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The nightlife in Phi Phi Islands brings this laidback island to life every night. Phi Phi Island offers beachside parties and open-air parties, Thai kickboxing matches, fire shows, pool parties and many bars and nightclubs; the nights at Phi Phi Island are where people let loose. The nightlife scene is lively, energetic, and much less shady than in other parts of Thailand.

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The Phi Phi Viewpoint is an observation deck that can be reached after a short trek from Tonsai Village. It is the highest point of Koh Phi Phi Don, one of the two main islands of the Phi Phi Island cluster. Start walking from Reggae Bar at Ao Nang towards Loh Dalum Bay, and you will spot the signs along the way for the viewpoint. It's only a 20 to 30-minute walk.

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Ko Phi Phi Leh is an island of the Phi Phi Archipelago, known for its enormous vertical limestone cliffs capped with green foliage that give way to sandy beaches and coral seas. On this island, Loh Sama and Maya Bay offer turquoise blue, reef-ringed waters and snorkelling, diving and boating opportunities. The "Viking Cave" here is a thriving industry that sells edible bird nests harvested for soup within limestone caves.

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Monkey Bay, locally known as Yong Kasem Bay, is a popular snorkeling spot on Koh Phi Phi Don Island. Located near the entrance to Dalum Bay, the bay represents a small, shallow cove with a fascinating coral reef some 50m from the shore. The bay cannot be accessed on foot. Sailing on a paddle boat, longtail boat, or canoe or as part of a Phi Phi Island tour package is the only way to explore Monkey Bay.

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Located on the southwestern side of Ton Sai Bay, about 700 metres from the jetty lies Monkey Beach. It is a beautiful 150-metre long strip of white sand beach, surrounded by deep emerald green water. It is a snorkeling hotspot. Hire a long-tail boat from Tonsai jetty to reach the beach, if you are adventurous, you can rent a sea kayak for the 40-minute journey.

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Pi Leh Bay, also known as Pi Leh Lagoon or Ao Pileh, is a canyon-like inlet that almost bifurcates Koh Phi Phi Leh. Located on the eastern side of the island, the lagoon is around a 30-minute boat ride away from the Tonsai Bay jetty. Stretching for 600m, Pi Leh Bay is dotted with majestic limestone cliffs. The clear water offers snorkeling opportunities that can be accessed from the boat itself.

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Housed inside the bottom of a tall limestone cliff near Tongsai Bay, Viking Cave features a huge collection of bird nests used to make traditional Chinese Soup. Apart from this thriving industry, the Viking Cave also shelters ancient wall paintings of sailors and boats from the Scandinavian Drakkar Longship of the Vikings. The cave is closed to tourists and can only be seen from the boat.

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Maya Bay is an iconic location ever since it was shot to fame in the Movie The Beach' by Leonardo Di Caprio. Accessible only by boats and ferries, the crystal waters of the bay with cliffs make the view worthwhile. While until recently, the bay had been indefinitely shut off to visitors, tourists are now allowed to visit again in a controlled manner.

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Wrapped by pristine beaches and clear turquoise ocean water, Bamboo Island or Koh Pai is a true paradise on earth that emerges from crystalline white sands. Tucked into the Phi Phi Archipelago, the snug reef-edged island is a world-famous snorkeling, camping, and day-trip destination. Hire a Longtail Boat and visit the uninhabited island from Tonsai Village or the Sea Gypsies Village on Laem Thong Beach.

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Ideal for beginners, kayaking in Phi Phi Island allows one to relaxedly explore photogenic places like Pileh Lagoon, Maya Bay, Long Beach, Shark Point, Bamboo Island and Loh Samah Bay. From glittering white-sand coastlines, towering limestone karsts and dense forests to deep sea caves and colourful fish, this archipelago piques every water lover’s adventurous side. Average prices for kayak and guide rentals start from THB 1,600.

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Koh Khai is a group of three islands just 15 minutes speedboat ride from Phuket’s east coast. The islands are popular for their warm sand beaches, clear blue waters, and schools of fish close to the shore that you can spot underwater while snorkeling. Koh Khai Nai is the largest and has the most extensive swimming and snorkeling opportunities. Khai Nok has better facilities.

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The Phi Phi Islands have some of southern Thailand’s best snorkelling spots sought after by tourists. Snorkelling is the best way to explore its magnificent limestone mountains, deep sea caves, and surreal waves of colourful fish, sea turtles and corals. The top snorkelling havens include Hin Klang, Bamboo Island, Loh Sama, Pileh Lagoon, and Long Beach. One can rent snorkels here at just THB 1,500 and dive in.

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Ton Sai is the first stop that all tourists traveling from Phuket, Krabi, or Koh Lanta to Koh Phi Phi must make. Ton Sai Beach is the extension of the Ton Sai Pier that receives passengers visiting the island. The western side is the prettiest stretch, dotted with several resorts but still maintaining its untarnished beauty. The water is cleaner and is home to colorful coral reefs.

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A popular tourist spot located a 5-minute boat ride away from the Tonsai jetty, southwest-facing Long Beach offers spectacular views of Koh Phi Phi Leh islands. The beach is ideal for snorkeling all year long. The ambiance is calm and thus perfect for a relaxed overnight stay at the beach resorts away from the cacophony.

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Phi Phi Island's warm waters are a divers' paradise. The colossal limestone monoliths rising out of the ocean form a rugged, stunning environment interspersed with caves and reefs for divers to swim up to 12 meters underwater. Explore the best of Phi Phi's vibrant coral fish, submerged caves, and shipwrecks with diving and scuba diving tours at Garang Heng, Hin Pae, King Cruiser Wreck, Hin Dot, Koh Bida Nok, And Koh Bida Nai.

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Located beyond Lanah Bay on the western coast of Koh Phi Phi Don, Nui Beach is a secluded piece of paradise with powdery sand and turquoise blue waters. The beach is framed by tall limestone karsts, ideal for hiking and rock climbing. Nui Bay offers excellent snorkeling opportunities. When the tide is low, the ebbing sea unveils hidden caves under the water’s surface that you can explore.

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Tonsai Tower is the main rock climbing wall on Ko Phi Phi Don Island, situated near Railay Beach, offering captivating views of the entire island and ocean. Rising 450 feet in height, the natural limestone formation has 48 routes bolted with titanium and stainless steel, catering to rock climbers of all skill levels. You can also hire a local guide from the right side of Tonsai Tower.

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Among Phi Phi’s top three viewpoints, Ao Lo Dalam is considered the most scenic and overlooks a beautiful beach. At the southern end of Ao Lo Dalam, a 30-minute hiking trail rises uphill, bearing lush tropical jungles, large boulders and several flat cliffs. From the peak, one can soak in picturesque views of the isthmus of Koh Phi, crystal blue water, the curved white sand beach, as well as the sunset.

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Many Phi Phi tourists choose to enjoy island hopping by sailing aboard luxury schooners, yachts, cruises, and boats. One can explore all six islands of this archipelago, sailing past the spectacular beaches, forested limestone hills, and lagoons of Maya Bay, Phi Phi Don and Leh, Bamboo Island, Koh Bida Nok, Koh Bida Nai, and Koh Young.

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A remote haven ringed with verdant coral reefs, Mosquito Island or Koh Yung is the northeasternmost island of the Phi Phi archipelago. Also known as Moskito Island, it has two beautiful beaches. You can visit here for a swim, relax by the beach with a book, or even head south of the island for snorkeling and diving. The best way to get here is by Longtail boat.

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Shark watching tours are extremely popular in Phi Phi owing to abundant harmless species sheltered in Loh Samah Bay, Palong Bay, Bida Nok, Viking Cave and Long Beach. Black-tip reef sharks are the easiest to spot. There are no dangerous species of sharks in Phi Phi, so one can also dive into the water for a closer look. Snorkelers have higher chances of encountering than scuba divers, who scare the shark with their noisy bubbles.

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Koh Phi Phi's naturally beautiful, long beaches flaunt pearl-white sands, limestone mountains with cliffs, and chic beach bars. The stunning beaches are great for unwinding with family and friends, enjoying water sports, and discovering Thai villages, fishing bays, markets, and resorts. Beach hopping for 1-2 days in Phi Phi includes trips to Monkey Beach, Tonsai Bay, Loh Dalum Bay, Maya Bay, Bamboo Island and more by ferry, boats, or speed boats.

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Bordered by emerald waters, Moo Dee Bay or Loh Moo Dee boasts a 300-metre-long white sand beach backed by luscious coconut plantations. Lying on the east coast of Phi Phi, this private beach is a snorkelling paradise and almost always uncrowded. One can enjoy tranquil beach walks, ride rented motorbikes or scooters, or unwind at the beach shacks selling tasty Thai food and drinks.

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Formed by massive limestone rocks rising from the Andaman Sea, Koh Bida Nok and Koh Bida Nai are the southernmost areas of the Phi Phi Islands. These twin jewels feature Phi Phi’s most exhilarating snorkeling, sea diving, and shark-watching tours, only next to Ao Nang. With over 28 meters of excellent underwater visibility, they are home to towering dive sites, colorful reefs, harmless black-tip sharks, turtles, and stingrays.