Phi Phi Island Guide

Thailand > Phi Phi Island
Follow Thailand's long leg of land stretching down to Malaysia and you'll find Phi Phi Island to the west of the "knee" in the Andaman Sea. Technically, Phi Phi is two islands: Ko Phi Phi Don, and Ko Phi Phi Leh, Ko Phi Phi Don. If you are looking for a beach where you can play Gilligan's Island, this is it.

The glorious South of Thailand offers endless exquisite beaches of golden sand, clear blue seas with colorful fish, coral reefs, and tropical islands. This is a region of spectacular scenery and totally relaxing lifestyle.

Ko Phi Phi has now turned into a favorite spot for diving lovers from all over the world. The coral reefs in the clear waters ensure a spectacular sighting and the colorful fishes swimming in their natural habitat is a sight to behold.

Snorkelling around the archipelago's coral reefs or climbing to one of the many karst limestone lookouts is an unforgettable experience.

But the best thing about the island would be the snorkeling facilities where one is greeted by some of the most wondrous coral reefs. You may bring along some bananas with you when snorkeling as tropical fish love bananas and make great photograph subjects when fed underwater.

Besides beach activities, you can also visit the Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park (Phi Phi island)located in the area of Tambon Nong Thale, Tambon Saithai, Tambon Ao Nang and Tambon Pak Nam. You will surely be inspired by the beauty of the nature here.

Getting There and Moving Around

By air

Phuket for Asian and European routes, and Penang, Malaysia, for direct flights from North America. It is common for travelers to fly into Bangkok and combine a stay on Ko Phi Phi with a visit to other destinations in Thailand.

By sea

When you reach Krabi by buses, you can take a boat to Ko Phi Phi from Krabi. The last boat departs Krabi at 4 p.m. (others leave at 8:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m.).

By road

The most straightforward route from Penang to Ko Phi Phi is to take the frequent bus to Hat Yai, Thailand (5 hours, avoid the train on this route as it takes significantly longer to clear customs), then another bus to Krabi (also 5 hours).

Moving Around

The best way to reach Phi Phi Island is by boat as it is an island away from land. Despite that, it does not make a downfall of visitors coming here as it is a fascinating place to be.