Snorkel Tour to Phi Phi Islands by Speed Boat from Koh Lanta
Description
Take a one day tour by speed boat to the stunning islands of Phi Phi Islands with pick up service from your hotel on Koh Lanta. Snorkel in crystal clear water over gorgeous coral reefs with colorful fish in Viking Bay and Shark Point. Walk from Loh Samah Bay to the famous beach at Maya Bay, cruise into Phi Le Bay and spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay.
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Itinerary
You will be picked up directly from your hotel on Koh Lanta and meet the boat crew of Opal Travel at Saladan Pier.
After a short briefing, it is time to cruise by speedboat to Phi Phi Leh in less than 50 minutes.
The first stop is at Viking Cave, where you will slowly pass by the Swiftlets' nests which are harvested by locals.
Not far from Viking Cave, make the first snorkel stop in Viking Bay with an artificial reef and natural sloping reef.
Cruise further to Pileh Lagoon for sightseeing the majestic limestone cliffs surrounding the emerald green lagoon.
Continue to Loh Samah Bay, where the captain will moore the speedboat at the floating rubber pier so you can easily walk to the other side of Phi Phi Leh famous for its iconic 'The Beach'.
Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral, and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef.
On Koh Phi Phi Don you can enjoy a rich Thai buffet lunch with chicken Massaman curry, deep fried chicken, stir fried mixed vegetables, steamed rice, fresh seasonal fruits and soft drinks. You can even explore the main island a bit, this little piece of paradise is composed of two rocky ends connected by a thin strip of sand. On each side are the turquoise and emerald coves, Loh Dalam Bay and Ton Sai Bay.
Spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay (known as Ao Ling in Thai) which is a popular spot on Phi Phi Don Island. Situated near the entrance of Dalum Bay, it's a small cove, very similar to Monkey Beach apart from the sand, which is thicker and bright yellow. A superb coral reef lies some 50 metres from the beach, offering memorable snorkelling opportunities.
Before heading back to Koh Lanta, you will make a last snorkel stop at Shark Point. Here you can spot colourful soft corals and a lot of fish and sea urchins.
Highlights
What's included
Pickup Locations & Times
Get picked up from your hotel on Koh Lanta. The exact pick-up time will be confirmed by email after you have made the booking. For some hotels there is a pickup service by speed boat directly from the hotel beach. Pickup times for each zone: • Kantiang Beach: 08:00 - 08:10 • Kaw Kwang Beach: 08:00 - 08:30 • Klong Dao Beach: 08:00 - 08:30 • Klong Khong Beach: 08:10 - 08:30 • Klong Nin Beach: 08:10 - 08:30 • Klong Tob Beach: 08:10 - 08:30 • Long Beach: 08:00 - 08:30 • Old Town: 08:00 - 08:15 • Pra Ae Beach: 08:10 - 08:30 • Saladan Pier: 08:00 • Baan Saladan: 08:00 - 08:15
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Important Information
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced that Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay will remain closed indefinitely. The itinerary of the tour will slightly change as the boat will not be able to go ashore at 'The Beach', but instead you will visit other places at Phi Phi Leh.
- There is a minimum of 13 people required to run this tour!
- Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.
Reviews(12)
Good trip by speedboat. Phi Phi islands are truly beautiful, but spoilt by the number of people. It’s a shame the numbers can’t be controlled to make the experience better. Well worth going though.
Very well organised and ample time to explore and see each place. We arrived at Maya Bay at a good time, it didn’t feel overwhelmingly busy which is what we were expecting. Did some great snorkelling and our guide was very good
As it was low season, we were combined with another tour company boat (same itinerary) which was overcrowded (around 50 people) and many people were seasick. Not happy as the Opal tour boat we were supposed to be on was bigger and the one we were put on (Rattana tours) was smaller and has bad online reviews. Two of the tour staff were nice but the tour itself was very unorganised and we felt like cattle being herded from boat to beach and back again amongst very big crowds. Two people from the tour did not return on the boat so not sure if they organized a private return to Koh Lanta or were left there by the tour boat. If you have small children or get seasickness this is not the tour for you. We were stuck between people being sick in bags on either side of us.
Had a great day and the crew and guide were so organized and professional. The snorkeling was amazing and we had just the right amount of time at each stop off place. Beautiful islands and scenery. The boat was clean and we were given plenty of water throughout the day from the cool box. Although a speedboat it didn’t feel too bumpy and we really enjoyed the ride. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
Dear kerry_w Thank you for taking the time to leave such a fantastic review! We're thrilled you had a great day exploring the islands with our professional crew and knowledgeable guide. We strive to create a smooth and enjoyable experience, and it sounds like the snorkeling, scenery, and boat ride all exceeded your expectations. We're glad the cool box kept you hydrated throughout the day, and that the speedboat ride provided a comfortable way to travel between stops. We appreciate you recommending our trip to others!
This day tour allows you to see, swim and snorkel at the most beautiful beaches! Excellent for quality/price
Dear 409gloriap Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed the stunning beaches and amazing views from the viewpoint. We pride ourselves on offering high-quality tours at an affordable price, and we're thrilled you found it excellent value for money.
After we were on Koh Rok etc. and this tour was fantastic we thought; use the time and explore Phi Phi, with the sister islands. The transfer was on time - there and back - that suited. The crew was friendly and the Service okay. However, the tour was generally disappointing from the point of view of what we booked. Snorkeling at the Viking Bay is okay but not a “must see” but that’s subjective – nobody can help it. The snorkeling at Monkey Point was easy, as was the snorkeling at Shark Point. Ergo, 2 of the 4 snorkel courses did not take place, which is just a shame. After all, I pay the full price that is in the prospectus - then I expect exactly this service or at least a discount. If I had known about the sightseeing tour in advance, we would have booked something else.
Dear Jessica, Thank you for your review and sorry to hear that you were not satisfied with our service. As stated very clearly on the website, the tour followed the itinerary which there are 2 spots for snorkeling and other for sightseeing, swimming, and relaxing and the tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions. Kind regards, Rinda
The trip is very good you see many things and can also take many pictures. It was a pity that we did not stop at Monkey Beach and were allowed to get off. Unfortunately, Maya Bay was closed, but the guides can't help it. Lunch on the beach was sufficient and we also got fresh fruit on the boat. The tour guides were very nice and funny.
Lots of boats, imposed rhythm, beautiful but crowded bamboo island, poorly maintained monkey island. 1 stop out of the 2 scheduled. A “private” excursion would probably be much more enjoyable.
It was all very easy. They picked us up at the resort and took us to the boat. We were shown some beautiful areas with great photo opportunities. Snorkeling was decent, not the best I have ever experienced, but fun. Lunch was very good food. The area of Ko Phi Phi that boats are allowed to unload is quit busy and not very pleasant. I would think that staying overnight to see the rest of the island would be well worth it. Some folks at our resort did just that and said it was so worth it. They found delicious fresh fish available to eat unlike Ko Lanta.
Having had a fantastic day with Opal Travel and Joy 😃 🙂 snorkled two places and got seen many colorful fishes. Within one pair of beaches and must highlight Bambo beach - some of the most amazing I have seen. Nice lunch. Finished tour by Phi Phi, with possibility for shopping and a short stop at Monkey Bay. Joy was a super good and not least fun guide. Had a great day with varied program 😃👍
