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Long-tail boat on the white sand of Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi

the island's finest stroll…

Long Beach (Hat Yao)

The coastal walk facing Phi Phi Leh, doable by everyone

Distance · one way

2.3 km

Duration

35-60 min

Elevation gain

+33 m

Easy

The perfect first hike on Phi Phi: 2.3 km of coastal path linking Tonsai to Long Beach cove by cove, with Phi Phi Leh as a backdrop the whole way. Almost flat, shaded in places, spiced up by fun rocky sections, and at the end, 800 metres of some of the island's finest white sand. The 10-minute taxi-boat back turns the outing into an effortless loop.

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Elevation profile

02,3 km

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Stage by stage

  1. 1

    East Tonsai

    Leave the village eastward behind the pier, following the path past the last restaurants. The view quickly opens onto the channel and Phi Phi Leh.

  2. 2

    The rocky passages

    The trail alternates concrete stretches and rock-hopping at the water's edge. At high tide two sections are crossed with your feet in the water, that's the fun part.

  3. 3

    Viking Beach

    A small cove with anchored long-tails and a beach bar, the ideal refreshment stop two-thirds of the way.

  4. 4

    Long Beach

    The trail lands on Hat Yao: 800 m of white sand, limpid water and the best head-on view of Phi Phi Leh. Snorkel toward Shark Point at the eastern tip (harmless blacktip reef sharks at first light).

In pictures

🎒 What to bring

  • ✓Walking sandals are enough, expect wet feet at high tide
  • ✓Mask and snorkel for Shark Point, at the beach's eastern end
  • ✓Taxi-boat back: 100-150 THB per person, agree on the price before boarding
  • ✓Gorgeous in late afternoon, when the light skims Phi Phi Leh

⚠️ Safety

  • !The rocks are slippery at high tide: keep to the landward side if the water is choppy
  • !Currents off Shark Point early morning: stay close to shore
  • !Sunscreen: half the trail is exposed

Frequently asked questions

Yes, in 35 to 60 minutes on the 2.3 km coastal trail. The path is easy, with a few rocky passages that get wet at high tide. It's the most accessible of our 5 hikes.
Expect 100-150 THB per person in the daytime (more at night). Long-tails wait right on the beach, agree the fare before you board.
Yes, completely harmless blacktip reef sharks patrol at first light off Shark Point, at the eastern tip of the beach. A mask and snorkel is all you need, a few metres from shore.

The boat ride back? We handle it

Taxi-boat from the arrival beach or a private long-tail at the exact time you want, our boats complete the hike.

Private Long Tail Boat Tour · Koh Phi Phi
Private Long Tail Boat Tour · Koh Phi Phi
from 2 500 THB

Private Long Tail Boat Tour · Koh Phi Phi

by Phi Phi Paradise

Private traditional long tail boat departing from Koh Phi Phi: you choose the duration (from 2 to 6 hours), your departure time (from 6:00 am to 4:30 pm, return before 6:30 pm) and your own itinerary. Price for the whole boat, 4 people included, +500 THB per extra person (up to 15 people, babies under 4 free): 2h 2,500 THB · 3h 3,700 THB · 4h 4,500 THB · 5h 5,500 THB · 6h 6,500 THB. Fruit and water included; Thai lunch included on the 5h and 6h trips. From Krabi or Phuket, a full day with transfer and 4 or 5 hours of long tail. National park fee extra, in cash on the day: 400 THB/adult, 200 THB/child 4-11 years.

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the island's finest stroll…

The boat ride back? We handle it

Taxi-boat from the arrival beach or a private long-tail at the exact time you want, our boats complete the hike.

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