Samet Nangshee Sunrise Private Viewpoint & Boat Tour
Experience the natural charm and beauty of Phang-Nga bay at the most beautiful time of day; early morning. On this sunrise tour we will visit the smart Nangshee Viewpoint to see the sun come up over the bay, and then we take to the water (after a light breakfast) for a day of sightseeing and canoeing. Speedboat or Longtail? It’s your choice.
Tour Description
Experience the charm of Samet Nangshee, early in the morning, before the crowds have begun to arrive. But, be warned this tour has an early start time! We can leave Phuket as early as 5.00am! In order to arrive at the viewpoint to watch the sunrise. Exact sunrise times vary slightly throughout the year. After stopping to embrace the beauty at Samet-Nangshee and eating a light breakfast and coffee, we head down into Phang-Nga Bay where your private longtail boat awaits. Spend the morning and early afternoon cruising the bat stopping at the top locations like Koh Panak, Koh Tapu, and even the floating village; Koh Panyee, we stop here to eat a Southern Thai Buffet Lunch, before heading back to Phuket or Khao Lak, usually we return around 2.00pm in the afternoon.
Tour Highlights
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Tour Group Size
All our tours are private, we offer to host up to six guests on this James Bond Sunrise Tour.
Tour Guide
All tours by Five Star Thailand are led by our expert local guides.
Snorkeling
Tours in Phang-Nga Bay (James Bond) do not include snorkeling.
Kayaking
Sea-Kayaking or canoeing is included with a local guide. We can either Kayak at the Ice-Cream Cave, Panak Island or at the Mangrove Forest, depending on the season.
Bathroom Facilities
The longtail boat does not have bathrooms on-board. There are bathrooms at Samet Nangshee viewpoint, at the floating village where we stop for brunch and at other points throughout the day.
Tour Itinerary
Each tour is unique, therefore an exact itinerary cannot be provided. The times and routes change with the seasons, and each tour is customized for the guest. Usually, we pick you up from your hotel as early as 5:00 am and drive to Samet Nangshee Viewpoint to see the sunrise. After that, we take a private longtail boat tour through Phang-Nga Bay, stopping at places like Koh Tapu, James Bond Island, and Koh Panyaa. We typically return at approximately 2:00 pm, depending on where your hotel is located.
Lunch Details
Light-snacks are provided early in the morning, and later in the morning we stop at the Panyee Floating Village for an international and Souther-Thai all you can eat buffet lunch, next to the sea. The buffet can cater to vegan, vegetarian and halal requirements. Drinking water is available throughout the tour.
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Abigail J
A Bond Experience to Remember
We had an amazing time with our guide, Boom. We really enjoyed having fresh cold water on the boat and visiting the James Bond island. A highlight of ...
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Important: Read Before Booking
By booking a tour, you acknowledge and accept our weather and refund policies. We're committed to providing safe and memorable experiences in all conditions.
We would like to kindly inform all our guests that our boat tours are outdoor activities. Tours will proceed in all safe weather conditions, and there may be occasions when rain occurs. Please note that rain will not be a reason for us to cancel the tours. Our top priority is safety, and we will only cancel tours if the sea conditions are deemed unsafe, not due to rain.
Key Policy Points
- Tours run daily, even in wet or overcast conditions.
- Tours routes are planned daily based on the weather and sea conditions.
- Cancellations only occur if the sea condition is unsafe on the tour date.
- Tours are not cancelled due to rain.
- ✅ Full 100% refunds or rescheduling are issued if tour is cancelled by operator due to unsafe weather.
- Customer cancellations with less than 24 hours notice are not eligible for refunds.
Additional Weather Information
Rain in this region is different from other parts of the world, and often comes in short heavy bursts. Weather can change quickly and unexpectedly. We usually don't cancel tours because of rain, but safety is our main concern. If the sea becomes unsafe because of the wave height, we will cancel the tour. We do our best to predict the weather, and follow local advice, but due to the unpredictable nature in this region, the decision to cancel or proceed with a tour will only be made on the day of the tour.
Important: Not Included in Tour Price
We would like to inform all visitors that there is an entrance fee required as this tour will enter National Park areas. Please note that this fee is not included in the tour cost and must be paid in cash to the Park Officials during your visit. They will provide you with a receipt for your payment. The entrance fee is mandatory, and the rates are determined by the government’s national parks department.
Ao Phang-Nga National Park
Adult
300 Baht
Per Person
Child
150 Baht
Per Person