Early Bird Phi Phi Island & 4 Islands Speed Boat Tour from Krabi
Highlights
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Speedboat transfers between islands
- Thai lunch at a local restaurant
- English-speaking licensed guide
The early departure is the point of this speedboat run out of Krabi: hotel pickup can start as early as 6am, with a breakfast box handed out on the way to Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang for a 7am departure, so Maya Bay and the rest of the marine park are covered before the day-tripper fleet arrives. The nine-hour run stops at Railay Beach to pick up more guests, then crosses to Phi Phi Leh in under 45 minutes.
Maya Bay itself is a walk-in stop rather than a swim stop — the operator lists no swimming, no single-use plastics, reef-safe sunscreen only, and no drones without permission as the park’s current rules, and notes the marine park closes for roughly two months most low seasons (usually August–September), so it’s worth confirming access before booking that window. Snorkeling instead happens off the east side of Phi Phi Leh and around Bamboo Island, with gear supplied. The route also covers Phileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, a distant look at Monkey Beach without stopping there, Chicken Island, and a walk on the Thale Waek sandbar between three smaller islands, plus a Thai buffet lunch at Phi Phi Arida restaurant on Phi Phi Don.
- Duration: 9 hours
- Price from: $78
- Rating: 4.7 from 116 reviews
- Group size: up to 15, on a speed boat with up to 40 seats
- Includes: guide, life jackets, accident insurance, Thai buffet lunch, water and fruit, snorkel gear, hotel transfer
- Excludes: national park entrance fees (adult and child), gratuities, personal expenses
- Meeting point: Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang, 30 minutes before departure
Watch out: Swimming isn’t permitted at Maya Bay under the current park rules the operator lists — plan on sand and photos there, and save the swimming for Bamboo Island or the Phi Phi Leh snorkel stop.
Insider Tip: Adult and child entrance fees for Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park aren’t in the listed price — bring cash to cover that at the gate.
Itinerary
A minibus will collect you from the hotel in Krabi, which may mean setting out as early as 6am.
Check in with our crew at Nopparat Thara Pier and grab a light breakfast box to fuel your journey. Depart at 7am with our comfortable speed boat with up to 40 seats.
Cruise over to Railay Beach for a quick stopover to pickup other guests.
Head over by speedboat to Phi Phi Leh in less than 45 minutes.
The first stop will be at Loh Samah Bay where you can climb from a floating pier over the rocks to an elevated wooden trail which leads to the beach at Maya Bay.
The highlight is a visit of Maya Bay where you can touch the white sand and dangle your feet into the turquoise water at 'The Beach'. You will have approximately 50 minutes to enjoy on one of the most stunning locations in Thailand, and if you lucky you can witness black tip reef sharks. Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming, no single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen and no use of drones without permission. Please remember that the Mu Koh Phi Phi Marine Park will be closed every year for 2 months during low season, usually in August and September.
In Phileh Lagoon you can take spectacular photos of the 600 m long canyon framed by 100 m tall limestone cliffs or ride by longtail boat available to explore small coves at a small extra fee if you like.
Snorkel on the east side of Phi Phi Leh on coral reefs with crystal-clear waters
Cruise slowly past Viking Cave while learning the history behind the place where Phi Phi birds nest soup are harvested.
As we cruise onward, get ready to be dazzled by Monkey Beach. This 150-meter gem, nestled on the southwestern shore of Tonsai Bay, boasts powdery white sand lapped by emerald waters. Lush vegetation climbs the cliffs behind the beach, creating a haven for a colony of monkeys. Keep your eyes peeled – at low tide, you might spot them playfully foraging for breakfast right on the shore. While we won't be stopping at the beach itself, this glimpse of paradise is sure to be a highlight.
Make a stop at Ton Sai Pier from where you will walk to the restaurant for lunch.
Enjoy a Thai buffet lunch in Phi Phi Arida restaurant on Koh Phi Phi Don. Special preferences like vegetarian food have to be ordered prior to departure.
In the afternoon you can swim and relax at the tranquil and serene beach of Bamboo Island, known as Koh Mai Phai in Thai. The island is almost shaped like a heart and is entirely surrounded by a strip of white sand. It offers great snorkeling opportunities with a shallow line of corals. Its central part is covered with lush vegetation including Casuarinas and Bamboo trees that gave its name to the island.
Continue to the 4 Island group and make some photos of the bizarre rock formation at Chicken Island.
Walk on the sandbar at Thale Waek connecting the offshore islands of Koh Kai, Koh Tup, and Koh Mor.
Included
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Life jackets
- Basic accident insurance
- Thai buffet lunch in Phi Phi Arida restaurant
- Drinking water and seasonal fruits
- Snorkeling equipment
- Hotel round trip transfer
Not Included
- Adult entrance fee to Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
- Child entrance fee to Hat Noppharat Thara - Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
- Gratuities
- Personal expenses
Meeting point & area
View larger map →Meeting point: Meet at Nopparat Thara Pier in Ao Nang at least 30 minutes before scheduled departure.
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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