Day trip from Phuket, Phuket
Phi Phi Islands Day Trip
The Phi Phi archipelago is Phuket's most popular day trip. Ko Phi Phi Leh is the uninhabited island where Maya Bay (from the film 'The Beach') is located, with towering limestone cliffs encircling a lagoon of electric-blue water. Ko Phi Phi Don is the larger, inhabited island with a village, restaurants, and the famous Phi Phi Viewpoint. A typical day includes Maya Bay snorkelling, Viking Cave (murals and swiftlet nests), Monkey Beach, and the Phi Phi Viewpoint climb.
Location
7.7407, 98.7784 — View on map
Highlights
- Maya Bay — world-famous turquoise lagoon (The Beach film location)
- Ko Phi Phi Don Viewpoint — panoramic twin-bay views
- Snorkelling at Shark Point and Loh Sama Bay
- Viking Cave — ancient cave paintings and swiftlet nests
- Bamboo Island — pristine white sand
Tips
- Maya Bay now has a visitor quota — book early-morning tours to avoid peak crowds
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen — chemicals are damaging the coral reef
- Staying overnight on Phi Phi Don is strongly recommended for those with time
- The ferry is cheaper but significantly slower — speedboat is better for a day trip