Travelling to Phi Phi island from Phuket

If you are going to Phi Phi islands, you have two options. You can choose to either take a ferry from Phuket or Krabi. Either of them has its advantages, but Phuket carries the significant advantage. Phuket airport has greater domestic and international traffic. Thus, making it the most reliable route for anyone looking for a credible entry into Phi Phi islands. Ferries leaving from Rassada Pier in Phuket take approximately two hours to get to the island. An additional one hour from the airport to the Pier makes the whole journey three-hour long. For ticket arrangements, contact your tour operator.

Phuket harbors some of the most famous Asian beaches, and its people are known for their hospitable nature. Whether you choose to enjoy the vibrant nightlife at Patong beach or engage in world class diving at the Andaman Sea. Phuket will push your happiness to the limits. For people travelling to Phi Phi via Phuket, there are few things you can enjoy, either as you wait for the ferry or if you choose to make a short stop over. First, the town has beautiful restaurants, funky shops and great sights surrounding its vicinity.

The Ferry to Phi Phi from Phuket service is the main reason people get to pass through Phuket. The primary motive behind such trips, however, has always been Phi Phi’s allure. The islands, which have appeared in several movies are a spectacular site. When approached on ferry they seem to be rising from the sea like fortresses. There are six islands namely; Koh Phi Phi Don, Koh Bida Nai, Kho Phi Phi Leh, Kho Phai (Bamboo Island), Kho Bida Nok and Koh Young (Mosquito Island). Out of these, Kho Phi Phi Don is the largest and Mosquito Island is the only one that is inhabited. The overall relaxed aura makes you want to spend more and more time just enjoying the beautiful works of nature.

While here, make sure you engage in a few widely famed activities. One such activity is diving. There are several centres offering lessons in scuba diving as well as dive master classes. If you are a diving enthusiast, you will scream your lungs out due to the fun. Notable dive sites include shark point, King Cruiser Wreck, and Anemone Reef all located to the West between Phuket and Phi Phi Islands. These among other sites offer great underwater views. Another activity worth engaging in, the Tonsai tower rock climbing. The limestone cliffs, standing tall host the Tonsai tower at the West end of the Tonsai Bay. It also gets referred to as the rock climbers’ paradise, for its 200m height has almost 50 routes and is suitable for both beginners and experienced rock climbers. If you are highly interested in cooking, and you take the ferry to Phi Phi from Phuket, make sure to pay Pum’s Thai cooking school a visit. Here you get to learn how to cook vast Thai cuisine. These being just a summary of some of the wonderful activities and sites the Phi Phi islands have in store for their visitors.