Practical guides

Direct answers to the questions we hear most often. Written by our agent, refreshed every year.

Transport & logistics

Chiang Mai to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Flight + Ferry, Times & Cost

How to get from Chiang Mai to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: there's no direct route, so fly to Krabi (~2h) then ferry to Phi Phi (1h30). Total 6-7h, 2,200-4,500 THB. Phuket works too. Skip the 20h+ train.

Khao Lak to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Transfer + Ferry, Times & Cost

How to get from Khao Lak to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: transfer to Phuket (Rassada Pier, ~1h30) then ferry to Phi Phi (2h) - total 4-6h, 900-1,600 THB. In high season, combined Khao Lak to Phi Phi speedboats run direct.

Koh Phangan to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Ferry + Bus, Times & Cost

How to get from Koh Phangan to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: no direct boat (opposite coasts), so take a combined ferry+bus+ferry via Surat Thani and Krabi (9-13h, 1,200-1,700 THB), or fly via Koh Samui to save time.

Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Ferry + Bus, Times & Cost

How to get from Koh Tao to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: no direct boat (opposite coasts), so take a combined ferry+bus+ferry via Surat Thani and Krabi (10-14h, 1,200-1,800 THB), or fly via Koh Samui to save time.

Pattaya to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Flight + Ferry, Times & Cost

How to get from Pattaya to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: fly from U-Tapao (UTP, 30 min from Pattaya) to Phuket or Krabi, then ferry (6-8h, 2,500-4,500 THB). Or transfer to Bangkok, fly to Krabi, then ferry. No direct boat.

From Bangkok to Krabi: plane, night bus or train? (and why the ferry doesn't exist)

All the real options Bangkok → Krabi compared by a local operator: flight, night bus, train + bus, private transfer — durations, prices 2026 in THB, pitfalls to avoid, and how to go to Koh Phi Phi.

From Krabi to Koh Phi Phi: ferry, speedboat, timetables and prices 2026

The complete guide Krabi → Koh Phi Phi by an agency based on the island: ferries from Krabi Town and Ao Nang, speedboats, private transfers, real high and low season times, 2026 prices in THB, and arrival at Tonsai Pier.

Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi 2026: Flights, Ferries, Times & Cost

How to get from Bangkok to Koh Phi Phi in 2026: fastest route (flight + ferry, ~5h), budget train + bus option from 1,500 THB, costs and when to leave.

How to get from Phuket to Koh Phi Phi?

Complete transport guide Phuket → Koh Phi Phi: ferries, speedboats, prices, timetables, advice to avoid scams, what to do if you miss your boat.

Practical info

Diving in Koh Phi Phi without certification: the beginner's guide (price 2026)

Everything a beginner needs to know before diving in Koh Phi Phi: course of a discovery dive, suitable sites, fauna (black tip sharks, turtles), 2026 price in THB, contraindications, best season, and the rest towards Open Water.

Plan your stay

Bangkok 2026 — complete guide for French speakers by our team

The French-speaking Bangkok 2026 guide by our team: tested itineraries, private excursions with French guide, Ayutthaya, floating markets, where to sleep, when to come, how not to be fooled.

Koh Phi Phi 2026 — complete guide by our French-speaking team on site

The complete guide to Koh Phi Phi by our French-speaking team based on the island. When to come, how to go, where to sleep, good excursions and those to avoid, Maya Bay 2026, diving, all in French and in the field for 8 years.

Krabi 2026 — complete French-speaking guide by our team

The complete Krabi 2026 guide by our team: why choose Krabi rather than Phuket, top French-speaking excursions, Railay, Hong Islands, Emerald Pool, where to sleep, when to come.

Phuket 2026 — complete French-speaking guide by our team

The French-speaking Phuket 2026 guide by our team: top excursions, James Bond Island, Phi Phi day trip, Similan diving, elephant sanctuary, Big Buddha, where to stay, when to come, how to escape tourist areas.

Maya Bay 2026: Complete Guide to Hours, Fees & Insider Tips

Our team's complete 2026 Maya Bay guide, written from Phi Phi: the real 300-person quota, best time windows, National Park fees, boat options, swim restrictions and weather windows. Everything operators don't tell you.

Thailand in 7 days: full itinerary Bangkok + islands (day-by-day, budget by profile)

Tested day-by-day itinerary for 7 days in Thailand: Bangkok cultural + Krabi nature + Koh Phi Phi paradise. With budgets by profile and seasonal alternatives.

Koh Phi Phi month by month: weather, crowds, prices (honest 2026 calendar)

Month-by-month calendar for Koh Phi Phi: temperatures, rainfall, sea state, crowds, typical hotel prices. Choose your time based on your priorities.

Maya Bay 2026: Open? Current Status, Limits, Fees & Closures

Maya Bay is open in 2026, with limits: 300-visitor quota, 400 THB fee, restricted swimming, and possible 1-3 day closures in Aug-Sept. Local update, June 2026.

When is the best time to visit Maya Bay?

Complete guide season by season for Maya Bay: climate, crowds, sea conditions, prices. Choose your ideal month according to your priorities.

How many days to spend on Koh Phi Phi?

Practical guide: 3 nights is ideal for Koh Phi Phi. Here's how to divide your stay according to your priorities (beaches, snorkeling, nightlife, couple, family).

Comparisons

Phi Phi, Phuket or Krabi: the honest comparison (by destination, profile, budget)

Honest comparison Phuket vs Krabi vs Koh Phi Phi: for whom, when, what budget, and how to combine smartly based on your trip length.

Koh Phi Phi or Krabi: what to choose?

Koh Phi Phi vs Krabi: complete comparison (beaches, accommodation, activities, budget, traveler profiles) to help you choose or combine.

Koh Phi Phi — karsts and turquoise lagoon from above

Longtail boats over turquoise water, Koh Phi Phi

Longtail boat bow at sunset, Koh Phi Phi

Pileh lagoon turquoise cliffs, Phi Phi Leh

Palm-fringed tropical beach, Koh Phi Phi

Longtail boats with ribbons on the beach, Koh Phi Phi

In pictures