Discover the sights of Koh Phi Phi, a fascinating group of islands with high limestone cliffs, white sandy beaches, crystal-clear water and a colorful underwater world. The main island Phi Phi Don is a lively place with shopping facilities, restaurants, hotels and a vibrant nightlife. There are no cars here, which makes this place all the more charming. We recommend planning at least 2-3 nights to experience some of these highlights: A boat tour to the neighboring island Phi Phi Leh with a stop at the famous Maya Bay and snorkeling trip in the Phi Leh Lagoon, Relax for a day in a natural paradise Bamboo Island, Monkey watching on Monkey Beach, Relax on the Long Beach in the south of Koh Phi Phi or a hike to the beautiful Phi Phi Viewpoints. You can end the evening in one of the many beach bars and enjoy the fire shows. A visit to Koh Phi Phi should not be missed on any trip to Thailand!
All Highlights
All the highlights on Koh Phi Phi
Phi Leh Lagoon
The shimmering turquoise Phi Leh Lagoon (also known as Pi Leh Bay) is an absolute dream location for snorkeling and swimming fans! You can visit it as part of a day trip from Koh Phi Phi and also make a stop at the beautiful Maya Bay, which is just opposite. The boat trip takes around 30 minutes. Snorkeling equipment is usually provided on board, so all you need to pack is swimwear and sunscreen!.
Maya Bay
The beautiful Maya Bay is located on the island of Koh Phi Phi Leh in the Andaman Sea and can only be reached by boat. From the main island of Koh Phi Phi Don, the crossing takes around 30 minutes and leads past impressive limestone cliffs across the turquoise blue sea until a picturesque open bay finally appears. At the turn of the millennium, this place became famous worldwide when the film „The Beach“ starring Leonardo DiCaprio was released in 2000....
Getting to Koh Phi Phi
The beautiful Phi Phi Islands can only be reached by boat. Most visitors come from either Phuket or Krabi. The crossing takes just one hour by speedboat and around two hours by ferry. Those arriving from Bangkok can fly to the nearest airports in Phuket or Krabi and from there to the boat terminal. Rassada Pier on Phuket resp. Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi Town. There is also a boat route from Koh Lanta from the Ban Sala Dan Pier. You can find all current connections on 12go.asiaª or directferries.comª.
Excursions on Koh Phi Phi
The Phi Phi Islands are famous for their beautiful nature and boat trips to the surrounding beaches and bays! Probably the most popular bay is Maya Bay, known from the movie “The Beach”. On Koh Phi Phi you have the opportunity to visit this place as part of a boat tour. But beware: you won't be the only ones with this idea. With increasing popularity, tourism has also risen rapidly. But there is also a positive side to this: to protect nature and marine life, swimming in the bay is prohibited and strictly monitored. Even though this place is very crowded, especially in the high season, we think it's still worth a visit - just to see this beautiful scenery in the flesh! You can find all other excursion destinations around Koh Phi Phi on GetYourGuideª, Viatorª or Klookª.
