Thailand · Beach & Island

Half-Day Morning Bamboo Island Tour from Phi Phi by Longtail Boat

4 Hours Round trip from Ao Nang Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Travel by traditional longtail boat from Phi Phi Don
  • 02 Snorkel and swim in the clear, shallow waters of Bamboo Island
  • 03 Stop at Monkey Beach to see wild monkeys along the shore
  • 04 Visit Shark Point, a popular snorkeling site
  • 05 Relax on white-sand beaches surrounded by tropical scenery
  • 06 Enjoy lunch, seasonal fruit, and drinking water on the beach

Set out from Phi Phi Don on a traditional longtail boat and spend the morning exploring some of the area’s most scenic snorkeling spots. This half-day trip combines clear tropical waters, white-sand beaches, and classic island views, with time to swim, snorkel, and relax at beautiful Bamboo Island.

Along the way, stop at Monkey Beach to spot wild monkeys from the shore and continue to Shark Point, a well-known snorkeling area where you may see tropical marine life and reef sharks. With lunch, fruit, drinking water, and snorkeling gear included, it’s an easy way to enjoy Phi Phi’s natural highlights before the afternoon.

08:30am–09:00am Pick up from the meeting point at McDonald near Tonsai pier on Phi Phi Don Island.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 4 Hours
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Krabi, Phi Phi Islands
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

What You Can Expect

Discover the beauty of Phi Phi Islands , the famous spots with Bamboo Island half day snorkeling tour. Get conveniently walk to the meet up location at McDonald and then head straight for the bay.

It is among the top of Krabi package tour that is very popular for the tourists. This program will take them to visit famous tourist attractions such as  Bamboo island, the island is almost shaped like a heart and is entirely surrounded by a strip of white sand. Its central part is covered with lush vegetation including Casuarinas trees and the Bamboo trees that gave its name to the island. On the north-eastern side of the island, under the shade of the trees, a small bar serves drinks and snacks.  This island is part of the national marine park and is inhabited only by the nomadic sea gypsies and the park rangers that monitor arrivals. Bamboo island is surrounded by white sandy beaches and a shallow coral reef and a lunch stop on a day cruise around Koh Phi Phi.

Monkey beach is a simply stunning 150 meters long strip of white powdered sand fringed by emerald water. The backside of the beach is a rather steep limestone cliff , cover with lush vegetation that offers monkeys a comfortable habitat , which is where it gets the name from. It’s also good snorkeling point nearby and photography, but beware of the monkeys and do not go to close to them.

Shark Point is one the most famous and popular snorkeling and diving sites of Koh Phi Phi. It is maybe the best place to spot many Leopard Sharks resting and sleeping.

Itinerary

  • 08:30am–09:00am Pick up from the meeting point at McDonald near Tonsai pier on Phi Phi Don Island.
  • 09:30am Depart from Ton Sai pier by longtail boat
  • 10:00am Make a short stop at the famous Monkey Beach, where you can watch wild monkeys playing at the white sandy beach. The stunning 150m-long strip of white powdery sand fringed by emerald water is an excellent spot for snorkeling.
  • 11:00am Explore and discover the perfect spot for a half day trip. Bamboo Island hosts great snorkeling opportunities. You can enjoy swimming and snorkeling in the warm, shallow waters or just relax even in the shadow on the white sandy beach. Enjoy snorkeling and swimming in crystal clear waters at Bamboo Island. You can relax, sunbathe or walking on the white sandy beach. We stop here for 2 hours.
  • 12:30pm-01:00pm Have lunch with seasonal fruits and drinking water on the beach at Bamboo Island
  • 01:00pm Cruising to Shark Point where you can spot blacktip reef sharks hunting smaller fish, it’s great for snorkeling as you will be aware when snorkeling over the huge coral reef.
  • 02:00pm Return to the pier at the meeting point.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Ao Nang 2 cities · 4 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Lunch
  • Drinking water
  • Fruit
  • Life jacket
  • Snorkeling mask
  • Tour Guide
  • First Aid Kit
  • Accident Insurance

What's Not Included

National Park fee (400THB per adult and 200THB per child) to be paid at point of entry

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Child ticket Age between 4-10 years
  • You come by yourself to meeting point at McDonald’s.
  • Guests who are pregnant or have high blood pressure, heart disease and bone diseases are not recommended to join the tour
  • On the rare occasion that we should be required to cancel a tour, we will inform you in advance and offer a different tour date, an alternative tour or provide a full refund
  • This activity is ideal for guests with accommodation on Phi Phi Island.
  • For the mentioned service.
  • Not transferable to any other service or person.
  • Please arrive in the hotel lobby 15 minutes before the scheduled for departure.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Ao Nang, TH
Tour start
Ao Nang, TH
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 4 hours finish where they began, in Ao Nang.

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