Located within the crystalline waters of the Andaman Sea, the Phi Phi Islands are a tropical paradise renowned for their breathtaking beauty and idyllic charm. Located in the Krabi Province of Thailand, this archipelago comprises six distinct islands, with Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh being the most famous. With their stunning limestone cliffs, azure lagoons, and vibrant coral reefs, the Phi Phi Islands are a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts, adventure seekers, and beach lovers alike.
Getting to Phi Phi
As expected of the island nature of the location, there are only a few ways to get to where you need to go – namely, by boat. Of these, you have a few options, such as the ferry or the speedboat. Luckily for visitors, there are quite a few providers of this service, so make sure to compare and choose the best option for you.
Getting Around Phi Phi
There are no bike or car rentals around the Phi Phi Islands, thanks to their size. It’s a good thing that the islands themselves are beautiful, then! For example, Phi Phi Don, one of the more popular islands, is completely traversable by foot, and it is quite a pleasure to do so. To get between islands, however, you have the option to hire a longtail boat to sail you and your party around.
Things to do in Phi Phi
There’s a whole bunch of things you can do outside of staying in your Phi Phi holiday resort. You can visit the Maya Bay beach to stroll around some incredible white sands, take in the surreal sights of the Pileh lagoon, and hike to the heights of Phi Phi Don to see the Phi Phi viewpoint for yourself, a place with epic, stretching views of the island and a peek of Phi Phi Leh as well.
Accommodations and a Few Other Things
It’s important to know that Phi Phi comes with a few fees other than accommodations and travel. Once you arrive, there’s a chance that you’ll be charged a notable amount of baht from the authorities, as part of the covering of charges to clean up the town and beaches, among other things. As for luxurious places to stay, you can always try your luck at the opulent hotels that dot the landscape, such as the SAii Phi Phi Island Village, that’ll get you started.
