Phang Nga Bay has the most spectacular scenery imaginable, photos just don’t do it justice. If you have the time when in Phuket, then at the very least take a day trip to this gorgeous destination.
It’s possible to charter a boat for the day if you want the time to yourselves, otherwise join a tour leaving from Phuket. A Phang Nga tour is very popular with tourists so can get busy at certain places and at certain times of the day. If you book a private boat trip, then try to ensure they will take you to the less crowded areas as it would be a shame to spoil your experience.
Lunch should be included in your tour and a guide will be able to tell you all about the area and how it has been formed over thousands of years.
Phang Nga Landscape
It takes a full day to explore the seascape in Phang Nga, and is so beautiful it looks like something you would dream. The mangrove forest has a unique assortment of trees and vegetation that grow in the salty waters along the coast, the cliffs soar up towards the sky, and the unusual limestone rock formations look as if they have dropped from another planet.
Some of these limestone rocks have caves that lead into hidden lagoons open to the skies above. These lagoons were only discovered in the 90’s and are home to exotic plants and wildlife.
James Bond Island
You can be in Phang Nga Bay without stress about go to James Bond. Famous for featuring in the 1974 movie, ‘Man with a Golden Gun’, it starred as the secret base of the evil villain, Scaramanga. It is very busy here with day trips from Phuket, everyone wants a photo of this famous spot but there are plenty of other deserted islands in the bay just as spectacular. If you like to explore Phang Nga bay and avoid crowds have a look at
The Bay is ideal for swimming and snorkelling as the water is warm, very clear and quite shallow in places. There are hundreds of limestone cliffs to discover and the atmosphere is hushed and peaceful as the boat makes its way around the bay.
La Moet organises excursion Phang Nga, from Phuket and Khao Lak making its way slowly around the bay. The scenery is hypnotic and the boat itself cosy and comfortable.
