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Phi Phi, Maya Bay & Bamboo Islands Catamaran Tour

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Activity provider: The Orca Travel

Highlights

  • 07:00 arrive to Chalong Pier serve snack and light breakfast before departure and get all information from guides about the tour itinerary
  • Koh Khai Nok is a small gem island tucked away in Ao Phang Nga Bay, it is named after egg island due to the district shapes
  • Swim, snorkel and sunbathe at this big, barren island destination that is part of the island's marine national park system
  • Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides
  • Lok samah Bay, geological natural structure that amazing greenish colour of ocean
  • Just imagine that you are swimming in a huge natural blueish emerald lagoon surrounded with limestone rocks and Crystal water
From$116per person
Duration
9 hours
Group
Up to 25
Level
easy
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Check-in at Chalong Pier starts around 7am, with a snack and a tour briefing before the catamaran heads out toward Koh Phi Phi’s outer islands. First stop is Koh Khai Nok (“egg island”) for 40 minutes of swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing, with fresh fruit served on board. Next is Bamboo Island’s fringing reef (40 minutes), where the boat anchors near Hin Klang, a coral patch between Bamboo and Phi Phi Don that draws its own crowd of reef fish.

Maya Bay gets 60 minutes, though landing on the beach isn’t permitted. This stop is viewing and photos from the water. A scenic pass through Lok Samah Bay, known for its unusually green water, leads into Pileh Lagoon (40 minutes), a limestone-walled lagoon protected as a marine habitat and one of the better snorkelling spots on the route. Lunch (a halal buffet) and a walk through Koh Phi Phi Don’s narrow lanes take up 90 minutes, and the boat’s last stop is Monkey Beach (30 minutes), a roughly 150-metre strip on Tonsai Bay where a resident troop of long-tailed macaques lives on the cliff behind the sand. The catamaran is back at Chalong Pier by around 5:30pm, with hotel transfer by air-conditioned minivan.

Key Facts:
  • Duration: 9 hours, per the operator’s listed booking window
  • Group size: Max 15 people per booking; the catamaran itself carries up to 25
  • Includes: English-speaking guide, insurance, life jackets, snorkelling gear, breakfast, halal buffet lunch, soft drinks, fruit, hotel transfer

Watch out: Free seasickness pills are available from the guide on request, and the operator’s insurance policy doesn’t permit pregnant travellers on this tour, worth checking before booking if it applies.

Itinerary

1

07:00 arrive to Chalong Pier serve snack and light breakfast before departure and get all information from guides about the tour itinerary. Please follow the guide about the rules that what should do and shouldn't while tour.

2

Koh Khai Nok is a small island tucked away in Ao Phang Nga Bay, named after an egg because of its shape. You can enjoy sunbathing, swimming and snorkeling on the beach. Fresh fruit is served by the staff.

3

Swim, snorkel and sunbathe at this big, barren island destination that is part of the island's marine national park system. This is the perfect place to complete your paradise experience. The perfect spot for a day trip, Bamboo Island hosts great snorkeling opportunities. Between Phi Phi Don and Bamboo islands stands a notable coral reef known as Hin Klang which provides its masked and finned visitors with the feeling of swimming in an aquarium. Closer to the beach, the island is almost entirely surrounded by a reef that spreads up to 500 m from the shore.

4

Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that's sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 meters long with silky soft white sand, underwater colorful coral and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef. Maya Bay has become the main tourist attraction of Phi Phi since The Beach was filmed here in 1999. It was always very popular before the film but now people around the world who haven't even heard of Phi Phi have certainly heard of Maya Bay. The maya bay is only open for pictures and sightseeing because it is closed to tourist attractions by the government.

5

Lok samah Bay, geological natural structure that amazing greenish colour of ocean. enjoy sightseeing on board and take some remarkable pictures.

6

Pileh Lagoon is a large natural emerald-blue lagoon surrounded by limestone rocks and crystal-clear water. It is one of the best snorkeling spots around Phi Phi, full of clownfish, coral reefs and other underwater life. It is a habitat protected by the Thai government, and swimmers and snorkelers pay an entry fee.

7

Koh phi phi don, enjoy your buffet lunch(halal) and explore the island. you will have plenty of time to do a short stroll into narrow streets and walk into the beach and enjoy swimming and sunbathing

8

Monkey Beach is on the southwestern side of Tonsai Bay, about 700m from the Phi Phi Don main island. It is a 150m-long strip of white powdery sand fringed by emerald water. The back of the beach is a steep limestone cliff covered with lush vegetation, a comfortable habitat for the monkeys that give the beach its name. The group takes photos of the wild monkeys living on the beach. - Snorkeling

9

17:30 arrive to Chalong pier and Hotel transfers with air-con minivans

Included

  • guide
  • insurance
  • equipment
  • meals
  • water

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Good to know

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What to bring

• What to bring: swimwear, shorts, sunblock, sunglasses, beach towel, T-shirt and camera

Before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries • Not recommended for pregnant travelers • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health • Suitable for all physical fitness levels • The tour operates in most weather conditions, but not in strong winds, heavy rain or lightning, for safety reasons. If the tour is postponed due to adverse weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances, guests are accommodated on another tour where possible. • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, • A guide is on the speedboat and provides guidance during the tour. Please follow the marine rules and your guide. • Seasickness pills are provided free. Contact the guide. • According to insurance policy; pregnant people not allowed the attend tour

Frequently Asked Questions

Why start the Phi Phi tour at 10:30 instead of the usual 9am?
The Orca Travel starts late so you arrive at Maya Bay and Bamboo after the morning crowds have cleared. You also get more time for breakfast and a relaxed coffee beforehand.
How many guests are on the catamaran?
Limited to 25 people instead of the 45-50 on standard boats. A cap of 15 on the booking means more snorkel time per person.
Where does the boat depart from?
Chalong Pier at 7:00am (with hotel pickup by air-con minivan beforehand). You get a light breakfast and tour briefing before departure.
Is the buffet lunch halal?
Yes, the buffet lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don is halal, making this a good pick for Muslim travellers.
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