d8d53406a1a14578.19111408-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Canoe with paddler inside hong lagoon Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Guided canoe through the hong \u2014 all seven tours include sea cave canoeing \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/4.-\u0e40\u0e02\u0e32\u0e15\u0e32\u0e1b\u0e39-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">James Bond Island from the air \u2014 the centrepiece of Phang Nga Bay \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 TOURS 1\u20135 (shared with Phuket) \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2>\ud83d\udea4 Tours with Boat Departure from Phuket \u2014 Khao Lak Pickup Included<\/h2>\n  <p>Tours 1, 3, 4 and 5 depart by boat from Phuket (Royal Phuket Marina or Ao Por Pier). Tour 2 departs from Samet Nangshe Skywalk in Phang Nga. For all five, your Khao Lak hotel pickup and land transfer are included in the price.<\/p>\n\n  <!-- Tour 1 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card\" id=\"t1\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num\">1<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">James Bond Island & Beyond \u2014 Early Bird Speedboat<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Action-packed early bird \u00b7 Best all-rounder \u00b7 Age 6\u20137+<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">\ud83d\udea4 Speedboat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-blue\">\u23f0 Early Bird \u00b7 ~04:00 KL pickup<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">\ud83d\udc76 Age 6\u20137+<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Returns ~15:30 + transfer<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>The most popular Phang Nga Bay tour we offer \u2014 covering all the key sights by speedboat with an early departure that gets you to James Bond Island before the crowds. From Khao Lak, pickup is approximately 04:00\u201304:30 to allow for the land transfer to Royal Phuket Marina.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac James Bond Island \u2014 early, quiet arrival<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83e\uddb6 Koh Panak cave exploration on foot<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 Hong Island sea cave by canoe<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Koh Panyee \u2014 Thai buffet lunch<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udd2d <strong>Ao Tho Li Viewpoint<\/strong> \u2014 panoramic views over the bay<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f Naka Island beach break<\/li>\n        <li>Light breakfast at marina \u00b7 Accident insurance \u00b7 EN & DE guide<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.2rem 0 .5rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/James-bond-beyond.jpg\" alt=\"James Bond Island Phang Nga Bay tour speedboat early morning\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">James Bond Island \u2014 arrive early, before the crowds \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/2cb13e49-b28f-4b21-b6a1-8d2311f0b3dc.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Panak cave exploration on foot Phang Nga Bay\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Koh Panak \u2014 cave exploration on foot \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/01\/440bb296-4192-4e22-ba30-11e8daa66e12-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Speedboat heading into Phang Nga Bay from Phuket\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Heading into the bay by speedboat \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:.5rem 0 1.2rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Ao-Tho-Li--jpg.webp\" alt=\"Ao Tho Li viewpoint panoramic view Phang Nga Bay\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Ao Tho Li Viewpoint \u2014 the bay in one glance \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_6941-1.webp\" alt=\"Koh Panyee floating village Phang Nga Bay lunch stop\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Koh Panyee \u2014 Thai buffet lunch at the floating village \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/c66166ba-d6ad-4226-a826-7dbae6f019c5-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sea cave canoeing inside hong lagoon Phang Nga Bay tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center bottom;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Sea cave canoeing inside the hong \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\" style=\"flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-beyond\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold btn-sm\">\ud83c\udfac Book James Bond & Beyond<\/a>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 KL Pickup 04:00\u201304:30 \u00b7 Returns ~17:00+ \u00b7 Age 6\u20137+<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Tour 2 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card\" id=\"t2\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num\">2<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">Phang Nga Sunrise Tour<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Exclusive \u00b7 Pre-dawn \u00b7 Longtail boat \u00b7 Couples & small groups<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">\u26f5 Longtail Boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-gold\">\ud83c\udf05 Early Start \u00b7 KL Pickup 04:00\u201304:30<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-gold\">\ud83d\udc91 Couples & Small Groups<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-red\">Exclusive \u2014 WhatsApp only<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>Our most exclusive experience \u2014 sunrise over Phang Nga Bay from the <strong>Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk<\/strong> (entry included), followed by a longtail boat journey through a completely quiet bay at first light. Maximum <strong>8 guests<\/strong> per departure \u2014 also available as a <strong>private tour<\/strong> (WhatsApp us). This tour starts at Samet Nangshe Skywalk in Phang Nga province \u2014 land transfer from Khao Lak is included and is actually shorter than for guests coming from southern Phuket.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\ud83d\udd2d <strong>Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk<\/strong> at dawn \u2014 the premier sunrise viewpoint, part of Beyond Hotel Group. Watch the sunrise between the karsts in the early morning quiet<\/li>\n        <li>\u26f5 Longtail boat through the bay in first light<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac James Bond Island \u2014 early morning, before the main crowds<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83e\uddb6 Koh Panak \u2014 cave exploration on foot through limestone chambers<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 Sea cave canoeing through the hongs<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f Koh Panyee \u2014 Thai buffet lunch (~11:30\u201312:00)<\/li>\n        <li>Max 8 guests \u00b7 Also available as private tour \u00b7 Highly romantic \u00b7 All ages welcome<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.6rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/IMG_4248.jpeg\" alt=\"Guests at Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk Phang Nga Sunrise Tour Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Our guests at the Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk \u2014 Phang Nga Sunrise Tour \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/samet-nangshe.avif\" alt=\"Sunrise Phang Nga Bay from Samet Nangshe viewpoint limestone karsts\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">The bay at dawn from Samet Nangshe \u2014 one of the great natural light shows in Thailand \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7803.jpeg\" alt=\"Exclusive longtail boat guests Phang Nga Sunrise Tour Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Our exclusive longtail \u2014 small group, personal, the bay in first light \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.2rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7886.jpeg\" alt=\"Sun rising behind Phang Nga Bay karsts Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Sun rising behind the limestone karsts \u2014 Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7888.jpeg\" alt=\"View from longtail boat Phang Nga Sunrise Tour Khao Lak early morning\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">The bay from the longtail at first light \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_0471-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sea cave canoeing Phang Nga Sunrise Tour longtail boat\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Sea cave canoeing \u2014 exploring the hongs in the morning quiet \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\" style=\"flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;\">\n      <div style=\"display:flex;gap:.7rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\">\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/phang-nga-sunrise\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold btn-sm\">\ud83c\udf05 Tour Page<\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/66989289154?text=Hi!%20I%27d%20like%20to%20book%20the%20Phang%20Nga%20Sunrise%20from%20Khao%20Lak.\" class=\"btn btn-wa btn-sm\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp to Book<\/a>\n      <\/div>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 KL Pickup 04:00\u201304:30 \u00b7 Ends ~15:30 \u00b7 Age 6\u20137+ \u00b7 Max 8 guests \u00b7 Exclusive<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Tour 3 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card\" id=\"t3\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num\">3<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">Twilight Sea Canoe<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Bioluminescent plankton \u00b7 Sunset \u00b7 Ends ~22:00+ \u00b7 Families (age 6\u20137+)<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f Large Boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">\ud83c\udf05 Later Start \u00b7 KL Pickup 10:00\u201310:30<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Age 6\u20137+<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Lunch & Dinner \u00b7 Returns ~22:00+<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>The Twilight Sea Canoe is built around two things no other Phang Nga Bay tour offers: <strong>sunset over the bay<\/strong> and <strong>bioluminescent plankton in the caves<\/strong>. A relaxed later start, a comfortable large boat, and an evening that ends with night kayaking in near-darkness \u2014 watching the water glow faintly with every paddle stroke. Returns late, but the experience is worth it.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f Comfortable large boat \u2014 spacious, well-appointed<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 <strong>Strong focus on sea cave canoeing<\/strong> \u2014 multiple hong visits<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>James Bond Island<\/strong> \u2014 by separate longtail boat (late afternoon \u2014 quiet)<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udf05 <strong>Sunset over Phang Nga Bay<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li>\u2728 <strong>Bioluminescent plankton<\/strong> \u2014 visible in the caves in near-darkness, a subtle and genuinely magical experience. Not the movie light show \u2014 but something guests consistently describe as unforgettable<\/li>\n        <li>Lunch and dinner both served on board \u00b7 Does not visit Koh Panyee<\/li>\n        <li>Popular with families with older children (6\u20137+) \u00b7 Returns ~22:00<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.2rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/IMG_0484-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sunset Phang Nga Bay Twilight Sea Canoe tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Sunset over the bay \u2014 the Twilight Sea Canoe tour \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_0500-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Twilight Sea Canoe boat from canoe Phang Nga Bay evening\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">The boat from the canoe as evening falls \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_0476-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Sea cave canoeing Twilight Sea Canoe tour Phang Nga Bay\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;object-position:center bottom;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Canoeing inside the sea cave \u2014 the signature experience of the Twilight tour \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\" style=\"flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/twilight-sea-canoe\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold btn-sm\">\u2728 Book Twilight Sea Canoe<\/a>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 KL Pickup 10:00\u201310:30 \u00b7 Ends ~22:00+ \u00b7 Age 6\u20137+ \u00b7 Lunch & dinner on board<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Tour 4 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card\" id=\"t4\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num\">4<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">Andaman Seakayak<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Large comfortable boat \u00b7 Babies welcome \u00b7 Young families<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f Large Comfortable Boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">\ud83d\udc76 No Minimum Age \u2014 Babies OK<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">\ud83d\udc68\u200d\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Best for Young Families<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Lunch included<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>If you're travelling with very young children \u2014 toddlers, babies, children who aren't yet comfortable on a fast-moving speedboat \u2014 the Andaman Seakayak is the tour for you. A large, stable, comfortable boat with no minimum age. A relaxed pace. Strong focus on the sea cave canoeing through the hongs, which children of all ages find fascinating.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f Large, stable, spacious boat \u2014 ideal for families with young children<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 <strong>Sea cave canoeing through the hongs<\/strong> \u2014 the main focus<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>James Bond Island<\/strong> \u2014 close-up viewing from the boat (no landing)<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udeab <strong>Does not visit Koh Panyee<\/strong> \u2014 lunch served on board<\/li>\n        <li>No minimum age \u2014 babies and toddlers are welcome<\/li>\n        <li>Comfortable pace \u2014 no rushed early departure<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.2rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/49293360.f2c52cee817209cf411956e46b88faff.19111408.jpg\" alt=\"Andaman Seakayak big boat Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">The Andaman Seakayak big boat \u2014 spacious, comfortable for all ages \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_9145-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Guests on Andaman Seakayak James Bond Island in background no landing\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">James Bond Island behind \u2014 viewed from the boat (no landing on this tour) \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_7953-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Father and child canoeing inside hong lagoon family tour Phang Nga Bay\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Father and child inside the hong \u2014 the Andaman Seakayak is perfect for young families \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\" style=\"flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/andaman-seakayak\/\" class=\"btn btn-gold btn-sm\">\ud83d\udef6 Book Andaman Seakayak<\/a>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 KL Pickup ~08:30\u201309:30 \u00b7 No minimum age \u00b7 Babies welcome \u00b7 Lunch on board<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Tour 5 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card\" id=\"t5\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num\">5<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">Phang Nga Sunset Aurora<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Premium catamaran \u00b7 Adult-only \u00b7 Sunset & dinner \u00b7 Koh Yao Noi<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag\">\ud83d\udee5\ufe0f Premium Speed Catamaran<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-gold\">\ud83c\udf05 Afternoon start<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-red\">16+ Only<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-gold\">Lunch & Dinner<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-red\">Coming Soon \u2014 WhatsApp<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>Premium, adults-only evening experience on a speed catamaran. Koh Yao Noi's famous Big Tree, Leam Haad Sandbank, swimming, sunset and dinner. From Khao Lak, pickup is at 10:30 with land transfer to Royal Phuket Marina included. Not yet live on our website \u2014 contact us via WhatsApp.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\ud83c\udf33 <strong>Koh Yao Noi<\/strong> \u2014 The Big Tree<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd6\ufe0f <strong>Leam Haad Sandbank, Koh Yao Yai<\/strong> \u2014 beach stop and swimming<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>James Bond Island<\/strong> \u2014 viewed from the boat (no landing)<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udf05 Sunset over the bay \u00b7 Lunch & dinner included<\/li>\n        <li>Lunch and dinner both served on board<\/li>\n        <li>16+ only \u00b7 Premium smooth catamaran<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.2rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9068.jpg\" alt=\"Beach stop swimming Phang Nga Sunset Aurora tour Koh Yao Yai\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Leam Haad Sandbank, Koh Yao Yai \u2014 beach & swimming stop \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/IMG_9064.jpg\" alt=\"Sunset over Phang Nga Bay Sunset Aurora premium catamaran tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Sunset over Phang Nga Bay \u2014 the main event \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_8866-e1783571046742.jpg\" alt=\"Aerial view Phang Nga Bay near Koh Yao Noi limestone karsts\" style=\"width:100%;height:200px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.71rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.3rem 0;\">Approaching Koh Yao Noi \u2014 the bay at its most dramatic \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\" style=\"flex-direction:column;align-items:flex-start;gap:.4rem;\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/66989289154?text=Hi!%20I%27d%20like%20to%20know%20about%20the%20Phang%20Nga%20Sunset%20Aurora%20from%20Khao%20Lak.\" class=\"btn btn-wa btn-sm\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp \u2014 Ask About This Tour<\/a>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 KL Pickup ~10:30 \u00b7 Ends ~21:00 \u00b7 Age 16+ \u00b7 Sunset & romantic \u00b7 Lunch & dinner on board<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 KHAO LAK EXCLUSIVE TOURS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <p>The 2 tours below are only offered from Khao Lak. Both include a land transfer to Phang Nga Bay and depart from a local pier. More traditional, more personal, excellent value \u2014 and one delivers an experience that simply does not exist on any other tour.<\/p>\n\n  <!-- Tour 6 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card kl-exclusive\" id=\"t6\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num kl\">6<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"kl-badge\">\u2b50 Khao Lak Exclusive<\/span>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">James Bond Island by Longtailboat<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">Classic Phang Nga Bay \u00b7 Small groups \u00b7 Good value \u00b7 Traditional longtail<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag tag-kl\">\u26f5 Longtail Boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-kl\">\u23f0 Departs ~07:30 from Khao Lak<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">Small Group<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-green\">Best Value<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">All ages welcome<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>The classic Phang Nga Bay day trip \u2014 James Bond Island, sea cave canoeing and Koh Panyee floating village in a traditional longtail boat. Land transfer from Khao Lak to Phang Nga Bay is included; departure from a local pier at approximately 07:30. Smaller, more personal than the big tour-boat experiences. The best value Phang Nga Bay tour in our lineup. An honest note: because the longtail is slower than a speedboat, you arrive at the main sights slightly later in the day when more tour groups have arrived. This is the trade-off for the lower price and traditional character.<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>\u26f5 Traditional longtail boat \u2014 land transfer from Khao Lak to Phang Nga Bay included, departs from a local pier<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan)<\/strong><\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 <strong>Sea cave canoeing through the hongs<\/strong> \u2014 by canoe<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f <strong>Koh Panyee floating village<\/strong> \u2014 Thai lunch included<\/li>\n        <li>Small, personal group atmosphere \u2014 the longtail lends a more traditional feel<\/li>\n        <li>Best value: the most affordable Phang Nga Bay tour we offer<\/li>\n        <li>Honest note: slightly more crowded at main sights than early-bird speedboat<\/li>\n        <li>English & German guide \u00b7 Accident insurance<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"img-2\" style=\"margin:1.6rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/IMG_8284.jpg\" alt=\"People sitting in longtail boat Phang Nga Bay James Bond Khao Lak tour\" style=\"width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">The longtail boat experience \u2014 traditional, personal and unhurried \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1e6037fa-ec45-4501-8c0a-e291b3566a2f.jpg\" alt=\"Koh Panyee floating football pitch village Phang Nga Bay\" style=\"width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Koh Panyee \u2014 Thai buffet lunch included at the floating village \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.6rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/49293360.137d8fc688abede6d8d53406a1a14578.19111408-jpg.webp\" alt=\"People in canoe with paddler inside hong lagoon Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Guided through the hong by a local paddler \u2014 no experience needed \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7878.jpeg\" alt=\"Leaf heart paddle boy smiling guest canoe Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:220px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">A small gesture that guests remember long after the trip \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-by-longtailboat\/\" class=\"btn btn-kl btn-sm\">\u26f5 Book James Bond by Longtailboat<\/a>\n      <span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);margin-top:.3rem;display:block;\">\u23f0 Departs ~07:30 directly from Khao Lak \u00b7 Ends ~16:00 \u00b7 Best value option<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <!-- Tour 7 -->\n  <div class=\"tour-card kl-exclusive\" id=\"t7\">\n    <div class=\"tour-header\">\n      <div class=\"tour-num kl\">7<\/div>\n      <div>\n        <span class=\"kl-badge\">\u2b50 Khao Lak Exclusive<\/span>\n        <p class=\"tour-title\">Hong Island by Longtailboat<\/p>\n        <p class=\"tour-sub\">04:00 departure \u00b7 Dawn inside the hong \u00b7 Tide-dependent \u00b7 Once-in-a-lifetime<\/p>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tags\">\n      <span class=\"tag tag-kl\">\u26f5 Longtail Boat<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-kl\">\ud83c\udf05 04:00 Departure<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-gold\">Tide-Dependent Dates Only<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag tag-red\">Very Limited Availability<\/span>\n      <span class=\"tag\">Very Small Group<\/span>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-body\">\n      <p>This is the most extraordinary tour we offer anywhere. Departing at 04:00 from Khao Lak, arriving at Hong Island as dawn breaks, and canoeing inside the hong lagoon at first light \u2014 when the only sound is birdsong and the only light is the sun beginning to filter down through the limestone walls. No other tourists. No other boats. The hong in the early morning, in complete silence, is something that no photograph adequately captures.<\/p>\n\n      <p>Hong Island canoeing is only possible at specific dates determined by the tide tables. On most days, the tide does not allow entry. This tour is planned around the handful of dates each month when conditions are right. It is rare. It is available only from Khao Lak. And guests who have done it consistently describe it as the single best experience of their entire Thailand trip.<\/p>\n\n      <ul>\n        <li>\u26f5 Hotel pickup 04:00 \u00b7 Land transfer to Phang Nga Bay \u00b7 Longtail boat departure from local pier<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udf05 Arrive at Hong Island at dawn \u2014 the lagoon at first light<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83d\udef6 <strong>Sea cave canoeing inside the hong at dawn<\/strong> \u2014 only possible at the right tide, only a few times per month<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfac <strong>James Bond Island<\/strong> \u2014 visited later in the morning, still before main crowds<\/li>\n        <li>\ud83c\udfd8\ufe0f <strong>Koh Panyee floating village<\/strong> \u2014 Thai lunch included<\/li>\n        <li>Very small group \u2014 extremely exclusive experience<\/li>\n        <li>English & German guide<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n\n      <div class=\"box box-warn\" style=\"margin:.8rem 0 .2rem;font-size:.87rem;\">\n        \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Important:<\/strong> This tour is not yet listed on our website and runs on specific dates only, determined by monthly tide tables. Contact us via WhatsApp before planning \u2014 we will check the upcoming tide windows for your dates and confirm whether this tour is available. Do not assume it runs daily.\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr 1fr;gap:.9rem;margin:1.6rem 0 1rem;\">\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/07\/IMG_7888.jpeg\" alt=\"View from longtail boat Phang Nga Sunrise Tour early morning Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">On the longtail before sunrise \u2014 the bay emerging from darkness \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/IMG_0476-jpg.webp\" alt=\"Inside sea cave canoeing hong lagoon Phang Nga Bay Khao Lak\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Inside the hong at dawn \u2014 the rarest and most extraordinary experience \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n    <figure style=\"margin:0;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/894e9f41-773d-4a27-b528-e697e31d34cb.jpg\" alt=\"Hong Island Phang Nga Bay lagoon from inside\" style=\"width:100%;height:180px;object-fit:cover;border-radius:10px;display:block;\"><figcaption style=\"font-size:.73rem;color:#5a6a72;text-align:center;padding:.35rem 0;\">Hong Island \u2014 the hidden lagoon that makes this tour exceptional \u00a9 GTP<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n  <\/div>\n    <div class=\"box box-warn\" style=\"margin:.8rem 0 .2rem;font-size:.87rem;\">\n      \u26a0\ufe0f <strong>Not bookable online \u2014 WhatsApp only.<\/strong> This tour operates on specific dates only, determined by monthly tide tables. It cannot be reserved online. Contact us via WhatsApp with your travel dates and we will check the next available tide window for you.\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"tour-cta\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/66989289154?text=Hi!%20I%27d%20like%20to%20know%20about%20the%20Hong%20Island%20by%20Longtailboat%20tour%20from%20Khao%20Lak%20and%20available%20dates.\" class=\"btn btn-wa btn-sm\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp \u2014 Check Available Dates<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 COMPARISON TABLE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2 id=\"comparison\">\u2696\ufe0f All 7 Tours \u2014 Full Comparison<\/h2>\n\n  <div style=\"overflow-x:auto;\">\n  <table class=\"cmp-table\">\n    <thead>\n      <tr>\n        <th style=\"min-width:100px;\">Feature<\/th>\n        <th>\ud83c\udfac JB & Beyond<\/th>\n        <th>\ud83c\udf05 Sunrise<\/th>\n        <th>\u2728 Twilight<\/th>\n        <th>\ud83d\udef6 Seakayak<\/th>\n        <th>\ud83c\udf05 Sunset Aurora<\/th>\n        <th class=\"kl-h\">\u26f5 JB Longtail<\/th>\n        <th class=\"kl-h\">\ud83c\udf04 Hong Longtail<\/th>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/thead>\n    <tbody>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Departure<\/td>\n        <td>Boat from Royal Phuket Marina<\/td>\n        <td>Samet Nangshe Skywalk, Phang Nga<\/td>\n        <td>Boat from Ao Por Pier, Phuket<\/td>\n        <td>Boat from Ao Por Pier, Phuket<\/td>\n        <td>Boat from Royal Phuket Marina<\/td>\n        <td>Local pier, Phang Nga Bay<\/td>\n        <td>Local pier, Phang Nga Bay<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>KL pickup time<\/td>\n        <td>~04:00\u201304:30<\/td>\n        <td>~03:30<\/td>\n        <td>~09:30\u201310:00<\/td>\n        <td>~08:30\u201309:30<\/td>\n        <td>~10:30<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">~07:30<\/td>\n        <td>04:00<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Boat type<\/td>\n        <td>Speedboat<\/td>\n        <td>Longtail<\/td>\n        <td>Large boat<\/td>\n        <td>Large boat<\/td>\n        <td>Speed catamaran<\/td>\n        <td>Longtail<\/td>\n        <td>Longtail<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Min. age<\/td>\n        <td>6\u20137 yrs<\/td>\n        <td>All<\/td>\n        <td>6\u20137 yrs<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">None (babies OK)<\/td>\n        <td>16+ only<\/td>\n        <td>All<\/td>\n        <td>All<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>James Bond Island<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Early<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Early morning \u2014 quiet<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Via separate longtail \u00b7 Late afternoon \u2014 quiet<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">View from boat only<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">View from boat only<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Sea cave canoeing<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705 Main focus<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705 Main focus<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705 Dawn hong<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Dawn hong experience<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705 Unique<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Koh Panyee village<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014 (lunch on board)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014 (lunch on board)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Viewpoint<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Ao Tho Li<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705 Samet Nangshe Beyond Skywalk (sunrise)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Sunset<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Bioluminescence<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Crowd level at sights<\/td>\n        <td>Low (early bird)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">Very low (dawn)<\/td>\n        <td>Medium<\/td>\n        <td>Medium<\/td>\n        <td>Low-medium<\/td>\n        <td>Medium (later)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">Very low (dawn)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Group size<\/td>\n        <td>18\u201325 max<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">Max 8 \u00b7 Private tour available<\/td>\n        <td>Large group<\/td>\n        <td>Large group<\/td>\n        <td>16\u201325 guests<\/td>\n        <td>6\u201311 guests<\/td>\n        <td>6\u201311 guests<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Value for money<\/td>\n        <td>Good<\/td>\n        <td>Premium<\/td>\n        <td>Good<\/td>\n        <td>Good<\/td>\n        <td>Premium<\/td>\n        <td class=\"win\">Best value<\/td>\n        <td>Good<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Price (adults)*<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f3,900<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f4,200<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f3,850<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f3,950<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f4,700<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f2,900<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f3,400<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Price (children)*<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f2,900 (age 4\u201311)<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f3,700 (age 4\u201310)<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f1,925 (age 6\u201312)<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f1,975 (age 4\u201311)<\/td>\n        <td>Adults only<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f2,400 (age 4\u201311)<\/td>\n        <td>\u0e3f2,800 (age 4\u201311)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Availability<\/td>\n        <td>Daily<\/td>\n        <td>Limited<\/td>\n        <td>Daily<\/td>\n        <td>Daily<\/td>\n        <td>Coming soon<\/td>\n        <td>Daily<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">Tide-dependent \u2014 WhatsApp only<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Book online?<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">WA only<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">WA only<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">WhatsApp only \u2014 not bookable online<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Breakfast<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Light at marina<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Light at pier<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Light at pier<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Lunch<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Koh Panyee<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Koh Panyee<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 On board<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 On board<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 On board<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Koh Panyee<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Koh Panyee<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Dinner<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 On board<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 On board<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n        <td class=\"no\">\u2014<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Guide language<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n        <td>EN \u00b7 DE<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n        <td>Free cancellation<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n        <td class=\"yes\">\u2705 Yes (24 hrs)<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n  <\/table>\n  <\/div>\n  <p style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);\">*Prices in Thai Baht \u00b7 Indicative and subject to change \u00b7 Check individual tour pages for current rates<\/p>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 WHO \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2 id=\"who\">\ud83c\udfaf Who Should Choose Which Tour?<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"for-grid\">\n    <div class=\"for-card\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\ud83c\udfac James Bond & Beyond \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Want the best all-round day with all the sights<\/li>\n        <li>Are first-time visitors to the bay<\/li>\n        <li>Have children aged 6\u20137+<\/li>\n        <li>Want early arrival and speedboat action<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"for-card\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\ud83c\udf05 Phang Nga Sunrise \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Are a couple wanting something truly special<\/li>\n        <li>Are happy with an early ~03:30 pickup from Khao Lak<\/li>\n        <li>Want the most exclusive small-group experience<\/li>\n        <li>Are a photographer seeking dawn light<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"for-card\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\u2728 Twilight Sea Canoe \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Want the bioluminescent plankton night experience<\/li>\n        <li>Have older children (6\u20137+) who love night adventures<\/li>\n        <li>Want sunset AND canoeing AND dinner<\/li>\n        <li>Are OK with a late return (~22:00+)<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"for-card\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\ud83d\udef6 Andaman Seakayak \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Have babies or very young children<\/li>\n        <li>Want the most relaxed, comfortable experience<\/li>\n        <li>Prioritise the sea cave canoeing over speed<\/li>\n        <li>Have no age restrictions to work around<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"for-card kl\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\u26f5 James Bond by Longtailboat \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Are staying in Khao Lak and want the best value<\/li>\n        <li>Prefer a traditional, unhurried longtail experience<\/li>\n        <li>Don't want a 04:00 start from Khao Lak<\/li>\n        <li>Want all the classic sights at a lower price<\/li>\n        <li>Are comfortable with slightly busier sights at midday<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"for-card kl\">\n      <p class=\"for-card-title\">\ud83c\udf04 Hong Island by Longtailboat \u2014 if you\u2026<\/p>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Want the single most extraordinary experience in the bay<\/li>\n        <li>Are comfortable with a 04:00 start from Khao Lak<\/li>\n        <li>Are flexible on dates (tide-dependent)<\/li>\n        <li>Want to be inside a hong at dawn in complete silence<\/li>\n        <li>Are an adventurer, photographer or nature lover<\/li>\n        <li>Are willing to plan around the tide calendar<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"box box-kl\">\n    \ud83e\udd14 <strong>Still unsure?<\/strong> After nearly 20 years running tours from Khao Lak to Phang Nga Bay, we know every trade-off between these tours personally. WhatsApp us with your travel dates, your group profile and what matters most \u2014 and we'll give you an honest recommendation in minutes, on Deutsch oder Englisch.\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 FAQ \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <h2 id=\"faq\">\u2753 Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"faq\">\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>What is the difference between the Khao Lak and Phuket tours?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">These are all Phang Nga Bay tours \u2014 the destination, the sights, the guide and the experience are the same regardless of where you start. The difference is simply the departure point. Tours 1, 3, 4 and 5 depart by boat from Phuket, so guests staying in Khao Lak need a longer land transfer to reach the pier. Tours 2, 6 and 7 start closer to Khao Lak \u2014 Tour 2 (Phang Nga Sunrise) begins at Samet Nangshe Skywalk in Phang Nga, while Tours 6 and 7 depart from a local pier in Phang Nga Bay \u2014 making these three tours particularly well-suited to Khao Lak guests.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Which tour is the best value from Khao Lak?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">The <strong>James Bond by Longtailboat<\/strong> (Tour 6) is our most affordable Phang Nga Bay option and departs directly from Khao Lak, meaning no land transfer costs or time. It covers the classic sights \u2014 James Bond Island, sea cave canoeing and Koh Panyee floating village \u2014 in a small group, traditional longtail atmosphere. The honest trade-off is arriving at the sights slightly later than the early-bird speedboat tour.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>How does the Hong Island Longtailboat tour work?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">The tour departs at 04:00 from Khao Lak, reaching Hong Island as dawn breaks. The sea cave canoeing inside the hong is only possible at the right tide \u2014 which occurs on specific dates each month. We check the tide tables and confirm available dates when you contact us. It cannot be booked on any specific date without first confirming the tide window. Contact us via WhatsApp with your travel dates and we'll tell you immediately whether it's available.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Can these tours run in the rainy season?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes \u2014 all seven tours operate 365 days a year. Phang Nga Bay is sheltered from both monsoon seasons. We very rarely need to cancel or postpone a Phang Nga Bay tour due to weather conditions.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n    <details>\n      <summary>Do you have German-speaking guides?<\/summary>\n      <div class=\"faq-body\">Yes. All seven tours include English and German-speaking guides. All pre-tour communication can also be handled in German \u2014 just WhatsApp us and we'll continue the conversation in your language.<\/div>\n    <\/details>\n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 MORE \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"more-cmp\">\n    <p>\ud83d\udd0d More Guides<\/p>\n    <div class=\"more-grid\">\n      <div><a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/phang-nga-bay-james-bond-island-guide\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udcd6 Phang Nga Bay Complete Guide \u2192<\/a><br><span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);\">Everything about the bay \u2014 sights, caves, season, wildlife.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/best-phang-nga-bay-tour-from-phuket\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udea4 Tours from Phuket \u2192<\/a><br><span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);\">Staying in Phuket? See the 5 Phuket-only versions.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/similan-islands-vs-surin-islands\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83e\udd3f Similan vs Surin Islands \u2192<\/a><br><span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);\">Thailand's two best snorkeling destinations from Khao Lak.<\/span><\/div>\n      <div><a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/phuket-in-5-days\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;font-size:.92rem;text-decoration:none;\">\ud83d\udcc5 Phuket in 5 Days \u2192<\/a><br><span style=\"font-size:.82rem;color:var(--muted);\">Planning your perfect week in southern Thailand.<\/span><\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 CROSS-LINKS \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"box box-ocean\" style=\"margin:2rem 0 1rem;\">\n    \ud83d\uddfa\ufe0f <strong>More Phang Nga Bay guides:<\/strong><br><br>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/phang-nga-bay-james-bond-island-guide\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;\">\u2192 Phang Nga Bay & James Bond Island Guide \u2014 Everything You Need to Know<\/a><br>\n    <span style=\"font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);\">The complete guide to the bay \u2014 sights, sea caves, Koh Panyee, viewpoints, wildlife and season.<\/span><br><br>\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/travel-guides\/best-phang-nga-bay-tour-from-phuket\/\" style=\"color:var(--ocean);font-weight:600;\">\u2192 Best Phang Nga Bay Tour from Phuket \u2014 Which Is Right for You?<\/a><br>\n    <span style=\"font-size:.88rem;color:var(--muted);\">Based in Phuket? Compare all 5 tours with full side-by-side table.<\/span>\n  <\/div>\n  <!-- \u2550\u2550 CTA \u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550\u2550 -->\n  <div class=\"cta-block\">\n    <h2>Ready to Explore Phang Nga Bay from Khao Lak?<\/h2>\n    <p>Seven tours. One extraordinary bay. WhatsApp us and we'll help you choose \u2014 and for Tour 7, we'll check the tide calendar for your exact dates.<\/p>\n    <div class=\"cta-btns\">\n      <a class=\"btn btn-gold\" href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-beyond\/\">\ud83c\udfac James Bond & Beyond<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-kl\" href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-by-longtailboat\/\">\u26f5 JB Longtailboat<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-teal\" href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/twilight-sea-canoe\/\">\u2728 Twilight Sea Canoe<\/a>\n      <a class=\"btn btn-wa\" href=\"https:\/\/wa.me\/66989289154?text=Hi!%20I%27m%20staying%20in%20Khao%20Lak%20and%20would%20like%20advice%20on%20Phang%20Nga%20Bay%20tours.\">\ud83d\udcac WhatsApp \u2014 Ask Us<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p style=\"font-size:.78rem;color:var(--muted);text-align:center;margin-top:1.5rem;\">\n    \u00a9 2026 <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">Go Travel Phuket<\/a> \u00b7 TAT License 34\/03410 \u00b7\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-beyond\/\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">James Bond & Beyond<\/a> \u00b7\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/james-bond-by-longtailboat\/\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">JB Longtailboat<\/a> \u00b7\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/phang-nga-sunrise\/\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">Phang Nga Sunrise<\/a> \u00b7\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/twilight-sea-canoe\/\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">Twilight Sea Canoe<\/a> \u00b7\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/gotravelphuket.com\/andaman-seakayak\/\" style=\"color:var(--teal);\">Andaman Seakayak<\/a>\n  <\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Go Travel Phuket\u203a Travel Guides\u203a Phang Nga Bay Tours from Khao Lak Tour Comparison \u00b7 Phang Nga Bay \u00b7 From Khao Lak Best Phang Nga Bay Tour from Khao Lak \u2014Which Tour Is Right for You? 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