Phi Phi Activities & Travel Tips

By Paula Parker

There are loads of Phi Phi activities for you to enjoy.
Naturally most of the activities on the Island in some form or another will involve you getting wet.

Below is a list of the best activities on offer at Ko Phi Phi.

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Phi Phi Activities & Fun Things to do

1. Scuba Diving at Phi Phi

As the islands are surrounded by water, one of the most popular Phi Phi activities is scuba diving.

As you will see, there is definitely no shortage of dive spots or, for that matter, dive school companies to choose from.

Some dive sites are more suitable for beginners.

While others are great for more advanced divers.

2. Snorkeling at Phi Phi

For non-divers, snorkeling is a must and can be done directly off some of the beaches on Ko Phi Phi Don, such as Monkey Beach or Long Beach.

Alternatively, you could take a private longtail boat to explore other beaches and islands at Koh Phi Phi away from the crowds.

We found this to be the best way to explore the Islands, and the boat captain found us some great snorkelling spots.

Most longtail boat charters are 3 to 4 hours, but you can opt to charter the boat for longer to go snorkelling at extra locations or to explore Bamboo Island.

There are morning and afternoon tours, but if you want to swim with Bioluminescent plankton, you will have to go in the afternoon.

Departure times are 6:00 am and 3:00 pm.

The price of chartering a private longtail boat will depend on how long you want to use it for and where you want to go.

If you don't want to charter a private longtail boat, you can join other people on a snorkeling tour.

3. Go Snorkeling with Sharks

Snorkelling with sharks at Phi Phi island

If snorkeling with sharks is on your bucket list, add it to your list of Phi Phi activities.

The most popular spot for shark watching tours is just offshore from Long Beach on Ko Phi Phi Don.

You can join a tour that will teach you how to snorkel and swim with black tip reef sharks.

Or you can organise a long-tail boat driver to take you there. The best time to go is early in the morning.

4. Hiking to Phi Phi Viewpoint

A walk to Phi Phi viewpoint is one of the best things to do while staying on the Island.

We have done the invigorating walk to the viewpoint a couple of times and I must say its one of our favorite activities..

The hike to the top is not easy, but given the views from the top its well worth the effort, once you are there.

To see what the hike is like check out our videos of one of our walks to Pee Pee Viewpoint .

While most people make use of the long-tail boats to explore the islands and beaches, there is also a few other hiking tracks among the hills, for those who want to go hiking.

5. Go Rock Climbing in Krabi

If you want to go rock climbing or deep water soloing while you're at the Phi Phi Islands, you may have to go to Krabi.

Whilst there used to be rock climbing and cliff jumping at Phi Phi, it appears that the operators have closed down.

Krabi is a top spot for adrenaline pumping activities.

6. Explore Phi Phi Onboard a Pirate Boat

There are lots of activities and things to do on and around the islands, including this incredible experience on board a Pirate Boat.

This tour includes a visit to the following locations:

Monkey Beach
Viking Cave
Maya Bay
Pileh Lagoon
Palong Bay

There is a range of activities to enjoy on the pirate boat, including snorkelling and kayaking. After all that, you get to sit back, relax, and watch the sunset with a sundowner from the bar.

Tour includes:

Snorkelling gear and life jackets
Kayaks for exploring Pileh Lagoon
Lunch
Fruit platters
Unlimited water, coffee, and tea - There is a bar onboard, but alcohol is not included

If you are looking for a fun way to explore the Phi Phi Islands and meet other people, with some really cool activities, the Pirate Boat is the way to do it.

The list of Phi Phi activities and attractions is endless; you can do as much or as little as you like.

And if all the activities we have mentioned above seem like too much, you might prefer to take time out to pamper yourself with a relaxing Thai massage, aromatherapy, a facial or reflexology instead!