Phuket: Early Bird to Phi Phi Island & Maya Bay with Lunch

Avoid the crowds with this early departure to popular Phi Phi Island. Enjoy snorkeling, a buffet lunch, and a guided tour of the area's best sights.

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Duration 9.0 hour - 10.0 hour

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English,German

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Itinerary

Embark on a captivating adventure to Phi Phi Island, departing from the Royal Phuket Marina at 6:00 am. Beat the afternoon crowds and relish the pristine beauty of Maya Bay, famed for its appearance in "the Beach." Our early arrival ensures you'll have this breathtaking spot almost to yourselves for a serene experience and photo opportunities. Explore the enchanting Pileh Lagoon, a favorite among our staff, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs—a natural swimming paradise. Indulge in a delectable buffet lunch around noon, followed by another snorkeling escapade to greet vibrant marine life. Discover the sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters of Bamboo Island during our first snorkeling stop at 3:00 pm. Visit Monkey Beach, but remember to admire these wild creatures from a distance without feeding them. Explore Viking Cave, known for its special Birds’ Nests. The itinerary is flexible, ensuring the best experience depending on sea conditions and other tour groups. As the day winds down, continue snorkeling and bask in the sun on the return boat trip to Phuket. The tour concludes with hotel drop-off by 5:00 pm, offering a full day of unforgettable island exploration. This experience is open to both private and group bookings. Immerse yourself in the allure of Phi Phi Island with our early-morning tour, designed to provide an exclusive and memorable encounter with its natural wonders.

Highlights

Beat the crowds on this early-morning trip to the stunning Phi Phi Islands
See Monkey Bay, home to a colony of monkeys
Marvel at towering limestone rocks at Maya Bay and explore Viking Cave
Choice of early depart to avoid the crowd

Know before you go

• Tour stops may change due to weather conditions • Transfer time between Khao Lak and the pier is 2 hours, each way • Maya Bay is closed for restoration until further notice. The tour will allow you a photo around Maya Bay but there will be no stop or access to the beach. Additional visit to Ko Rang Yai for swimming or sunbathing will be included • Live tour guide in German available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday only • It is recommended to bring swimwear, a towel, sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat, and a small amount of cash • Changing your pickup location cannot be accommodated within the 24 hours prior to tour departure • Pick-up times start from 5:00 AM in Khaolak and 6am. for Phuket and depend on hotel location • Last-minute bookings require your own travel arrangements

Includes

Round-trip transfers from hotels in Khao Lak or central Phuket by air-conditioned minivan Guided tour of Phi Phi Island Live tour commentary provided in English or German (depending on option chosen) Snorkeling equipment Life jacket rental Buffet lunch

Reviews from other travelers

Steven - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-03-30)

was very beautiful and worth seeing. We were almost the first ones at Maya Beach, so it was pretty empty. Lunch was also delicious.

Cecilia - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2023-02-14)

Very well organized.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

3 /5

(Written on 2022-10-01)

Unfortunately there was no German guide, although we had booked the excursion on a Monday when there was supposed to be one. At the port we paid another 400 BHT per person separately, for the national (Read More) park, it said so. Only afterwards I didn't understand which one of them was now. It was also a pity that you couldn't get off the boat at Monkey Beach like the others. Unfortunately it wasn't a real beach, just a small bay and since there were a lot of tourists there, it was hardly possible to take a decent photo without the people on it who were taking their selfies in front of the monkeys. I was also very disappointed with the variety of fish and corals. The corals all looked very dead. There is much more to discover in Egypt, for example. All in all it was quite nice to get out of the hotel complex. But total extortion for the price. Each stop was just crowded with other boats.

Angelo - Germany

5 /5

(Written on 2024-03-31)

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GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2022-11-14)

The tour was good. The guide was great. The supply on board with drinks (water and cola) and fruit at the end were great. Lunch on Phi Phi Don, however, was lukewarm to cold.

GetYourGuide traveler

5 /5

(Written on 2022-01-14)

The tour itself was very nice and the guides were really nice. I found it a bit unfortunate that you didn't go to the beach to see the monkeys like in the photo, but only watched them for a relatively (Read More) short time from the boat. I found the time on PhiPhi to be a bit short. 1.5 hours for food and island are not very much to explore the beach and the surrounding area. In addition, I only saw at the end of the buffet that there was a vegetarian buffet in the very corner with the drinks. Unfortunately, this was not pointed out to you and so you had to check every offer visually, even though there was a purely vegetarian buffet. A sentence would have been great. The beaches and the area itself were beautiful, so I can recommend the tour. Unfortunately, my three-year-old was not interested in the snorkeling stops. In general I would like a tour offer with more time on the beaches and without stops on the open sea for families with small children. Unfortunately, there is no such thing.

GetYourGuide traveler - Germany

4 /5

(Written on 2022-06-07)

The day got off to a terrible start, we waited over an hour for the transfer. Compensation for that?! none. As a result, things are sometimes later, so nothing with early risers and empty beaches. For (Read More)tunately, the picturesque beaches have made up for a lot. Which wouldn't be bad if Vll also had a sprite or something for children.

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