Phi Phi Islands Snorkel Adventure
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the stunning Phi Phi Islands
- Snorkel in crystal-clear waters
- Visit the famous Maya Bay
- Discover vibrant marine life
- Enjoy a comfortable speedboat ride
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Koh Lanta
- Speedboat transportation to Phi Phi Islands
- Snorkeling equipment and guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
You will be picked up directly from your hotel on Koh Lanta and meet the boat crew of Opal Travel at Saladan Pier.
After a short briefing, it is time to cruise by speedboat to Phi Phi Leh in less than 50 minutes.
The first stop is at Viking Cave, where you will slowly pass by the Swiftlets' nests which are harvested by locals.
Not far from Viking Cave, make the first snorkel stop in Viking Bay with an artificial reef and natural sloping reef.
Cruise further to Pileh Lagoon for sightseeing the majestic limestone cliffs surrounding the emerald green lagoon.
Continue to Loh Samah Bay, where the captain will moore the speedboat at the floating rubber pier so you can easily walk to the other side of Phi Phi Leh famous for its iconic 'The Beach'.
Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral, and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef.
On Koh Phi Phi Don you can enjoy a rich Thai buffet lunch with chicken Massaman curry, deep fried chicken, stir fried mixed vegetables, steamed rice, fresh seasonal fruits and soft drinks. You can even explore the main island a bit, this little piece of paradise is composed of two rocky ends connected by a thin strip of sand. On each side are the turquoise and emerald coves, Loh Dalam Bay and Ton Sai Bay.
Spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay (known as Ao Ling in Thai) which is a popular spot on Phi Phi Don Island. Situated near the entrance of Dalum Bay, it's a small cove, very similar to Monkey Beach apart from the sand, which is thicker and bright yellow. A superb coral reef lies some 50 metres from the beach, offering memorable snorkelling opportunities.
Before heading back to Koh Lanta, you will make a last snorkel stop at Shark Point. Here you can spot colourful soft corals and a lot of fish and sea urchins.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- Confirm your booking at least 24 hours in advance.
- Check the weather forecast, as tours may be affected by conditions.
- Ensure you have a valid passport or ID for travel purposes.
Know before you go
- Bring swimwear, sunscreen, and a hat for sun protection.
- Consider wearing water shoes for comfort during snorkeling.
- A waterproof bag is recommended for personal belongings.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Infants Required On Laps
Good to know
- Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced that Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay will remain closed indefinitely. The itinerary of the tour will slightly change as the boat will not be able to go ashore at 'The Beach', but instead you will visit other places at Phi Phi Leh.
- There is a minimum of 13 people required to run this tour!
- Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.
Traveler reviews
Phi Phi by Speedboat
Good trip by speedboat. Phi Phi islands are truly beautiful, but spoilt by the number of people. It’s a shame the numbers can’t be controlled to make the experience better. Well worth going though.
Fantastic trip
Very well organised and ample time to explore and see each place. We arrived at Maya Bay at a good time, it didn’t feel overwhelmingly busy which is what we were expecting. Did some great snorkelling and our guide was very good
Hellish tour experience, would not reccomend
As it was low season, we were combined with another tour company boat (same itinerary) which was overcrowded (around 50 people) and many people were seasick. Not happy as the Opal tour boat we were supposed to be on was bigger and the one we were put on (Rattana tours) was smaller and has bad online reviews. Two of the tour staff were nice but the tour itself was very unorganised and we felt like cattle being herded from boat to beach and back again amongst very big crowds. Two people from the tour did not return on the boat so not sure if they organized a private return to Koh Lanta or were left there by the tour boat. If you have small children or get seasickness this is not the tour for you. We were stuck between people being sick in bags on either side of us.
A fantastic day!
Had a great day and the crew and guide were so organized and professional. The snorkeling was amazing and we had just the right amount of time at each stop off place. Beautiful islands and scenery. The boat was clean and we were given plenty of water throughout the day from the cool box. Although a speedboat it didn’t feel too bumpy and we really enjoyed the ride. Would thoroughly recommend this trip.
The best choice if you don't want to stay in Phi Phi
This day tour allows you to see, swim and snorkel at the most beautiful beaches! Excellent for quality/price