Ko Phi Phi

Things to see and do

Boat trip to Phi Phi Leh

You've read the book and seen the movie, so now it's time to see The Beach that Leonardo frolicked on. Phi Phi Leh is the southern of the two main islands and has an even more spectacular sheer cliff scenery. It's a rugged, jagged rock a 30-minute boat ride to the south of Ko Phi Phi Don. It also ... read more
Trekking

Well it isn't really trekking, for those who need a day out of the water and on their feet, there are some solid walks to do on Ko Phi Phi. The most popular walk is up to the viewpoint. There's actually three viewpoints (imaginatively named viewpoint 1, viewpoint 2 and viewpoint 3), with each ... read more
Boat trips on Ko Phi Phi

There's no shortage of boatmen on Ko Phi Phi and they'll all happily offer you a range of boat trips around the island. The highlights are Monkey Beach (the real one, not the sliver of sand south of Ton Sai) and Lo Moo Dee. These are somewhat inconveniently located at opposite ends of the island, ... read more
Diving on Ko Phi Phi

With a range of sites available, scuba-diving around Phi Phi is popular for novices and more experienced divers alike. While all of the dive shops are based on Ko Phi Phi Don, the bulk of the actual diving is done in the waters surrounding Ko Phi Phi Leh to the south. There are outlying sites to ... read more
Kayaking

One- and two-person kayaks can be hired from a few spots along Lo Dalam that makes for a good base to explore the surrounds. The most popular beach to paddle to is the lovely Monkey Beach which lies about a 45-minute splash away to the northwest of Lo Dalam. You can't actually see the beach ... read more
Rock Climbing on Ko Phi Phi

For those seeking to really get away from the water, Phi Phi has considerable opportunity for rock climbing. Courses range from half-day introductions to three-day advanced ones. Experienced climbers with their own equipment can just stop in and ask where the best routes are. One note of ... read more