Koh Phi Phi Island Hotels and travel information guide

Krabi - Koh Phi Phi

Koh Phi Phi (or Phi Phi island) consists of two islands, Phi Phi Don, the larger one of the two with an abundance of fine beaches and accommodation to suit all needs. The more geographically dramatic, Phi Phi Leh, with its cliffs, natural caves and water-filled canyon offers the tourists exciting and outdoor pursuits. Both islands are in Krabi province and are part of Nopparat Thara Beach/Koh Phi Phi Natioanl Marine Park, about 42 Kilometers south of Phuket.

Phi Phi Islands The name is derived from Malay, and the original was Pulao Pi ah Pi, where in pulao is the Malay word for island , and pi,pronounced with only a haft p sound, was very close in pronunciation to the English word "be"; the ah was eventually dropped,so the name was said something like Bi Bi. (Read more about Koh Phi Phi)

Getting to Phi Phi
Phi Phi Islands which are equidistant to Phuket and Krabi Provinces can be reached by boat.

From Krabi
Chao Fa Pier: Passenger boats leave Chao Fa Pier twice daily at 10 a.m. and 2.30 p.m. The trip takes about 2.30 hours.
Ao Nang: There is one express boat trip leaving daily at 9 p.m. taking 40 min.

From Phuket
Many tour companies in Phuket organize one-day trips to Phi Phi Islands. Tickets can be obtained from any hotel.