Nowhere else in the world can you find such a treasure trove of natural wonders so easily accessible as in the Bay of Phang Nga. Situated in the middle of the famous tourist triangle of Khao Lak, Phuket and Krabi, you can marvel at these unique creations of nature after just one hour in the bus or taxi plus half an hour by boat. Consider how difficult and time consuming it is to view the Grand Canyon, the Waterfalls of Iguassu, the Great Barrier Reef or Yosemite National Park.
The limestone mountains of Phang Nga Bay can only be compared to the Bay of Halong in Vietnam. Here in Thailand, though, the rock features are more pronounced and closer together, not to forget the warmer climate. The most articulate rock, James Bond Island, is a fairly small solitary rock growing out of the water; its almost symmetric shape sets it apart from any other limestone island on the globe.
To have Panyi, the fishing village on stilts, just by the wayside, makes it the proverbial dot on the I. Yes, the villagers live mainly from tourism nowadays, but without the seafood they catch every day fresh in the sea, its lure would soon disappear. So the fishermen are still today the basis of the thriving restaurant business.
Let's not forget the minor attractions like Khao Kian, Tham Lod, Khao Ma Chu, Koh Phanak, among others. They contribute to the great experience you may have in Phang Nga Bay National Park. As in most other National Parks in Thailand, only a small part of the park, about 5%, is regularly visited by tourists. The largest area is left to nature.
"If you consider to skip Phang Nga Bay because you do not like to travel among masses of tourists, I suggest that you think twice. Why not go with a private tour that takes you everywhere without seeing another tourist? It is just a matter of good timing, and you might enjoy the excursion of a lifetime."
