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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 Phi Phi: Full-Day Sunset Long Tail Boat Tour

2. From Phi Phi: Full-Day Sunset Long Tail Boat Tour

Set off around the Phi Phi archipelago on a longtail boat tour for 15-18 people. Discover the area's marvelous islands, beaches, lagoons, and bays, and round the day off in style with spectacular sunset views. Meet the local partner's staff in front of McDonald's in Tonsai Bay at 9:30 AM and make your way to the pier for a 10:10 AM departure. Set sail toward Monkey Beach, Shark Point, and Runtee Bay first, and enjoy time to snorkel in the sea. Next, head to Bamboo Island, a wonderful circular island filled with wild bamboo. Relax with some free time on the powdery white beach with soft sand and crystal clear water before savoring a picnic lunch right on this paradise beach. After lunch, enjoy time away from the crowds, and snorkel in the stunning waters of the southeastern tip of the island, home to an impressive abundance of marine life. 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. From the Viking Cave, prepare to marvel at Pi Leh Lagoon, a beautiful turquoise lagoon enclosed by towering, jagged limestone cliffs. At some spots, it even seems like the water is lit from the bottom of the sea, a spectacular sight to see. Relax and escape in the most spectacular site in the Phi Phi archipelago, and float in the crystal clear and still water of this gem of the Andaman Sea. Your next stop is Loh Samah Bay, famous for shallow still waters and a large coral reef filled with colorful fish. Snorkel here for a while, then hop back on to your longtail boat to sail toward Maya Bay. Admire the spectacular sunset views at this wonderful paradise made famous by the Leonardo Di Caprio movie, “The Beach.” At about 6:30 PM, transfer back to the pier from where you can walk to your hotel.

Phi Phi: Private Longtail Boat to Maya Bay with Snorkeling

3. 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 (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

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

Are you searching for the best tour in Phi Phi? Stop searching. This the nr. 1 shared boat tour in Koh Phi Phi ! ✅ What Time & Where? ⇢ Start: 12PM ⇠ End: 7.30PM ✅ Where Do We Go? ★ Maya Bay for 1 hour! ==> CLOSED August/September 2023 due to nature preservation Visit one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand and in the world! Several movies have been filmed at this gorgeous location, with "The Beach" movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio as the most famous one. Maya Bay was closed for 4 years for the restoration of corals and wildlife, and since the reopening you are not allowed to go in the sea anymore. Because of this, sometimes you will see baby sharks swimming in the sea while walking on this paradise beach! ★ 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 Do you want a white sand beach and the most blue water you will ever see? 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 its natural habitat. They may look nice but they are agressive. Please stay at a safe distance and don't touch them as they may bite and multiple rabies shots are needed at the hospital! (Even though monkeys are there 90% of them time, it is not guaranteed as we cannot predict wildlife) ★ Shark Point 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. (They are not easy to spot and is not guaranteed on every tour) ★ 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. There are many stories to be found about it, however nobody really knows what the exact history is. ★ Multiple snorkel spots Phi Phi is one of the most beautiful places in the world to snorkel. Colorful fish and gorgeous corals is guaranteed to be seen at every snorkel spot! ★ Bioluminescent plankton swim Have an unforgettable experience and snorkel with the bioluminescent plankton when it is dark. Move your arms and legs, and they will light up!

From Krabi: Phi Phi and 4 Islands Early Bird Tour

5. From Krabi: Phi Phi and 4 Islands Early Bird Tour

Start the day with an early pick-up from hotels in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, and Tub Kaek. Enjoy the morning at Koh Mor and Koh Tap, a group of islands with a white fine sand bar that links the three isles together. Visit Maya Bay which was made famous by the film "The Beach”. Explore the jungle behind the beach. Head next to the Pileh Lagoon to admire the towering cliffs surrounding an emerald-green lagoon. Stop for some swimming and to jump off the boat. Go to snorkeling spots to swim and snorkel. Explore the colorful tropical reef and marine life with tropical fish. Continue to the Viking Cave, home to the swiftlets that make the bird's nests are harvested to make “birds nest soup”, and gaze at Monkey Bay, the wild monkeys' habitat, from the boat. Discover the powdery white sand beach with crystal clear water at Bamboo Island, a great place to relax on the beach. Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch with a variety of options. After lunch, head to Koh Kai for taking photos of this island’s incredible rock formation in the shape of a chicken. Finish at scenic Koh Poda. Relax and swim in this crystal clear water before returning to the pier to be transferred back to your hotel.

From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Small Group Tour

6. From Krabi: Phi Phi Islands Small Group Tour

Commence your day of fun in the sun from either your accommodation in Ao Nang, or the designated meeting point, depending on which option best suits your needs.  Kick things off with a visit to the stunning, Bamboo Island. Sprawl out and relax on the beach, and when you're ready, take a dip in the crystal clear waters with your snorkelling gear. Enjoy even more snorkelling at your next stop, Nuy Bay, an equally stunning beach where you can sit back and relax.  Continue on your tour with a quick stop at Monkey Beach. Like its namesake, this particular location is inhabited by an abundance of Monkeys, and as a result, is a fantastic place to get some unique holiday snaps. After your Monkey Beach visit, it's time for a spot of lunch on the beach at Loh Samah Bay. Here, you'll get the opportunity to try some delicious, traditional Thai food. After your meal, enjoy a brief stop in Maya bay, scheduled at a time of day where it is completely exclusive to you, and void of the regular tourist rush. Your next stop is Pilhey Bay where you can feel free to jump right off the boat and into the lagoon, enjoying a mid-afternoon swim in the sun. You'll follow this up with a trip to Viking Cave for another chance for holiday pictures. Whilst here, you can also discover the underwater sea life whilst you snorkel for 30 to 40-minutes. End your day of fun in the sun with a trip back to your hotel, arriving at 4:00 PM for an evening of rest. 

Phuket: Full Day Speed Boat Tour Phi Phi and Bamboo Island

7. Phuket: Full Day Speed Boat Tour Phi Phi and Bamboo Island

Explore the Phi Phi archipelago and its natural wonders on a splashy speedboat tour, with stops at Khai Nok, Phi Phi Don, and Bamboo Island. Leave your worries at home with no-fuss hotel pickup and drop-off. Arrive safely in the hands of your driver at Love Andaman Pier boat ramp. Check in and enjoy breakfast and drinks, munching away while you listen to your tour guide's briefing of the day's activities. Hop on the speed boat, heading directly to Khai Nok Island. There, enjoy swimming, snorkeling and relaxing on the white sandy beach. Visit closed-off Pileh Lagoon, known as the emerald swimming pool of the sea. Depart from Phi Phi Don heading to Bamboo Island, where the unique crescent-shaped beach stretches endlessly along the horizon. Surround yourself with crystal clear water and powdery white sand, and take a dive before concluding the tour.

From Phuket: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Trip & Lunch

8. From Phuket: Phi Phi Islands Speedboat Trip & Lunch

Escape Phuket and cruise through the Phi Phi Islands on a speedboat tour. See the namesake inhabitants of Monkey Beach, swim in the blue lagoons of Phi Phi Leh Island, relax or snorkel at the white sand beaches of Bamboo Island, and enjoy a buffet lunch at Laemton Beach. Depending on what option you choose, wake up for a morning pickup from your hotel or meet at Rassada Pier. Board your speedboat and depart Phuket on a tour to the Phi Phi Islands. Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island and cruise by Monkey Beach. Observe the fierce and curious island monkeys from the safety of your boat. Continue on to Phi Phi Leh Island to stop at Maya Bay for a break at the beach made famous by the film "The Beach." Make your way around Phi Phi Leh Island and visit popular locations such as Pileh Lagoon, Pileh Cove, and Viking Cave where you can swim or snorkel. Then go to Bamboo Island, known for its wide white sand beaches and shallow coral reef. Take your time to sunbathe, swim, or relax in paradise. Afterward, head over to Laemtong Beach for a buffet or set lunch. Following your meal, feel free to relax on the beach or explore the local area before getting ready to return to Phuket by speedboat. Arrive back at Rassada Pier and take your transfer back to your hotel (depending on the option selected).

From Krabi: Phi Phi Island Full-Day Private Speed Boat Tour

9. From Krabi: Phi Phi Island Full-Day Private Speed Boat Tour

Take off from Nopparat Thara Pier by private speed boat before arriving at your first stop: Bamboo Island. Here, marvel at the white sands, crystal clear waters, and reefs. Take time to relax on the beach or snorkel. Next, travel to Tonsai Bay on Phi Phi Don Island and enjoy a delicious picnic on the beach. After lunch, enjoy some free time to explore the streets or walk up to the spectacular viewpoint and admire the breathtaking panorama. Then, cruise to the famous Viking Cave and see the birds' nests. Continue to Pi Leh Lagoon and marvel at its deep emerald color. Here, capture incredible photos and treat yourself to swim in the emerald water. Next stop: Loh Samah Bay. Admire the colourful coral reefs in clear shallow water, one of the best snorkelling spots in Phi Phi Le. Finally, cruise around the iconic Maya Bay which is featured in the film "The Beach" starring Leonardo Di Caprio.

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based on 1,242 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!

This trip is simply unbelievable. I would recommend to do this one if you are in Phuket. The people from the organization are simply amazing. Great personalities. Peter is a really good guide. Great character. Great personality. The trip itself is really really good. The route is amazing. They have also a very good meal. Thanks for that journey.

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!!!!