Koh Phi Phi

Activities in Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi is a snorkelling and diving paradise with its aquamarine waters, offshore reefs, rich coral gardens and variety of tropical fish. Ranked as one of the top five scuba diving destinations in Thailand, the waters around the islands are framed by dramatic limestone cliffs that provide a perfect environment for soft corals. Located in the national Marine Park, the dive sites around Koh Phi Phi are full of spectacular marine life like glassfish, seahorses, hawksbill turtles, squid, black-tipped sharks, and black and white banded sea snakes. The best time for scuba diving in Koh Phi Phi is between February and May, though you can dive all year round. The monsoons from late May to October reduce visibility by about 25 percent.Other popular activities in Koh Phi Phi include camping in Maya Bay, a picturesque beach on unhinhabited Phi Phi Le; cliff diving off the dramatic cliffs of Phi Phi Island; kayaking among the small islands surrounding the main tourist areas; trips to see Phi Phi Island's monkey population, located mostly on the thin beaches of Hao Ragoate on Phi Phi Don and Yung Gassem (now called Monkey Beach); and rock climbing at the Viking Cave and Tonsai Towers.