Trip to Phi Phi Islands
A gem in the Andaman Sea
A trip to the Phi Phi Islands is one of the greatest Thai classics. Even so, it is an interesting place not only for swimming, but also exploring more remote beaches. The most famous place here is the uninhabited island of Phi Phi Lee with the famous Maya Bay. 4–5 days will suffice for a peaceful knowledge of the island.
1 day
Arrival to Phi Phi Island
Boat taxis arrive on Phi Phi Island from both Koh Lanta, Phuket and Krabi (Ao Nang Peninsula). Most tourists arrive here by night bus from Bangkok combined with a ferry. The first day is more for accommodation and peeking out. You can stay both in the center around the bays of Loh Dalum and Ton Sai or on the more distant and quiet Long Beach.
Stay on Long Beach
Quiet part of island Phi Phi
If you want to stay in a less busy part of the island of Phi Phi Don, choose your accommodation and base for exploring the island on the Long Beach located at the southeast end. The beach is about 650 meters long and a there are fortunately only ground floor buildings. There is also a small reef for snorkeling. continue reading
Day 2
Trip to the deserted beach of Moo Dee
The next day, take a short walk to the virtually deserted Moo Dee Beach. Even on the bustling island of Phi Phi, you can feel almost Robinson.
Trip to Beach Moo Dee
Robinson beach on Phi Phi
Also in Phi Phi Don can be found a beach, where you can feel almost like Robinson Crusoe. It is beach Moo Dee at the southeast end. You can get here by boat or through half-overgrown path through the interior of the island. Definitely make a trip here during your stay in Phi Phi. continue reading
Day 3
Trip to the famous Maya Bay
Be sure to visit the uninhabited island of Phi Phi Lee with its famous bay and Maya beach. Try to be here as soon as possible, because the crowds are huge.
Trip to the Maya Bay beach
The most famous beach in Thailand
The Maya Bay beach is the most famous in Thailand. The movie the beach was set on the Maya Bay beach. You can get there from the Koh Phi Phi Don island, which you can reach from the Krabi area by ship. continue reading
Day 4
Trip to View point and Runtee beach
Probably the most sporty trip you can take on Phi Phi Don is a trip to the famous View Point and then an inland march to Runtee Beach.
Hike across View Point to Runtee beach
Ascent to the most famous viewpoint of the island
Most tourists come to Phi Phi to have a nice place on the local white beaches. However, there is one output that most of them complete – View Point. If you want to expand this path, you can continue along the jungle path to the beach Runtee (Rantee). continue reading
Day 5 and more
Of course, you can stay on the islands much longer, but if you continue, a good type is a cruise to Krabi (respectively to the Laem Phra Nang peninsula with famous rock cliffs) ** Other tips for beautiful places on the island: ** – Nui Bay – Pileh Lagoon
Sailing from Phi Phi to Krabi
Sailing in the kingdom of cones
Also an ordinary ferry between two islands can be very interesting, especially if it leads in the countryside of Laem Phra Nang peninsula, better known by tourists as Krabi, according to the district town situated nearby. During the one hour cruise you can see the whole range of local rocky cones and islets. continue reading
