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Phi Phi Islands

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What to see in the Phi Phi Islands

Islands of limestone cliffs and turquoise water, with Maya Bay and the Phi Phi Don viewpoint.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 5 must-see places
  • Best time: from November to April
Photo: Caitriana Nicholson from 北京 ~ Beijing, 中国 ~ China · CC BY-SA 2.0

Phi Phi Islands highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Phi Phi Don viewpoint

    The view over the two bays.

  2. Maya Bay

    With limited visits.

  3. Pileh Lagoon

    A lagoon between cliffs.

  4. Monkey Beach

    A beach full of monkeys.

  5. Bamboo Island

    Snorkelling.

Day trips from the Phi Phi Islands

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to the Phi Phi Islands

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Phi Phi Islands are from November to April. If you can, avoid September, October (monsoon on the andaman coast).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from May to October

    Monsoon on the Andaman coast

    From May to October the sea is rough and there are heavy downpours; in September and October many boat trips are cancelled (Phi Phi; the Similan Islands close).

    What to do: At this time of year, the islands in the Gulf (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao) have better weather until September.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the street stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Thailand guide.

Frequently asked questions about the Phi Phi Islands

What to see in the Phi Phi Islands?

Phi Phi Don viewpoint, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island.

What to see in the Phi Phi Islands in one day?

Don’t miss Phi Phi Don viewpoint, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

What’s the best time to travel to the Phi Phi Islands?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to the Phi Phi Islands are from November to April. If you can, avoid September, October (monsoon on the andaman coast).

What day trips can you take from the Phi Phi Islands?

Phi Phi.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.