Thailand Guide

Getting around Phi Phi

Phi Phi is known for walking and longtails rather than scooters, and Tonsai to Long Beach is about 100 THB. There is no airport, and boats cancel often from May to October.

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No carsLongtail 100 THBHKT or KBV boats
Getting around Phi Phi
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On islandWalk or longtail; no cars
Long BeachAbout 100 THB from Tonsai
AirportsHKT or KBV, then a boat
SeasonLast boats move; cancel May to October
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On Don you walk; longtails are the taxi. Tonsai to Long Beach is about 100 THB a person; viewpoints above Tonsai sit in the 30 THB band if you start at 07:00. There are no cars and no useful scooters; bags move on a cart or a shoulder.

Arrive from Rassada (Phuket) or Klong Jilad (Krabi), and speedboats are about 45 to 90 minutes in season. Last boats move with weather, and May to October cancels first. Maya loops leave Tonsai in the morning, and see Maya Bay and Phuket to Krabi and Phi Phi.

Which hop

  • Walk: Tonsai village and the viewpoints.
  • Longtail: Long Beach about 100 THB. Maya at dawn if you already sleep here.
  • Speedboat in: Rassada or Klong Jilad. Morning preferred.
  • Out: Check the last boat the night before a flight.

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Common questions

Are there cars on Phi Phi?
No. Walk or take a longtail. Do not plan a Grab.
How do you reach Long Beach?
A shared longtail from Tonsai is about 100 THB. Some people walk the rocks at low tide. Bags go by boat.