Island Hopping in the Phi Phi Islands
Island Hopping in the Phi Phi Islands
Thailand’s alluring Phi Phi Islands are a short boat ride away from Krabi and within easy reach for a day of exploration. Small in size, but big in infamy and spectacular scenery, the Phi Phi Islands played a starring role in the Hollywood blockbuster, The Beach, starring Leonardo di Caprio.
Most of the epic movie was filmed in stunning Maya Bay where towering limestone cliffs surround an emerald lagoon and white sandy beach fringed with palm trees. A myriad of tropical sea life and vibrant coral lies beneath the surface of the turquoise waters – just waiting to be discovered. At this paradise on earth you have the opportunity to explore the exquisite sights above and below the gently lapping waves.
The guide and driver will collect you from the hotel and take you to the boat pier. You then board the boat for the start of your tropical island experience. Relax and take in scenic surroundings as you cruise over to the Phi Phi Islands. Within 45 minutes, the cliffs and islets of this National Marine Park and sundrenched hideaway will become visible on the horizon.
The boat will drop anchor at idyllic Bamboo Island. This small island is ringed by a strip of pristine sand and the centre is covered in lush vegetation, including bamboo plants. Don a snorkel and mask and plunge into the warm crystalline waters above Hin Klang Reef to experience the sensation of swimming in an aquarium.
Continue to Phi Phi Don, the largest and most popular of these picture-postcard islands. The travelers that flock here are attracted by the laidback lifestyle and beautiful bays and beaches. A delicious lunch of traditional Thai food will be served at Tonsai Bay.
On the smaller uninhabited island of Phi Phi Leh, the boat will stop at exotic Maya Bay. The famous lagoon and beach are almost completely enclosed by dramatic vertical cliffs topped with vivid green foliage. There is ample time to experience the powder-soft white sands, soak up the sun, and swim and snorkel in the exceptionally clear sea.
You can also take a peek into the Viking Cave where early cave drawings have been discovered. These are believed to have been painted by ancient seafaring people.
At the end of the tour, the boat will return to the pier where the driver will be waiting to take you back to the hotel.
- This tour is operated on joint / seat-in-coach basis only with English-speaking guide;
- Transfers are only operated within the Ao Nang and Hat Nopparathara based resorts and restricted to main hotels only. Regions outside these beach regions such as Railay, Tubkaek, Ton Sai, Krabi Town, any surrounding islands resort outside the Krabi city borders and Krabi’s International Airport are excluded and supplementary charges apply;
- Visits to the famous Maya Bay at Phi Phi Ley are limited to a certain amount of visitors each day. Visitors are no longer allowed to go ashore and walk along the beach and the surrounding lands from inside the bay but are required to following dedicated paths to reach Maya Bay. This regulation is set in place until further notice;
- We will do all possible to comply with any dietary requirements during this excursion; it may not always be possible to confirm your wishes in advance based on the choice of local restaurant;
- We regret to inform you that this excursion is not suitable for wheelchair users;
- Guests are advised that some walking is required during this excursion; we always ensure that we take the most comfortable ways from the entrance of the sight to the sight itself;
- We will always make the effort to confirm the exact pick-up time upon reservation. For any operational issues in which are not able to confirm the exact pick-up time in advance, we reserve the right to inform you the day before the departure of the tour;
- Please note pick-up and drop-off services may not be confirmed for customers staying at private residences, apartment complexes, or other non-registered tourism accommodations. Customers may be asked to meet at a nearby hotel for pick-up and drop off;
- Natural elements of any kind have a destructive effect on electronic equipment. It is the customer’s own responsibility to ensure that any camera, mobile telephone or other device is properly wrapped and protected against these elements. We cannot be held responsible in any way for negligence and/or not following suggestions for any damage related to this;
- Please ensure that you bring sunglasses, a hat /cap and sunblock with a high SPF factor when traveling with us on this tour – even when it is cloudy, the sun’s rays are still very powerful;
- We reserve the right to make necessary changes to the excursion in case of unfavourable weather conditions or situations where we are forced to make alterations to guarantee the safety of our guests;
- The protection of the country’s flora and fauna is of immense importance for us. We will not pursue any activities for guests that are not in line with our animal, wildlife and environment protection principles;
- It is the responsibility of the customer to provide us with the correct hotel information, should pick-up and drop-off services be included in the package. Any changes in accommodation outside 24 hours will be handled accordingly: changes within 24 hours may be on request;
- In the event of no-show or change of accommodation without prior consent and confirmation from us within 24 hours may result in the applicable cancellation charges as outlined in the terms and conditions;
- Recommended to bring: change of clothing (2 sets), towel, swim wear and slippers / waterproof sandals.
- A full-day joint/seat-in-coach tour with a professional English-speaking guide;
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver from and to the Krabi boat pier;
- Speedboat transfers from and to Phi Phi Islands;
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description;
- All applicable taxes and service charges;
- Snorkelling gear during the trip;
- Lunch at a local restaurant is included (food only).
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated;
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement;
- Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable;
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point;
- Supplements for transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations;
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommended).
