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Overview
| Phi
Phi Islands | Coral
Island | Maiton
Island | Racha Island
| Rang Yai Island
Koh Yao Islands
| Khai Nok | Similan
Islands | Phang Nga Bay | Lanta
Island
Phi Phi Islands
 This
island group is one of the loveliest to be found anywhere, and
makes a fine day-trip destination out of Phuket.
The beauty of the two Phi Phi Islands has made them world famous.
But fame and easy access (Phi Phi is only a 45-minute jaunt from
Phuket) has its price: hundreds of visitors land on Phi Phi's
shores every day, crowding this tiny island oasis. The upside
of this is that the bulk of these visitors come at 10 a.m. and
leave by 3 p.m. Staying the evening at one of the island's many
bungalows is recommended, if you want to enjoy the tranquillity
of the island in the early morning and evening.
 Snorkelling
around the archipelago's coral reefs or climbing to one of the
many karst limestone lookouts is an unforgettable experience.
Sheer cliffs stained with earth colours soar from calm, clear
seas. Phi Phi Don, the larger island, has idyllic tropical beaches
lining its southern and eastern shores. Phi Phi Le, to the south,
is host to scores of daytrippers snorkelling and visiting the
Viking Cave during the day, but offers no accommodation.
Too much development?
Ton Sai Bay, the main tourist centre on Phi Phi Don, is worth
a visit, although environmentalists may be concerned at its overly
rapid development. Phi Phi now welcomes hundreds of tourists each
day, its spectacular beauty remains. The northern end is quiet
and beautiful, with a few small resorts.
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Getting to Phi Phi
Transportation can be arranged at any tourist agency for day
trips which include bus transportation to boat jetties in Phuket
Town or Chalong, and lunch for between 500-1200 baht. Cost depends
on how luxurious a boat you want, as well as whether snorkelling
or viewing around coral reefs is included. Transit only, for overnight
stays, costs about 400 baht return.
Staying over
 There
are many bungalows on Phi Phi Don, some of them cheap and nasty,
others catering for more respectable backpackers. For the most
part, you are advised to just turn up and try your luck.
Overview
| Phi
Phi Islands | Coral
Island | Maiton
Island | Racha Island
| Rang Yai Island
Koh Yao Islands
| Khai Nok | Similan
Islands | Phang Nga Bay | Lanta
Island
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