Ko
Tapu is a wonderful limestone rock stand above the sea level around
20m look like a tower in a modern city. There are also a lot
of big trees grow on the rock similar the scenery in Avatar Movie
which you could not believe it is real. Ko Tapu is located at Khao
Phing Kan Island Phang
Nga Bay northeast
of Phuket, Thailand
located 40 meters from the shore of one of the two main islands of
Khao Phing Kan.
Ko
Tapu rock formation is believed to have formed during the Permian
period, which is about 250 million years ago. The area is thought to
have been a barrier reef, and due to tectonic movements, the reef
ruptured, and several of its parts were dispersed in the waters.
Elements such as the wind, water currents, waves, and tides
eventually eroded the reefs, creating peculiar shapes, with Ko Tapu
being one of these formations. Therefore, we can see the size at the
bottom - 4m is smaller than the top - 8m due as the bottom part was
hit by a big wave.
This island has become a top tourist attraction in Phuket since 1974 as it
was immortalized
by the James Bond movie, The
Man with the Golden Gun and we can also called it as James Bond Insland. It is about 40.1Km from Phuket and you can
reach there by speed boat or long tradition boat. For your safety,
you should take a speed boat which cost about 3,600THB for adult and
1,800THB for child (4-12 age). Please see the program and it is one
full day trip.
Time Activities
08:00-08:30 Pick
up from your hotel
10:00 Depart
from our pier at Royal Phuket Marina
11:00-13:00 Arrive
at Phang Nga Bay and pass Panak Island. At Koh Hong we will
explore by canoes.Visit Koh Tapu,
known as James Bond Island.
13:00 Go
to through Mangrove swamp and pass Tham Lod Noi and Lod Yai
13:30 Lunch
at Koh Panyi, a Muslim village built on pillars
14:30 Depart
to Khai Nai Island
15:00 Relax,
snorkel and sunbathing at Koh Khai Nai
17:00 Return
to our pier at Royal Phuket Marina and transfer back to your hotel.
Due
to the protected nature of the national park, visiting the islands
independently is impossible, unless you have a permit and a personal
boat. There are a number of tours to the area, however, most of which
depart from the marinas in Phuket and Krabi Noi. Khao Phing Kan is
one of south Thailand's most popular attractions, tour boats can sell
out quickly. Book in advance to avoid disappointment. It is better to
avioe a trip during rainy season from September and October when the
tropical monsoon climate comes in full force and there is a risk of
destructive tropical storms.
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