Islands
Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay
Six islands of limestone and turquoise water, two hours by boat from Phuket, with Maya Bay at the centre.
WherePhuket
Time neededFull day
Best timeNovember to April, early
CostFrom THB 1,900 (private longtail)
Maya Bay is one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, and also one of the busiest. Going at sunrise by private longtail is the difference between a memory and a crowd.
How to visit it well
- Maya Bay has seasonal closures for reef recovery — check dates.
- Leave at 5:30am; you will arrive before the speedboat fleet.
- Phi Phi Don is for lunch and a walk, not for sleeping if you want quiet.
Tours that include Phi Phi Islands & Maya Bay
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