Koh Phi Phi islands are located south-east of Phuket island in the Andaman Sea. Had Nopparat (Nopparat beach) lies on the land 18 km north-west of Krabi town. The park covers 390 square kilometres of land and sea areas.

The coastal part comprises of steep limestone mountains with low shrubs thriving in cracks. Evergreen forest covers more than 40% of the land area. Limestone mountains with exposed ground surfaces do not match the nature of forest, and thus forests here are not fertile. Mangrove forests, coconut groves and bamboos are found in the park.

Basically the weather is hot and humid. South-west monsoon comes in May to October. It brings storms and heavy rains. The best time to visit is during January to April.

Phi Phi Don is the largest island in the group of 6 islands and the only island offering accommodation. The island consists of 2 separate groups of mountains connected by a thin peninsular in the middle. This peninsular creates the spectacular backbone for the twin bays: Loh Da Lum Bay and Tonsai Bay.

Tonsai bay is the main center for all the facilities and the local pier which handles the arrivals and departures of the ferry boats.

Facilities: Over 20 ATM machines, 3 banks, pharmacies, hospital, internet (wireless too) and telephone and fax services, bars, restaurants and tour operators, speedboat charters, hotels, guesthouses and bungalows.

Places to visit: Long Beach, Runtee Bay, Nui Bay, Monkey Beach, Wang Long Bay, Laem Tong.

Things to do: Snorkel with sharks, sunset tours, scuba diving, mountain trekking, viewpoint hike, kayaking, rock climbing, cliff jumping, cooking courses, fire dancing.

 

Phi Phi Ley is the second largest island, however there is no accommodation allowed to be built on the island due to its status as a national marine park. Access to the different bays is by longtail boat only since the island is made up of very sheer cliff faces.

The National Marine Park has recently enforced a new tariff to visit Maya Bay: 200 baht per person.

Facilities: National Marine Park Offices, toilets, small snack area, tents for camping.

Places to visit: Viking Cave, Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Maya Bay

Things to do: Swimming in Piley Bay, snorkeling, sunset tours, scuba diving.

 

Bida Nog and Bida Nai are the 2 smallest islands in the group that offer the best diving in the area. These 2 islands have no beaches so the reason to go there is purely to enjoy the coral reef. It would take literarily 2 minutes to drive around both islands by boat.

Facilities: None

Places to visit: Bida Nog and Bida Nai

Things to do: Snorkeling and scuba diving.

 

Bamboo and Moskito Islands are located at the furthest northern part of Phi about 45 minutes from Tonsai Town.

Bamboo Island has beautiful sandy beaches but no accommodation available for tourists. Tents are available for rent from the National Marine Park however.

There is also a 200 baht NMP fee to visit.

Facilities: Toilets and showers.

Places to visit: A small coral reef nearby called Hin Klang

Things to do: Snorkeling

Moskito island on the other hand is made up of sheer rocks somewhat similar to Phi Phi Ley but smaller. There are 2 small beaches, but the moskitos tend to keep the people away. However the snorkeling is good here.

Facilities: None

Places to visit: A small coral reef nearby called Hin Klang

Things to do: Snorkeling