Phi Phi & Khai Islands Day Trip by Speedboat from Phuket

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Duration8h

GroupUp to 45

LanguagesEN · TH

PickupAt your hotel

Maya Bay closes every August and September, so timing matters if you want to see it.

A full-day speedboat tour from Phuket to the Phi Phi Islands and Khai Island, with stops at Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave and Pileh Lagoon for swimming and snorkeling. The tour includes hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon and other Phuket areas; a professional English or Thai-speaking guide; lunch and snorkeling gear; and eight hours on the water and islands. Maya Bay is closed annually from August 1 to September 30 for environmental restoration, during which you can view it from the boat only.

Step-by-step itinerary

Luxury speedboat tour to Phi Phi Islands

Depart from Phuket by speedboat
Visit Maya Bay and enjoy scenic views
Swim in Pileh Lagoon's emerald waters
Admire Viking Cave from the boat
Encounter monkeys at Monkey Beach
Stroll on Phi Phi Don Island
Enjoy buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don
Cruise through limestone cliffs
Snorkel vibrant coral reefs
Relax on Khai Island's beach
Swim with colorful fish at Khai Island
Return to Phuket by speedboat

The Experience

The day starts with pickup from your Phuket hotel—Patong, Kata, Karon, Kalim, Kathu, Phuket Town, Siray or Chalong—and a speedboat ride to the Phi Phi Islands. The boat cuts through limestone cliffs and emerald water, and the first real stop is Monkey Beach on Phi Phi Don, where you can walk the sand and watch the monkeys that gave it its name. From there, the route moves to Maya Bay, the cove famous for its cinematic backdrop and soft beach tucked between towering rock walls. If you're traveling outside the August-to-September closure window, you can swim and wade here; if the bay is closed for conservation, you'll view and photograph it from the boat instead.

Snorkeling happens at Pileh Lagoon and around Khai Island, where the water stays shallow and clear enough to see colorful fish without diving deep. Khai is small and quiet—just white sand, soft water and the kind of beach where you can sit without crowds. Viking Cave sits on the limestone face across the water; the guide will point out the ancient wall paintings and swiftlet nests from the boat. Lunch is a buffet served on Phi Phi Don Island, with seasonal fruit and drinks included throughout the day. Life jackets and snorkeling equipment come with the tour, so you don't need to bring your own.

The eight-hour itinerary is built around travel time between islands and pickup-to-dropoff windows, so the exact timing shifts depending on where your hotel sits and how the sea runs that day. A professional guide speaks English or Thai and stays with the group. Accident insurance is included. The tour works for families with children from age four onward, though infants ride on an adult's lap and the boat's motion and sun exposure are things to plan for if you're traveling with very young kids.

What’s included

Hotel pickup from Patong, Kata, Karon and other Phuket areas.
professional guide in English or Thai.
lunch buffet and seasonal fruit.
drinking water and soft drinks throughout the day.
life jacket and snorkeling equipment.
and accident insurance.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPublic transport nearbyNot for pregnant travelersNot for heart conditionsNot for back problemsInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Siam Scape Journeys

Is this one for you?Small groups work well for this tour—the speedboat keeps the crowd manageable and the stops feel less rushed than on larger vessels. It suits couples and families who want the Phi Phi highlights without arranging their own boat and guide, and the fixed itinerary means the day holds together even if you're new to the islands.