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When you only have a few weeks holiday each year, making sure all your travel plans are correct can save you time, energy and money and alot of headaches.
This section provides some information that every traveller needs to plan their trip itinerary.
If you have any special travel questions just send us an email and we will help make sure that your trip to Phi Phi island is as stress-free as possible.
Visas Ferry boats Speed boats Minibus service
Koh Samui, Koh Phanghan, Koh Tao
Access to the islands can be either by ferryboat or by private speedboats that leave at different times everyday.
Visitors to Thailand who hold valid passports (more than 6 months remaining) or travelling documents issued by any country included in the official list of eligible countries do not require a visa to enter the country. Those visitors planning to stay longer than 30 days must obtain a Tourist Visa valid for 60 days from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to entering the country. Visa extensions can be applied for at the Immigration Department at most major towns or cities.
Visa Charges:
- Transit visa - single entry Bt 800
- Tourist visa - single entry Bt 1,000
- Non-Immigrant visa - single entry Bt 2,000
- Non-Immigrant visa - multiple entry for use within one year Bt 5,000
- Application for visa extension Bt 1,900
- Application for a single Re-entry Permit Bt 1,000
- Application for a multiple Re-entry Permit Bt 3,800
- Application for a Residence Permit Bt 7,600
- Approval of a residence permit
(payable on receipt of residence book) Bt 192,400 - Approval of a residence permit (payable on receipt of residence book) for a foreigner married to a Thai, the spouse of a resident, and any of their children who have not reached the status of a Thai juristic person (i.e., unmarried children aged below 20 years) Bt 95,700
Visa Requirements
Nationals holding a valid passport or travelling documents issued by the following countries are exempt from applying for an entry visa and are permitted to remain in the country for a period not exceeding 30 days:
| Americas | Argentina, *Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cyprus, Mexico, *Peru, U.S.A. |
| Asia | Bahrain, Brunei, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Israel, Japan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Myanmar, Oman, Philippines, Qatar, *Republic of Korea, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Turkey, United Arab Emirates |
| Pacific | Australia, Fiji, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu, Western Samoa. |
| Africa | Djibouti, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Morocco, Senegal, South Africa, Tunisia, Yemen. |
| Europe | Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovene, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, U.K. |
*In accordance to inter-governmental agreements, nationals of the Republic of Korea, Brazil, and Peru are permitted to stay in Thailand for a maximum of 90 days from the day of entry without a visa.
For all visitors who do not hold a passport or travelling documents issued by one of the countries listed above, must obtain a visa from a Royal Thai Embassy or Consulate prior to travelling.
For a full contact list of Royal Thai Embassies, and for more information on visa requirements, visit http://www.mfa.go.th/web/12.php
The ferryboats are quite large and sturdy, however they are not exactly built for comfort. Fortunately the travel times are not usually more than 1.5 hours.
From Phuket (Rassada Pier "Ta reua Rassada")
*Arriving on flights to Phuket Int airport please allow at least 1hour transit time by minibus or taxi form the airport to the Rassada Pier.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 08:30 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 1.5 hrs - 2 hours | 350 baht |
| 14:30 p.m. | 16:30 p.m. | 2 hours | 350 baht |
From Krabi (Krabi Pier "Ta reua kra-bii")
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 09:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 1.5 hrs - 2 hours | 350 baht |
| 14:30 p.m. | 16:30 p.m. | 2 hours | 350 baht |
From Aonang
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 09:00 a.m. | 10:30 a.m. | 1.5 hrs | 390 baht |
From Lanta
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 08:00 a.m. | 09:00 a.m. | 1 hour | 350 baht |
| 13:00 p.m. | 14:00 p.m. | 1 hours | 350 baht |
To Phuket from Phi Phi
*Departing on flights from Phuket Int airport please allow at least 1hour transit time by minibus or taxi from the pier to the airport.
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 08:30 a.m. | 10:15 a.m. | 1.5 hrs - 2 hours | 350 baht |
| 14:30 p.m. | 16:30 p.m. | 2 hours | 350 baht |
To Krabi from Phi Phi
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 09:30 a.m. | 11:00 a.m. | 1.5 hrs - 2 hours | 350 baht |
| 14:30 p.m. | 16:30 p.m. | 2 hours | 350 baht |
To Aonang from Phi Phi
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 15:30 a.m. | 17:00 a.m. | 1.5 hrs | 390 baht |
To Lanta from Phi Phi
| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Our Price |
| 11:30 a.m. | 12:30 a.m. | 1 hour | 350 baht |
| 14:00 p.m. | 15:00 p.m. | 1 hours | 350 baht |
If your arrival time in Phuket or Krabi does not allow you to catch the last ferry boat to Phi Phi Island this means spending the night at a hotel on the mainland and catching the ferry the next morning.
This means a loss of valuable time and additional costs.
Our private speedboat charter allows you and your group to come and go at any time of the day.
We will pick you up or drop you off at your pleasure with one of our twin engine 200 hp speedboats.
After travelling in some cases up to 15 hours by plane the last thing you want is to haggle around with a stranger and explain where you want to go in a crowded airport terminal.
Our door to door pick up service is professional and will save you time and energy and probably a few brain cells from imploding.
Our minibuses are perfect for groups of 5 or more and take up to 10 persons with luggage.
If you are a group of 4 or less persons and prefer to leave the airport immediately without the wait, we recommend our private limousine service.
Travelling from Bangkok by bus
Government-run bus services traveling to the south of Thailand and Malaysia use the Southern Terminal at the junction of Pinklao and Nakhon Chaisri roads in Thonburi, just outside Bangkok. Getting to the terminal can be a long journey either by local bus, taxi, or one of the infamous tuk-tuk rides. Buses travel to both Phuket and Krabi and can be long arduous journeys depending on how many stops.
Tickets are available from the bus terminal.
Travelling from Krabi by bus
If you are travelling to one of the following destinations, the ferry boat companies leaving at 09:00 a.m. from Phi Phi Island have a connection with the bus service. The bus does not leave without the guests arriving on the ferry boats!
| To | Departs |
Arrives |
Duration |
Type |
Our Price |
| Bangkok | 16:00 p.m. |
06:00 a.m. |
14 hours |
VIP bus 24 seats |
$18:00 usd |
| Hat Yai | 07:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
11:00 a.m. 15:00 p.m. |
4 hours |
Air Con Van |
$09:00 usd |
| Satun | 07:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
|
13:30 p.m. 17:00 p.m. |
5- 7 hours |
Air Con Van
|
$15:00 usd |
| Surat Thani | 11:00 a.m. 16:00 p.m. |
14:00 p.m. 19:00 p.m. |
3 hours |
Air Con Van
|
$08:00 usd |
| Trang | 07:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
|
09:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m. |
2 hours |
Air Con Van
|
$09:00 usd |
Tickets are available at The Adventure Club office.
Phi Phi Island to Koh Samui, Koh Phanghan, or KohTao
It is possible to depart from Phi Phi island and arrive in Koh Samui, Koh Phanghan or Koh Tao in the same day!
Step 1: Leave at 09:00 a.m. by ferry to Krabi
Step 2: The air con van picks up the guests at the pier on arrival and takes them to Surat Thani.
Step 3: The ferry leaves for either Koh Samui, Koh Phanghan or Koh Tao.
| To | Departs |
Arrives |
Duration |
Type |
Our Price |
| Koh Samui | 09:00 a.m. 14:00 p.m. |
17:00 p.m. 05:00 a.m. |
8 hours 13 hours |
Air Con + Ferry |
$20:00 usd $23:00 usd |
| Koh Phanghan | 09:00 a.m. 14:00 p.m. |
18:00 p.m. 06:00 p.m. |
9 hours 14 hours |
Air Con + Ferry |
$26:00 usd |
| Koh Tao | 14:00p.m. |
06:00 a.m. |
14 hours |
Air Con + Ferry |
$34:00 usd |
* These prices include minibus and both ferries. (One way)
- Check your time of arrival and allow at least 1 hour to get from the airport to the pier.
- Purchase your ferry tickets in advance, otherwise you may find yourself paying double for them.
- Although problems are rare avoid storing valuables in bags under your seats when travelling by government bus from or to other major cities in Thailand.
- Apply for a tourist visa in advance from the Thai embassy in your country as this is easier to extend if you wish to stay longer.
- Make sure you have at least one year remaining before your passport expires.
- Avoid sitting on the upper (exposed) deck of the ferry as it is common to suffer severe sunburn, even on cloudy days.
- Bus and boat timetables are usually accurate so picking up transfers from bus to boat is relatively easy.
- Travel services such as boat, bus and plane are usually full during peak season or special holidays; book in advance.
- Book accommodation ahead of time or you may find yourself settling for a room at a much higher cost.