Krabi: Bamboo Island, Maya Beach & Phi Phi Islands Snorkel Day Trip

Six Islands in One Day: Snorkeling, Limestone Caves and the Beach from The Film

You board a speedboat at 9am and visit six islands in one day: Bamboo Island for swimming and white sand; Viking Cave for limestone sightseeing; Pileh Lagoon for clear water and cliffs; Lohsamah Bay for snorkeling with coral; Maya Beach for photos from the boat; and Monkey Bay for a final swim. Hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang is included, as are snorkel gear, lunch, and a guide who manages the boat schedule and stops so you don't have to.

Step-by-step itinerary

• 07:45am - 08:00am Pick up from Krabi Town
• 08:20am - 09:00am Pick up from Ao Nang
• 09:00am Depart from Nopparat Thara Pier
• Visit Bamboo Island for swimming and beach
• Photo stop at Viking Cave
• Visit Pileh Lagoon for sightseeing
• Snorkel at Lohsamah Bay
• Photo stop at Maya Bay
• Lunch buffet at Phi Phi Don Island
• Swim and snorkel at Monkey Bay
• 16:00 Return to hotel

The Experience

What if you could see Bamboo Island's heart-shaped shoreline, swim in Pileh Lagoon's hidden waters, and stand where The Beach was filmed—all before 4pm? The boat leaves Nopparat Thara Pier at 9am after pickups from Krabi Town and Ao Nang start at 7:45am, and the day moves through six stops without backtracking. You're in the water at Bamboo Island first, where the sand is genuinely white and shallow enough to walk out far without dropping off, then the boat takes you to Viking Cave for photos of the limestone walls and the bird's-nest harvesting that happens there. By mid-morning you're at Pileh Lagoon, where the cliffs close in and the water sits so still it looks printed.

Snorkeling happens at Lohsamah Bay with the coral and small fish, and then the boat reaches Maya Beach—the actual location from the 1999 film—where you get time to photograph it from the water or the boat (the beach itself closes annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental restoration, so you won't walk on it during those months). Lunch is buffet-style at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island, where you eat and rest before the final swim and snorkel at Monkey Bay. The whole Krabi day trip runs seven hours door-to-door, and the boat carries a guide, life jackets, snorkel masks and a first aid kit. Hotel pickup is free from Krabi Town and Ao Nang; if you're staying in Klong Muang or Tub Kaek, there's a 100-baht charge per person paid to the driver.

The water is calmest in the morning, which is why the early start matters—by the time you reach the quieter islands like Bamboo, you're swimming in conditions that feel almost private. The guide handles the timing and the boat logistics, so you're not coordinating ferries or figuring out which island has the best snorkeling. Lunch and drinking water are included, as is accident insurance.

What’s included

• Free round-trip hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang.
• speedboat transport to six islands.
• snorkel mask and life jacket.
• snorkeling at Lohsamah Bay and Monkey Bay.
• swimming and beach time at Bamboo Island and Monkey Bay.
• sightseeing at Viking Cave and Pileh Lagoon.
• photo stop at Maya Beach.
• buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don Island.
• drinking water and fruit.
• tour guide.
• and accident insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problems

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Is this one for you?Choose this if you want to see multiple islands and snorkel in one day without arranging your own boat, timing stops, or figuring out which islands are worth the trip—the fixed itinerary and early start mean you're in the calmest water before crowds arrive.

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Top questions

What time does the tour start and end?

Pickup begins at 7:45am from Krabi Town and Klong Muang, with Ao Nang pickups at 8:20am. The boat departs Nopparat Thara Pier at 9am and returns to your hotel by 4pm.

Is snorkeling included, and what gear do I need to bring?

Snorkeling is included at Lohsamah Bay and Monkey Bay. The tour provides snorkel masks and life jackets; you don't need to bring your own.

What happens if I'm staying outside Krabi Town or Ao Nang?

Free pickup is available from Krabi Town and Ao Nang. If you're staying in Klong Muang or Tub Kaek, there's an additional charge of 100 baht per person, paid directly to the driver.

Is lunch included?

Yes. Lunch is buffet-style at a restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island, and drinking water and fruit are provided throughout the day.

Can I visit Maya Beach and walk on the sand?

Maya Beach is closed to visitors from August 1 to September 30 each year for environmental conservation. During this period, you can view and photograph it from the boat but cannot step onto the beach. Outside these dates, you can visit the beach.

How many islands do we visit?

Six: Bamboo Island, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Lohsamah Bay, Maya Beach, and Monkey Bay.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup from Krabi Town or Ao Nang, snorkel gear, life jacket, lunch, drinking water, fruit, a tour guide, accident insurance, and all boat transport between islands.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Child tickets are available for ages 4–11. The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnant travelers, or those with poor cardiovascular health.