Phi Phi Islands day trip from Phuket: Maya Bay, Bamboo Island

Pileh Lagoon's emerald water is so calm you can see the seafloor while standing.

This full-day Phi Phi Islands tour from Phuket includes hotel pickup, speedboat transport, snorkelling equipment, and a buffet lunch as you visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. The itinerary runs about 9 hours, with an English-speaking guide, experienced captain and crew throughout. National Park fees (400 THB per adult, 200 THB per child) are paid separately at departure.

Step-by-step itinerary

Full-day Phi Phi Islands tour

• Hotel pickup in Phuket
• Tea and coffee break at pier
• Depart to Phi Phi Islands by speed boat
• Visit Maya Bay for sightseeing
• Swim in Pileh Lagoon
• See Viking Cave
• Visit Monkey Beach
• Lunch on Phi Phi Don Island
• Snorkel near Phi Phi Don
• Swim and relax on Bamboo Island
• Return to harbour and hotel drop-off

The Experience

Hotel pickup in Phuket starts the day around 9 am, followed by a tea and coffee break at the pier before boarding the speedboat. The boat heads first to Maya Bay on Phi Phi Ley, where you walk through the island to see the beach famous from The Beach film with Leonardo DiCaprio. From August through October, Maya Bay closes to swimmers, so the boat stops for photos and sightseeing from the water instead. Next is Pileh Lagoon, where the water sits so still and clear that you can see straight to the bottom while swimming among the limestone cliffs that ring it.

The route continues to Viking Cave for sightseeing, then Monkey Beach in Yong Kasem bay before arriving at Phi Phi Don for a buffet lunch. After eating, you get back in the water for snorkelling near the island, where the crew points out fish species moving through the shallows. Snorkelling equipment — mask, snorkel and life vest — is provided, along with soft drinks and seasonal fruit throughout the day. The final stop is Bamboo Island, known for its quiet beaches, where you swim and rest before the boat returns to the harbour around 5 pm for the drive back to your hotel.

The tour operates in one of four boat options: speedboat, catamaran, long-tail boat, or speedboat without hotel transfer. Weather and sea conditions can shift the itinerary or close access to certain stops without refund; the tour runs in rain but can be cancelled if waves are too large or marine police announce restrictions. Infants under 1 year cannot join; those aged 1 and up are welcome, though infants must sit on an adult's lap.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off by minibus from anywhere in Phuket.
• speedboat transport to the islands with an experienced captain and crew.
• snorkelling equipment including mask, snorkel and life vest.
• morning tea, coffee, snacks and cookies at the pier.
• buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don.
• soft drinks and seasonal fruit on board.
• personal accident insurance.
• and an English-speaking guide for the full day.

Good to know

Easy physical levelNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Phuket Top Tour

Is this one for you?Choose the speedboat option if you want the full island route in one day with hotel pickup included; the catamaran or long-tail boat suit the same itinerary at a different pace. Skip the transfer if you can reach the pier on your own and prefer to save on the minibus cost.

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Top questions

What is Maya Bay like when I get there?

Maya Bay is the beach where The Beach was filmed, set on Phi Phi Ley island and ringed by tall limestone cliffs. From August 1 to October 1 each year, the bay closes to swimmers for environmental protection, so during those months the boat stops for photos and sightseeing from the water only; outside that window, you can walk the beach itself.

Is snorkelling equipment included, or do I need to bring my own?

Snorkelling equipment is included in the tour — mask, snorkel and life vest are provided on board. You don't need to bring your own or pay extra for rental.

What time does the tour start and end?

Hotel pickup happens around 9 am, and the boat returns to the harbour around 5 pm, making the full day about 9 hours from start to finish. You're back at your hotel after the minibus drive from the pier.

Are meals included in the price?

Yes — a buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don island is included, along with morning snacks at the pier, soft drinks and seasonal fruit served on board throughout the day.

What happens if the weather is bad?

The tour runs in rain. It can be cancelled only if waves are too large or marine police announce restrictions for safety reasons. If the itinerary changes due to weather or sea conditions, no partial refund is given.

Do I need to pay anything extra on the day?

National Park fees are paid separately at the pier on departure: 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child. These are mandatory and not included in the tour price.