Phi Phi Islands Tours & Things to Do
Discover the best Phi Phi Islands tours and things to do in Thailand’s postcard-perfect archipelago: speed to the emerald Maya Bay, snorkel over coral gardens, glow with the bioluminescent plankton at night, laze on Bamboo Island and climb to the famous viewpoint. Compare top-rated experiences and plan the perfect trip.
Explore Ko Phi Phi Don by interest
Whatever brings you to Ko Phi Phi Don — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Top attractions in Ko Phi Phi Don
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Maya Bay
The iconic cove.
Coral Reefs
Snorkelling.
Plankton Bay
Glowing water.
Bamboo Island
White sands.
Viewpoint
Twin-bay view.
Longtail Boats
Island cruises.
Pileh Lagoon
Emerald lagoon.
Dive Sites
Reefs & wrecks.
Speedboat awayMaya Bay
The iconic cove.
Boat awayBamboo Island
White sands.
Offshore awayCoral Reefs
Snorkelling.
Evening awayPlankton Bay
Glowing water.
Hike awayViewpoint
Twin-bay view.
Boat awayLongtail Cruise
Hidden coves.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Ko Phi Phi Don visitor asks before booking.
High season (Nov–Apr)
Dry, calm and sunny — the best time to visit.
Hot season (Mar–May)
Very warm, with the calmest seas.
Monsoon (May–Oct)
Rain and rougher seas, but fewer crowds.
For snorkelling
The dry season for the clearest water.
For plankton
On dark, moonless nights year-round.
Best overall
November to April for calm, sunny days.
One day
Maya Bay, snorkelling and the viewpoint.
Two days
Add Bamboo Island and the plankton swim.
Three days
Add diving and a longtail cruise.
For the bays
Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon.
For the reefs
Snorkelling and diving.
For romance
The sunset and plankton tour.
By boat
Longtails and speedboats reach the bays.
On foot
Phi Phi Don village is car-free and walkable.
Tours
Island tours cover Maya Bay and Bamboo Island.
Ferries
Ferries link Phi Phi with Phuket and Krabi.
Where to stay
Stay in Tonsai village or a quiet bay.
Thai baht
Thailand uses the baht; carry some cash.
Maya Bay
Go early to beat the crowds and boats.
Snorkelling
Bring reef-safe sunscreen for the coral.
Plankton
Choose a moonless night for the brightest glow.
Viewpoint
Hike at sunrise for cool air and clear light.
Park fees
Maya Bay charges a national park entry fee.
Bamboo Island
Combine it with a snorkel stop.
Maya Bay tours
Speedboat trips fill up — book ahead.
Snorkel tours
Reef trips fill up — reserve early.
Plankton tours
Evening tours fill up — book ahead.
Island tours
Bamboo Island trips fill up — reserve early.
Dive trips
Diving fills up — book ahead.
High season
November to April is busiest — book well ahead.
Maya Bay tour
Around €44–90 for a Maya Bay speedboat tour.
Snorkel tour
About €56–100 for a snorkelling tour.
Plankton tour
Roughly €24–50 for a sunset and plankton tour.
Bamboo Island
Around €105–150 for a Bamboo Island tour.
Diving
About €62–120 for a dive trip.
How to save
Join group boat tours to save over private ones.
Ko Phi Phi Don through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Calm seas.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Peak.
- Best for
- Clear water.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Warm.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Rainy.
- Best for
- Quieter days.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Mixed.