Snorkel Tour to Phi Phi Islands by Speed Boat from Koh Lanta
Day trip to Maya Bay and beyond
Highlights
- Cruise by speed boat to the iconic Phi Phi Islands
- Visit the famous Maya Bay and walk on 'The Beach'
- Cruise into the majestic Pileh Lagoon surrounded by steep cliffs
- Snorkel in crystal clear water at Viking Bay
- Enjoy a rich buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don
What to expect
On this guided day tour you will discover the top attractions of the Phi Phi Island archipelago. The Phi Phi Islands are amongst the most striking in the world, with vivid-coloured limestone cliffs reaching perpendicularly out of emerald-green water, jungle-covered hillsides, white-sand beaches, and idyllic hilltop vistas along with dramatic caves and grottoes.
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.
Itinerary
- 07:00 - 08:30: Hotel pickup on Koh Lanta
- 08:30 - 08:45: Meet the boat crew of Opal Travel at Saladan Pier
- 08:45 - 09:00: Get a short briefing with important information and safety measures
- 09:00 - 09:50: Cruise by speed boat to Phi Phi Leh
- 09:50 - 10:10: Pass by the Viking Cave where Swiftlets' nests are harvested
- 10:10 - 11:10: Snorkel at Viking Bay with an artificial reef and natural sloping reef
- 11:10 - 11:50: Cruise further to Pileh Lagoon for sightseeing the majestic limestone cliffs
- 11:50 - 12:50: Moore the speedboat at Loh Samah Bay on the other side of Maya Bay and walk to 'The Beach'
- 12:50 - 14:20: Enjoy a buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don with free time to explore the main island
- 14:20 - 14:40: Spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay
- 14:40 - 15:40: Continue to Shark Point for the last snorkeling adventure
- 15:40 - 16:30: Head back to Koh Lanta & transfer back to your hotel
- * The tour program is subject to change due to weather & sea conditions
Inclusions
- Hotel round-trip transfer
- Drinking water
- Seasonal fruits
- Thai buffet lunch
- Snorkeling equipment
- Life jacket
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Basic accident insurance (for guests from 4 to 69 years of age only)
Important Information
- Bring a towel, waterproof bag, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and camera.
- Speed boats carry passengers as close to the beach as they can so passengers can hop off and on easily.
- Wear flip flops or water shoes in case there are shells or rocks on the sand and shorts rather than pants as the water level may be above the knees when hopping off/on the boat.
- This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years, people over 69 years or people with back or neck problems.
- Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.
- Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will close Maya Bay every year for 2 months in August and September.
- 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.
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Price Breakdown
- To guarantee a booking, book no later than 19 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- During high season (November - April) and on National Holidays, book 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 up to 24 hours prior to departure date and receive a refund (minus payment fees). Read our Terms & Conditions.
Activity Details
- Availability
- Schedule 09:00 - 16:00
- Duration 7.0 hours
- Pickup times per zone Show
- Means of transport Speed boat
- Guidance Professional English speaking tour guide
- Group size 10 - 60 people
National Park Entrance Fee
There is an entrance fee for 'Hat Noppharat Thara – Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park' of 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child to be paid. These fees help rangers keep the park protected and clean.
You can choose to pay the fees now or on the day of the trip.
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