Cover picture: Phi Leh Lagoon
The boat tour starts in Koh Phi Phi
You can visit the bay with a small long-tail boat or speedboat
On the way to Phi Leh Lagoon you will also pass the famous Viking Cave
Swiftlets (salangan birds) nest in the limestone cave. Their nests are made of saliva and are a popular delicacy in Southeast Asia & China - yes, you read that right!
We drive along meter-high karst mountains that are really impressive!
Then we reach the lagoon & are probably not the only ones with this idea that day
In good weather, the sea is full of fishermen, private boats and diving vessels
Look at this water! A turquoise-blue oasis surrounded by high limestone cliffs
The clear lagoon is perfect for a relaxing swim or snorkeling stop
The skippers will wait in their boats and then bring you back safely
We then continued on to the famous Maya Bay (filming location for „The Beach“)
You can reach this beautiful place after a short walk across the island
- a real paradise on earth!
- a real paradise on earth!
Costs
760 THB p.p.
(≈ 20,00 EUR)
Opening hours
Tour dependent
Phi Leh Lagoon
The shimmering turquoise bay Phi Leh Lagoon (also Pi Leh Bay) is an absolute Dream location for snorkeling and swimming fans! You can visit them as part of a day tour from Koh Phi Phi and also make a stop at the beautiful Maya Bay bay, which is just opposite. The boat trip takes about 30 minutes. Mostly for Snorkeling equipment on board, so all you need to pack is swimwear & sunscreen!
The karstic Limestone massif, that surrounds the lagoon was formed over several million years by the collapse of ancient rock formations. The seawater then washed into the resulting depression, so that today we can discover a natural bay that is approximately 600 meters long and 200 meters wide is. Towering all around Rock faces up to 100 meters high and ensure that the water in the lagoon remains calm and clear - the ideal conditions for snorkeling!
In the past, the Phi Leh Lagoon especially with Known to fishermen, protection from the wind on the open Andaman Sea were looking for. Ever since the international success of the film „The Beach“ in 2000 with Leonardo DiCaprio, which was shot in the neighboring bay and on the beach of Maya Bay the lagoon is one of the most popular excursion destinations in the region. Every year, around 1.5 to 2 million people the Phi Phi Islands to experience this magical natural backdrop up close.
The lagoon is under Nature conservation. There are no buildings or facilities directly on the water. Sanitary facilities are only located at the pier of Maya Bay or at the feeder points on Koh Phi Phi Don or Phuket. Swimming and snorkeling is allowed in the lagoon (often the boats have own equipment for hire), although the number of boats is now being regulated, in order not to „overcrowd“ the bay and protect the sensitive underwater world. Those who visit the early morning or late afternoon often experience a quieter atmosphere than at peak times around lunchtime. With a bit of luck, you may see colorful schooling fish such as the yellow Sergeant Major even Sea turtles in their natural environment!
In order to Phi Leh Lagoon you will need a Boat from Koh Phi Phi. The cheapest option is to travel with a simple Longtail boatª - you can book these from as little as 20 euros per person. There are usually other stops included in a day tour, such as a stop at the beautiful Maya Bay Bay and at the Viking Cave. A faster option would be to use the Speedboatª, which costs around 50 euros per person. If you only want to snorkel and not get out on land, there is no fee for the national park - this costs another 400 Baht per person (≈ approx. 10 euros).
Tip:: You can also visit the lagoon and other places worth seeing as part of a day tour from Phuketª, Khao Lakª or Krabiª visit!
Places of interest in the vicinity
- Maya Bay
- Viking Cave
- Monkey Beach
