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View from Phi Phi Viewpoint over the twin bays of Tonsai and Loh Dalum

sunrise must be earned…

Phi Phi Viewpoint 1, 2 & 3

The legendary twin-bay view, earned step by step

Entry 30-50 THB

Distance · one way

2.2 km

Duration

45-75 min

Elevation gain

+195 m

Moderate

This is THE Koh Phi Phi postcard: the sand hourglass between the twin bays of Tonsai and Loh Dalum, seen from above. The climb from the village is short but honest, concrete stairs, then jungle path, over three tiers: Viewpoint 1, Viewpoint 2 (the main platform, 186 m) and Viewpoint 3, wilder and often empty. Allow 30 to 45 minutes at an easy pace.

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Elevation profile

02,2 km

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Stage by stage

  1. 1

    Tonsai Village

    Start at the pier and head east through the shopping lanes. Follow the yellow "Viewpoint" signs, you can't go wrong, it goes up.

  2. 2

    The stairs

    The toughest stretch: a run of steep concrete stairs under the trees. Take your own pace, there are landings to catch your breath and the first views already open up.

  3. 3

    Viewpoint 1

    First platform with a small shop. The view opens over Loh Dalum, many stop here, but the best is above.

  4. 4

    Viewpoint 2 · the postcard

    5 more minutes on a paved path: this is where THE twin-bay photo is taken (entry 30-50 THB, garden and café). At sunrise the light comes from exactly the right direction.

  5. 5

    Viewpoint 3

    A dirt path continues north through the jungle to a quieter rocky platform. It's also where the descent to Rantee starts if you want to link both hikes.

In pictures

🎒 What to bring

  • ✓30-50 THB in cash for the Viewpoint 2 entry
  • ✓Sunrise: leave 45 min before first light, a headtorch helps on the stairs
  • ✓At least 1 L of water even for this short climb
  • ✓The Viewpoint 2 café opens early, a well-earned reward

⚠️ Safety

  • !Steep stairs, slippery after rain: closed shoes
  • !Monkeys around the platforms: don't feed them, hold onto your things
  • !Head down before dark, the trail is unlit

Frequently asked questions

30 to 45 minutes from Tonsai to Viewpoint 2 at an easy pace, photo stops included. Add 10 minutes for Viewpoint 3. The full round trip takes 1.5-2 hours.
Access to Viewpoint 2, the main platform with the twin-bay view, costs 30-50 THB per person in cash. Viewpoint 1 and the trail itself are free.
Sunrise: the light hits the twin bays head-on and the crowds haven't arrived. At sunset the sun drops behind the hill, beautiful, but backlit.

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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
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Private Long Tail Boat Tour · Koh Phi Phi

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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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sunrise must be earned…

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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