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Must-sees & Must-Dos in Koh Phi Phi?

What to do and see in Koh Phi Phi

In Koh Phi Phi, apart from the famous viewpoint (in fact there are 3) which offers a superb view of the island, most of the places to see are offshore. To discover them, you will therefore have to either hire a longtail boat or buy day trips at local travel agencies. The most popular tours go to Maya Bay, the beach in Dany Boyle's film with Leonardo Di Caprio which welcomes thousands of thousands of visitors every day, the lagoon of Koh Phi Phi Ley, or the monkey beach. On the main island, going for a trek to get off the beaten track and discover small and almost deserted beaches is also very nice and gives you another image of Koh Phi Phi (see offer in the tours section).
I also listed at the end of the page some good tours, excursions and activities that you can do in Koh Phi Phi or from Koh Phi Phi. Click here to see them.

Must-visit places in Koh Phi Phi

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Koh Phi Phi Viewpoint

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Up there are actually three viewpoints, including number two, which offers the most beautiful and famous view of Koh Phi Phi Island. You absolutely have to go up there if you want to get THE photo of Koh Phi Phi and take a selfie that will make your friends jealous. The sunsets from up there are also often superb!

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Maya Bay

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Maya Bay beach was made famous by the movie ''The Beach''. Since then, thousands of tourists are going there every day. This is certainly a beautiful place but if you really want to enjoy it you will have to come at dawn or sleep on the bay.
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Phi Phi Ley Lagoon

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This turquoise lagoon surrounded by steep limestone cliffs offers a superb setting! Featured on almost all boat tours of Koh Phi Phi that also go to Maya Bay, it is also very popular with tourists who generally swim there, or even do a bit of snorkeling.

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Other nice places to visit in Koh Phi Phi

Monkey Beach (Ao Ling)

Monkey Beach (Ao Ling)

starstar This small beach is home to a horde of monkeys. Accustomed to humans, they can be approached very closely. The beach is easily accessible by kayak from Koh Phi Phi pier.
Viking Cave

Viking Cave

star This cave is not that interresting but it is often part of the visits agencies or boats drivers offer on Koh Phi Phi Leh. You can visist the inside only in high season.

Other visits suggestions in Koh Phi Phi

  • The seabed and the landscape
    Discover the place on land and in the sea

Tours in Koh Phi Phi and around

This selection includes tours, excursions and activities to do in Koh Phi Phi that I personally tested or were tested by people I fully trust and offers by recognized agencies or websites known for their seriousness and quality.

early bird excursion to maya bay to avoid the crowd !

Early bird excursion to Maya Bay to avoid the crowd !

Offered in Englishenglish guide
This boat tour departs early in the morning, around 7 a.m., so you can enjoy the beautiful Maya Bay Beach before the main crowds. It will also take you snorkeling and swimming in Phi Phi Leh Lagoon and see the Viking Cave before ending at Monkey Beach. Space is limited, so reservations are recommended.

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Jungle Trek Phi phi Island

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Trek through the jungles of Koh Phi Phi with a local guide and discover the viewpoints and the island off the beaten track with a secret bay to relax, swim and watch the sunset. Bioluminescent plankton at night if conditions are favorable

1 day in kho phi phi and maya bay

1 Day in Kho Phi Phi and Maya Bay

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Discover the amazing landscapes of Koh Phi Phi islands from Phuket. You will visit the famous Maya Bay, the superb Phi Leh Lagoon, see the Viking Cave and stop at Monkey Beach.

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