How to Get There

From Phuket
Tour agencies can arrange transport including transfer from your accommodation to the jetty, and the boat to Phi Phi. If you simply want to get there and back for an overnight stay, expect to pay around 400 Baht return. Tickets can be used for any return trip and are not tied to a specific date, so you can be flexible with your plans. Normally it is not necessary to book in advance, although during holidays, especially Christmas and January, it is advisable to be at the pier 20 minutes before departure.

Day Trips from Phuket
If you're staying in Phuket but would like to visit Phi Phi Island for the day, there are a number of tours available. Prices vary between 500-1,200 Baht including lunch and depend on the type of boat, quality of lunch, and options offered e.g., snorkeling and glass bottomed boat. Tours normally start in the early morning around 7.00 am and usually return by about 6.00pm.

From Krabi Province
Boats depart from Krabi town and Ao Nang beach around 4 times daily (subject to change) The journey takes about 90 minutes depending on weather conditions. During the low season (May - October) departures may be delayed.

From International Destinations
The last boat from Phuket to Phi Phi leaves at 13.30 so you must allow time to get a taxi from the airport to the boat dock. Tickets should be booked in advance through travel agencies as it is not always possible to buy tickets on arrival. Allow around 1 hour from the airport to the ferry. As connections can be subject to delay it is advisable to stay overnight in Phuket before continuing your journey to Phi Phi. See (Schedule)

Where to Stay

Most of the tourist accommodation and services on Phi Phi Don are located around Tonsai Bay, the main ferry destination with the more exclusive and upmarket hotels around the eastern and northern side. There is nowhere to stay on Phi Phi Ley.

Accommodation varies from simple bungalows to upmarket international resorts. During the high season (October to March) it is not possible to pre-book budget and standard accommodation. Prices are subject to demand and can be changed depending on how many guests arrive at any particular time. If you want to book in advance, you can check availability on this site.

Thai Holidays & Festivals

Many Thais travel during festivals and holidays, so boats can be crowded and flights, especially from Bangkok, fully booked. Below are some of the more important festival dates to check with before making your travel plans.

• January - New Year - Busy until around 6th January when it calms down!
  
• February - Chinese New Year - varies with the calendar - around the 2nd full moon. Ferries are busy.
  
• April 13/14/15 - Songkran Festival or Thai New Year. This is the water festival when many Thais return to their home. Don't expect to travel easily around this time as buses, flights and ferries are very busy. This is a major holiday in Thailand.
  
• November Loy Kratong around the 12th. A beautiful festival where floating kratongs (literally "leaf cup" with lighted candles are placed on water to take away bad luck. Not too many people travelling at this time of year.
  
• December - Christmas - High season. Expect full flights, buses and busy boats.

Weather

Phi Phi weather follows the same basic weather pattern as Phuket.

• October - March - Generally good weather, low rainfall and average temperatures 30-32C(90F)
  
• April - May - Very hot and humid. Temperatures reaching 38C(95F+)
  
• June - September - Variable. Temperatures average 30C (90F) About an 80% chance of rain in June and September, but remember, it doesn't rain all the time! Also the rain is warm and there are some excellent value hotel rooms in this season.