Koh Phi Phi, Thailand

1. Ton Sai Village

The ferry will arrive straight at the heart of Koh Phi Phi. Get lost in a labyrinth of nice restaurants, hostels, little bars and nightlife venues.

2. Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint

Brave the steep steps and climb to Thailand’s best viewpoint from Ton Sai Village (± 30 min). Especially beautiful come sunrise.

3. Phi-Leh Lagoon

This lagoon is one big, crystal clear “swimming pool” surrounded by huge cliffs covered in vegetation. Easy to combine with a visit to Maya Bay.

4. Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai)

A small island that’s part of Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park (entrance fee: ฿ 400). It has white sandy beaches above water and coral reefs and below, colorful fish.

5. Mosquito Island (Koh Yung)

Most boats won’t moor on this island (see name), but it’s a nice place to go snorkeling and to look at the enormous limestone cliffs from your boat.

6. Snorkeling & diving

Though the coral is damaged in many places, the underwater world is still surprisingly beautiful. From February to March it’s possible to spot whale sharks if you’re really lucky.

7. Rent a kayak

Forego expensive taxi boats and hire a kayak to go explore the island. From Lo Dalum Bay you’ll paddle your way to Ao Ling (Monkey Beach) in no more than half an hour.

8. Rock climbing

Thanks to its beautiful limestone cliffs, Koh Phi Phi is excellent for rock climbing. The best places to go climbing are the Ton Sai Tower and Hin Taak.

1. Maya Bay

The famous beach featured in the movie “The Beach”. Go early, or travel with the Maya Bay Sleep Aboard, to avoid the crowds! Entrance fee is ฿ 400.

2. Ao Ling (Monkey Beach)

On this beautiful beach, you can go monkey spotting. Take the boat from Lo Dalum Bay to get there or rent a kayak and paddle your way there in half an hour.

3. Lo Dalum Bay

A beach located behind Ton Sai Village. Lo Dalum is surrounded by limestone cliffs and has a spectacular view. Great place for a bite to eat, a drink and a hammock.

4. Ao Nui Bay

Beautiful beach that not many tourists know about. You can get there by hiking through Lo Lana Bay, you can take a long tail boat (10 minutes from Lo Dalum) or rent a kayak!

5. Laem Thong (Golden Bay)

Charming little beach with a white sandy strip, a few resorts, a fishing village and a handful of bars and restaurants. Take a taxi boat to get there.

6. Ao Lo Bakao

Very pleasant beach with palm trees, a view of Bamboo and Mosquito Islands and the dramatic scenery of the hills that surround the bay. Take a taxi boat to get there.

7. Phak Nam Bay

You’ll share this beautiful white beach with the inhabitants of a small fishing village. Hop on a boat to get there, because the 1-hour hiking trail (that crosses the viewpoint) is tough!

8. Ton Sai Bay

Ton Sai is Koh Phi Phi’s Khao San Road, but with a beach. It’s the islands beating heart, with lots of nightlife, bars, hostels and a maze of tiny little streets.

1. Anna’s Restaurant

111, Moo 7, Koh Phi Phi
Great place for nice Thai or western food. You’ll pay slightly more than usual, but it’s worth it. We recommend the Hot Fish Plate.

2. Aroy Kaffeine

125/48 M.7
We had our best cup of coffee on the island at Aroy Kaffeine; also a great place for a nice pancake by the way. The only downside is that it’s expensive.

3. ACQUA Restaurant

125/18 Moo 7, Koh Phi Phi
A stylish restaurant that serves excellent western and Thai dishes. Great wine selection.

4. Banana Bar

117/13 Moo 7 Soi
A fun bar that plays a movie at 8:00 PM every night which can be enjoyed with some tasty nachos and a fruit shake.

5. Garlic 1992

131 Moo 7, Ko Phi Phi
Don’t expect any culinary highlights, just good food for not a lot of money. Try the fish or the penang curry.

4. Banana Bar

117/13 Moo 7 Soi
A fun bar that plays a movie at 8:00 PM every night which can be enjoyed with some tasty nachos and a fruit shake.

6. Grand PP Arcade

104/16 Moo. 7, Koh Phi Phi
Have a nice meal on a snug and peaceful little square. The food is freshly prepared and the different breakfasts every morning are always spectacular! The curries and spring rolls are great as well.

7. Ibiza Pool Party

225 M7. Loh Da Lum Bay, Koh Phi Phi
Every Wednesday and Sunday guesthouse Ibiza House organizes an awesome pool party with a DJ and delicious drinks, making it a lot of fun. Free entry.

8. Jasmine Restaurant

Laem Tong Beach, Koh Phi Phi
Really nice little restaurant on the beach featuring a roof terrace with a beautiful view of the bay. Fantastic Thai and Western food for a good price.

9. Kongsiam Live Bar

Moo 7, Ko Phi Phi
A fun bar with live music to start the evening. The atmosphere is great, it’s nice and busy and the music is fantastic!

10. Local Market

Ton Sai Village
For really, really cheap Thai food, go the local market, where you can have a Pad Thai or a Som Tam for 40-50 Thai Baht.

11. Oasis Bar & Restaurant

Ao Loh Bagao, Koh Phi Phi
Atmospheric little restaurant with a nice bar that serves the best Thai dishes. Mouth-wateringly good!

12. The Pirates House

9842 Konal Singhania, Ko Phi Phi
Across the street and left from Island Divers, you can taste Indian food with a Thai twist. Also a good option for a beer or a cocktail at the bar.

13. Unni’s Restaurant

125/36 Moo 7, Ko Phi Phi
For all your non-Thai food needs (burgers, burritos, homemade bagels, pasta) this is the place to be. Really good food, nice atmosphere and excellent service!

Ferry

• Travel time: 2 hours
• Cost: ฿ 500 pp

Every day between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM five ferries leave from Krabi Town to Koh Phi Phi. The boats depart from Klong Jilad Pier, 4 kilometers outside of the city. To get to the pier you can take a white songthaew (shared taxi) for about 30 Thai Baht per person or you can take a taxi and pay about 150 Thai Baht.

The ferries will take you to Ton Sai Pier on Koh Phi Phi in about 2 hours. Tickets are about 500 baht per person and can be bought on the pier. The ferries run all the year round, although from June to September they could be canceled due to strong winds and high waves.

Speedboat

• Travel time: 45 minutes
• Cost: ฿ 800 pp

Instead of the ferry, you can take a speedboat to Koh Phi Phi from Klong Jilad Pier. It will take about 45 minutes to get you there; however, there are no fixed services. The minimum price is 800 Thai Baht per person. How much more you’ll pay depends on the season and the number of passengers.

Ao Nang

• Travel time: 2 hours
• Cost: ฿ 500 pp

From Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang, there’s a ferry to Ton Sai Pier that leaves every day at 9:30 AM. Traveling time is two hours and on average one trip costs ฿ 500 per person.

Koh Samui

• Travel time: 7,5 hours
• Cost: ฿ 1,000 pp

Getting from Koh Samui to Koh Phi Phi is quite the trek, but you can do it one day. You’ll be traveling for 7,5 hours and it will cost you about ฿ 1,000 per person.

Phuket

• Travel time: 2-3 hours
• Cost: ฿ 500 pp

From Rassada Bay, in Phuket, ferries leave for Ton Sai Pier (2 hours) or Laemtong Bay Pier up north (3 hours) between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. Tickets cost an average of ฿ 500 per person.

Koh Lanta

• Travel time: 1 hour
• Cost: ฿ 600-800 pp

A ferry leaves from Saladan Pier to Ton Sai Pier at 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM. Traveling time is an hour and prices are between ฿ 600 – 800 per person.

Walking

Because Koh Phi Phi has no roads, most travelers choose to walk. Some of the better hotels will pick up your luggage at the pier, making the walk slightly less arduous.

Taxi boat

You can hop on a taxi boat from any bay and beach. Prices are steep, so try to haggle.

November – February

The cool season is the best time to visit Koh Phi Phi. Its nature is green and the sea is calm and clear. There will be lots of sun and temperatures can rise considerably. Luckily there are at least one or two cooling showers every week.

March – May

The hot season on Koh Phi Phi is synonymous with high temperatures and lots of sunshine. April is the hottest month. But surprisingly enough these months will also see a lot of rain. Never for the whole day, just a refreshing downpour here and there.

June – October

The rainy season in Koh Phi Phi is long, and it can get pretty rough at times. Especially during the months of September and October, what with the monsoon and its thick clouds, full of rain, ready to pour down. In between the showers, it’s still possible to enjoy the island.