From Krabi: Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands by Speedboat
About This Experience
Start the day with an early pick-up from the hotels in Ao Nang, Klong Muang, and Tub Kaek between 05:50 - 06:30 a.m. Pick up time for Railay beach is approx. …
Who It Suits and What to Know
Krabi Ezy Trails’ early bird leaves Ao Nang before dawn to reach Maya Bay before most boats: an hour on Maya Bay, a swim in Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Bay, a snorkel stop, lunch and a long swim on Bamboo Island, then Chicken Island and Ko Poda on the way back. Rated 4.9 from 3,533 reviews. It takes about 9 hours.
Who it suits: anyone who wants Maya Bay with fewer people on it, and travellers who want Phi Phi and Krabi’s own islands in one day. Who should look elsewhere: children under 3, anyone over 70 or over 130 kg, pregnant travellers, wheelchair users and people with back or heart problems or low fitness (the day is not suitable for them), and anyone who does not want a 05:50 start.
What to know before you book:
- Pickup. From hotels in Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek between 05:50 and 06:30; Railay at about 07:00.
- The boat. A speedboat for up to 30 people.
- The stops. Tup Island (40 minutes), Maya Bay (an hour), Pileh Lagoon (40 minutes), Viking Cave and Monkey Bay, a snorkel stop (45 minutes), Bamboo Island with lunch (1 hour 45 minutes), Chicken Island, and Ko Poda (50 minutes). The order changes with weather and tide.
- Included. Hotel pickup and drop-off, a Thai buffet lunch (vegetarian on request), water and soft drinks, fruit, snorkelling gear and life jackets, a guide and basic accident insurance.
- Extra. The national park fee, 400 baht an adult and 200 baht a child (checked November 2026), in cash on the day; alcoholic drinks.
- Minimum numbers. If the trip does not fill, you are offered another date or a full refund.
The price is from US$79 a person in current promotion (usually US$87) (checked November 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. The Krabi guide compares it with the classic day.
Highlights
- Beat the tourist crowds with an early start time
- Spend the day sunning, swimming and snorkeling
- Enjoy a delicious Thai buffet lunch on the beach
- Admire striking coastal views surrounded by limestone cliffs
- Visit islands linked by a fine white sandbar
What's Included
- ✓ Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- ✓ Thai mini buffet lunch
- ✓ Drinking water and soft drinks
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment (masks, snorkel, life jackets)
- ✓ Tropical seasonal fruits
- ✓ Basic accident insurance
- ✓ Tour guide
Not Included
- National park entrance fees (400 Baht for adults and 200 Baht for children, to be paid in cash on the day)
- Alcoholic drinks
Good to Know
- The program is subject to change without prior notice due to weather and tide conditions
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date or receive a full refund
- Vegetarian lunch is available upon request
- The maximum capacity is 30 people on the boat. However, the actual number of travelers on the boat may be less, subject to number of confirmed bookings
- Not recommended for children under 3 years old
- This trip is not allowed for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions or pregnant travelers
- Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming and no use of drones without permission
- Maya Bay will be temporarily closed during August - September every year for conservation and restoration, as officially announced by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation
