Ranked among top tourist destinations of Thailand, Phi Phi Islands are known for lovely beaches, astounding coral reefs, swaying coconut palms and thrilling adventure. With plethora of accommodation and dining options available, it is no surprise that they have emerged as darling of tourists and constantly climbed the ladder of popularity.

Synopsis

Country	Thailand
Location	About 40 km from both Phuket and Krabi
Accessibility	Through Phuket and Krabi
Dining	Variety of cuisines available
Best Time To Visit	February to April

Tour Attractions
Phi Phi Islands have plenty to offer, attracting national and international tourists alike. They comprise two islands- Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Lei.

Both the islands are known for their charming sandy beaches, assisted by stunning coral reefs and swaying coconut palms. One can lay down on the white beaches and listen to the whisper of the waves. Lovely coral reefs in crystal-clear waters made colorful by a variety of fish fascinate the visitors. In deeper waters, sights of 'whale sharks' and 'manta ray' might reward one.

Phi Phi Island is also known as James Bond Island, the epithet it attained from the popular movie The Beach. On the north-east side of the island is the well-known Viking Cave, containing murals from prehistoric times.

Activities-Adventure Sports
Sports available in Phi Phi Islands are the following:

» Scuba Diving
» Fishing
» Kayaking
» Parasailing
» Snorkelling
» Waterskiing

Neighborhood Islands
Some beautiful islands, located in vicinity of the Phi Phi Islands are also liked by the tourists. Away from the crouds, they are ideal for those who want to spend some time in tranquility. These islands are :

» Koh Pida Nai
» Koh Pida Nok
» Koh Yung
» Koh Phai Nok

Climate
» Tropical and warm throughout the year.
» Monsoon season between November to January is wonderful, with cool nights and breezy days.
» Weather is at it's best from February to May.
» Best time to visit is November to April.

How To Reach
Boats are available for the islands from Phuket and Krabi, both popular tourist destinations. The journey is a pleasant ride of one to two hours. Phuket and Krabi have international airports, although volume of air services between Phuket and Krabi is higher. Both the places are well-connected with Capital Bangkok too.

Accommodation & Dining
Phi Phi Islands have suitable place for the traveler of every budget. There are plenty of options; from simple beach huts to luxurious hotel rooms. One is advised to book early in high season i.e. December and January.

Options available for dining in Phi Phi Islands can spoil you. There are numerous restaurants offering Thai, Italian, German and a number of other cuisines. The luxury of choosing lies with the visitor.