Phi Phi Islands consist of six islands situated about 40 km from Phuket, Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Le, Yung, Mai Phai (Bamboo), Bida Nok and Bida Nai. Phi Phi Don covers a total area of 28 square kilometers : 8 kilometers in length and 3.5 at its broadest point. Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants. The beaches of the second largest island, Koh Phi Phi Leh, are visited by many people as well.

Phi Phi Don is a tropical exotic island between Krabi and Phuket . Phi Phi Don is a breathtaking island in every sense of the word .Almost every island in the world claims to be one of the most beautiful - a tropical island in paradise. Phi Phi Don is no exception! Phi Phi Don is very special. There are no roads here so there´s no need for motorbikes or cars. This makes life more relaxed than usual. But not less exciting. You can go walking, climbing, kayaking, snorkeling, deep sea fishing or scuba diving. Water skiing, windsurfing and parasailing can be done as well. Or you can just lie around on one of the many beautiful beaches.

Add crystal clear water, a refreshing lack of roads, plus a laid-back lifestyle, and it's easy to see why Phi Phi is one of southern Thailand's most popular destinations.

Tonsai Village is the bustling heart of Phi Phi. Here, there are no cars or roads, only footpaths. It's located on the isthmus, for which Phi Phi is famous, with Tonsai Bay on the south side and Loh Dalum on the north.

Before 2.30pm, when the last ferry leaves, the streets are busy with daytrippers and people arriving/departing. After that the island is more relaxed and the difference is tangible.

In the evening the streets fill again with diners looking for a place to eat, additionally as most business is done at night, the tour shops, dive shops and every other kind of shop come to life. Later on some isolated nightlife areas heat up.

Phi Phi is a very bohemian place; after all, bicycle and longtail are the only modes of transport apart from by foot.

Loh Dalum Bay, idyllic, exotic, a tropical paradise – all of the above apply when seeking to describe Loh Dalum, on the opposite side of Phi Phi Island to Tonsai Bay.

It’s only a 150-metre walk away but the atmosphere here is markedly different from that of its busy neighbour.

Nightlife is more languid, late and laid-back and as for beach dining – well whoever has hurried a meal on the beach?

Laem Tong Beach is a magical place in northern Phi Phi that is ideal for a relaxing and quiet holiday. The only access to the main part of Phi Phi is by boat and this means that you have almost total seclusion there. The atmosphere is quite the opposite of Tonsai Village, as here you'll hardly leave your hotel.

Right in front of the beach, although too far to swim to, are Bamboo Island, Mosquito Island and Hin Klang, three of the best spots for snorkelling and diving in Phi Phi. In the distance you can see Railay Beach and Koh Lanta.
The seafloor is a uniform depth for at least a hundred metres out until the coral begins, shortly after that is the drop off, a large colourful reef that descends to the depths.

Long Beach, facing southwest with stunning views out over Phi Phi Leh lies ever popular Long Beach. This beach has possibly the softest and finest white sand, on an island of fine soft sand. There's also excellent snorkeling.

Long Beach is both far enough from and close enough to the business of Tonsai Village to be a great place to stay, it's no more than a five-minute longtail boat ride from the centre of the action. You can walk to Tonsai Village in the daylight but the journey involves walking over rocks between beaches or up short jungle trails. Don't attempt it at night!

From November to April the water is flat and calm, in the May-to-October period the water can be a little rough and swimming can be difficult at low tide due to rocks and coral. Accommodation consists almost uniquely of bungalows, some of which belong to high-end resorts and there are also many basic bungalows; all in all it's a very cosmopolitan place.

Generally speaking the only people who come to Long Beach come to stay here so there are not many day trippers (apart from speedboats running daytrips from Phuket that stop for lunch at Phi Phi The Beach Resort), in the day there's plenty of life but at night it's pretty quiet – those who want nightlife go into Tonsai Village.

Phi Phi Leh is an uninhabited island that lies 1.5km off the southernmost tip of Phi Phi Don.

Stunning vertical cliffs capped with green foliage give way to small sandy beaches and tropical coral seas.
Most visitors to Phi Phi find their way around Phi Phi Leh on an organised boat tour. However you can rent a longtail boat for your own customized trip.

Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-metre high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef.

Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in 1999. It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay.

You can only visit Maya Bay from November to April, as large waves make the entrance dangerous for boats during the other months of the year.

How to get there:

Ferries from Phuket to Phi Phi
There are usually two regular ferries a day to and from Phuket. These depart from the ferry terminal in
Koh Siray (east of Phuket Town) at 08:30 and 13:30, and take roughly 90 minutes. The ferries are fairly
large but do full up in the busy season so arrive early or arrange tickets in advance.

Ferries from Phi Phi to Phuket
The return journey leaves from Ton Sai pier at 09:00 and 14:30 daily, also taking 90 minutes and arriving
at the ferry terminal in Koh Siray on Phuket. Tickets are purchased from a small booth on the lesser pier in front of the Ton Sai village. Tickets cost 350 baht (adult) and 250 baht (child), or 650/500 baht for a round trip.

Ferries from Krabi to Phi Phi
There are two ferries departing from the ferry pier near Ao Nang beach at 09:00 and arriving 1.5 and 2 hours
later at Phi Phi. Another ferry leaves at 13:30, taking 1.5 hours. Tickets cost 350 baht (adult) and 250 baht (child),
or 650/500 baht for a round trip, and are available from numerous tour agents, or at the departure point.

Ferries from Phi Phi to Krabi
Three ferries a day leave from Phi Phi to Krabi, at 09:00, 10:00 and 14:30, arriving at the pier near Ao Nang Beach
The 10am departure takes 90 minutes, the others take two hours.

By Seaplane
If you've got the cash, you can skip the long ferry ride or taxi journey to two of Thailand's most beautiful islands and get a ride on the new seaplane service. Destination Air operates throughout the Andaman Sea area of Phuket since 2007.
They provide a daily shuttle service from the Phuket International Airport to island resorts throughout the Andaman Sea area including Phi Phi, Krabi, Trang, Khao Lak and Koh Lanta.

Private speedboat transfer is 11.000 Bath/boat/way from Phuket (any hotel or airport).

Contact:
Phuket New Generation Travel Part
23-23/1 Loungpor Road, Talad Yai, Muang Phuket 83000
TEL: 076-232585
Mail: pnt_phuket@hotmail.com