Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Khao Lak: Maya Bay & coral reefs
Snorkel coral reefs and limestone lagoons, then stand in front of the beach that became famous.
A full-day snorkeling tour from Khao Lak to the Phi Phi Islands includes hotel pickup, a professional English guide, snorkeling equipment, lunch at a resort and visits to Maya Bay, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave and Bamboo Island. The tour runs 13 hours and departs early morning. You choose between a speed catamaran, an early bird small group option or a 7:30 AM start time. Children from age 3 are welcome, and the guide speaks English or Japanese depending on your booking.
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3 optionsStep-by-step itinerary
Phi Phi Islands Adventure Day Trip
- Arrive at Royal Phuket Marina office
- Meet tour guide and attend briefing
- Visit Maya Bay beach
- See local monkeys at Monkey Beach
- Swim in emerald green lagoon
- Snorkel at Ko Phi Phi Le
- Hear story at Viking Cave
- Swim and relax at Bamboo Island
- Royal Thai Navy Third Fleet Turtle Nursery 1h 30m
- Maya Bay Entry included 1h
- Monkey Beach 15m
- Pileh Bay Entry included 40m
- Ko Phi Phi Le Entry included 45m
- Viking Cave 10m
- Bamboo Island Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from Khao Lak.
- snorkeling equipment (life jacket, fins, mask, new mouthpiece for each person).
- professional English or Japanese-language guide.
- buffet lunch with Halal options at a resort.
- snacks and bottled water throughout the day.
- accident insurance.
- national park fees.
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday 03:00
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday 06:30
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Snorkel the Phi Phi Islands from Khao Lak with a guide, hotel pickup and lunch included: swim among coral reefs and colorful fish in the Andaman Sea.
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The experience
What makes this snorkeling trip different from the crowded afternoon boats is the timing and the stops. You start early (either before sunrise on the small group tour or at 7:30 AM on the catamaran), which means you reach the coral reefs and Bamboo Island when the water is calmest and the fish are most active. The boat picks you up from your hotel in Khao Lak, so there's no negotiating transport to the pier. Once on board, the guide walks through what you'll see that day and how to use the snorkeling gear: a life jacket, fins, mask and a brand new mouthpiece for each person.
The snorkeling happens at Ko Phi Phi Le and Bamboo Island, where you jump in among colorful fish and coral reefs. At Bamboo Island, the reef starts in shallow water. You can snorkel with your feet still touching sand if you want. Between the water time, the boat stops at Monkey Beach to watch the local monkeys climb the cliffs and swim, then at the emerald lagoon ringed by limestone cliffs where you can jump in and float. Maya Bay, the beach from the Leonardo DiCaprio film "The Beach," is currently closed for ecological restoration through September 2025, so the tour includes sightseeing and photos from the boat instead, and the guide extends time at the other stops to make up for it. You also visit Viking Cave, where the guide explains its history to the local people.
Lunch is a buffet at a 4.5-star resort (Halal options are available), and it's served only to your group, not mixed with other boat tours. The boat carries snacks and bottled water throughout the day, and accident insurance is included. The whole day runs 13 hours from pickup to drop-off. Three departure options let you choose: the speed catamaran, the early bird small group tour (which departs earliest and keeps numbers low), or the standard 7:30 AM start. All three include the same snorkeling sites, guide, equipment and lunch.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.
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 24 h before the start.
Can I snorkel if I've never done it before?
Yes. The snorkeling equipment is provided (life jacket, fins, mask and mouthpiece), and the guide gives a briefing before you get in the water. The tour is suitable for all fitness levels, and you can snorkel in shallow water at Bamboo Island where your feet touch sand, or stay on the boat if you prefer.
What's the difference between the speed catamaran and the small group tour?
The early bird small group tour departs earliest and keeps the group smaller, which means calmer water and fewer people at each stop. The speed catamaran departs at 7:30 AM and carries more passengers but covers the same snorkeling sites, stops and lunch.
Is Maya Bay included in this tour?
Maya Bay is closed for ecological restoration through September 2025, so the tour includes sightseeing and photography from the boat instead. The guide extends time at Monkey Beach, the lagoon and Bamboo Island to compensate, and you still visit Viking Cave and the coral reefs.
What's included in the lunch?
A buffet lunch is served at a 4.5-star resort with Halal options available. Your group eats separately from other boat tours. Snacks and bottled water are provided throughout the day.
Do I need to arrange my own transport to the boat?
No. Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khao Lak are included, so the boat collects you in the morning and returns you at the end of the day.
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Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Khao Lak: Maya Bay & coral reefs
13h · EN +1 · at your hotel
from US$ 112 per person
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