The Phi Phi Island islocated about 48 Km southeast from Phuket, 42 km south from Krabi Town and 40 km from Ao Nang Beach. The rugged Phi Phi Islands are characterized by steep, lightly vegetated cliffs rising vertically from the seabed and hidden bays concealing petite, pristine beaches and calm clear waters.
Ko Phi Phi Don covers an area of 28 square kilometres. Laem Tong in the north offers beautiful marine nature. Diving can be done as well at Laem Hua Raket, Hat Yao and Hin Phae. A number of accommodations are available at Ao Ton Sai , and Ao Lo Da Lam
Ko Phi Phi Le is a lovely island that covers an area of only 6.6 square kilometres. It is surrounded by limestone mountains and high hills with jutting cliffs. The sea is 20 metres deep and the deepest point in the south of the island is around 34 metres. Ko Phi Phi Le offers superb scenic bays such as Ao Pi Le, Ao Maya, and Ao Lo Sa Ma. In the northeast of the island is a large cave called Tham Viking.
Ko Phi Phi Le offers superb scenic bays such as Ao Pi Le, Ao Maya, and Ao Lo Sa Ma. In the northeast of the island is a large cave called Tham Viking.
Phi Phi Leh Island, with only 7 square kilometres the smaller one is more spectacular with their cliffs plunging hundred of metres into the sea.
The concessions for harvesting the bird's nests in the island's caves, have so far excluded any habitation. Main attraction for the visitor is the popular Viking Cave with its ancient rock paintings of boats found inside, some of which vaguely resemble Viking longboats. Maya Bay is recommended for snorkellers with colourful fish used to be fed by hand. This bay was the location for the shooting of the film "The Beach" and is now visited more than ever
The centre of the island is the long existing Muslim and Seagypsy village, that by today has changed to a small town, consisting mostly of restaurants, dive shops and tour offices. About half an hour uphill is a viewpoint that is worth a visit. The trail starts either from Phi Phi Viewpoint Restaurant on the east side of Lohdalum Bay or with a staircase at the foot of the mountain behind the centre of the town.
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