Ko Phi Phi Don Travel Guide

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Pro

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  scuba diving, no traffic, beautiful scenery 


Con

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  Quite a touristy one 


In a nutshell

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  One of Thailand's 'must-see' places 

 

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Things to Do  

A shopping frenzy in a high energy village

A shopping frenzy in a high energy village, Ko Phi Phi Don

 tvdandy Says:  If you have a craving to do some haggeling with locals, head right from the pier to Tonsai Village. Every type of cheesy tourist item can be had here. The area is literally crammed with shopping options for about 5 blocks intersecting with each other. There are also a ton of... 

Craving a more 'Spring Break' type beach

Craving a more 'Spring Break' type beach, Ko Phi Phi Don

 tvdandy Says:  Loh Dalum beach will be more of your thing if you are craving a beautiful beach, but with plenty of busy action, especially among the young backpacker set. The beach is easy to get to. As soon as you jump off the ferry, the beach is on the opposite end of the pier, so just... 

The most beautiful beach on Phi Phi Don

The most beautiful beach on Phi Phi Don, Ko Phi Phi Don

 tvdandy Says:  The famous Long Beach on Phi Phi Don is the place to be if you want the ultimate in physical beauty and relaxed environment. Beautiful white sands complement a crystal clear shallow reef. The scenery is great, but I will say I wish there was more wave action for swimming,... 

Hotels  

Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort And Spa

 5 Reviews and 701 Opinions  We booked this wonderful resort with the aim of being able to step out of our beach bungalo straight... 

Holiday Inn Hotel

 4 Reviews and 473 Opinions  The villas are very nice but are a bit basic. We were moved to a newer room which was better than... 

Restaurants  

Mama Resto!: Mamma Mia!

Mama Resto!: Mamma Mia!, Ko Phi Phi Don

 Jeeem Says:  One of my favorites on Phi Phi Don. Open air concept, nice waiters and waitresses, simple fare.....but beware! The mussels and/or oysters!What can I say? The food at this place is wonderful, the presentation is great, the service is impeccable.....but!The mussels or oysters... 

Nightlife  

SUNSET BAR: NIGHTTIME FUN ON THE BEACH

SUNSET BAR: NIGHTTIME FUN ON THE BEACH, Ko Phi Phi Don

 mamasan69 Says:  On this trip while walking along the beach we noticed this bar during the day, which was good, but at night is when this bar came alive. During the day the bar didn't seem too busy, but we did notice the staff preparing for the fire shows that evening. After setting... 

Night beach Bars

Night beach Bars, Ko Phi Phi Don

 Svetlana_L Says:  It was a great place on a beach on Phi-Phi island - there was some bar in the midlle of the beach 9not far from the Bay View resort) with music from 60-s or 70-s, on sand there were quite a few mats - where you have a candle while you are lying, listening to music, consume... 

Transportation  

Ao Nang Princess

Ao Nang Princess, Ko Phi Phi Don

 clouds111 Says:  The Ao Nang Princess is the main ferry from Phi Phi Don to Ao Nang/Rai Leh. The busiest being the 15:30, the last from Phi Phi Don. The Princess holds just under 200 passengers, has seating inside but on a nice day generally out sitting on the deck in the sun. There are... 

P P Cruiser from Phuket

P P Cruiser from Phuket, Ko Phi Phi Don

 austarman Says:  The Phi Phi Cruiser is a great way to go to Phi Phi from Phuket because you can do it without a program.There are many tours that go to Phi Phi but we just wanted to go there direct first and check in to our hotel without a tour on the way.With the Phi Phi cruiser you can... 

To Koh Phi Phi

To Koh Phi Phi, Ko Phi Phi Don

 Sharon Says:  I have taken the boat that depart from Phuket's port and arrives after aprx. 2 hours to the Phi Phi Island.The way to the Island was beautiful, and lots of fun, We've been sitting (me and friends i have met on the boat) on the highest deck and enjoyed all the amazing way to... 

Shopping  

Phi Phi Don Shops: Local craft, souvenier and swimwear shops

Phi Phi Don Shops: Local craft, souvenier and swimwear shops, Ko Phi Phi Don

 austarman Says:  I was surprised how big this place was and just how many shops there are here.Mostly they are local craft, gifts, souvenir and clothing type shops here, as well as many tour operators that are running various types of cruises and tours.The streets here are clean and new... 

Markets: Markets

Markets: Markets, Ko Phi Phi Don

 junecorlett Says:  Many different items available at the markets on Phi Phi Island. They are more expensive than in Phuket. Ladies dresses, shirts, sandals, sarongs.Mens shorts T shirts, sandals, caps. A little more than on Phuket islandBarter Barter Barter 

Local Customs  

Phi Phi Memorial park.

Phi Phi Memorial park., Ko Phi Phi Don

 austarman Says:  Tsunami Memorial Garden is right next to the Tia and Millie Sunflower Bar; a beautiful place for quiet contemplation and paying one's respects to the victims of the December 26th 2004 tragedy.There are many photo's poems and memorial plaques here as a memorial to the... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Urgent update: Poisonous Jellyfish

Urgent update: Poisonous Jellyfish, Ko Phi Phi Don

 georeiser Says:  This is an urgent update! Unfortunately many of the beaches in South-Thailand have incidents of Jellyfish with burning tentacles. It may look like the spreading is increasing.Phi Phi Island and the eastern side of Phuket is one of the places where the most poisonous... 

DON'T BE A DUMBASS LIKE ME

DON'T BE A DUMBASS LIKE ME, Ko Phi Phi Don

 mamasan69 Says:  Like many of my previous trips it seems that I can't help but injure myself doing something stupid. Alcohol is the usual cause of my blunders, but hey it's all in "fun".This time I was dumb enough to play with a fire ring and paid for it with a nice burn on my arm for my... 

Tourist Traps  

Island Hopping - A big disappointment

Island Hopping - A big disappointment, Ko Phi Phi Don

 norah24 Says:  Signed up with a group of friends for an island hopping tour via speedboat from phuket island . Tour included Maya Bay (best known for The Beach flick starring ol' Leo) with stops at Khai island, and several Phi Phi islands stops : Monkey bay, Viking cave, Pileh Cove, and... 

Maya Bay - The Beach

Maya Bay - The Beach, Ko Phi Phi Don

 Sooze Says:  Yes you have got to go but its not all that good really. When we went it was quite quiet but there was a lot of rubbish on the beach and in the sea - this place obviously gets very busy. Don't stay too long! There are other places nearby that are fantastic for snorkeling... 

Sports & Outdoors  

Snorkeling

Snorkeling, Ko Phi Phi Don

 rudocp Says:  Land transfer by air-conditioned vehicle to Boat Lagoon Marina. Free coffee, tea and soft drinks. At 09:00hrs departure to Khai Nok Island for snorkeling & swimming. Have lunch on beach. Arrive at Phi Phi Don Island’s Monkey Beach for sightseeing, or swimming relaxing on the... 

Best dive shop Phi Phi [& different]

Best dive shop Phi Phi [& different], Ko Phi Phi Don

 jimbo78 Says:  There are many dive centers in Phi Phi [about 12 or so], and they all offer pretty much the same thing at the same prices. They all offer local dives trips, wreck trips and Hin Daeng trips. Some centers offer only Padi courses, some offer both Padi and SSI courses. Luckily... 

Favorites  

Accommodation on Phi Phi Don Island

Accommodation on Phi Phi Don Island, Ko Phi Phi Don

 earthflyer Says:  Phi Phi Don is a small island where everything is in walking distance as for getting a taxi they simply do not exist. there is no transport on the island.If the websites are confusing you then wait until you turn up on the island. When you get of the boat there is a small... 

Long beach, the place to be

Long beach, the place to be, Ko Phi Phi Don

 Doempie Says:  There is a 'road' you can walk that takes you to Long Beach in 20 minutes, but I would not advise using it at night (you have to walk over very slippery rocks for about 10m) and even less when you are drunk. Luckily there are boat taxi's that will take you there for B80 per... 

 
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 Carlitos is easily the most popular bar at Phi Phi. The bar is right on the beach, so much so that as the tide changes, the waves start crashing at your feet... 

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Questions and Answers

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Q:  Are there any elephant treks on Koh Phi phi? I will be there in april and would really like to go on a trek! 

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A: as far as i remember there are no elephants in PhiPhi, there are in Phuket and Koh Lanta 

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Local are still struggling for their life

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 Before i get here, i always expecting a cheap thing, because there are not many people would like to stay here for a few nights, most people prefer to have a day tour here because the island are not... 

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Phi Phi Island - Hidden Jewel in the Andaman Sea

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 Once a backpacker’s best kept secret, Phi Phi island (a title which invariably refers to the habited Phi Phi Don as opposed to the uninhabited Phi Phi Leh) is one of the most beautiful of the Andaman... 

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Phi Phi Islands

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 In July 2002 I spent ten fabulous days and nights in this paradise together with my boyfriend - and we could have stayed forever...! 

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Beautiful Ko Phi Phi Islands

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  There are two islands. 

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Phi Phi & Khai Island

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 Phi Phi Island features two bays with long beautiful beaches, Ton Sai and Lo Dalam Bay. Ton Sai Bay is where most accommodation can be found and the area offers a wide selection of bars and... 

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