Blessed with heavenly beauty, Koh Phi Phi is considered as one of the most popular islands to visit in Thailand. Moreover, tourists who visit Phuket for several days also make sure to devote a whole day to this island. You’ll also find it interesting that a movie ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio was also filmed on this island. Such a mesmerizing aura of Rocky Mountains and Shining Aqua Blue Water Beach this island has. This is why Phi Phi Island Tours are becoming the preferred choice of travelers, tourists and beach party lovers.
Every single day this island welcomes boatloads of tourists who are eager to view its breathtaking scenery and landscape. But there are some things which you need to know before stepping on to this island or booking Phi Phi Island Tour. So, continue the reading and read till last to avoid any hassle during your journey to this island.
How to get on the Phi Phi Island?
• You can find ferries from Phuket and Krabi and it is about a 2-hour trip. The frequency of ferries arrival and departure depends on the season and weather. Usually, the ferry runs twice a day, therefore, make the booking in advance and coordinate the time with your flights accordingly.
• The tickets can be bought anywhere in Phuket or Krabi (even from your hotel or hostel). On an average, you’ll need 250 baht for a one-way ticket and 400 baht for a round-trip ticket (which is approx. $13). For convenience, express boats (big boat or ferry boat) can also be booked online as many tourist sites provide Phi Phi Island Day Tour by Express Boat at reasonable prices.
• For people who suffer from sea sickness, the experience of ferry can be very nauseating, if the seas are remotely rough. So, if you feel uneasy in the ferry, just get down to the bottom level at the back of the boat and sit peacefully. You can entertain yourself with music and for that don’t forget to carry your earphones or headphone.
• Always pack something to eat like snacks or soft drinks. Some boats have bars while others don’t have anything except the restroom.
• After reaching the Phi Phi Island, you need to pay 20 baht as tax fee to help keep the island clean and beautiful. You cannot leave the ferry without paying this amount, so don’t waste time avoiding or negotiating it and make the payment quickly without any arguments.
Tips for Phi Phi Island Tourists:
• Since this island is really very small, it would be good to book the tour of one-day or an overnight stay. One day tour or an overnight tour is sufficient to visit this island. Due to small area, this island is completely walkable and therefore, you can take your time to stroll around and photograph the scenic views.
• Koh Phi Phi is the main island where people live (where you need to book the accommodation) and Koh Phi Phi Le (where you’ll go for sightseeing and partying) is the smaller and uninhabited island which is also called as the national park.
• There are no roads on this island which means you have to roll or carry your luggage to your accommodation. However, you can spot some men with the wheelbarrow on the dock who can carry your luggage at a small fee.
• This island is heaven for party lovers. People start partying around 2 pm which continues all night long.
That was all you need to know about booking Phi Phi Island Tours. Keep the tips in mind and make your journey to this island beautiful and memorable.
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