Koh Lanta: Day Tour Phi Phi with Maya Bay, Snorkel & Lunch | Thailand
Explore Phi Phi's highlights on a sightseeing speedboat tour from Koh Lanta that stops at Maya Bay. Enjoy beautiful views and snorkel in an underwater paradise.
- Visit the highlights of Koh Phi Phi in just one day from Koh Lanta
- Experience Maya Bay, famous from "The Beach" movie
- Enjoy a tasty all-you-can-eat lunch buffet and take pictures at the beautiful Pileh Lagoon
- Snorkel in an underwater paradise with colorful fish and corals
Package Options
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Hotel transfer |
| Meal arrangement | Lunch included |
| Additional service & facility | Transfer included |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights, Beachcombing, Islands tour |
| Transport | Sightseeing cruise |
| Cruise type | Jet boat |
Product Info
— What You Can Expect —
After only 30 minutes by speedboat, we will arrive at the paradise Phi Phi Islands. Experience Maya Bay as your first stop, one of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand and in the world. See where famous movies like "The Beach" were filmed. Admire another main attraction of Phi Phi: Pileh Lagoon with its stunning turquoise waters.
Next, we’ll visit Viking Cave. While boats can’t enter, we’ll pause nearby so you can snap some great photos while our guide shares the fascinating history behind this mysterious spot. Dive into a stunning underwater paradise to snorkel among vibrant coral reefs and tropical fish. Once you've explored the sea, we’ll head to Phi Phi Don for a well-deserved break. You can refuel there with a delicious buffet lunch featuring a wide variety of fresh options to suit every appetite.
After lunch, see crab-eating macaque monkeys in their natural habitat at Monkey Bay. The last stop is one of the most beautiful ones. Discover the white sand beaches and azure waters on a visit to Bamboo Island, a tiny island with a pristine beach where you can swim and enjoy the beauty of paradise in peace.
Finally, we will head back to Koh Lanta, where a transfer will be waiting for you to take you back to your accommodation around 4.30 PM to conclude the tour with a day full of great memories.
— Important Info —
- Duration: 8 Hours
- Start: 8:00 am
- End: 4:20 pm - Free pick-up service at any hotel between 8:00 and 9:00 am in Koh Lanta Yai
- Pick-up time will be shared the day before the tour
- Maya Bay will close every year in August and September due to nature preservation. At this time, the tour will spend longer at other spots
Step into the captivating world of Maya Bay, where the movie magic of "The Beach" comes to life
Purchase Notice
- Tour schedule might differ due to weather and sea conditions
- Bamboo Island is only possible when waves are not too high; if the waves are too high, it will be replaced with another stop. No compensation can be rewarded in this case as this is out of our control
- Rain in Southern Thailand is very unpredictable and can happen anytime, especially in monsoon season from May until December. Even if it rains, the tour is guaranteed to happen if conditions are safe, and no refund will be granted. Rainfall is usually short and can stop anytime. If we determine that conditions are unsafe, we will cancel and offer you to reschedule to another day or give a full refund
- Maya Bay will close every year in August and September due to nature preservation. At this time, the tour will spend longer at other spots
- Pick-up at any hotel in Koh Lanta Yai with shared minivan. (No pick-ups at Koh Lanta Noi)
- The Andaman sea is a rough sea with usually big waves and it might be a bumpy ride. Please prepare a pill for seasickness if you have a sensitive stomach
Reminders
Travelers with the following conditions or other health issues that could be worsened by excessive stimulation should not participate in this activity: Pregnant women
Please arrive at the designated location 10 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
FAQ
Maya Bay is a stunning bay on Ko Phi Phi Leh island, part of Thailand's Phi Phi Islands archipelago in the Andaman Sea. It is situated southwest of Koh Lanta, making it a popular day trip destination for island-hopping tours.
Maya Bay rose to global fame as the primary filming location for the 2000 movie 'The Beach,' starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Its breathtaking beauty, characterized by towering limestone cliffs, pristine white sand, and crystal-clear turquoise waters, attracts visitors seeking iconic natural landscapes.
Yes, Maya Bay has reopened to visitors after a period of closure for environmental recovery. Strict rules are in place to protect its ecosystem, including designated walkways, a ban on swimming from the main beach, and specific boat docking areas away from the shore.
Yes, swimming in Maya Bay itself is prohibited to protect the recovering coral reefs and marine life. However, speedboat tours often include opportunities for snorkeling in designated 'underwater paradise' locations nearby, such as around the Phi Phi Islands or at Pileh Lagoon, where colorful fish and corals can be observed.
The most common and efficient transportation method to reach Maya Bay from Koh Lanta is by speedboat. Speedboat tours offer a quick journey, allowing visitors to experience multiple highlights of the Phi Phi Islands, including Maya Bay and Pileh Lagoon, within a single day trip.
Extensive conservation measures have been implemented following its temporary closure. These include limiting daily visitor numbers, mandating boats to dock at designated piers outside the bay, prohibiting swimming in the bay, and developing boardwalks to guide visitors and prevent disturbance to the natural environment, aiding coral and marine life recovery.
Traveling by speedboat to Maya Bay offers significantly faster transit times and typically allows for a more flexible, multi-stop itinerary, visiting several points of interest like Pileh Lagoon in a single day. Ferries are generally slower, larger, and offer direct transportation between major islands, often without the same extensive island-hopping tour experience.
During a speedboat tour, visitors to Pileh Lagoon can marvel at its stunning emerald-green waters surrounded by towering limestone cliffs. It's an excellent spot for swimming and photography, often described as a natural swimming pool. Many tours include a stop here for guests to enjoy the tranquil beauty and capture memorable pictures.
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