Excursions & day trips

Snorkelling Day Trip from Phuket to Phi Phi and Bamboo Islands

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£85.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes

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Entrance fees included

Guided tour

Meal included

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Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Discover iconic spots like Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, and Monkey Beach
Benefit from convenient hotel pickup service from your hotel in Phuket
Snorkel in Loh Sa Mah Bay, where you can spot fish, turtles, and sharks
Explore Phi Leh Lagoon and indulge in a buffet lunch on Koh Phi Phi Don
Unwind on the beach of Bamboo Island before the return trip to Phuket

What to expect

Embark on a memorable day trip from Phuket, immersing yourself in the beauty of the Phi Phi Islands and Bamboo Island. This journey takes you to some of Thailand's most iconic locations, including Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and Monkey Beach.

Your adventure begins with a convenient hotel pickup by air-conditioned minivan. Upon arrival at Phuket Boat Lagoon, you'll receive a warm welcome from the team and enjoy a light breakfast accompanied by coffee or tea. Here, you'll also select your snorkelling gear and receive safety instructions, along with details about your tour from your guide.

Next, set sail to Phi Phi Leh, reaching this paradise in under an hour. Your first stop is the world-renowned Maya Bay where you can spend time exploring its iconic beach. From there, continue to Loh Sa Mah Bay, a snorkelling haven teeming with diverse marine life, including fish, turtles and even sharks.

Your journey then takes you to Phi Leh Lagoon, a secluded lagoon encircled by towering limestone cliffs. Dive into the crystal clear waters and explore the caves and grottos. As you cruise past Viking Cave, learn about its pirate history before heading to Koh Phi Phi Don for a Thai-style buffet lunch.

Post-lunch, unwind on the serene beaches of Bamboo Island, known for its abundance of bamboo trees. In the afternoon, return to Phuket where a transfer awaits to take you back to your hotel.

What's included

Entrance fees
Lunch
Guided tour
Water
Lifejacket
Towels
Coffee or tea
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Snorkeling
Insurance

What's not included

Alcoholic drinks

Where

Meeting point:

This tour includes pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Phuket. You'll indicate your pickup location at checkout. The exact pickup time will be confirmed by email after booking.

What to remember

Not allowed:

Notable rules at Maya Bay include no swimming, no single-use plastics, using reef-safe sunscreen, and no use of drones without permission
Don't feed the monkeys as it makes them aggressive and stops them from foraging for food as they would normally do

Know in advance:

This tour is not recommended for pregnant women, infants under 2 years, people over 69 years or people with back or neck problems
Thailand's Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation will close Maya Bay every year for 2 months in August and September
While Monkey Beach isn't a direct stop, you can still observe the monkeys when the tide is low
During certain seasons, jellyfish may be present in the Andaman Sea, and contact can cause skin irritation or discomfort. To minimize the risk, it's recommended to wear protective clothing such as water shoes and long swimwear when swimming
It's recommended wearing a life jacket throughout the entire boat ride to the islands and while snorkelling

Remember to bring:

A dry bag, swimwear, shorts, reef-safe sunscreen, sun hat, sunglasses, water shoes, flip-flops and a camera

Provider

Trip Store Krabi

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Doodlegirlie
From United States of America - February 2025

Travelled with a group of friends

35 - 44 years old

Excellent
Overall rated
5/5

Excellent day. Felt very safe and looked after. V friendly and informative staff. Saw lots of fish, and Chan the guide went in the sea and pointed out ...

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