Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Khao Lak: Maya Bay & Khai Island
A two-storey speedboat carries you through four islands and three snorkeling stops in one day.
A full-day snorkeling trip from Khao Lak by speed catamaran to the Phi Phi Islands, visiting Maya Bay (the filming location of The Beach), Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Khai Island. You snorkel at tropical reefs, swim in clear water, and eat lunch at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island, with hotel pickup and an English-speaking guide included.
Step-by-step itinerary
Explore Phi Phi and nearby islands
- Depart to Phi Phi Ley Island by speedboat
- Visit Maya Bay for swimming and relaxing
- Sightseeing at Pileh Lagoon
- Sightseeing at Viking Cave
- Lunch and snorkeling at Phi Phi Don Island
- Sightseeing at Monkey Beach
- Relax and snorkel at Khai Nai Island
- Ko Phi Phi Le Entry included 1h
- Maya Bay Entry included 1h
- Monkey Beach Entry included 30m
- Ao Phang Nga National Park Entry included 1h
What’s included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Khao Lak.
- transport by two-storey speed catamaran.
- English-speaking tour guide.
- lunch at a beachside restaurant.
- life jackets.
- small refreshments at the pier and on board.
- travel insurance.
Times
- Every day 06:00
Before you book
Operated by Oh-Hoo
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The experience
The speedboat departs Khao Lak in the morning and heads straight to Ko Phi Phi Le, where Maya Bay sits between limestone cliffs. You swim and snorkel in the bay's shallow water (the reefs here hold hundreds of tropical fish), then the boat moves to Pileh Lagoon, a narrow emerald inlet ringed by rock. After sightseeing stops at two more locations, you arrive at Phi Phi Don Island for lunch at a beachside restaurant and free time on the beach to snorkel or rest.
The afternoon takes you to Monkey Beach for a quick look, then to Khai Island, where the day opens up. You have free time to snorkel the reefs around the island, swim, or lie on the white sand. The boat carries life jackets, and a small refreshment is served at the pier before departure and again during the journey. The whole day runs about ten to eleven hours from pickup to drop-off.
Note that Maya Bay closes each year from August 1 to September 30 for environmental recovery. During those months you'll see the bay from the boat but won't step onto the beach. A national park fee of 400 baht per adult and 200 baht per child is paid on arrival, separate from the tour price. The tour requires a minimum of ten people to run. If it's cancelled, you'll be offered an alternative date, a different tour, or a full refund.
Is this one for you?You snorkel on your own at each stop with time to explore the reefs, so this suits anyone comfortable in the water and wanting to see the fish and coral themselves rather than watch from the boat. The fixed itinerary and shared group mean you're not setting the pace, but the stops (Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Khai Island) are chosen to give you snorkeling, swimming and beach time all in one day.
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Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 11 years); Infant (1 to 3 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 24 h before the start.
What's the water like for snorkeling at Khai Island and Maya Bay?
Both sites sit in clear shallow water over tropical reefs. Khai Island and Maya Bay are home to hundreds of tropical fish, and you snorkel directly from the boat stops with your own equipment and time to explore.
Does the tour stop at Monkey Beach, and what do we do there?
Yes, Monkey Beach is a sightseeing stop where you see the roaming monkeys from the boat. It's a brief visit before the boat moves on to Khai Island for the longer free-time portion of the day.
Is lunch included, and where do we eat?
Lunch is included and served at a beachside restaurant on Phi Phi Don Island at Ton Sai Bay. After eating, you have free time on the beach before the boat heads to Monkey Beach and then Khai Island.
How long is the full day, and what time does hotel pickup happen?
The tour runs ten to eleven hours total, including hotel pickup and drop-off in Khao Lak. Your hotel will be collected in the morning. The exact time depends on your location and the operator's pickup schedule.
What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay separately?
Hotel pickup, transport by speedboat, an English-speaking guide, lunch, life jackets, and small refreshments are all included. The national park entrance fee (400 baht per adult, 200 baht per child) is paid separately at the pier on arrival.
Snorkeling Phi Phi Islands from Khao Lak: Maya Bay & Khai Island
10h–11h · EN
from US$ 106 per person
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