Limestone cliffs and turquoise lagoons, Thailand's most famous islands.
Address: Koh Phi Phi, Krabi Province
The Phi Phi Islands lie between Phuket and Krabi in the Andaman Sea. Koh Phi Phi Don is inhabited, with hotels and a village; Koh Phi Phi Leh is uninhabited and protected as part of a national park.
The islands were badly hit by the 2004 tsunami and have since been rebuilt. Typical tours visit Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Maya Bay, with snorkelling stops over coral reefs.
November to April, when the sea is calm.
Early departure to beat the crowds.
May to October can be rough; trips may be cancelled.
Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.
By speedboat tour or ferry from Rassada pier.
It works, but a night lets you enjoy it without crowds.
Yes, most tours include snorkelling.
