Our local Thai driver will pick you up from your resort at between 6.30am to 8am as per your wish — please provide your room number in advance. He will take you to the northern pier, where you'll board a traditional longtail boat with a Thai captain who speaks some English.

You'll cruise for about 45 minutes to reach the stunning Phang Nga Bay, home to dozens of islands, both large and small. These impressive limestone formations were once mountains during the Ice Age before rising from the sea as the glaciers melted. Simply taking in this breathtaking scenery makes the trip worthwhile.

Our first stop is usually James Bond Island, aiming to arrive before the crowds from Phuket. You'll walk through the island and reach a small beach, the perfect spot to capture the iconic photo with the famous limestone rock featured in the movie.

One of the highlights of this trip is sea kayaking. Two of you will hop onto a kayak while a local Thai guide paddles through mangroves and beneath towering limestone formations. By joining this experience, you’re also supporting local eco-tourism, as most of these guides come from nearby sea villages.

Exploring caves in Phang Nga Bay, Thailand, is an unforgettable adventure! The bay is famous for its stunning limestone karsts, hidden lagoons (hongs), and sea caves, which you can explore by kayak or boat. If conditions allow it you will visit one of the caves: Lod Cave (Tham Lod) – A spectacular sea cave where you paddle through a tunnel and emerge into a hidden lagoon surrounded by towering cliffs. Mangrove Cave – A cave surrounded by lush mangrove forests, where you can spot wildlife like monkeys and kingfishers. Ice Cream Cave (Tham Phung Chang) – Known for its stalactites and stalagmites that resemble melting ice cream.

Our final stop is usually the famous sea village built on stilts, recently featured in a Turkish Airlines commercial. Upon arrival, our captain will point out the restaurant where you'll later enjoy lunch. Before that, you'll have time to explore the village, where you'll find a floating football field, a schoolyard, simple houses and huts, and plenty of souvenir shops. The local community relies entirely on tourism and fishing for their livelihood.

After about 6-7 hours, you'll take the longtail boat back to Koh Yao Yai, where a car will be waiting to drive you back to your resort. It’s been a full and exciting day, but exploring this breathtaking area is a must for first-time visitors to Thailand.