Koh Phi Phi & Maya Bay (Southern Andaman Coast)
Rising vertically from the Andaman Sea midway between Phuket and Krabi, the six islands of the Phi Phi archipelago combine inhabited, 100% car-free Koh Phi Phi Don with uninhabited Koh Phi Phi Leh—where sheer 100-meter limestone walls enclose Pileh Lagoon and the powder-white crescent of Maya Bay.
Getting There & Around: Reach Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don by passenger ferry (฿500–฿600, 1.5–2 hours) or speedboat (฿750–฿900, 45–55 minutes) from Phuket (Rassada Pier), Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier / Ao Nang), or Koh Lanta. Pay the mandatory ฿20 municipal pier environmental fee in cash upon stepping onto Tonsai Pier.
Top Sights & Highlights
- Maya Bay (Koh Phi Phi Leh) at 07:00 Sunrise — Charter a private longtail from Tonsai Pier at 06:30 to walk the restored white coral sand of Maya Bay before day-trip speedboats arrive from Phuket (฿400 DNP National Park fee; swimming is regulated to protect baby blacktip reef sharks).
- Pileh Lagoon ('Swimming Pool in the Sea') & Viking Cave — Swim in crystal-clear emerald water completely encircled by vertical limestone cliffs on Koh Phi Phi Leh.
- Koh Phi Phi Viewpoints 1, 2 & 3 — Climb 25–35 minutes up the staircase from Tonsai Village to look down on the iconic twin-bay sandbar curve of Ton Sai and Loh Dalum (฿50 entry).
- Bamboo Island (Koh Phai) & Shark Point Snorkeling — Powder-white circular coral island 25 minutes north of Phi Phi Don.
- Long Beach (Hat Yao) & Laem Thong Beach — Quiet eastern and northern beaches reachable by 10-minute longtail water taxi or coastal jungle trail.
- Night Bioluminescent Plankton Snorkel — Evening boat trip to Maya Bay sunset and glowing plankton waters.
주요 지구 및 동네
Long Beach (Hat Yao) (฿2,400–฿7,500 / night)
Peaceful white-sand beach facing Phi Phi Leh with blacktip reef sharks snorkeling offshore and zero noisy bars.
Laem Thong (Northern Tip) (฿3,800–฿16,000 / night)
Secluded barefoot-luxury bay accessible only by boat, home to Zeavola and Outrigger resorts.
Tonsai East & Viewpoint Hillside (฿1,400–฿3,800 / night)
Convenient to Tonsai Pier, restaurants, and dive shops while avoiding the late-night Loh Dalum beach bars.
Local Street Food & Regional Thai Specialties
- Fresh Andaman Barbecued Snapper, Massaman Curry & Beachfront Mango Pancakes — Casual island seafood grills and southern Thai curries along Tonsai's pedestrian lanes.
- Typical Price Range (฿ THB) — ฿100–฿180 at Tonsai village bakeries and Thai kitchens; ฿350–฿750 for whole grilled fish.
- Where Locals & Divers Eat — Anna's Restaurant, Papaya Restaurant, Cosmic Restaurant, and garlic-pepper seafood stalls in Tonsai Market.
시내 교통 및 이동
Reach Tonsai Pier on Koh Phi Phi Don by passenger ferry (฿500–฿600, 1.5–2 hours) or speedboat (฿750–฿900, 45–55 minutes) from Phuket (Rassada Pier), Krabi (Klong Jilad Pier / Ao Nang), or Koh Lanta. Pay the mandatory ฿20 municipal pier environmental fee in cash upon stepping onto Tonsai Pier.
Easy Day Trips
- Half-Day Private Longtail Around Koh Phi Phi Leh (Maya Bay, Pileh & Monkey Beach) — ฿1,800–฿2,500 for up to 4 passengers (3–4 hours).
- Bamboo Island & Mosquito Island Reef — 4-hour northern snorkeling loop.
- One-Way Ferry Hop Onward to Koh Lanta — 1 hour south by afternoon ferry (฿450–฿550).