Top Khao Lak Art & Culture

Discover three of Phang Nga’s most beautiful temples on a small-group tour and learn more about Thai culture. Visit the Dragon Cave Temple, which has a Hindu influence and features local herbal medicine made by monks, the Bang Rieng Pagoda, which combines Chinese, Jedi, and Thai influences, and Manisii Maha Tat Temple, home to the massive black statue of the monk Por Than Klai. This package also includes a lunch.

Bond. James Bond. Try repeating this phrase on the set of one of the most renowned James Bond movies — The Man With The Golden Gun — filmed in 1974 and starring Roger Moore. Today, James Bond Island is one of the major attractions at Phang Nga Bay National Park. The beautiful island has remained almost exactly the same as featured in the movie and you will get the chance to walk in James Bond's footsteps and take amazing photos with the famous backdrop. Explore the hidden caves and emerald lagoons by canoe, and step back into the prehistoric world at a landscape formed over many thousands of years. Visit the village of Koh Payee built on stilts hundreds of years ago. Enjoy a sumptuous lunch of typical food from Thailand. Get the chance to interact with the locals with the help of your guide and spot statues, carvings, and monkeys at Wat Suwan Khuha (Monkey Cave) before the end of your tour.

START LATE TO AVOID CROWDS! The James Bond Island is perhaps one of the most famous sights in Southern Thailand. Ever since Roger Moore filmed on the island in the early 1970s, tourists have flocked to witness first-hand impressive rock formations and to re-live some of their favorite scenes amongst the beautiful back drop of Phang Nga Bay. - Leave from your hotel in a comfortable minibus and take a scenic drive into Phang Nga valley. - Visit one of the most famous cave temples in Phang Nga. - Leave Phang Nga town with a traditional longtail boat and out through one of the largest native mangrove forests in Thailand. - Cruise through the caves and beautiful limestone mountains that make up Phang Nga Bay. - Stop for a walk and a swim at the famous James Bond Island. - Take a stroll around the stilted fishing village and enjoy a delicious dinner overlooking the bay. - Cruise back to the pier as the sun sets over the bay and return to your hotel.

Check out the magic of Cheow Larn Lake in Khao Sok National Park on this small group day tour from Khao Lak. You’ll see limestone mountains, Emerald Pool, Diamond Cave, and take a long-tailed boat ride, too. All the details will be arranged for you, including round-trip transport, lunch, your guide, and entrance fees, so you don’t need to hassle over any logistics.

Under the guidance of a culinary expert, you and your private party can taste the best foods of Takua Pa. As you eat your way through this carefully curated feast, learn about traditional Thai food and taste dishes you may not know to order on your own from local foodstalls and restaurants. This private experience means you'll get undivided attention and plenty of time for questions.

Explore Khao Lak's lesser-visited attractions on this off-the-beaten-track tour. Join a small group and local guide to visit the Tsunami Museum, to learn about the history of the area and the devastating 2004 tsunami. Then visit Kong Kha temple to hear interesting facts about the deceased king. Finally, tour Takua Pa Old Town and the Sunday street food market to sample local delicacies (at your own expense).

A cultural full day tour to understand and experience the mentality, beauty, and serenity of Buddhism, the principal religion in Thailand. For this tour program, we select the 3 best local temples to represent aspects from 35,000 Thai monasteries all over the country by the paths of Aranyavasi (Forest Temple: The Individual Meditation Practicing Purpose) and Kamavasi (Urban temple : Social Servicing Purpose)

Enjoy a full-day tour exploring Thailand's beautiful islands and beaches by speedboat! Follow in the steps of the world’s most famous international spy and visit a stunning Thai Island - Khao Ping Khan, also known as James Bond Island. Once the location for "The Man With The Golden Gun", the island jutting out of the surrounding emerald-green water is a great place to take some snaps as you remember some of James Bond’s best moments. Enjoy sightseeing on Panak Island and swim in a quiet secluded lagoon before finally getting your chance to gaze upon James Bond Island. Stroll through an enchanting mangrove forest, discover ancient paintings and more. Have lunch on Panyee Island and go kayaking around Hong Island. Relax on the beach on Khai Island after your busy day, this trip is a great outing for the whole family.

Cruise the amazing Phang Nga Bay by traditional longtail boat on a full-day tour from Khao Lak. An impressive limestone monolith jutting up from emerald waters, James Bond Island is a landmark not to be missed. And what better way to explore than by canoe! Venture north by boat to explore the incredible beauty of Phang Nga National Park. Sightsee the spectacular nature from your canoe and paddle around Hong Island. Stop at the floating village of Koh Panyi and visit the local Muslim community. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a restaurant in Koh Panyi. Visit the sacred Buddha Cave Temple at Wat Tham Suwanakhuha. Enjoy the convenience of pick-up and drop-off direct from your hotel.

Visit three Thai temples around Khao Lak on this full-day tour: the Dragon Cave Temple, the Bang Rieng Temple, and the Suwan Khuha Temple. Learn about the historic and religious significance during guided tours of each temple, complete with insightful commentary. Round-trip transportation from Khao Lak makes this multi-stop tour easy and eliminates the need to rent a car.

This historical and cultural Takuapa tour explores the old town of Takuapa, formerly known as Takola. The old Takuapa district was once a trading area between Thai, Chinese, and Sino-Portuguese peoples and was the main center of the region’s then lucrative tin industry. The Chinese influence is easily noticeable, with several ancient Chinese temples and shrines scattered around the town. Visit the Takuapa Market to see locals selling and bargaining for their produce. This large market is interesting for its beautifully constructed Sino-Portuguese buildings. In former times, a large number of Chinese came to work in tin mines and settled here. See Tor Sor Cake Factory, a popular dessert in Takuapa. It is similar to Chinese mooncakes but smaller. Hassle-free pickup and drop-off from your Khao Lak hotel.

This small-group tour offers a rich introduction to Thai culture through visits to three different Buddhist temples in Phang Nga province. You’ll visit the Dragon Cave Temple, carved into a natural limestone rock formation, the mountaintop Bang Rieng Temple, and the Cave Temple (Wat Suwan Khuha) with its massive, reclining golden Buddha statue. In between stops, you’ll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Start your day with a hotel transfer to the boat and enjoy a light breakfast before your cruise around Phang Nga Bay. Admire the scenic views from the boat as you pass the sea cliffs of Koh Panak Island on your way to Hong Island. From here, follow your guide and canoe through secret caves and lagoons. Head to the famous "James Bond Island" to view the famous Koh Tapu, a limestone rock standing 66 feet (20 meters) tall, and take a few posed photos. Enjoy a delicious Thai buffet lunch on the small island of Ko Panyi, followed by a short tour of the traditional fishing village. From here, head to the Ice Cream and Diamond Caves on the way to Panyi Island and Khai Island, where you can enjoy swimming or sunbathing. Arrive back at the pier, where a van is waiting to transport you back to the hotel.

Explore the Khao Lak mangroves on a half-day kayaking adventure. Escape the crowds and discover this mangrove ecosystem. After a cruise through the rivers, you’ll use kayaks to navigate the small streams that twist and turn through the mangrove trees. This tour is designed for a maximum of six people to ensure a more intimate feel.

Situated north of Khao Lak, Takuapa has been welcoming visitors for centuries. Experience a bit of local culture and discover more about the lives of the people who live here. Buddhism has always been a big part of the Thai culture. On this trip we take you to visit some of the most beautiful local temples and give you an insight into the lives local people have lived for generations. Join us to gain an insight into the importance of Buddhism by visiting a selection of local temples. Learn about the history of Khao Lak and Takuapa in the local sustainable farming project before going for a walk around the streets of the old town and the traditional street market. Here you can try some of the traditional local foods and discover the local handicrafts that have been passed down throughout the generations.

Tick off more temples in less time on a full-day tour of Phang Nga, an area famed for its Buddhist shrines. In an air-conditioned coach, you’ll travel with ease between Bang Rieng Temple, Dragon Cave Temple, and Wat Suwan Kuha, home to an enormous golden Buddha, while your guide provides lesser-known cultural information. Plus, lunch and hotel pickup and drop-off are included for a seamless experience.

An authentic Thai massage need not cost the earth. Whether you like a strong massage or a gentler touch, experience the practiced hands of a certified massage therapist at this Khao Lak spa. Your great-value package includes a foot wash ritual before your massage and a hot drink after your treatment.

This tour of a hidden banyan tree forest makes for a fascinating day in southern Thailand. After a quick visit to a cashew nut factory, ride on a river kayak under the forest canopy then go sightseeing in Takua Pa Old Town by “songthaew” (truck taxi). Lunch plus pickup and drop-off from Khao Lak hotels are provided.

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Take this small group tour from Khao Lak to explore Hong Kong Island, other islands in the area, and to check out the surrounding caves by canoe. Your guide will show you the way, and you’ll have plenty of time to explore at your own pace. Another highlight is having an included Thai lunch on a floating Muslim fishing village.

For centuries, generations of Thais have been practicing and teaching Buddhism so that it has become a way of life for most of the population. Phang Nga has got a lot of temples, but three stand out as spectacular sites! Visit these three magnificent temples, the Dragon Cave Temple, Wat Bang Riang Pagoda and the Goddess of Mercy statue and Wat Suwan Kuha (Cave Temple) and learn of their historical importance and view the awe-inspiring beauty. This tour may just inspire you enough that you may open your mind to the way and teachings of Buddhism too.

A unique opportunity to visit Takuapa Old Town and to learn more about Thai people and their way of life. Walk through the streets in the old part of the town with a local guide to see the almost 200 year old houses that were built in the traditional style of that period. Visit temples in the area that show the difference between a Buddhist and a Chinese Taoist temple. You will have the chance to see how traditional cookies called, “Moon Cakes,” are made at a local bakery, and see what you can find at the local market. You also will visit the Saori Foundation is a women's workshop which develops its own textile designs after a Japanese monk showed tsunami survivors how to weave and earn a living.

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