Practical guides

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

Plan your stay

How to get to Koh Phi Phi: all routes, prices and durations (2026)

The complete 2026 guide to reaching Koh Phi Phi: the 8 routes (Phuket, Krabi, Krabi and Phuket airports, Bangkok, Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi, Koh Lanta), with mode of transport, duration, indicative price and direct link to each route.

Phi Phi Boat Party 2026: the honest guide to sunset cruises

Festive sunset cruise, night plankton tour or private charter? We honestly explain the Phi Phi boat party scene to you: for whom, what is included, safety, and how to experience it your way.

Snorkeling on Koh Phi Phi: the best spots in 2026

Nui Bay, Loh Samah, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach: our best snorkeling spots on Koh Phi Phi, with advice for beginners, equipment and early morning departures to avoid the crowds.

Nightlife in Koh Phi Phi: Tonsai in the evening (2026 guide)

Tonsai in the evening: beach bars, fire shows on Loh Dalum, car-free island. Our local team tells you what to expect and who it's for, without filter.

Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai): the Phi Phi 2026 guide

Bamboo Island (Koh Mai Phai), the small white sand island north of Phi Phi. Our team on the island tells you when to swim there, how to get there and why to leave early.

Monkey Beach in Koh Phi Phi: the honest guide 2026

Monkey Beach on Koh Phi Phi: where it is, how to get there by longtail, the golden rule with monkeys, snorkeling and the best time. Advice from our team on the island.

Pileh Lagoon 2026: the natural swimming pool of Phi Phi Leh

The Pileh lagoon is the natural swimming pool of Phi Phi Leh: turquoise water, cliffs, peaceful swimming. When to go, how to follow it with Maya Bay, our advice from islanders.

Island hopping on Koh Phi Phi: a tour of the islands in 2026

Maya Bay, Pileh, Loh Samah, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo: this is what a Phi Phi island tour covers. Longtail or speedboat, half day or full day, and the best start.

The most beautiful beaches of Koh Phi Phi: our 2026 guide

Our tour of the most beautiful beaches of Koh Phi Phi: Tonsai, Loh Dalum, Long Beach, Nui Bay, Bamboo and Maya Bay. Where to swim, where to find calm, where to see the sunset in 2026.

Phi Phi Viewpoint 2026: the hourglass viewpoint of Koh Phi Phi

Everything about the Phi Phi Viewpoint: going up from Tonsai, the 3 viewpoints, times for light and avoiding the crowds, cost and good shoes. Our residents' advice.

What to do on Koh Phi Phi in 2026: 12 must-sees from our team on the island

The complete guide to things to do on Koh Phi Phi, written by our team based on the island: Maya Bay, island hopping, snorkeling, diving, viewpoint, sunsets and plankton, Bamboo Island, nightlife in Tonsai. When to go, how long, and how to avoid the crowds.

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 schedules, fees and insider tips

Complete 2026 guide to Maya Bay from our team based on Phi Phi: actual quota of 300 visitors, best time slots, national park fees, boat choice, swimming restrictions and weather windows. Everything the 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? Status, restrictions, prices and closures

Reopening, 2026 access rules, entry fee, quota, opening hours, seasonal closures: everything you need to know before booking Maya Bay.

When is the best time to visit Maya Bay?

Complete season by season guide 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).

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.

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

Longtail boats with ribbons on the beach, Koh Phi Phi

In pictures