Snorkel Tour to Phi Phi Islands by Speed Boat from Koh Lanta

About this experience

Take a one day tour by speed boat to the stunning islands of Phi Phi Islands with pick up service from your hotel on Koh Lanta. Snorkel in crystal clear water over gorgeous coral reefs with colorful fish in Viking Bay and Shark Point. Walk from Loh Samah Bay to the famous beach at Maya Bay, cruise into Phi Le Bay and spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay.

What to expect

1. Stop 1 · 30min

   You will be picked up directly from your hotel on Koh Lanta and meet the boat crew of Opal Travel at Saladan Pier.

2. Stop 2 · 15min

   After a short briefing, it is time to cruise by speedboat to Phi Phi Leh in less than 50 minutes.

3. Stop 3 · 20min

   The first stop is at Viking Cave, where you will slowly pass by the Swiftlets' nests which are harvested by locals.

4. Stop 4 · 1h

   Not far from Viking Cave, make the first snorkel stop in Viking Bay with an artificial reef and natural sloping reef.

5. Stop 5 · 40min

   Cruise further to Pileh Lagoon for sightseeing the majestic limestone cliffs surrounding the emerald green lagoon.

6. Stop 6 · 10min

   Continue to Loh Samah Bay, where the captain will moore the speedboat at the floating rubber pier so you can easily walk to the other side of Phi Phi Leh famous for its iconic 'The Beach'.

7. Stop 7 · 50min

   Maya Bay is a stunningly beautiful bay that is sheltered by 100-meter high cliffs on three sides. Inside the bay there are several beaches, most are small and some only exist at low tide. The main one is around 200 metres long with silky soft white sand, underwater colourful coral, and exotic fish in exceptionally clear water; the whole bay is one big reef.

8. Stop 8 · 1h 30min

   On Koh Phi Phi Don you can enjoy a rich Thai buffet lunch with chicken Massaman curry, deep fried chicken, stir fried mixed vegetables, steamed rice, fresh seasonal fruits and soft drinks. You can even explore the main island a bit, this little piece of paradise is composed of two rocky ends connected by a thin strip of sand. On each side are the turquoise and emerald coves, Loh Dalam Bay and Ton Sai Bay.

9. Stop 9 · 20min

   Spot crab-eating macaques at Monkey Bay (known as Ao Ling in Thai) which is a popular spot on Phi Phi Don Island. Situated near the entrance of Dalum Bay, it's a small cove, very similar to Monkey Beach apart from the sand, which is thicker and bright yellow. A superb coral reef lies some 50 metres from the beach, offering memorable snorkelling opportunities.

10. Stop 10 · 1h

    Before heading back to Koh Lanta, you will make a last snorkel stop at Shark Point. Here you can spot colourful soft corals and a lot of fish and sea urchins.

Tour & ticket options

Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.

Meeting & pickup

• Meet at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta at 08:00.

End point

• Meet at Saladan Pier on Koh Lanta at 08:00.

• Let us know your room number after you have checked in at the hotel. • Show the ticket voucher on your mobile phone to the staff of Opal Travel. • Bring a towel, swimwear, sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, flip flops and camera. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, you must contact the local service provider to verify your exact pickup time.

Before you go

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation announced that Maya Bay and Loh Samah Bay will remain closed indefinitely. The itinerary of the tour will slightly change as the boat will not be able to go ashore at 'The Beach', but instead you will visit other places at Phi Phi Leh.
• There is a minimum of 13 people required to run this tour!
• Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.