Ko Phi-phi Leh Travel Guide
This beautiful and uninhabited island is part of Thailand's Phi Phi archipelago. It's marked with spectacular cliff faces and has no accommodation options so it's only visited on daytrips.
- Worth It?
- This is a must-see for any visitors to Ko Phi Phi archipelago, especially those who can't get enough diving and snorkeling.
- What to Do
- go snorkeling, stop by the 'secret beach', watch bird's nest harvesters at work
- Best Time to Go
- during the dry season from January to April.
- How Long?
- A day is enough to experience Phi Phi Leh.
- Trivia
- while there's no admission fee for Phi Phi Leh, this island is technically part of a national park.
The sheer cliffs are home to colonies of nesting swallows. Locals shimmy up rickety bamboo scaffolds to collect the nests, the key ingredient in bird's nest soup. As dangerous as it looks, accidents are rare and the rewards are outstanding as bird's nests fetch a high price for brave collectors.
Most day-trippers come on packaged snorkeling tours. Two bays, Ao Lo Sama and Ao Maya, are the most popular venues. The latter soared in popularity after it was featured as the major 'secret beach' setting in the blockbuster movie The Beach. Of course, all the fame has whittled away at Maya Bay's secluded atmosphere, but it's still a beautiful place to visit.
Travel to Ko Phi-phi Leh - Getting There
Tour boats bound for Ko Phi Phi Leh depart regularly in the morning from Ko Phi Phi Don. Boats usually dock at Maya Bay. The nearest international airport is on Phuket and can be reached quickly by chartered sea plane or ferry. From here it's an hour flight to Bangkok International Airport with its extended international connections.
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