Luxury Small Group Phi Phi Sunrise from Phuket
Activity provider: Simba Sea Trips
Highlights
- Phukets only 5 star marina
- Phi Phi Island Tour’s first glimpse of magic - Maya Bay Phi Phi Maya Bay has been a "must sightseeing location" for hordes of Thailand tourists.
- The tour’s emerald crown, Pileh Lagoon - Tide Dependent The next stop on the sunrise tour, if tide allows, is Pileh Lagoon.
- Phi Phi Islands have their secrets - Macaque Monkeys and the Viking Cave During the tour, the boat stops by one of the local beaches.
- Experience the Phi Phi Islands from underwater - 1st Snorkeling Stop It is now time to explore the magical underwater world with some swimming.
- Islands and Crystal Waters - 2nd Snorkeling Stop It's time to say hello to the fishes again with another snorkeling stop on the Phi Phi Island Tour
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Maya Bay’s photographs were shot at dawn for a reason. By 10am the bay is holding 30 speedboats and several hundred swimmers, and whatever drew you there is buried under the logistics of it. This sunrise tour leaves Phuket’s 5-star marina in the pre-dawn dark, eats breakfast on the beach at Maya Bay before the regular tours arrive, and treats the morning crowd-avoidance as the whole product. It costs more than the standard speedboat day out; what you’re buying is having the bay to yourself for an hour or two.
You board a speedboat at Phuket’s only 5-star marina and cross to Phi Phi in time for a picnic-rug breakfast at Maya Bay. From there the day runs through Pileh Lagoon (tide-dependent), a Viking Cave drive-by with the swallow-nest cliffs and macaque monkeys on a nearby beach, and two snorkel stops at Phi Phi reefs for the underwater layer of the island. A lunch at a pool-club restaurant and a final relaxation stop at Bamboo Beach or Koh Rang Yai round off the day, which runs around 8 hours door-to-door. Breakfast, lunch, soft drinks, fruit, snacks, onboard Wi-Fi, restrooms, snorkel gear and national park fees are all included.
Groups cap at 18.
During August and September, Maya Bay closes annually for ecosystem recovery, and the itinerary substitutes Bamboo Island instead. Outside those months, the sunrise timing is the whole point. Bring a warm layer for the boat at dawn, reef-safe sunscreen for the snorkel stops, and a waterproof pouch for your phone. The meeting is at the marina; transfers from Phuket hotels are typically coordinated separately and add 30 to 60 minutes to each end of the day depending on where you’re staying.
Itinerary
The tour departs from a 5-star marina in Phuket, then heads out into the Andaman Sea.
Phi Phi Island Tour’s first glimpse of magic - Maya Bay Phi Phi Maya Bay has been a "must sightseeing location" for hordes of Thailand tourists for decades and as such, has suffered from its overuse. Thankfully the National Park prohibited from 2018 to the end of 2021, any boat from dropping anchor in the bay and alighting at the beach, to allow the gorgeous coral island treasures, wildlife and environment time to recover. You will be one of the first boats to arrive and this awe inspiring bay to enjoy placing the first footprints of the day into it's fine white sand. ***During the months of August and September, the Phi Phi National Park closes Maya Bay to tourists to allow some annual rejuvenation to the ecosystem. The stunning Bamboo Island is visited instead during these months. ***
The tour’s emerald crown, Pileh Lagoon - Tide Dependent The next stop on the sunrise tour, if tide allows, is Pileh Lagoon before the crowds arrive. It is an emerald green lagoon surrounded by high limestone cliffs on 3 sides, a natural swimming pool. Grab your action camera and film or take a photo of the emerald waters merging with the caves and the blue horizon.
Phi Phi Islands have their secrets - Macaque Monkeys and the Viking Cave During the tour, the boat stops by one of the local beaches for a viewing of the monkey troops. For safety, guests stay on the boat while viewing the Long-tailed Macaques on the monkey beach. The Viking Cave is home to the special Birds’ Nests used to make Birds Nest Soup. It is not possible to enter this enormous cave, but it is shown from the outside and guests can see the armed guards protecting the birds' nests from looters.
Experience the Phi Phi Islands from underwater - 1st Snorkeling Stop It is now time to explore the underwater world with some swimming and snorkeling during the speedboat tour. All snorkeling equipment is supplied, including fins and flotation aids such as life jackets and swim noodles. The staff are always there (in and out of the water) to help any first timers with encouragement, advice and sometimes just a helping hand throughout the day tour. In and around Phi Phi waters, Whale Sharks, Dolphins, Whales and Reef Sharks are regularly seen. If you're lucky, you may see these on the tour.
Islands and Crystal Waters - 2nd Snorkeling Stop It's time to say hello to the fishes again with another snorkeling stop on the Phi Phi Island Tour.
Tours demand relaxation time - Bamboo Beach or Koh Rang Yai The penultimate stop on the Phi Phi Islands tour depends on the conditions of the day. The crew choose between two tropical islands, Bamboo Island or Koh Rang Yai. Here, you can swim, bathe, relax and take in the sights. Both have clear water, palm trees and soft white sand.
Finish the trip to Phi Phi with lunch at the pool club restaurant, a Thai-style lunch with local flavours of the island. Lunch follows a long day of sea activities.
Included
- Meals
- Snacks
- Bottled water
- Equipment
Meeting point & area
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Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Before you go
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries • Suitable for all physical fitness levels • Children must be accompanied by an adult • Minimum Passenger Numbers - Simba reserves the right to re-schedule a tour that does not reach a minimum of 8 seats booked • No baby strollers or luggage allowed • *** During the months of August and September, the Phi Phi National Park officers have elected to close Maya Bay to tourists to allow some annual rejuvenation to the ecosystem. Simba supports this decision to help the longevity of tourism to the bay. Bamboo Island is visited instead during these months. Be among the first of the day to leave footsteps on the beach. Relax and swim while the crew prepare your picnic breakfast. Maya Bay is still viewed on the tour, but guests cannot walk on the beach*** • Alcoholic drinks and tips or gratuities for the crew are excluded in the tour price. They are optional and can be paid separately if wished.
