Day Trip Itinerary

1 Day – Phi Phi Islands Highlights

A full but rewarding day taking in the very best of Phi Phi: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo and Mosquito Islands.

Best season: November – Aprilday tripphi phiiconic scenery

Overview

Phi Phi is famous for its sheer cliffs, white-sand beaches and jade-green lagoons. This day tour combines the major highlights of Phi Phi Leh and Phi Phi Don with stops at Bamboo and Mosquito Islands for snorkeling over coral reefs.

Phuket/Krabi → Phi Phi Leh & Phi Phi Don → Bamboo & Mosquito → Return

Morning – Maya Bay & Phi Phi Leh

  • Depart from Phuket or Krabi and cruise towards the Phi Phi Islands
  • First stop at Maya Bay, filming location for “The Beach”
  • The bay is currently closed to landing to help the reef recover, but you can still enjoy the view from the boat and appreciate its untouched beauty

Continue to the bays of Pileh and Loh Samah:

  • Cruise into Hong Pileh, a jade-green lagoon surrounded by sheer cliffs and caves
  • Pass by Viking Cave, known for ancient rock paintings of boats

Midday – Phi Phi Don: Beaches & Snorkeling

  • Head to Phi Phi Don for soft-sand beaches and coral reefs
  • Step ashore at Long Beach or Monkey Beach to feel the powdery white sand under your feet
  • Try snorkeling at Nui Bay or Lana Bay with colourful fish and coral below

During one of these stops:

  • Enjoy lunch on board
  • Or choose the option to dine ashore at the 5-star Zeavola Resort, offering Thai and Western cuisine

Afternoon – Bamboo & Mosquito Islands

  • Cruise north of Phi Phi Don to Mosquito Island, a rocky island with rich tropical vegetation and a small beach ringed by coral reef

  • Continue to Bamboo Island, famous for its turquoise water and excellent snorkeling

  • Swim, snorkel and relax on the white sand beach

  • Enjoy the final views of the Phi Phi archipelago before turning back

Return – Cruise Back to Phuket or Krabi

  • After ticking all the boxes on your Phi Phi Islands day tour, cruise back to your drop-off point
  • Arrive in the late afternoon, ready to continue your evening on shore