James Bond Island With Sea Canoe & Safari By Long Tail Boat

Get ready to witness mother nature's miracle by visiting the world renowned James Bond Island. It is erected straight out of the emerald green waters with a thin base and broad top. You will be amazed to know how it is not falling off as this thought has left many intellectuals head scratching. Also the 1974 classic flick James Bond (The Man with the golden gun) climax was shot on this very island. James Bond Island is located in Phang Nga Bay, North East of Phuket. Originally named Ko Khao Phing Kan, today it is popularly known as James Bond Island, even by the locals, as it was featured in the famous James Bond movie The Man with the Golden Gun. At a distance of about 130 km from Ko Khao Phing Kan stands a 66 ft tall islet known as Ko Tapu or Khao Tapu. This tall islet, made of limestone, is a part of the Ao Phang Nga National Park. The rock pinnacle with its signature shape of broad at the top and narrow towards the bottom is an example of Mother Nature's Work at its best. Due to its unique but precarious shape boats are not allowed too close to the island. The boats as well as a small beach Koh Ping Ghan are the best places from which to view James Bond Island. Koh Ping Ghan also has some naturals wonders to offer eager tourists. There is a high leaning rock, inside which one can explore caves. Additionally it also has many stalls from where shopping enthusiasts can purchase some souvenirs. You can upgrade to Private Transfers from Phuket Hotel to Phuket Pier.