{"id":10901,"date":"2020-03-13T13:06:11","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T13:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gotravelblue.com\/?p=10901"},"modified":"2021-02-02T05:45:46","modified_gmt":"2021-02-02T05:45:46","slug":"9-things-to-do-when-visiting-the-phi-phi-islands-thailand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ayushtoursjaipur.com\/index.php\/2020\/03\/13\/9-things-to-do-when-visiting-the-phi-phi-islands-thailand\/","title":{"rendered":"9 Things To Do When Visiting The Phi Phi Islands, Thailand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"Maya<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Visiting the Phi Phi Islands is a gorgeous experience and one that lots of travellers to Krabi and Phuket will want to experience. Whether or not you choose a day, or choose to spend a relaxing few days on the islands, you\u2019ll find ample opportunities to visit the famed (and pretty darn gorgeous), Maya Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Maya Bay is one of the most iconic places to explore when visiting the Phi Phi Islands, not just because of its gorgeous beach but the protected status that\u00a0Ko Phi Phi Le truly deserves\u2026 ahhh, who am I kidding, it might also be because it found fame after that famous book and film,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whatever your reasons for visiting this gorgeous bay, there\u2019s quite a few tips you need to know before you arrive. Take a look at some of the things you need to know when\u00a0visiting Maya Bay.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1.) It gets exceptionally busy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

This means two things for us as travellers. One, it means there are greater options in regards to small boat companies that charter boats from the larger Koh Phi Phi Don to Maya Bay itself.\u00a0Secondly, it means you\u2019ll likely be sharing the bay with hundreds of others and a bay filled with speedboats. This isn\u2019t always the idyllic image we have about visiting the bay but it\u2019s the very real reality of visiting a popular destination and something to bear in mind before planning your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2.) Pack plenty of drinking water<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t expect any shops\/stalls that sell food or drinks once you get to the island, that makes it imperative that you take adequate drinking water with you. Make sure you pack at least 2 litres if you\u2019re planning on swimming\/walking in the humid conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3.) You will get bitten\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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There\u2019s almost no escaping it, you will get bitten by mosquitos\u2026 come day or night, they seem to love this humid paradise. If you tend to get bitten, make sure you pack a strong\u00a0Deet mosquito spray o ward off those hungry critters\u00a0(your legs will thank you)!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Hotel choices are limited<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

With\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don being such a small island, it doesn\u2019t offer the same choice in regards to hotels and lodges as you might be used to on larger islands. One thing that is great is that you\u2019ll find a huge array of hotels to meet your budget.\u00a0Take a look at some of the best-rated hotels to stay in,<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5.) The boat ride can be choppy<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

A choppy boat ride seems fine for a 20-minute journey but give it an extra 2 hours and I guarantee your stomach will tell you differently! You can travel to Phi Phi Islands (Mainly, Koh Phi Phi Don) from Phuket which takes approximately 2 hours or 1.5 hours from Krabi. The largest island is a few miles away from Maya Bay and easily accessible in the right conditions by boat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll be able to buy your tickets in advance (from most larger hotels), at the boat itself or merchants in the main towns, just prepare for that\u00a0delightfully awful seasickness during choppy seas (safe to say no one likes being green-faced on a 2-hour boat ride)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

6.) Time your trip\u00a0to avoid the crowds<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The best way to avoid the crowds is to go as early as you can in the morning and\/or visit when the water is too low for the boats to enter the bay itself. When this happens you will have to jump off your boat and swim (with a lifejacket) to the rocky back of the island. The swim will be about 50-100 metres, depending on the water level. I\u2019d only recommend the latter option if you\u2019re a confident swimmer and you don\u2019t mind scaling the rocky banks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7.) Embrace\u00a0island life<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Phi Phi Islands are a special place that attracts people from all over the world, with most travellers staying on\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don. This means that the small town itself can be quite crowded and filled with people, this can be a little different from the image you might have of Phi Phi but\u00a0it doesn\u2019t have to be\u00a0negative. Embrace the evenings on the beach and explore the market stalls with all the hustle and bustle that comes with it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8.)\u00a0Snorkel the bays<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re planning on visiting Maya Bay, take some time to snorkel along the shores, which are incredible! If you\u2019re an inexperienced snorkeller, make sure you stay close to the boat, grab a life jacket and always stay within plain sight of the boat\u2019s crew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.) Explore the wider region<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\"Exploring<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Whatever you want to do when you visit this region, there is so much to see within the Andaman Sea and the relatively close, Ao Phang-nga National Park too. Explore the local region (either by road or water) and I guarantee you\u2019ll fall head over heels in love with this place!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Visiting the Phi Phi Islands is a gorgeous experience and one that lots of travellers to Krabi and Phuket will want to experience. Whether or not you choose a day, or choose to spend a relaxing few days on the islands, you\u2019ll find ample opportunities to visit the famed (and pretty darn gorgeous), Maya Bay. Maya Bay is one of the most iconic places to explore when visiting the Phi Phi Islands, not just because of its gorgeous beach but the protected status that\u00a0Ko Phi Phi Le truly deserves\u2026 ahhh, who am I kidding, it might also be because it found fame after that famous book and film, Whatever your reasons for visiting this gorgeous bay, there\u2019s quite a few tips you need to know before you arrive. Take a look at some of the things you need to know when\u00a0visiting Maya Bay. 1.) It gets exceptionally busy This means two things for us as travellers. One, it means there are greater options in regards to small boat companies that charter boats from the larger Koh Phi Phi Don to Maya Bay itself.\u00a0Secondly, it means you\u2019ll likely be sharing the bay with hundreds of others and a bay filled with speedboats. This isn\u2019t always the idyllic image we have about visiting the bay but it\u2019s the very real reality of visiting a popular destination and something to bear in mind before planning your visit. 2.) Pack plenty of drinking water Don\u2019t expect any shops\/stalls that sell food or drinks once you get to the island, that makes it imperative that you take adequate drinking water with you. Make sure you pack at least 2 litres if you\u2019re planning on swimming\/walking in the humid conditions. 3.) You will get bitten\u00a0 There\u2019s almost no escaping it, you will get bitten by mosquitos\u2026 come day or night, they seem to love this humid paradise. If you tend to get bitten, make sure you pack a strong\u00a0Deet mosquito spray o ward off those hungry critters\u00a0(your legs will thank you)! 4. Hotel choices are limited With\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don being such a small island, it doesn\u2019t offer the same choice in regards to hotels and lodges as you might be used to on larger islands. One thing that is great is that you\u2019ll find a huge array of hotels to meet your budget.\u00a0Take a look at some of the best-rated hotels to stay in, 5.) The boat ride can be choppy A choppy boat ride seems fine for a 20-minute journey but give it an extra 2 hours and I guarantee your stomach will tell you differently! You can travel to Phi Phi Islands (Mainly, Koh Phi Phi Don) from Phuket which takes approximately 2 hours or 1.5 hours from Krabi. The largest island is a few miles away from Maya Bay and easily accessible in the right conditions by boat. You\u2019ll be able to buy your tickets in advance (from most larger hotels), at the boat itself or merchants in the main towns, just prepare for that\u00a0delightfully awful seasickness during choppy seas (safe to say no one likes being green-faced on a 2-hour boat ride) 6.) Time your trip\u00a0to avoid the crowds The best way to avoid the crowds is to go as early as you can in the morning and\/or visit when the water is too low for the boats to enter the bay itself. When this happens you will have to jump off your boat and swim (with a lifejacket) to the rocky back of the island. The swim will be about 50-100 metres, depending on the water level. I\u2019d only recommend the latter option if you\u2019re a confident swimmer and you don\u2019t mind scaling the rocky banks. 7.) Embrace\u00a0island life Phi Phi Islands are a special place that attracts people from all over the world, with most travellers staying on\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don. This means that the small town itself can be quite crowded and filled with people, this can be a little different from the image you might have of Phi Phi but\u00a0it doesn\u2019t have to be\u00a0negative. Embrace the evenings on the beach and explore the market stalls with all the hustle and bustle that comes with it. 8.)\u00a0Snorkel the bays If you\u2019re planning on visiting Maya Bay, take some time to snorkel along the shores, which are incredible! If you\u2019re an inexperienced snorkeller, make sure you stay close to the boat, grab a life jacket and always stay within plain sight of the boat\u2019s crew. 9.) Explore the wider region Whatever you want to do when you visit this region, there is so much to see within the Andaman Sea and the relatively close, Ao Phang-nga National Park too. 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If you tend to get bitten, make sure you pack a strong\u00a0Deet mosquito spray o ward off those hungry critters\u00a0(your legs will thank you)! 4. Hotel choices are limited With\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don being such a small island, it doesn\u2019t offer the same choice in regards to hotels and lodges as you might be used to on larger islands. One thing that is great is that you\u2019ll find a huge array of hotels to meet your budget.\u00a0Take a look at some of the best-rated hotels to stay in, 5.) The boat ride can be choppy A choppy boat ride seems fine for a 20-minute journey but give it an extra 2 hours and I guarantee your stomach will tell you differently! You can travel to Phi Phi Islands (Mainly, Koh Phi Phi Don) from Phuket which takes approximately 2 hours or 1.5 hours from Krabi. The largest island is a few miles away from Maya Bay and easily accessible in the right conditions by boat. You\u2019ll be able to buy your tickets in advance (from most larger hotels), at the boat itself or merchants in the main towns, just prepare for that\u00a0delightfully awful seasickness during choppy seas (safe to say no one likes being green-faced on a 2-hour boat ride) 6.) Time your trip\u00a0to avoid the crowds The best way to avoid the crowds is to go as early as you can in the morning and\/or visit when the water is too low for the boats to enter the bay itself. When this happens you will have to jump off your boat and swim (with a lifejacket) to the rocky back of the island. The swim will be about 50-100 metres, depending on the water level. I\u2019d only recommend the latter option if you\u2019re a confident swimmer and you don\u2019t mind scaling the rocky banks. 7.) Embrace\u00a0island life Phi Phi Islands are a special place that attracts people from all over the world, with most travellers staying on\u00a0Koh Phi Phi Don. This means that the small town itself can be quite crowded and filled with people, this can be a little different from the image you might have of Phi Phi but\u00a0it doesn\u2019t have to be\u00a0negative. Embrace the evenings on the beach and explore the market stalls with all the hustle and bustle that comes with it. 8.)\u00a0Snorkel the bays If you\u2019re planning on visiting Maya Bay, take some time to snorkel along the shores, which are incredible! If you\u2019re an inexperienced snorkeller, make sure you stay close to the boat, grab a life jacket and always stay within plain sight of the boat\u2019s crew. 9.) Explore the wider region Whatever you want to do when you visit this region, there is so much to see within the Andaman Sea and the relatively close, Ao Phang-nga National Park too. 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