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Limestone karst tower of James Bond Island rising from Phang Nga Bay
ISLAND HOPPING BREAK

5 Days / 4 Nights Phuket Getaway Tour

Stay in a single Phuket hotel for four nights and fit in two very different boat trips — Phi Phi Island and James Bond Island — without ever packing a bag to move on.

Duration5 days / 4 nights
RoutePhuket (single base, 4N)
Best forBeach travellers who want two island trips without changing hotels
DepartureDaily, on a private or shared-group basis

Trip overview

You settle into a single Phuket hotel for the whole stay — the same room for four nights — and head out on two separate boat trips: a big-boat day to Phi Phi Island, and a long-tail excursion to James Bond Island in Phang Nga Bay. With no town-to-town transfer to plan around, a short holiday like this stays easy to follow.

The James Bond Island day is what sets this apart from other Phuket itineraries: it includes a long-tail cruise through Phang Nga National Park, a sea-canoe stop at Talu Island’s mangrove caves, and a buffet lunch at the floating village of Koh Panyi, on top of the Phi Phi Island day that most Phuket trips already include.

Highlights

  • An evening at the Phuket Fantasea cultural show, with dinner
  • A full day at Phi Phi Island by big boat
  • A long-tail boat run to James Bond Island, including sea-canoe paddling through the mangrove caves of Talu Island
  • A buffet lunch at the floating village of Koh Panyi
  • A full free day built into the itinerary

Day by day

Day 1: Arrival in Phuket, Phuket Fantasea show

Once you've checked in, the rest of the afternoon is yours; in the evening you head to Phuket Fantasea, a 140-acre nighttime park built around Thai legend and history.

Inside, you'll find a carnival village, a buffet hall seating 4,000 diners, and a big theatrical show on stage — dancers, live effects and elephants included.

Day 2: Phi Phi Island tour by big boat

A big boat carries you out from Phuket for a full day at Phi Phi Island, where limestone cliffs rise above clear, sheltered bays. Expect stops along the way for swimming and photos before the boat heads back.

Day 3: James Bond Island tour by long-tail boat

Breakfast is followed by a transfer down to the pier, where a long-tail boat sets out around Phang Nga Bay to James Bond Island. A limestone tower rises from the water here, recognisable from the film 'The Man with the Golden Gun'.

The trip includes sea canoeing through Talu Island’s mangrove forest and caves, plus a buffet lunch at the floating village of Koh Panyi before the return to Phuket.

Day 4: Free day for leisure and individual activities

Once breakfast is done, the rest of this day has nothing fixed on it — use the time for shopping, an optional add-on tour, or simply resting up ahead of your departure.

Day 5: Departure

After breakfast and check-out, you’re transferred for your departure flight, bringing the Phuket stay to a close.

What's included

  • Accommodation with twin/ double/ triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability).
  • Meals as mentioned in the Tour Itinerary.
  • Sightseeing & Transfers according to the above Tour Itinerary Details only.
  • Transportation by vehicle with A/C
  • Local English-speaking guide’s assistance.
  • All Entrance fees for attractions included in the program
  • All activities and cruises clearly mentioned in the program
  • Government taxes & service charge

Not included

  • Air Fare / Train fare.
  • Personal Expenses such as Laundry, telephone calls, tips & gratuity, mineral water, soft & hard drinks, porterage, water sports.
  • Early check-in, late check-out
  • Additional sightseeing or extra usage of vehicle, other than mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Room Up gradation Charges.
  • Any cost arising due to natural calamities like, landslides, road blockage, political disturbances (strikes), etc (to be borne by the client, which is directly payable on the spot).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Bank Charges
  • National Park Fees (Compulsory)
  • Airport Taxes
  • Visa and Visa arrangement
  • Anything which is not included in the inclusion.

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Frequently asked questions

How is this different from other Phuket trips that also visit Phi Phi Island?
What sets this trip apart is the James Bond Island excursion: a long-tail boat ride across Phang Nga Bay that pairs sea canoeing with a village lunch, an outing most standard Phuket-only packages skip.
Can we extend this trip to Krabi?
Yes — because the whole plan is based in Phuket, we can tack on a Krabi extension afterwards by tweaking the transfer and adjusting hotel nights; just mention it when you get in touch.
Is the James Bond Island tour physically demanding?
No — a guide leads the sea-canoeing part, and it suits most fitness levels; anyone who'd prefer to skip paddling can typically remain aboard the long-tail boat.
Do we need to fly anywhere during this trip?
No — Phuket is the only airport involved; you fly in and out of the same one, with no domestic flight required.
What time of year suits this trip best?
Both the Phi Phi crossing and the Phang Nga Bay trip are calmest between November and April. May through October brings the Andaman monsoon, when rough water and occasional cancellations become more likely.

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