Phi Phi & Bamboo Island Snorkeling from Krabi: Full Day

Snorkeling Three Islands in One Day: Krabi to Phi Phi and Bamboo

You spend the day island-hopping by boat from Krabi, snorkeling at Bamboo Island and Phi Phi Don, eating lunch on the beach, and visiting Viking Cave and Maya Bay. The boat handles all the navigation and timing. You bring a swimsuit and sunscreen. Hotel pickup and return are included, so you don't arrange transport yourself.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Viking Cave30m · entry included
2. Maya Bay30m · entry included
3. Monkey Beach30m · entry included

Island hopping and snorkeling tour

• Relax on Bamboo Island beach
• Snorkel clear waters at Bamboo Island
• Lunch at Phi Phi Don beachside restaurant
• Photo shoot and sightseeing at Viking Cave
• Visit cliff line lagoon and hidden spot
• Snorkel with colorful fish and coral reefs
• Photo shoot at Maya Bay film location
• Photo shoot and sightseeing
• Swim, relax, and snorkel at Monkey Beach

The experience

A boat pulls away from the pier, and within minutes the limestone cliffs of Krabi fade behind you. You're heading first to Bamboo Island, a crescent of white sand where the water stays so clear you can see the coral formations from the deck. The snorkeling here happens in a private bay: colorful fish move through the reef just a few feet down, and the beach itself is quiet enough that you can actually hear the water. Most people spend two hours between the water and the sand, which is enough time to settle in without feeling rushed.

After Bamboo Island, the boat takes you to Phi Phi Don for lunch at a beachside restaurant: buffet style, nothing fancy, but the food is solid and you eat looking out at the water. Then comes the part that feels like sightseeing: the boat cruises past the dramatic rock formations of Phi Phi Lay, and you'll stop at Monkey Beach, where the animals are genuinely friendly and used to visitors. The limestone walls rise straight up from the sand, and the monkeys move through the trees without any sense of threat. It's the kind of place where you understand why people come back to this part of Thailand.

The final two stops are the ones most people came for. Viking Cave sits on the island's edge, and inside you'll see the bird's nest harvesting operation: the nests cling to the cave walls, and the whole thing feels like stepping into something between a natural wonder and an industrial site. Then Maya Bay, the beach from the film "The Beach," opens up in front of you. The bay is ringed by cliffs, and the water is the color people expect when they book a trip like this. You get time to swim and photograph it, though the boat stays anchored offshore. You're not stepping onto the sand, just floating in the bay itself. The tour wraps around late afternoon, and the driver who picked you up from your hotel in the morning brings you back.

The whole day runs eight to nine hours from pickup to return. You'll wear a life jacket on the boat, and snorkeling gear is provided: mask, fins, and a guide who knows the reefs. Lunch and drinking water come with it. If you're staying in Ao Nang, hotel pickup is included. If you're elsewhere in Krabi, check the pickup options when you book.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and return to your accommodation in Ao Nang.
• snorkeling mask and life jacket.
• lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don.
• drinking water and fresh fruit.
• professional tour guide.
• accident insurance.
• visits to Bamboo Island for snorkeling, Monkey Beach for wildlife viewing, Viking Cave for sightseeing, and Maya Bay for photography and swimming.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

AgesAdult (12 to 80 years) · Child (3 to 11 years) · Infant (1 to 2 years): free

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.Operator's directions: “Or, you can also get picked up”

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

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

Operated by Oh-Hoo

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main Phi Phi and Bamboo Island highlights in a single day without arranging your own boat, timing the stops, or figuring out which beaches to visit: the fixed itinerary and included transport handle all of that.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 2 years): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24h before the start.

What's included in the tour?

Hotel pickup and return, snorkeling mask and life jacket, lunch at a beachside restaurant, drinking water and fruit, tour guide, and accident insurance.

How long is the full day tour?

Around 8 to 9 hours from hotel pickup to return.

Is snorkeling gear provided?

Yes, snorkeling mask and fins are included. You'll also wear a life jacket on the boat.

Can I visit Maya Bay year-round?

Maya Bay is closed annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental conservation. During those months, you can view and photograph the bay from the boat but cannot step onto the beach.

Does the tour include lunch?

Yes, lunch is served at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don in buffet style, along with drinking water and fruit.

Is hotel pickup available?

Free hotel pickup is available for the Ao Nang area. Check with the operator about pickup from other locations in Krabi.

What should I bring?

Bring a swimsuit, sunscreen, a towel, and a camera. Snorkeling gear and a life jacket are provided.