Thailand · Beach & Island

Bamboo Island, Pileh Bay & Phi Phi Island Snorkeling Tour from Phuket

9 Hours Round trip from Kathu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Full-day speedboat tour from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands
  • 02 Swim and snorkel at Bamboo Island and Pileh Cove
  • 03 See Maya Bay, famous from the film The Beach
  • 04 Enjoy a buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don restaurant
  • 05 Take photos at Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and Loh Samah Bay
  • 06 Relax and swim at Rang Island
  • 07 Round-trip hotel transfers included from selected Phuket areas

Spend a full day island-hopping by speedboat from Phuket to some of the Phi Phi area’s most scenic spots. Swim and snorkel in clear tropical waters, relax on white-sand beaches, and enjoy views of dramatic limestone cliffs as you explore Bamboo Island, Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Monkey Beach, and Rang Island.

This tour also includes sightseeing around Maya Bay, famous as a filming location for The Beach, plus a Thai lunch on Phi Phi Don and convenient round-trip hotel transfers. It’s a great choice for travellers who want a mix of beach time, snorkeling, and classic Phi Phi scenery in one day.

Spend a full day island-hopping by speedboat from Phuket to some of the Phi Phi area’s most scenic spots.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 9 Hours
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access No
Cities Phuket, Phi Phi Islands
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

This program will take them to visit famous tourist attractions such as Koh Phi Phi Leh (Phi Phi Leh Island), a limestone mountain island that is dominantly situated at the middle of green seawater, Koh Phi Phi Don (Phi Phi Don Island) is the biggest island of the group of the islands which is the location of communities, villages, hotels, accommodations , restaurants, hospitals, schools and the center of Koh Phi Phi Leh(Phi Phi Leh Island). Ma Ya Bay is a small semilunar-shaped bay surrounding with limestone mountains and to be seen the sand under the clear green seawater too and there is a clean white beach with fine sand causing to the beautiful scenery that is very popular for the tourists.

Bamboo Island, known as Koh Pai in Thai, the perfect spot for a 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.

Maya Bay is a small semilunar-shaped bay surrounding with limestone mountains and to be seen the sand under the clear green seawater too and there is a clean white beach with fine sand causing to the beautiful scenery that is very popular for the tourists(but now Maya Island is still closed,we will stop for only take pictures).

Pileh Bay, a bay is surrounded by limestone mountains with only one entrance and exit, the sea is clear to be seen the sand under the water, the coral reef is still abundant and the small sand beach is at the area of the mouth of the bay. Loh Samah Bay is a diving spot of Phi Phi Islands Tour, the coral is still very abundant in this area. Pileh Lagoon, the lagoon is surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs. The views at the lagoon are really incredible, the turquoise water colour with its limestone walls cliffs surrounding them. The stunning lagoon , a place where people can relax and daydream the day away.

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.

Rang Yai Island is a lovely small uninhabited island about 5 km off the east coast of Phuket. The island is a little slice of paradise. It is best known for its pearl farm and it has also developed into something of a mini activity center. The island has a beautiful, long sandy beach on its eastern side, facing Phuket. The water is clear and inviting. It is a lovely beach for a swim.

Itinerary • 06:40am – 09:00am Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina • 09:30am Depart from Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina by speedboat to Bamboo Island • Arrive at Bamboo Island. It's time to admire the beautiful island by swimming in clear water and snorkeling among the coral reefs • Sightseeing Monkey Beach for taking photos • Buffet lunch at Phi Phi Don restaurant • Sightseeing and taking photos at Viking Cave • Swimming and snorkeling in emerald water at Pileh Cove • Sightseeing and taking photos at Loh Samah Bay • Sightseeing and snorkeling at Maya Bay where was filmed "The Beach" • Enjoy relaxing and swimming at Rang Island • 05:00pm Retum to Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina and transfer back to your hotel *The tour program is subject to change due to the weather & sea conditions*

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kathu 2 cities · 9 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking tour guide, Actual information about your boat tour
  • Free round trip transfer from Patong, Kata, Karon, Tri Trang, Kathu, Phuket Town
  • Small refreshment in Phuket Boat Lagoon Marina, Small refreshment on-board
  • Delicious lunch
  • Life jackets on-board, Snorkeling equipment
  • Travel insurance

What's Not Included

  • National park fee(400THB per adult and 200THB per child) to be paid at point of entry
  • Extra Transfer Charge 200 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Leam Hin, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao, Ao Po, Laguna zone
  • Extra Transfer Charge 200 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Rawai, Sai Yuan, Nai Harn, Baan Krating
  • Extra Transfer Charge 200 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Layan
  • Extra Transfer Charge 1,200 THB/Private Van(Round Trip)

Know before you go

  • PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Infant seats unavailable
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Child ticket age between 4-11 years.
  • This tour is not suitable for guests traveling by big boat or ferry.
  • Guests who are pregnant are not allowed to join the tour, and no refunds will be given. Guest who has heart disease, High blood pressure, asthma or seizure disorder 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
  • • 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.
  • • Or, you can also get picked up from anywhere in Phuket.
  • • An extra charge will be applied for transfer in some Phuket areas. (To be advised)
  • • No Extra : Patong, Kata, Karon, Tri Trang, Kathu, Phuket Town
  • • Extra Transfer Charge 200 THB/PAX(Round Trip) : Leam Hin, Kamala, Surin, Bangtao, Ao Po, Laguna zone, Rawai, Sai Yuan, Nai Harn, Baan Krating, Layan
  • • Extra Transfer Charge 1,200 THB/Private Van(Round Trip) : Nai Thon, Nai Yang, Mai Khao, Cape Panwa, Makham Bay, Koh Si Ray
  • • Please plan to meet your tour guide at your hotel lobby at least 10 minutes prior to the scheduled pick-up time
  • • If you arrive more than 10 minutes late or after we have moved from your hotel, you may be considered a no-shows

Logistics

Meeting & route

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

Your 9 hours finish where they began, in Kathu.

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