Phi Phi Islands

Welcome, global travelers and students of geography, to the dramatic, visually arresting seascape of the Phi Phi Islands. We are floating in the warm, crystal clear waters of the Andaman Sea, situated roughly equidistant between…

Stepping off the crowded, chaotic ferry at the main pier, you are immediately swallowed by the dense, incredibly vibrant labyrinth that is Tonsai Village. Situated on the narrow, flat sandy isthmus that connects the two massive,…

To truly comprehend the unique, hourglass geography of Koh Phi Phi Don, we must escape the claustrophobic alleys of the village and engage in a rigorous physical ascent to the island's famous viewpoints. Located high on the…

We now board a noisy, vibrating wooden longtail boat and cross the open water to the smaller, uninhabited southern island of Koh Phi Phi Leh, to analyze the most famous, and historically troubled, location in the entire…

Just a short, incredibly scenic boat ride around the jagged, imposing limestone coast from Maya Bay brings us to another geological marvel of Koh Phi Phi Leh: the stunning Pi Leh Lagoon. As the captain skillfully maneuvers the…

Our nautical exploration now branches out to examine two highly distinct, contrasting micro environments within the archipelago: Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. For those seeking an active, slightly unpredictable wildlife…

As the sun aggressively dips below the horizon, and the massive, famous beach parties of Loh Dalum begin to ignite with the roaring heat of the nightly fire shows, it is time to conclude our comprehensive analysis of the Phi Phi…