Escape into the Emerald of the Andaman Sea | Phi Phi Island Island-Hopping Guide

As the long-tail boat glides through the jelly-colored sea, the karst peaks towering in the middle of the sea come into view—Phi Phi Island is not just one island, but a string of emerald necklaces scattered by God across the Andaman Sea. Here, you’ll find the breathtaking beauty featured in "The Beach" as well as the primal wildness hidden in sea caves. / 🌊【Two-Island Itinerary】 Phi Phi Don: • Long Beach Sunrise Ceremony: Enjoy the pink-purple dawn alone at Long Beach at 6 AM • Viewpoint: A 20-minute hike to the top to capture the crescent-shaped bay coastline (best light in the afternoon) Phi Phi Leh: → Maya Bay: Arrive before 8 AM to avoid crowds and experience the movie-famous beach → Viking Cave: Watch the ancient walkway for bird’s nest harvesting (no entry allowed) → Loh Samah Bay: Snorkel among coral fish with glowing blue tails / 🤿【Advanced Hidden Spots】 ▫️ Monkey Beach: Feed wild long-tailed monkeys bananas before 10 AM ▫️ Bamboo Island Diving: Sign up for DSD diving experience (12 meters deep with views of sea wolf storms) / 📸【Island Photo Hotspots】 ① Maya Bay Aerial View Use a drone to shoot from the bay entrance (permit required in advance) | Classic movie recreation ② Viewpoint 1 Stand on the reef with the S-shaped double bay coastline in the background | Recommended to wear a bright-colored long dress ③ Long-tail Boat Bow When chartering a boat, ask the captain to go to the clear waters of Loh Samah Bay, kneel at the bow for photos | Pair with a straw hat for better shots ④ Water Swing Locate “Phi Phi Island Village Beach Resort” and capture swing silhouettes at sunset ⑤ Bioluminescent Sea Magic Use GoPro long exposure mode to capture the blue trails of bioluminescent plankton at night / 🚤【Complete Island Transportation Guide】 • Main Routes: Phuket Rassada Pier → Phi Phi Don (Speedboat 90 minutes / Ferry 150 minutes) Krabi Klong Jirad Pier → Phi Phi Don (Speedboat 60 minutes) • On-Island Transport: Long-tail boat island hopping (charter about 2500 THB / 4 hours) Kayak rental at Tonsai Bay to explore hidden coves (300 THB / hour) / When the sunset dyes the limestone peaks honey-colored, sitting at the bow of the long-tail boat biting into a chilled coconut—you’ll realize the most luxurious thing on Phi Phi Island isn’t a five-star hotel, but this sea’s gift of a world-isolated blue.