Sarah M.
2 weeks ago
★★★★★
Stunning views and easy to reach by scooter from Patong. Parking was straightforward.
Destinations
8/10
Plaj · Sakin · Doğa
Bamboo Island (Koh Panak)
Ride to pier (Phang Nga or Rassada) — island by boat/kayak
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Distance
~45 km from Patong
Drive time
1.5 h
From Patong — riding only
Total time
1.5 h + visit (~1–2 hours)
Including stops & visit
Traveller score
8/10
Ideal motorcycle
Beach · Quiet · Nature
Why visit here?
A must-see stop reachable by motorcycle from Patong in a day:
Ride to pier (Phang Nga or Rassada) — island by boat/kayak
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How to get there by motorcycle + boat
“Bamboo Island” usually means Koh Mai Phai (near Phi Phi) or Koh Panak in Phang Nga — both require a boat.
Last point by motorcycle
Phang Nga Surakul Pier or Phi Phi tour pier
Phang Nga: ~95 km · Phi Phi pier: ~45 km
Boat departure
Surakul Pier (Koh Panak cave) · Rassada Pier (Koh Mai Phai)
Bay tour + kayak or Phi Phi speedboat · 20 min – 1 h (depends on route)
Step by step
- 1Koh Panak (cave): Ride to Phang Nga Surakul Pier → bay tour + kayak into the cave.
- 2Koh Mai Phai (Bamboo): Ride to Rassada Pier (Phuket Town) → join a Phi Phi boat tour.
- 3In both cases the motorcycle cannot be taken to the island shore.
Practical tips
- •Tell the tour operator exactly which island you mean.
- •Koh Panak kayak experience is included in Phang Nga package tours.
Google reviews
★ GoogleMarco R.
1 month ago
★★★★★
One of the best stops on our Phuket trip. Go early to avoid tour buses.
Yuki T.
2 months ago
★★★★★
Beautiful place. Road is fine for ADV 160. Bring water and sun protection.
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