Photo: Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 3.0 Koh Phi Phi Leh has no hotels, residents or ferry pier of its own — every visit is a boat tour. Where you start from changes the experience more than anything else.
From Phuket, Krabi or Phi Phi Don
| Starting point | Typical boat | Approx. one-way time | Good to know |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phuket | Speedboat or big boat | 1–1.5 hours by speedboat | Most departures and hotel pickups; long day |
| Krabi / Ao Nang | Speedboat | About 45 minutes | Closer, so more time on the islands |
| Phi Phi Don (Tonsai) | Longtail or speedboat | 20–30 minutes | Cheapest, most flexible; can go very early |
Speedboat, big boat or longtail?
- Speedboat — fastest and most popular, small to medium groups, can be bumpy.
- Big boat / catamaran — slower but more stable and comfortable; good for families and anyone prone to seasickness.
- Longtail — the classic Thai wooden boat, only practical from Phi Phi Don; great for small groups and early starts.
Deal Phi Phi Private Longtail: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon & Snorkel
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Deal Phuket: Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Khai Island Day Tour with Lunch
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$52 $42
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Deal From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Tour to Maya Bay & Snorkeling
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$22 $18
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A typical day trip route
- Maya Bay — landing at Loh Samah Bay and boardwalk to the beach
- Pileh Lagoon — swim or snorkel in the emerald lagoon
- Viking Cave — seen from the boat
- Monkey Beach and Phi Phi Don — lunch stop on many tours
- Bamboo or Khai Island — beach time on the way back
Staying overnight
To see Maya Bay early, stay on Phi Phi Don the night before and take a longtail at sunrise, before the boats from Phuket and Krabi arrive. Ferries to Phi Phi Don run from both Phuket and Krabi.
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