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- During high season (November - April) and on National Thai Holidays, we advise that you book your trip as early as possible as seats sell out fast.
- Due to bad weather or sea conditions the tour may be postponed or cancelled with a full refund.
- You can cancel your booking up to 24 hours prior to your scheduled departure date and receive a refund in the amount of the activity costs minus payment fees (if no other custom cancellation policy is stated under 'Important to Know'). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Phi Phi Island Sunset + 4 Island Small Group Tour from Krabi
Koh Phi Phi and 4 Islands with iconic sunset
Highlights
- Cruise at midday by fiberglass speed boat to Phi Phi Islands
- Avoid the crows with a late departure and maximum 28 people aboard
- Make 2 snorkel stops at Monkey Beach and at a secret cove at Phi Phi Leh
- Walk on a wooden trail from the floating pier at Loh Samah Bay to Maya Bay
- Swim at Bamboo Island surrounded by a strip of white sand
- Enjoy a spectacular sunset at the 4 Island group
What can you expect
It's time to return to Maya Bay to experience the iconic beach at first hand - but this time with a late departure to avoid the crowds and enjoy a spectacular sunset at Bamboo Island. Get picked up directly from your hotel lobby in Krabi by the driver of Krabi Sunset Tour and meet the boat crew at Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang.
The experienced English speaking guide will explain the detailed itinerary of the trip which can be slightly adapted due to sea and weather conditions. Board the fiberglass speed boat with 28 limited seats and head over to Phi Phi Leh passing by the 4 Island group with a quick stopover at Railay Beach to pickup other guests.
The first snorkel stop will be at a stunning 150 m long strip of white powdery sand fringed by emerald waters at Monkey Beach. Then head further to the jetty on Phi Phi Don around 700 m away where you will enjoy a Thai-style buffet lunch in Arida Restaurant. After lunch stroll along the promenade of Ton Sai and catch a first impression of this lovely shore.
Continue to Phi Phi Lee, an uninhabited island that lies 1.5 km off the southernmost tip of Phi Phi Don. Fly by at Viking Cave where locals harvest swiftlet birds’ nests which are believed to promote good health, specifically for the skin. Viking Cave owes its name to the paintings found on the eastern and southern walls of the cave. The second snorkel stop will be in Pileh Lagoon where you can jump into the cool and swim in turquoise water with colorful fish.
Finally arrive at the floating jetty at Loh Samah Bay where the boat is docked and the park rangers will check your entrance ticket. The island is part of the Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park and visitors must pay an entrance fee on the spot.
Climb over the rocks to an elevated wooden trail which leads to the beach at Maya Bay. Here you can touch the white sand and dangle your feet into the turquoise water. You will have approximately one hour to enjoy on one of the most stunning locations in Thailand, and if you lucky you can witness black tip reef sharks swimming in the shallows.
Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming, no single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen and no use of drones without permission.
On the way back you will make a short stop at Bamboo Island which is surrounded by a strip of white sand. Its central part is covered with lush vegetation, including casuarina and bamboo trees.
The trip will also include a stop at the 4 Island group where you can watch a spectacular sunset over the Andaman Sea before returning safely to the hotel.
Itinerary
- 09:00 - 10:00: Hotel pickup in Krabi
- 10:00 - 10:20: Pick up guests from Railay Beach
- 10:20 - 11:00: Depart by fiberglass speed boat to Phi Phi Islands
- 11:00 - 11:40: Snorkel at a stunning 150 m long strip of white powdery sand fringed by emerald waters at Monkey Beach
- 11:40 - 12:00: Cruise to the main island
- 12:00 - 13:30: Enjoy a buffet lunch in Arida Restaurant on Koh Phi Phi Don
- 13:30 - 13:45: Cruise to Phi Phi Lee Island which belongs to the National Park
- 13:45 - 14:00: Pass by Viking Cave and take picture of the famous bird nests
- 14:00 - 14:30: Enter Pileh Lagoon and jump into the cool water
- 14:30 - 15:45: Snorkel in turquoise water with colorful fish and gorgeous coral reefs
- 15:45 - 16:00: Walk from Loh Samah Bay to the famous beach at Maya Bay
- 16:00 - 16:45: Relax on the white sandy beach and dip your feet ankle-deep into the crystal clear water
- 16:45 - 17:30: Stop at Bamboo Island
- 17:30 - 18:00: Head back to the mainland
- 18:00 - 18:30: Watch a spectacular sunset at the 4 Island group
- 18:30 - 19:00: Return back to Nopparat Thara Pier and transfer to the hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water & soft drinks
- Seasonal fruits
- Buffet lunch in Arida Restaurant on Koh Phi Phi Don
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance
Important
- Bring a towel, waterproof bag, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and a camera.
- Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will close Maya Bay every year for 2 months in August and September.
- Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming, no single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen and no use of drones without permission.
- Monkey Beach can be only accessed by speedboat in low tide.
- Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.
- During certain seasons, jellyfish may be present in the Andaman Sea, and contact can cause skin irritation or discomfort. To minimize the risk, we recommend wearing protective clothing such as watershoes and long swimwear when swimming.
- Ensuring your safety is our top priority. To that end, we strongly recommend wearing a life jacket throughout the entire boat ride to the islands and while snorkeling.
- Speedboats navigate close to the shoreline, allowing passengers a convenient and effortless transition to the beach.
- While flip-flops are convenient, water shoes offer better protection against sharp objects like shells or rocks on the sand, and provide improved traction on wet surfaces.
- Shorts are ideal as they dry quickly and allow for greater freedom of movement, especially if the water level reaches above your knees when getting on or off the boat.
- This tour is not recommended for infants under 2 years old, pregnant women or people with back or neck problems.
- There is a minimum of 10 people required to run this activity! On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel this trip, we will inform you in advance and offer a different travel date, an alternative activity or provide a full refund.