From Phi Phi: Half-Day Longtail Tour to Maya Bay & Snorkeling
About This Experience
Let's meet at McDonald's in Koh Phi Phi. Monkey Bay Begin the tour with a visit to Monkey Beach, a beautiful bay known for its soft white sand and wild monkeys that …
Who It Suits and What to Know
Sawasdee Phi Phi’s half-day longtail is the cheapest way to see Maya Bay if you are staying on Phi Phi Don: a traditional longtail from Ton Sai to Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon for a swim and Maya Bay, back by 13:00. Rated 4.7 from 654 reviews. It takes about 4 hours.
Who it suits: travellers sleeping on Phi Phi who want the classic bays in a morning and the afternoon free. Who should look elsewhere: children under 4, pregnant travellers and people prone to seasickness (the trip is not suitable for them), and anyone not staying on the island, since there is no pickup.
What to know before you book:
- Meeting point. The McDonald’s on Phi Phi Don at 08:30; the boats leave from Ton Sai pier. If your hotel is on another beach, arrange a longtail to Ton Sai early in the morning.
- The stops. Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Loh Samah Bay and Maya Bay by the floating pier, with snorkelling; back at Ton Sai by 13:00.
- Included. The longtail, staff, a life jacket, snorkelling gear, water and fruit.
- Extra. The national park fee, 400 baht an adult and 200 baht a child (checked November 2026), in cash; food and drinks. Reviews say the fee caught some people out, so bring the cash.
- Maya Bay, with Loh Samah Bay and Ao Lo Ko, is closed every year from 1 August to 30 September.
The price is from US$18 a person in current promotion (usually US$22) (checked November 2026), with free cancellation up to 24 hours before. Maya Bay from Phi Phi compares it with the early and sunset trips.
Highlights
- Swim in the waters of Pileh Lagoon, a natural swimming pool
- Visit Monkey Beach and see wild monkeys in their natural habitat
- Cruise to Viking Cave and see historic wall paintings and bird nests
- Relax on the sand at Maya Bay, surrounded by towering cliffs
- Snorkel with tropical fish and enjoy views of limestone cliffs
What's Included
- ✓ Longtail boat tour
- ✓ Staff
- ✓ Life jacket
- ✓ Snorkeling equipment
- ✓ Drinking water
- ✓ Fruits
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- National Park entry ticket adult 400 THB / child 200 THB
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Accommodation
Good to Know
- Please be aware that the boats depart from Ton Sai Beach Pier. If your accommodation isn't located on Ton Sai Beach, you'll need to arrange a longtail boat early in the morning to bring you to Ton Sai Pier
- Meet at McDonald's in Koh Phi Phi at 08:30 AM
- Return to the port by 13:00
- This trip is not allowed for participants with heart conditions or other serious medical conditions or pregnant travelers and children under 4 years old
- 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
