Phang Nga Bay day trip from Phuket by car
Private day trip Phang Nga Bay day trip from Phuket by car: $170 sedan, $200 SUV, $220 van, $320 Alphard — per car, the driver waits all day. 200 km, about 8 h. Driver, fuel and tolls included; 50% online to confirm, the rest in cash to the driver, or 100% online (under $100: in full). Prices checked .
A land day around Phang Nga Bay from Phuket: the Samet Nangshe viewpoint over the limestone islands, the cave temple Wat Suwan Kuha with its monkeys, and the pier for a longtail boat to James Bond Island if you want it. About 1½ hours from Patong to the first stop.
- Distance200 km
- Drive time8 h
- Pricefrom $170
Phang Nga Bay day trip from Phuket by car: price per car
| Car | Per car driver waits, back the same day | Per person if you are 2 · 3 · 4 · 6, USD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sedan up to 3 Toyota Camry / Corolla Altis or similar | $170 ≈ ฿5,712 | ≈ 85 | ≈ 57 | — | — |
| SUV up to 4 Toyota Fortuner / Isuzu MU-X or similar | $200 ≈ ฿6,720 | ≈ 100 | ≈ 67 | ≈ 50 | — |
| Van (9) up to 9 Toyota Commuter / Hiace, 9 seats | $220 ≈ ฿7,392 | ≈ 110 | ≈ 73 | ≈ 55 | ≈ 37 |
| Premium (Alphard) up to 5 Toyota Alphard / Majesty, up to 5 | $320 ≈ ฿10,752 | ≈ 160 | ≈ 107 | ≈ 80 | — |
same price day and night, weekdays and weekends · entrance and boat tickets not included.
The road
Over the Sarasin bridge and Route 4 north to Phang Nga town and Takua Thung; short side roads to the viewpoint and the piers.
Worth stopping
- Samet Nangshe viewpoint (sunrise is best; the driver can pick you up early).
- Wat Suwan Kuha — the cave temple.
- Optional boat to Ko Panyi and James Bond Island from the Phang Nga piers (boat paid separately).
Good to know
- Boats are paid at the pier; agree the price and duration before you go.
- The bay is calmer from November to April.
Included
- Private car and licensed driver, fuel, expressway tolls, parking
- English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational English); Russian-speaking driver on request, free when available
- Meet & greet with a name sign at Suvarnabhumi and Phuket airports, 60 min free waiting after landing
- Short stops on the way for coffee, toilets or photos (up to 30 min on transfers)
- Child seat free on request
- Free cancellation up to 24 h before pickup (multi-day: 7 days)
Who runs your trip
RideTHA: Bookings operated by GG Services Limited (Hong Kong). We hand-pick licensed drivers in every country, preferring drivers with experience in tourism.
English-speaking driver as standard (often conversational rather than fluent English); Russian-speaking driver on request (free, subject to availability — mostly Pattaya and Phuket)
Phang Nga Bay day trip from Phuket by car: questions
How much is a private Phang Nga day trip from Phuket?
$170 for a sedan, $200 for an SUV, $220 for a 9-seat van — the whole car for about 8 hours, fuel included.
Is the James Bond Island boat included?
No. The car takes you to the pier and waits; the longtail boat and national-park fee are paid there.
Can you pick us up from Kata or Kamala?
Yes, from any hotel on Phuket at the same price.