General information about Phuket Phi Phi Island tours

One of the most popular tours that all tourists coming to Phuket Island definitely participate in at least once or consider joining is the Phi Phi Island tour. The fact that there are dozens of different types of Phi Phi Island tours causes tourists to have difficulty choosing or to choose the wrong tour. We will try to give detailed information about what should be considered when choosing a Phi Phi Island tour and what kind of differences there are between the options.

How are the prices of Phi Phi Island tours?

The prices of Phi Phi Island tours generally vary between 1200 baht and 3000 baht, and this price difference is affected by the service provided, the pier where the tour starts, the type of boat used, lunch and other factors.

Where do Phi Phi tours start?

Phi Phi Island tours start from certain piers or marinas located on the east side of Phuket Island. The most popular of these are: Phuket Royal Marina, Phuket Boat Lagoon, Rassada Pier, and Chalong Pier. Phi Phi tours starting from Phuket Royal Marina and Boat Lagoon are more expensive than the other piers. The higher price is influenced by factors such as marina rental fees and a cleaner and nicer environment. On the other hand, tours starting from Rassada Pier or Chalong Pier are more affordable. When you go to the pier in the morning, wanting to find a more organized and clean environment or wanting to receive higher quality service will affect your preference.

What types of boats are used in Phi Phi Island tours?

In general, 3 different types of boats are used in Phi Phi Island tours. These are:

• Speedboat with 2 engines: These boats generally have 2 external engines of 250 HP and have a capacity of around 30 people. They travel at an average speed of 35-45 knots at sea. Tour prices may be high due to the small group size.

• Speedboat with 3 or 4 engines: They have 3 or 4 external engines of 250 HP. Their capacity is between 42-50 people. They travel at an average speed of 35-45 knots at sea. These boats are used on the cheapest Phi Phi tours. Prices usually range between 1200-1600 baht depending on the route.

• Speed Catamaran: This type of boat has been frequently used in recent years. Unlike the speedboat, it provides a more stable and comfortable journey. Depending on the number of engines used, the passenger capacity varies. Those with 2 engines of 250 HP generally have a capacity of 30 people, while the versions with 3-4 engines can carry up to 60 people. Their cruising speed at sea varies between 35-40 knots.

• Catamaran: Catamarans are not used for Phi Phi tours starting from Phuket. The reason they are not used is their low speed and the distance between Phi Phi Island and Phuket. Since their speed is around 15-20 knots, it takes half a day to reach Phi Phi and you can visit only one or two places.

• Longtail Boat: Longtail boats are not used on long-distance tours like Phi Phi because of their speed and the lack of necessary safety and navigation equipment. However, you can choose them for daily or half-day tours to nearby places around Phuket Island. Longtail boats are usually done privately and only your group is on the boat. The most popular starting points are Rawai and Chalong piers.

Why are the contents of Phi Phi Island tours different?

In general, the Phi Phi Island tour route is as follows.

The places that every company definitely visits:

• Maya Bay Beach: Here, walking on the beach and taking pictures is done for about 1 hour.

• Pileh Lagoon: It is a spot where you will snorkel among crystal clear waters, colorful fish and coral reefs.

• Phi Phi Island: Lunch is eaten here. Depending on the tour, sometimes they take you to Phi Phi View Point or give extra half an hour for swimming on the beach.

• Vikings Cave: You can take pictures from the boat without stopping here. It is a cave believed to have been built by pirates and is located in the sea.

• Khai Island: You stop here for about 1 hour; you can both swim and rest. There are plenty of sun loungers on the beach.

• Monkey Beach: Due to the tide events in the sea, it is not a place where every tour stops. Some companies deliberately do not stop because the monkeys are wild and may harm tourists.

Places visited by some companies:

• Maiton Island: Since this is a private island, not every company stops here. Only some companies stop and do snorkeling activities.

• Bamboo Island: Not every company goes to Bamboo Island either. The main reason is the location of the island. The prices of the companies that go are generally more expensive. When you arrive, you are greeted by clear seas and white sandy beaches.

Where to buy Phi Phi tours?

Phi Phi Island tours can be purchased both online and from tour sellers on the street. Tourists generally prefer to buy directly from the operator company online. If you use an intermediary, there may be communication difficulties with the operator company and price differences. You can be in direct contact with the operator by purchasing tours from the companies’ own websites or other websites where they sell.

What are the starting times of Phi Phi tours?

90% of Phi Phi Island tours start between 9:00-10:00 am in the morning. Hotel transfers start at 07:30 in the morning, of course, this varies depending on the location of your hotel. In addition, companies organize tours called early bird and start the tour at 8:00 am in the morning. Or there are tours that start later at 10:30 in the morning. Starting too early or too late is usually company policy and since all other companies start at the same time, there is an excessive density of tourists at the locations visited. For this reason, companies try to prevent encountering a crowded tourist group at the locations by starting the tours earlier or later.

What is included in the Phi Phi tour?

All Phi Phi Island tours sold are sold as all-inclusive. Hotel transfer, national park fees, lunch, snorkeling mask and mouthpiece, life jacket, captain and crew, guide and all other expenses are included in the price. But some companies may request national park fees or transfer fees as extra to show the price low.

As a result, we prepared this article to help you make the right decision when joining a Phi Phi Island tour with your loved ones. If we can help you choose correctly according to your needs and make your day more enjoyable and efficient, it will make us very happy. Since these tours are not activities that you join every day, but usually once during a vacation, it is important to be careful when choosing the tour.

As Tripkolic, in order to provide you with a better service, only tour operators are allowed to sell their products on our platform. In other words, tour agencies cannot register in our system. For this reason, you can find the right tour by researching on Tripkolic, and you can contact the seller via message to ask any questions you have in mind in detail. In addition, you can click on the “Ask a Question” section under the tour detail page and ask the seller anything you would like to know.