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The price is about 500 baht for a one-way ticket.
Now at 1460 Thai Baht, the Phi Phi Island by speedboat. Now at 1100 Thai Baht, the Phi Phi Island sightseeing tour from Phuket . Now at 1170 Thai Baht, the Phi Phi Island viewpoint tour .
A day trip to the Phi Phi Islands takes about 50 minutes when departing from Phuket by speedboat and these islands are a beautiful sight worth taking in. Two main parts of Phi Phi , the first is Phi Phi Leh, and second, you have Phi Phi Don.
Phi Phi’s very overrated and overcrowded. But it’s the party place, so I’m sure you’ll fit right in. Some of the water is dirty, and not great for swimming, but the tour around the neighbour islands is well worth the trip. Phi Phi is gorgeous but the central part is very crowded with mostly unthinking package tourists.
Walk – There are no taxis or buses on Ko Phi Phi , so you ‘ll be mostly walking everywhere! It’s not a huge island , so you ‘ll be okay using man power to get around .
A Thai bay that was made famous by its appearance in the film The Beach is to remain closed until 2021. Maya Bay, on the island of Phi Phi Leh, was temporarily closed last year after officials said a sharp rise in visitors had severely damaged the environment.
Koh Phi Phi is one of the most expensive islands in Thailand, especially for budget accommodation. Even a bed in an 18-bed dorm room can cost you upwards of 1000 baht per night ($33).
The best time to visit Phi Phi and enjoy the best weather is from November to March, when humidity is lowest and temperatures average 28°C, with cool breezes keeping things comfortable.
Which is better Phuket or Krabi ? A. If you are looking for a well-developed place with all the facilities then Phuket is the place to be. On the other hand, if you want to enjoy the bucolic nature and laze around in the natural setting then Krabi is the best choice.
The cheapest way to get to Phi Phi is by ferry, with frequent departures daily from Phuket and Krabi year round. Ticket prices range from 250 to 400 baht depending on your departure point, which usually includes pick up from your hotel.
Be captivated by the stunning environs of the soft white sand beaches at Coral Island and enjoy snorkeling in the azure waters. Near Phuket, the famous Phi Phi Islands offer an escape into tranquillity. But don’t miss out on exploring the Poda Island group on a long tail boat.
James Bond Island and Phi Phi Islands are both located between Phuket and Krabi but in opposite directions. James Bond Island is to the north of Ao Po pier while the Phi Phi Islands are to the south. Since Phi Phi Islands are closer to Krabi than Phuket, normally tours from Krabi are cheaper than the ones from Phuket.
There are a few different species of sharks which can be spotted around Koh Phi Phi . You don’t need to be afraid, there are no dangerous species of sharks around Phi Phi Islands . Mostly the sharks here are very timid. There is no other place in Thailand where you can spot reef- sharks just from off beach snorkeling.
Around 4,000 people are believed to have died on Phi Phi , though the numbers will never be known. It was here that three of the four Irish victims of the tsunami died .
THE BEACH IS CROWDED Once you’re at Phi Phi , it’s easy to reach Maya Bay. Maya Bay has a crowd and the corals are more or less destroyed by the many boats that sail through the bay every day. But it doesn’t change the fact that it is a beautiful beach.