Vacations are always a fun and there are many beautiful destinations around the world that makes taking a break from hectic work schedule worth every passing minute. Thailand is one such place that has been blessed to have so many picturesque islands that it attracts millions of tourists from around the globe every year. It would not be wrong to call Thailand an island country because it has some of the most popular islands like Phuket, Koh Lanta, Koh Lipe, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Tao, Ko Lanta, Ko Tarutao, Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Chang, Koh Samet. Every island of Thailand is popular for its uniqueness.

One such island is Ko Phi Phi which is a small archipelago in the Krabi Province in Southern Thailand. It is the largest island of the group and to the surprise of many it is the only island with permanent inhabitants. The smaller Ko Phi Phi Leh Island is famous as the filming location of the Leonardo DiCaprio starrer movie “The Beach” released in the year 2000. After the Tsunami of December 2004 the island is back on track and the services are back with building regulations in place to preserve the scenic beauty of the island.

If you want to experience an ultimate vacation time in Thailand then Koh Phi Phi is the island to visit for at least a day or two as there are many ultimate locations that are worth spending time at. Tours operators here offer very adventurous tour package that let you enjoy sea activities like snorkeling, taking a jump into the blue water at Pileh lagoon, visit to Viking Cave, Loh Samah Bay, monkey beach, sightseeing etc. This Phi Phi Sunrise Tour is a must to experience tour when you are in Thailand.

The tour starts by picking you up from the hotel at around 5 a.m. in the morning to the site of meeting via a minivan or a bus. Then you can enjoy the breakfast at a beautiful scenic location anywhere in Phuket Island prior departure to your first destination.

Maya Bay

It is mostly tide dependent and is the first stop in the tour list. The Island became famous when the film “The Beach” starring Leonardo DiCaprio released in 2000 was filmed here. This is a must see island and usually gets very busy because of its popularity. It’s a great place to take some great photos as it is very picturesque.

Pileh Lagoon

This is the second destination of the tour. Phileh Lagoon just looks amazing because of its emerald lagoon which is surrounded by high limestone cliffs. It is quite popular as being the world’s most gorgeous natural swimming pool. It is famous for its traditional jump off from the boat front by the tourists. Swimming here in the crystal clear water gives a soothing experience.

Morning Snorkeling

For snorkeling there are numerous places to choose from like the Viking Cove, Loh Somah Bay, Dragon Lagoon, Straight Rock or Par Dang. The tour guide chooses the location because of sea conditions, tide and other tour groups. Equipments including flippers, life jackets and swim noodles are provided by the tour operator and the staff is always present in and out of the water to help the tourists.

Monkey Beach

It’s the fourth stop in the tour list and is a perfect place to catch up with the local monkeys. Tourists are mostly advised to keep away from monkeys as they can bite. This is a good place to spend some good time.

Bamboo Island

This is one of the most beautiful islands of the Ko Phi Phi group and is also the stop for lunch. Buffet lunch is generally arranged on the powdery beach of the Island which is a great experience in itself.

Afternoon Snorkeling

After enjoying the lunch its time again to have some fun with another snorkeling stop. Here there are many options to choose from like Nui Bay (Camel Rock), Mosquito Island, Hin Klan or in front of Bamboo Island. All these places are house to coral reefs with an abundance of sea life.

After enjoying the snorkeling it’s time to return back to hotel. The tour is so adventurous that tourists seem to come again the next day. So if you are in Thailand this is the tour you must experience once at least.

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