Even
the fact that 2oth Century Fox chose Phi Phi as the location for shooting Leonardo Di Caprios film “The
Beach” just goes to show that this is an exceptional island!
But what makes it so special? Well of course it depends on what you´re
looking for. If you want 10 discotheques to choose from, jet-skis,
motorbike and car-rental this will not be the right place for you. Also, there are no ´rent-a-girls or
guys´ here!
What to do…Adventure..Vacation..Holiday..
Phi
Phi
is special. There are no roads here so there´s no need for
motorbikes or cars. This makes life quieter and more relaxed than
usual. But not less exciting. You can go walking, climbing, kayaking,
snorkeling, deep sea fishing or scuba diving. Water skiing, windsurfing
and parasailing can be done as well. Or you can just lie around on
one of the many beautiful beaches. Don’t miss out on a relaxing
traditional Thai massage! Whatever you do, you’ll enjoy your time
here. (By the way, the water temperature is normally about 28°C!!) A perfect tropical island for your vacation/holiday in Asia - with enough adventure possiblity for everybody. Phi Phi Island in the Andaman sea between Krabi and Phuket offers it all.
Eating....
Phi
Phi
has numerous restaurants to choose from. Whether you prefer Italian
pizza or pasta, German schnitzel, or traditional Thai food you can
choose between dozens of different places. Phi Phi even has two
bakeries with all sorts of cakes and other mouth-watering savories.
All have one thing in common, good value for money.
Sleeping...
Whatever
budget you might be traveling on you can be sure to find a suitable
place to stay. Accommodation ranges from simple huts on Long Beach
to luxurious air-conditioned hotel rooms. But be careful in the high
season because sometimes all rooms are taken. Try to book at one of
the travel offices on the mainland before coming and getting
disappointed to our tropical island.
Drinking...
There
are no discotheques on Phi
Phi but there is a great nightlife if you want it.
Quite a few places
show videos all day and night. At Carlitos´ bar you can listen to
good music sitting with your feet in the sand drinking a cold beer
or cocktail, and later on in the evening move up to the Reggae Pub
or to Tin-Tins to dance until the early hours of the morning.
How
to reach the tropical island...
Most visitors come
over from Phuket. There are two departure times, at 8.30 am und at
1.30 in the afternoon. Boats now leave from the new port in Phuket
town. Make sure you get the boat going to Tonsai bay. There is a
fast catamaran leaving every day which goes to the north of the
island. From here you have to take a longtail boat which can be
quite bumpy! You can also come from Krabi town four times daily, Ao
Nang beach at 8.30 am, Railay Beach at 8.45 and from Lanta Island at
8.00 am and 2.00 p.m.
And
leaving the tropical island...
..is
just as easy with morning and afternoon boats in all directions. If
you´re planning on continuing your journey or not sure, only buy a
one-way ticket because tickets are non-refundable and there are
different boat companies on the various routes.
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