Day trips in Koh Phi Phi
- 01
Bamboo Island (Ko Mai Phai)
A small white-sand island north of Ko Phi Phi Don, visited by boat for swimming and snorkelling. A beach fee is reported for landing.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours on a tour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Dry season, morning
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage reports a fee of about 200 baht for beach use (or 400 for wider access); ask for the ticket and confirm current amounts.
- 02
Maya Bay (Ko Phi Phi Le)
The cliff-ringed cove on uninhabited Ko Phi Phi Le, used as a location in the film The Beach. Closed to tourists from 2018 and reopened in early 2022 with strict limits.
- Time needed
- A half-day boat tour
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Early morning, dry season
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage reports a park fee of around 200 baht, usually included in tour prices; check the current fee and booking system with the park or your operator.
- 03
Pi Leh Lagoon
A narrow, cliff-lined inlet on Ko Phi Phi Le with calm green water. A standard stop on boat tours, usually paired with Maya Bay.
- Time needed
- 30 to 60 minutes as part of a tour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning, calm sea
- Tickets
- No separate entry; covered by the park fee and tour prices. Rules on swimming can change, so confirm with the operator.
- 04
Viking Cave
A sea cave on Ko Phi Phi Le where edible bird's nests are harvested. Visitors view it from boats, with entry limited by the harvesting industry.
- Time needed
- 15 to 30 minutes on a boat tour
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning in calm seas
- Tickets
- No separate ticket; included in the tour. Entry to the cave interior is controlled because of the bird's-nest harvest.
Experiences in Koh Phi Phi
- 05
Laem Thong Beach
A quieter beach in the north of Ko Phi Phi Don, away from the Ton Sai crowds. Reached by boat or a long walk.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Dry season, morning
- Tickets
- Free to visit; longtail transport is negotiated. Confirm the return in advance.
- 06
Long Beach and Shark Point
A long beach on Ko Phi Phi Don, reached by longtail boat or a walk. Snorkellers head to nearby Shark Point to see harmless blacktip reef sharks.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning in the dry season, December to February
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage reports longtail fares of roughly 40 baht per person in the afternoon from Ton Sai, higher at night; fares are negotiated, so agree the return in advance.
- 07
Monkey Beach
A small cove on Ko Phi Phi Don known for its wild crab-eating macaques. Reachable on foot, by canoe or by longtail, but the monkeys can be aggressive.
- Time needed
- 1 to 2 hours
- Walking
- Moderate
- Best time
- Morning, in calm seas
- Tickets
- Free to visit, though longtail transport is charged and negotiated. Wikivoyage warns that monkeys can bite and that rabies is a risk.
Landmarks in Koh Phi Phi
- 08
Loh Dalum Bay and the Tsunami Memorial
The sheltered bay on the north side of Ton Sai, where the 2004 tsunami hit hardest. A memorial stands on the beach, and the sand is a calm place for an evening walk.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes to 1.5 hours
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Late afternoon or evening
- Tickets
- Free to walk. Be respectful at the memorial and avoid loud behaviour. Beach bars nearby get busy late in the evening.
- 09
Phi Phi Don Viewpoint
A steep climb above Ton Sai to a lookout over the sandy isthmus, both bays and the cliffs of Ko Phi Phi Le. The view is the island's best-known photograph.
- Time needed
- 1.5 to 2.5 hours including the climb
- Walking
- Demanding
- Best time
- Early morning or late afternoon
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage describes a climb of roughly 10 to 25 minutes to about 186 m. Check on arrival whether any small access fee applies at the current viewpoint stations.
Neighbourhoods in Koh Phi Phi
- 10
Ton Sai Village and Pier
The car-free main settlement of Ko Phi Phi Don, built on a sandy isthmus. Ferries land here, and guesthouses, shops, clinics and restaurants are within a short walk.
- Time needed
- Half a day, or your whole stay
- Walking
- Easy
- Best time
- Morning and late afternoon; quieter outside ferry times
- Tickets
- Wikivoyage reports a small per-person fee charged on arrival at the pier, around 20 baht; confirm the current amount. No ticket is needed to walk around.
