Phi Phi Islands
The Andaman's postcard archipelago — Maya Bay, longtail coves, and viewpoint sunsets
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About Phi Phi Islands
The Phi Phi Islands are the Andaman's postcard: two karst islands whose cliffs rise straight from water so clear the longtails look like they're floating on glass. Maya Bay on uninhabited Phi Phi Leh — the beach from The Beach — remains among the most famous sights in Thailand, now visited under strict rules after a multi-year closure let its reef and blacktip sharks recover: no swimming in the bay, boats moor at a back-side pontoon, and daily numbers are capped.
All the accommodation sits on Phi Phi Don, most of it around Tonsai, the boat-only village on the sandbar between the island's twin bays. It's dense, walkable, and famously split-personality: dive shops and family resorts by day, fire shows and beach clubs after dark. Climb to the viewpoint above the village for the double-bay panorama that sells a million tours, or take a longtail to quieter corners — Long Beach's resident sharks, Nui and Monkey Beach's coves, and the snorkel loop around Phi Phi Leh's lagoons. It is crowded, unashamedly so in season; go early, stay overnight after the day-trippers leave, and the islands still justify every photo.
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: May – October (rough crossings, storm swell)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 32°C(77°F – 90°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Ferries and speedboats run from Phuket's Rassada pier (~2 hrs, ฿400–700) and Krabi's Klong Jilad pier (~1.5–2 hrs, ฿350–500), plus high-season boats from Koh Lanta. Everything lands at Tonsai pier on Phi Phi Don. There are no cars and no airport.
Getting around
- •Walking — Tonsai village and the twin bays are entirely pedestrian
- •Longtail taxis to Long Beach and the outer bays
- •Kayaks for the close coves and Monkey Beach
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Things to Do in Phi Phi Islands
Phi Phi Islands offers 126 curated places to explore across 10 categories. Choose from 19 hotels and resorts for your stay. Discover 21 restaurants and dining spots. Visit 3 temples and cultural landmarks. Explore 17 beaches and islands. Book from 33 activities and tours.
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Hotels & Resorts
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OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort
OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort sits on its own sheltered bay at Loh Bagao, on Koh Phi Phi's quiet northeastern side — a 20–30 minute longtail ride from Tonsai village, which is precisely the appeal: Phi Phi's limestone-and-turquoise scenery without its nightlife noise.
SAii Phi Phi Island Village Resort
Unfussy beachfront resort with 3 restaurants & a gym, plus an outdoor pool, a spa & free breakfast.
Phi Phi The Beach Resort
Phi Phi CoCo Beach Resort
Restaurants & Food
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Pirates House Restaurant and Bar - Phi Phi Island 🏴☠️
Relaxed, open-air eatery & bar at a guesthouse, serving Indian & Thai food, plus beer & cocktails.
The Mango Garden
ACQUA Restaurant Phi Phi
Chic, relaxed restaurant with outdoor seating serving classic Thai & European dishes.
Phi Phi Don cafe and restaurant
Temples & Culture
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Wang Long Bay
In this remote mountain area, a bay flows into a natural cave where locals farm the swallows' nests.
Phak Nam Bay
This small, tranquil beach offers clear waters for snorkeling, plus an adjacent hotel restaurant.
Beaches
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Monkey Beach
A scenic cove on Phi Phi Don where wild monkeys roam freely alongside white sand and turquoise water.
Long Beach Koh Phi Phi
A quieter alternative to Phi Phi's main beaches, with turquoise water, soft sand, and dramatic limestone scenery.
Ton Sai Beach (Koh Phi Phi)
The main gateway to Koh Phi Phi Don, framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and buzzing with boats, bars, and dive shops.
Nui Beach
A secluded sandy cove on Ko Phi Phi Don with crystal-clear waters, dramatic karst cliffs, and excellent snorkelling.
Islands
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Ko Phi Phi Don
The largest island in the Ko Phi Phi archipelago, balancing vibrant beach life with dramatic natural scenery.
Phi Phi Islands
Dramatic limestone cliffs, turquoise coves, and white sand beaches make this iconic island group one of Thailand's most striking natural destinations.
Jungle Trek Phi Phi Islands
Markets & Shopping
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Sunya Minimart
Activities & Tours
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Pi Leh Bay
A sheltered limestone lagoon on Koh Phi Phi Leh, famed for calm emerald waters and dramatic cliff scenery.
Phi phi Viewpoint 1
A steep but rewarding climb above Koh Phi Phi Don, offering sweeping panoramic views across twin bays and the Andaman Sea.
Phi Phi Viewpoint 2
A steep but rewarding climb above Koh Phi Phi Don, offering sweeping panoramic views across twin bays and limestone peaks.
DPM Diving Koh Phi Phi
SSI-affiliated scuba diving centre on Koh Phi Phi offering courses and guided dives for all levels.
Nightlife & Bars
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Slinky Bar
Beachfront bar in Ao Nang known for nightly fire shows, cocktail buckets, and a mechanical bull.
Reggae Bar
A laid-back reggae bar in Ao Nang serving tropical cocktails with an easy, open-air vibe.
Carlito's bar
Lively Ao Nang bar with fire performers and live music, drawing crowds most evenings.
The Dubliner Irish Pub
Wellness & Spas
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Highseason Thai Massage & Beauty Treatments
Lavena Spa PhiPhi Massage & Nails Salon (The Rimna)
High Season Wellness Cannabis Dispensary, Koh Phi Phi
Baan Sabai Thai Massage
Transportation
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Ao Ton Sai Pier
Bustling pier with scenic surrounds where ferries & other boats load & unload passengers.
Frequently Asked Questions about Phi Phi Islands
How do you get to Phi Phi?
By boat only: ferries and speedboats from Phuket (Rassada pier, ~2 hours) and Krabi (~1.5–2 hours) run several times daily year-round, joined by Koh Lanta boats in high season. Everything arrives at Tonsai pier on Phi Phi Don; there's a ฿20–30 pier fee on arrival. Monsoon crossings (May–October) can be rough or cancelled — book flexible tickets then.
Can you swim at Maya Bay?
No. Since the 2018–2022 closure and restoration, boats can no longer enter or anchor in the bay and swimming is prohibited — visitors arrive at a pontoon on the island's back side, walk through, and photograph from the sand. Visits are capped and the bay closes annually (typically August–September) for recovery. The rules are enforced, and the returning blacktip sharks are the proof they work.
Should you day-trip or stay overnight?
Day tours from Phuket and Krabi cover the greatest-hits loop, but they all arrive together — Maya Bay at 10am is a crowd scene. Staying a night or two flips the experience: the viewpoint at sunrise, Long Beach before the boats, and Tonsai after the last ferry leaves are different islands. Divers and nightlife-seekers should stay; if you only want the photos, an early-start day tour does it.
Is Phi Phi a party island?
Tonsai's beachfront is genuinely loud until late — fire shows, buckets, beach clubs — and light sleepers should book away from it: Laem Tong and Long Beach resorts are boat-taxi quiet, and anything up the hill escapes the bass. The party is concentrated, though; most of Phi Phi Don and all of Phi Phi Leh are cliffs, jungle, and water.
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