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Phang Nga Bay
Best time to visit
Early morning departures from 6:30–8:30 offer soft light, calmer water, and smaller crowds. November to April has the most reliable weather and calmer seas; rainy season from May to October brings rougher conditions.
Budget tips
Ao Phang Nga National Park charges an entrance fee paid at piers, typically around 300 THB for foreign adults and about 40–60 THB for Thai nationals, with boat transfers and kayak rentals extra. Save by booking shared group tours that include park fees and splitting longtail or minivan transfers, and carry cash since many small operators do not accept cards.
Recommended for
Photography enthusiasts, Kayakers and paddlers, Nature lovers, Day trippers from Phuket
Plan your visit
Half to full day (4-8 hours)
About
Γρήγορα στοιχεία: Jagged limestone karsts rise straight out of the water, their sheer gray cliffs crowned with bright green vegetation and honeycombed with sea caves. More than 40 rocky islands and islets scatter across calm emerald seas, where tides reveal hidden lagoons and narrow channels ideal for kayaking.
Κύρια σημεία: Paddle into a narrow sea cave and you'll emerge into an emerald lagoon where sunlight filters through a keyhole opening, turning the water a glowing turquoise. A famously photogenic sea stack immortalized in the 1974 film The Man with the Golden Gun draws visitors who compare their photos to the movie still, especially at low tide when a sandy spit reappears.
Insider tips
- Book an early morning longtail from Ao Por or Thalang to avoid crowds and enjoy smoother seas.
- Wear quick-dry clothes, a wide-brim hat, and non-slip water shoes for landing on limestone beaches and scrambling over rocks.
- Bring a waterproof phone case and a small dry bag for valuables, and carry local cash for village stalls and extra fees.
- If short on time, skip the busiest James Bond photo platform and choose a sea-canoe cave tour or Koh Panyee village for calmer, more photogenic scenes.
Practical info
Κάντε κλικ για να κλείσετε μια ΔΩΡΕΑΝ περιήγηση με τα πόδια στο Phuket, Thailand
Ο καλύτερος τρόπος να ζήσετε μια πόλη με τοπικό ξεναγό.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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