Explore Phi Phi Islands

Phi Phi Island is love at first sight and is one of the most popular islands in Thailand. For some, it,s the only reason to visit Phuket. Few places on the planet are this laid-back, while there are many things to do, there,s no schedule, no hustle-and-bustle, no reason to be in a hurry.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
The national language is a Thai dialect, but English is compulsory taught in school thus most of the population understands and speaks English
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Bhat
UTC+07:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
A meal for 2 people at a midrange restaurant will be around 380Bhat (R190). Local beers are priced at 40Bhat (R23) to 80Bhat (R45.90).
Drinks
Cocktails can range CHFom 200Bhat (R115) up to 400Bhat (R223.80).
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Long-tail taxi-boats are the best way to get around the island ranging CHFom 100Bhat (R57.47) per person in the daytime but at night it can go up to 150Bhat (R86.20).
General Transport
Hiring a boat for a day would be 200Bhat (R115) per person

Things to do in Phi Phi Islands

Koh Phi Phi Leh & Maya Bay; Phi Phi View Point; Bamboo Island; Diving in Phi Phi; Captain Bob’s Sailing Booze Cruise; Shark Watching Tours; Moo Dee Bay; Rock Climbing; Viking Cave Pum’s Thai Cooking School.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

These recommended vaccines need to be taken 4-8 weeks prior to departure:

  • Diphtheria
  • Tetanus
  • Polio
  • Measles
  • Mumps
  • Hepatitis A
  • Typhoid
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • Hat and sunscreen
  • Camera
  • Waterproof bag
  • First Aid Kit
  • Motion sickness tablets
  • Activated charcoal or water purifying tablets
  • Universal Adapter
  • Photocopies of travel documents
  • Clothing covering knees and shoulders for temple visits
  • Mosquito repellent
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

No visa is required is for South Africans with a valid passport for stays of up to 30 days at select ports of entry. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months and have at least 2 blank pages.