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Phuket: Maya, Phi Phi, and Bamboo Island with Buffet Lunch

1. Phuket: Maya, Phi Phi, and Bamboo Island with Buffet Lunch

Depart from Phuket and cruise in a speedboat across the ocean to the Phi Phi Islands. Enter the picturesque Loh Sama Bay and walk across the sands to relax on Maya Bay. Spot local wildlife at Monkey Beach and indulge in a beach-side restaurant buffet before snorkeling on Bamboo Island. Get picked up from your hotel in Phuket and travel to the pier to meet your friendly crew and group for the day. Be welcomed onto the boat with a soft drink and seasonal fruits as you're briefed about the tour. Arrive at Loh Sama Bay, a famous site of Koh Phi Phi Leh, located on the eastern side of the island's southern tip. The bay has a small islet in the center, along with a tiny beach at the back of a small canyon on its northern part. From Loh Sama Bay you will walk over to Maya Bay, famous for being the set of the movie, The Beach. Here, spend time enjoying the view of the local white sand beach and take some time to walk around. Appreciate the restoration work around the bay, and respect the strict rules that have been placed to preserve its natural beauty for everyone. Visit Pileh Lagoon, an uninhabited national park, which truly allows you to take in the natural environment. It is one of the most stunning places to visit in Thailand due to being an enclosed lagoon with its bright emerald waters encircled by towering limestone cliffs. In front of the steep and dark cliffs, there is a narrow strip of fine white sand, where you can a small secluded beach. Ponder over your existence, let your toes feel the grains, and feel the peace of being where you are. Visit Viking Cave, an excellent way to discover one of the most profitable local industries in the past, the harvesting of swiftlet bird nests. Particularly prized in Chinese culture, these edible nests are believed to promote good health, specifically for the skin. Next, you will have the chance to visit monkey beach, one of the most unique locales on the Phi Phi Islands. Reach, an idyllic spot, surrounded by nature and steep rock formations that makes the whole vision of the beach a beautiful memory that will last forever. Limestone cliffs surround the beach and the wild monkeys can be seen up in these cliffs, chilling out on the sand or swimming in the sea. Here, take a moment to sightsee, but keep your distance from the wild monkeys to avoid a dangerous altercation. Enjoy a delicious International Buffet Lunch at a beach-side restaurant on Phi Phi Don. After lunch, travel to Nui Bay, a dive site on the northwest coast of Koh Phi Phi Don. It offers a shallow dive and is also well-known for snorkeling trips inside the bay. Get excited for some free time on Bamboo Island where you will be able to swim, relax, or sunbathe for an hour and a half. The island measures roughly 600 meters wide by 700 meters long, and the island is shaped almost like a heart. Surrounding the island, is a strip of white powder sand, which boasts as a highlight of the Phi Phi islands. Afterward, return to your speedboat and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

2. From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Day Tour

Enjoy a full-day of relaxation on this speedboat trip to Phi Phi Islands, lapped by turquoise waters and shaded by towering limestone rocks. Scene of the blockbuster movie “The Beach,” Phi Phi is a paradise destination just 30 miles from mainland Thailand. Composed of 2 islets, Phi Phi Don is the larger, known for its fine beaches and coral formations. Tourist facilities are available along the 2 beautiful curved bays of Ton Sai and Lodalam. During the day you can visit Maya Bay, where “The Beach” was filmed, swim in some of the world's clearest water, snorkel at beautiful Hin Klang, and explore Viking Cave, where thousands of swallows nest. Discover the hidden coves of Phi Phi Lee, such as Phi Lee Bay, where the limestone cliffs rise straight up from the waters and are only reachable by boat. Snorkel among the coral gardens of Ao Maya and Ao Lo Sama. Surrounded by flawless sand beaches, expect to see abundant reef fish and even the occasional leopard shark.For those who want to explore more coves, lagoons and beaches around Phi Phi Leh, book a longtail boat ride directly on site at a small extra fee. This optional activity is operated by local fishermen from the community and is not part of the tour. You will also visit Monkey Beach, which is located on the southwestern side of Ton Sai Bay. It is a simply stunning 150-meter-long strip of white powdery sand fringed by emerald water. During low tide, you can see a colony of monkeys having their breakfast down on the beach. The morning session will end on Phi Phi Don, the larger of the 2 sister islands. A rich Thai buffet lunch is served in the restaurant of Phi Phi Cliff Beach Resort. Then it is time to explore the island path of Ton Sai along the beautiful curved bays of Ton Sai and Loh Dalum Bay. In the afternoon you will have to chance to swim and snorkel at Bamboo Island, a tiny and flat island covered by lush vegetation and entirely surrounded by a strip of white sand and a reef that spreads up to 500 meters from the shore. The uninhabited paradise located 3 miles (5 km) off the northern tip of Koh Phi Phi Don provides visitors with the feeling of swimming in an aquarium.

Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

3. Phuket: Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay Day Trip with Lunch

Tour the paradisical Phi Phi Islands, and explore Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh on a guided speedboat day trip from Phuket. Dip below the waves with 3 snorkeling stops and tuck into a buffet lunch by the beach. Start your morning with hotel pickup and a complimentary coffee or tea with cookies. Hop on a speedboat, and make your way to Green Island for snorkeling while observing marine wildlife. Continue to Phi Phi Leh island, featured in iconic movies, including "The Beach." Sightsee along Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay by boat before taking a swim in Pileh Lagoon, known for its emerald water encircled by limestone karst cliffs. Bring your camera to Viking Cave and see its bird nests. At noon, arrive at Phi Phi Don island. Here, regain your strength with a buffet lunch at a beachside restaurant. After, enjoy free time to discover this lush island with its many shops and cafes. Stop by Monkey Beach to catch a glimpse of the monkeys who call this beach home. Then, head to Nui Bay to swim, snorkel or soak up the sunshine. Finally, visit Khai Island and relax on its pristine shores or enjoy the water before a return transfer to your hotel.

Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

4. Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

See the highlights of Koh Phi Phi as you discover Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, and more on a private longtail boat tour. Swim with Bioluminescent plankton and have an unforgettable experience snorkeling around the island with the 4, 6, and 7-hour afternoon tour options. Set out to explore the best of Koh Phi Phi on your longtail boat tour. Spend 1 hour in Maya Bay, where "The Beach" was filmed. Discover this preserved area, where it is not possible to swim, but because of this, you can sometimes see baby sharks. Swim in the turquoise waters of Pileh Lagoon. Choose the 7-hour option to discover Bamboo Island, a white sand beach with bright blue water. Next, go to Monkey Bay to observe crab-eating macaque monkeys from a safe distance. Visit Shark Point and swim and snorkel with harmless blacktip reef sharks. Stop outside the Viking Cave to take pictures and head to Loh Sama Bay with a small islet in the center and a tiny beach at the back of a small canyon. On the afternoon tour, watch a spectacular sunset and make a snorkeling stop to float alongside colorful fish and bioluminescent plankton after dark.

Phi Phi: Sunset Speedboat Tour with Maya Bay & Plankton

5. Phi Phi: Sunset Speedboat Tour with Maya Bay & Plankton

Join a speedboat tour in Phi Phi and visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand and in the world, Maya Bay. See where famous moves like "The Beach" were filmed, explore some of the best snorkel spots in the area, and much more. Visit Pileh Lagoon, the perfect spot to cool down and take a swim in the turquoise waters whilst admiring the cove-like canyon which literally cuts into the Phi Phi Leh island. Discover the white sand beaches and azure waters on a visit to Bamboo Island, a tiny island where you can enjoy the beauty of paradise in peace. See crab-eating macaque monkeys in their natural habitat at Monkey Bay and get the chance to swim with blacktip reef sharks at shark point. Marvel at one of the main attractions at Phi Phi Leh, Viking Cave. Although boats are not allowed to go inside the cave, all the boat tours stop here close enough to take pictures. Finally, end your day with an unforgettable experience as you snorkel with bioluminescent plankton when it is dark. Move your arms and legs, and watch as the plankton lights up.

Krabi: Phi Phi Sunrise & 4 Islands by Speedboat with Lunch

6. Krabi: Phi Phi Sunrise & 4 Islands by Speedboat with Lunch

Start an amazing day with an early pick-up from your hotels in Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Ao Nam Mao, and Ao Nang between 6:00 AM and 6:30 AM, to avoid the crowds at Phi Phi Island. Enjoy a 20-minute speedboat ride to Railay Island, where the boat will stop to pick up some remaining passengers, before a 40-minute boat trip to Maya Bay.  Relax at Maya Bay, known for being the location where 'the Beach' was filmed. Here you can go for a swim in the turquoise waters or relax on the white sand beach. Next is Pileh Lagoon where you can swim and snorkel in one of the world's most breathtaking natural swimming pools surrounded by limestone mountains. Continue to a Viking Cave where you can spot the birds' nests and wall paintings from aboard the boat. Visit and walk on the Monkey Beach which is home to a colony of wild monkeys. At around 11 AM, journey to Koh Phi Phi Don to enjoy a Thai buffet lunch at the hotel restaurant. From 12:30 PM, take some time to swim and snorkel around Phi Phi Don Island and see the tropical fishes and corals. Head to Bamboo Island and spend another 45 minutes swimming or relaxing on this beautiful island.  Head back to 4 Islands, taking a photo at Chicken Island and stopping at Talaywaek (divided sea), known for its unique beach located between the offshore islands of Koh Kai, Koh Tup, and Koh Mor. This phenomenon happens each day as the tide recedes. Make your way to the last destination at Poda Island, a long sandy beach and the largest island out of the famous four. Relax and swim in this crystal clear water before returning to the pier to be transferred back to your hotel to bring the day to a close.

Phi Phi: Half-Day Long-Tail Island Boat Tour Ticket

7. Phi Phi: Half-Day Long-Tail Island Boat Tour Ticket

Your first stop will be Runtee Bay. interact with the cute, furry inhabitants - who are absolutely tourist-friendly. These crab-eating macaques live on the cliffs above and scramble down to the beach to find food.  Continue your tour to the north-easternmost point in the archipelago which has two beaches rarely visited by tourists. The waters near the southeastern tip host an impressive abundance of marine life, making it a stunning snorkeling spot. Head to the famous Viking Cave, with its mysterious prehistoric-like painting resembling a Viking boat. Be amazed by Pi Leh Lagoon, a turquoise lagoon enclosed by towering limestone cliffs. Escape to paradise as you float in the calm, crystal-clear water. Next, visit Loh Samah Bay, famous for its shallow waters and a large coral reef filled with vibrant marine life. Spend some time here snorkeling before hopping back on the long-tail boat. Sail towards Maya Bay, a paradise made famous by the Leonardo Di Caprio movie The Beach. If you have chosen the afternoon tour, you will enjoy the spectacular sunset views here.

From Phi Phi: Sunset and Bioluminescent Plankton Boat Tour

8. From Phi Phi: Sunset and Bioluminescent Plankton Boat Tour

Explore the beauty around the Phi Phi Islands on a 6-hour longtail boat tour. Watch the sunset over the Phi Phi archipelago and enjoy some included snacks, then take a dip with bioluminescent plankton once the sun has gone down. Make your way to the meeting point in front of McDonald's in Tonsai Bay at 1:30 PM. Once you have boarded your boat, depart for Monkey Beach, one of Koh Phi Phi's most interesting beaches inhabited only by monkeys. Encounter the macaques on the island, which are also known as crab-eating macaques as they are often seen foraging for crabs. Next, sail to discover the mysteries of the Viking Cave, famous for the seemingly prehistoric painting of a Viking boat on its wall. The cave was once used for the extraction of birds' nests, prized ingredients in Chinese culture for making medicinal soups believed to help with longevity. Continue your tour to Pi Leh Lagoon, and marvel at the azure/turquoise waters in this beautiful enclosed lagoon encircled by towering limestone cliffs. See certain spots glow from beneath the water, and take advantage of this fantastic photo opportunity. After Pi Leh Lagoon, head to Loh Samah Bay to snorkel with diverse marine life on a coral reef. Admire this wonderful paradise, which provides an alternative to the world-famous Maya Bay from the film “The Beach” due to its proximity. Maya Bay is closed for another 2 years to allow recovery from over-tourism but is separated from Loh Samah Bay by only one limestone mountain. Finally, enjoy a spectacular sunset with views of the Phi Phi archipelago before swimming with bioluminescent plankton at night. Delight in the glow of the plankton as they are touched in the water, making it look like you are swimming with stars in the night sky. The tour concludes with a transfer back to the port at around 7:30 PM.

Krabi: Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat with Buffet Lunch

9. Krabi: Phi Phi Islands by Speedboat with Buffet Lunch

Explore the fabulous Phi Phi Islands which is only 45 minutes away from Krabi by fast speed boat. We'll stop on the way at two less frequented spots for snorkeling. Depart from Krabi and cruise in a speedboat across the ocean to the Phi Phi Islands. Enter the picturesque Loh Samah Bay and walk across the sands to relax on the famous Maya Bay. Enjoy crystal clear water at the emerald Pileh Lagoon. Get picked up from your hotel in Krabi and travel to the pier to meet your friendly crew and group for the day. Be welcomed onto the boat with a refreshing soft drink and seasonal fruits as you are briefed about the tour. Arrive at Loh Samah Bay, a famous site of Koh Phi Phi, located on the eastern side of the island's southern tip. The bay has a small islet in the center, along with a tiny beach at the back of a small canyon on its northern part. From Loh Samah Bay you will walk over to Maya Bay, famous for being the setting of the movie The Beach. Here at Maya Bay, spend time enjoying the view of the local white sand beach and take some time to walk around. Appreciate the restoration work around the bay, and respect the strict rules that have been placed to preserve its natural beauty for the long term. Visit Pileh Lagoon, an uninhabited national park, which truly allows you to take in the natural environment. It is one of the most stunning places to visit in Thailand due to it being an enclosed lagoon with its bright emerald waters encircled by towering limestone cliffs. In front of the steep and dark cliffs, there is a narrow strip of fine white sand, where you can see a small secluded beach. Surrounded by steep rock cliffs formations that make the whole vision of the beach a beautiful memory that will last forever. Ponder over your existence, let your toes feel the grains, and feel the peace of being where you are. Visit Viking Cave, an excellent way to discover one of the most profitable local industries in the past, the harvesting of swiftlet bird nests. Particularly prized in Chinese culture, these edible nests are believed to promote good health, specifically for the skin. Enjoy a delicious international buffet lunch at a beach-side restaurant on Phi Phi Don. After lunch, snorkel at a dive site with perfect coral reefs and all kinds of colorful fish. The site offers a shallow dive and is also well-known for snorkeling trips inside the bay. Get excited for some free time on Bamboo Island, it is the most northeasterly part dof the islands, about 5 km offshore from Koh Phi Phi Don in the gorgeous blue Andaman Sea. You will be able to swim, relax, or sunbathe. The island is also shaped almost like a heart. Surrounding the island, is a strip of white powder sand, which boasts as a highlight of the Phi Phi islands tour. Afterward, return to your speedboat and enjoy a comfortable transfer back to your hotel.

Phi Phi: Sunrise Speedboat Tour with Maya Bay and Snorkeling

10. Phi Phi: Sunrise Speedboat Tour with Maya Bay and Snorkeling

Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand and in the world at Maya Bay. Several movies have been filmed at this gorgeous location, with "The Beach" movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the most famous one. Pileh Lagoon This lagoon is the perfect spot to cool down and take a swim in the turquoise waters whilst admiring the cove-like canyon which literally cuts into the Phi Phi Leh island. Bamboo Island (only with Full Day) Bamboo Island is a tiny island where you can enjoy the beauty of a paradise island in peace. Monkey Bay At this bay, multiple beaches can be found where you will see crab-eating macaque monkeys in their natural habitat. Coral City Did you ever swim with sharks? If it is your lucky day, you will on this tour! Blacktip reef sharks are harmless, but it will be an incredible snorkel experience for you surely. Viking Cave Viking Cave is one of the main attractions at Phi Phi Leh. Although it is not allowed to go inside the cave, all the boat tours stop here close enough to take pictures.

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based on 4,414 reviews

This was the best GetYourGuide Tour I ever did while in Thailand. TOTALLY WORTH IT. Even if they charged double the price, I would still purchase it!! Not only were the views of the Phi Phi islands phenomenal, and the activities fun, but the service was extraordinarily great! Although it was not included in the description, after being picked up, all the patrons were given a complimentary breakfast (toast, jam, coffee/tea) 3 or 4 snacks (all of which were good, and not cheap), and at the end of the day every person was given a magnum bar. Moreover, the staff of the boat bent over backwards to help everyone take photos, and already had everyone’s name/face memorized by the time we reached the first stop. Our guide/leader, Paula, was very knowledgeable and personable, which we loved. All in all I would highly recommend this to anyone staying in Phuket.

This private boat tour was the best! I booked initially for myself and my partner but then he fell sick and I went completely alone. It was still amazing and my captain Malek (boat name Deena) ensured that I was safe cuz I can’t swim and helped me take lots of pictures. We made many stops during the entire 6 hour tour and even stayed a bit longer to snorkel at maya bay. The tide was low at the time he told me, so I was comfortable enough to get in the water at every stop and enjoy the stunning views. I brought food and soda drinks with me as food is not included, but there was enough water and even sliced pineapple to munch on along the way. Would definitely do this trip again as I loved the privacy and flexibility of it all. 10 stars would recommend. Thanks again!

The tour was absolutely amazing! The guide was very kind and helpfull. I was travelling alone and the guide helped me with making pictures and he was very flexible. I also had time enough to use my drone in good spots. When there is something I get a really fast response on WhatsApp, and that was really fine and helped me a lot during the tour. I really recommend to do a private tour if you want to visit phi phi islands!

We booked the toor as last day on the vacation. Best tour we could have found! The guide, “Sexy Coco”, makes all the difference and it was a real pleasure to spend the day with him and his team. He would take you in all the key places and he is so knowledgeable about the location and there to assist you. 5 star islands, 5 star trip.

Everything was very profesional and perfect. All team was so helpfull, special thanks to the girl and her name is Pola or Paula, she was really amazing. Thank you for this experience! I really recommend this trip!!!!