Four pearls of the Andaman Sea: two days, one night
James Bond island, Railay beach, a night on Phi Phi Don and Maya Bay in the morning
Ko Tapu, the limestone stack people call James Bond island, is where tourism on this coast began — Phuket was a tin-mining island before the film. This trip works outward from it: the bay and its caves on day one, then over the water into Krabi for Railay, the beach you can only reach by boat, and a night on Phi Phi Don. Day two is Phi Phi Leh in the morning — Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, the Viking Cave — and Bamboo island in the afternoon.
Price and booking
- Adult
- 5,000 ฿
- Child
- 4,500 ฿
Child price applies to ages 4–9. Younger children join free of charge. Hotel pickup on Phuket is arranged when you book — tell us where you stay and the manager confirms the pickup time.
Book this tour on WhatsAppPayment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed — by card, bank transfer or USDT.
What you see
- James Bond island and the Ko Tapu rock
- Canoeing among the mangroves and caves at Talu island
- Panyi village, the old sea gypsy settlement
- Railay and Phra Nang beach, reachable only by boat
- The Twin islands and Chicken island of Krabi
- Snorkelling over the reefs
- A night on Phi Phi Don with dinner and a fire show
- Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon in the morning
- Bamboo island
How the day goes
- 06:50Day one: hotel pickup
- 08:10Arrival at the pier, meeting the guide, tea and coffee
- 08:50Departure for the islands
- 09:30Panak island in Phang Nga Bay
- 10:10Landing on James Bond island, with the view of Ta Pu rock, and the local market
- 11:00Canoeing at Talu island through the mangroves and caves
- 11:50Panyi village and lunch at a local restaurant
- 13:30The royal residence in Krabi province, seen from the water
- 13:50Phra Nang beach at Railay, the Princess Cave and beach time
- 16:05The Twin islands and Chicken island of Krabi
- 16:10Snorkelling over the coral reefs
- 16:50Check-in on Phi Phi Don, with free time in the village
- 17:20The viewpoint over the island
- 19:50Dinner at the hotel
- 20:50The bar, the fire show by Thai champions and a cocktail on the beach
- 22:50The Thai boxing bar, for anyone brave enough to try
- 23:20The island at night: the beach parties
- 07:30Day two: breakfast
- 08:30Check-out
- 08:45Departure for Phi Phi Leh
- 09:00Maya Bay, the beach from the film
- 10:00Swimming in Pileh Lagoon
- 10:40The Viking Cave
- 11:00Monkey Beach in Yong Kasem bay
- 11:20Snorkelling off Phi Phi Don
- 12:00Lunch on Phi Phi Don
- 13:50Bamboo island
- 16:30Arrival at the pier and transfer to the hotel
Photos from the tour
Included in the price
- +Two lunches, one dinner and one breakfast
- +Transport by coach and boat
- +National park entrance fees
- +Soft drinks
- +Fruit on board
- +Insurance
- +English-speaking guide
- +Life jackets
- +Masks and snorkels
- +Hotel accommodation
Not included
- —The Phi Phi Don viewpoint ticket, 50 ฿ on the spot
- —Personal spending and souvenirs
What to bring
- Swimwear and a towel
- Sunscreen
- A hat
- A camera
- Toiletries for the night
- A change of clothes for two days
- Cash for extras
Good to know
- The child price is for ages 4–9. From ten years old the adult price applies.
- English-speaking guide on this tour.
- Times are approximate and the route can change with the weather without notice.
- Room allocation is handled by the hotel on Phi Phi Don at their reception desk.
- Payment is agreed in the chat after the booking is confirmed.
Questions we get asked
How is this different from the two-day Phi Phi trip?
This one spends day one in Phang Nga Bay and Krabi — James Bond island, the canoes, Railay — and only reaches Phi Phi in the evening. The other goes straight to Phi Phi and gives you more time there.
Is Railay worth the crossing?
It is a beach with no road to it, under vertical limestone walls, and Phra Nang next to it is one of the best-known beaches in Thailand. You would need a separate trip from Phuket to see it otherwise.
What kind of hotel is it?
A hotel on Phi Phi Don included in the tour, with dinner in the evening and breakfast the next morning. Questions about a specific room go to their reception.
Is an English-speaking guide available on this tour?
Yes, the tour includes an English-speaking guide.
Are national park fees included in the price?
Yes, national park fees are included in the price.
How do I book the Four Pearls tour?
Send the tour, the date, your hotel on Phuket and everyone's ages in WhatsApp. We confirm the total and the 06:50 pickup; payment by card online is agreed in the chat once the booking is confirmed. Leave a free day before your flight, as the crossing home is on day two.
Is the Four Pearls tour worth it?
Yes, if you want James Bond island, Railay and Phi Phi in one trip with a night on Phi Phi Don. If you'd rather sleep in your own hotel, two separate day trips give you more time at each place.
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Not sure which day to pick?
Write to us with your dates and the hotel you stay at. We live on Phuket and will say straight away whether the sea suits this trip that week, and what fits better if it does not.