Koh Phi Phi Krabi

The Phi Phi Islands consist of two small islands, south of Phuket, famous for their fine sandy beaches and limestone cliffs which soar out of the sea to form spectacular scenery. Add crystal clear water, no roads and a tropical laid back lifestyle, and it's easy to see why Phi Phi is one of southern Thailand's most popular destinations.

The islands were affected by the tsunami which hit south east Asia resulting in loss of life and the closure of many hotels around the main Tonsai Bay area of Phi Phi Don. Not all of beaches on the main island of Phi Phi Don were affected. In fact, the beaches and accommodation around the quieter, less built up north coast are still as lovely as ever and open for business.

The smaller uninhabited island of Phi Phi Ley sustained little damage. Composed of around 90 % limestone cliffs dotted with caves and passages, surrounding shallow blue-green lagoons with shallow coral gardens - it's ideal for snorkelling. The island also has two magnificent beaches, Loh Samah and Maya Bay - used as a location for the Hollywood film "The Beach."

Beaches around Phi Phi Don can be reached by local longtail boat, in the more secluded areas. Diving and snorkeling at Laem Thong is excellent, and at Hua Rah Ket to the extreme south. Local dive companies offer diving and snorkelling trips with equipment readily for hire.

Koh Phi Phi is one the ten most beautiful islands in the world. From atop of Koh Phi Phi Don, you can look over the island and see its hourglass figure. Koh Phi Phi Le, while being the smaller of the two islands and less developed is none the less beautiful. Transit between the two islands is possible via a long-tail boat.

Location
Koh Phi Phi is located in the Had Noppharatthara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park in Tambon Ao Nang in the province of Krabi. The distance from Chao Fa Pier to Koh Phi Phi is forty-two kilometers. In addition to Koh Phi Phi, there are six other islands nearby

Highlights

Travel to the Phi Phi Islands
Koh Phi Phi can be reached by boat either from Krabi or Phuket. In downtown Krabi tourists can take a boat at Chaofa pier. The boat leaves for Koh Phi Phi daily. Boat tickets are available at the pier or from travel agents in the town. It takes about 2 hours and a half for the journey. Regular boats from Ao Nang to Koh Phi Phi are also available during high season.


Koh Phi Phi Don: Koh Phi Phi Don is the larger of the two islands. The commerce on this island revolves around the Ton Sai Pier. This is where the majority of the accommodations and restaurants are located. Since it is only twenty-eight square kilometers, It is possible to walk around the entire island. Many beaches, like Aow Loh
Dalam, have white-sand beaches, shallow water, and play host to many activities like football and volleyball.