Koh Phi Phi 3D2N Itinerary: Best Beaches, Island Tours & Things to Do
Three days and two nights: the sweet spot for Koh Phi Phi
Three days and two nights is the sweet spot for Koh Phi Phi. It gives you time for an early Maya Bay tour, a viewpoint sunset and quiet beach time, which day-trippers miss. Here's a real, complete 3D2N plan.
An honest note on ferry timing, hotel prices and fees
Tonsai Pier, Koh Phi Phi: keep cash for the arrival fee
Where to stay
Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi: the sweet spot for most visitors
| Area | Hotel | Listed price | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsai Village | Panmanee Hotel | 1,338 THB per night (Sep 2026 listing) | 3-minute walk from the pier, rated 8.6 out of 10 |
| Tonsai Village | Phi Phi Hotel | From 1,259 THB per night (Sep 2026 listing) | Modern and central, good for ferry days |
| Tonsai Bay | Phi Phi Island Cabana Hotel | 2,000 to 3,500 THB per night | Beachfront with a pool |
| Long Beach | P.P. Princess Resort | 2,500 to 4,000 THB per night | Quiet bungalows with reef snorkelling out front |
| Laem Tong | Phi Phi Holiday Resort | $74 to $185 a night depending on site | Family suites, kids' club, several pools |
| Loh Bagao Bay | SAii Phi Phi Island Village | $132 a night on one listing | Family bungalows, pools, spa and kids' club |
Long Beach is the sweet spot for most visitors, with good sand, quiet nights and a 100 to 200 THB longtail ride to Tonsai. Stay in Tonsai if you want nightlife and the cheapest rooms.
Day 1: Arrive, Loh Dalum and the viewpoint at sunset
Phi Phi Viewpoint, Koh Phi Phi: the classic twin-bay view at sunset
- MorningTake an early ferry from Phuket or Krabi. A combined hotel pickup, ferry and porter package from Phuket cost one traveller 1,150 THB.
- MiddayCheck in and grab lunch in Tonsai.
- AfternoonRelax or kayak at Loh Dalum Beach. Kayaks rent for about 100 to 200 THB per hour.
- SunsetHike to Phi Phi Viewpoint for the classic twin-bay view. There's a small entry fee of about 20 THB at the gate.
- EveningDinner in Tonsai, then catch a beach fire show if you like.
Day 2: Early Maya Bay and Phi Phi Leh island tour
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: go early, before the Phuket day-trippers
- 6:30am to 7:00amJoin an early-morning longtail or speedboat tour from Tonsai, before the day-trippers from Phuket arrive. Tours from Phi Phi Don cost about 1,200 to 1,800 THB. Some include the park fee.
- MorningWalk to Maya Bay, snorkel at Loh Samah Bay, swim in Pileh Lagoon and pass the Viking Cave. Many tours add Bamboo Island.
Pileh Lagoon, Koh Phi Phi Leh: the main swim stop of the tour
- AfternoonRest at your hotel or on Long Beach.
- EveningA quiet dinner on Long Beach, or the earlier fire show there from about 9pm.
Day 3: Snorkel, Monkey Beach and departure
Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi: free reef snorkelling about 50 metres offshore
- MorningSnorkel the reef about 50 metres off Long Beach for free, or take a longtail to Monkey Beach (about 200 to 300 THB return). Keep your distance from the monkeys.
- Late morningCheck out and head to Tonsai Pier.
- AfternoonTake the ferry back to Phuket or Krabi.
Sourced from orbitz.com's Ko Phi Phi hotels 2026, kayak.com's hotels near Ton Sai Bay, kayak.com's best hotels in Ko Phi Phi, hotelscombined.com's Ko Phi Phi hotels, trip.com's hotels near Laem Tong Beach, easy-go-thailand.com's Koh Phi Phi island guide 2026, visitthailandtoday.com's Koh Phi Phi guide 2026, travelguidestip.com's where to stay in Phi Phi Islands 2026, phiphi-ferry.com's Tonsai Pier guide, travelwithpau.com's Koh Phi Phi bucket list 2026 and thainationalparks.com's Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
Practical tips
Book your Maya Bay tour for day 2. You'll be rested and ready for the early start.
Bring cash. Costs on Phi Phi run 25 to 40% above the mainland, there are no cars and fees are paid in baht.
Book the earliest ferry you can on day 1. It gives you a full afternoon and evening on the island.
Travel between November and April. Seas are calmest then. Maya Bay is also open.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Landing in Phuket in the afternoon and expecting to reach Phi Phi the same day. The last ferries leave mid-afternoon.
- Booking a Maya Bay tour in August or September. It's closed for coral recovery.
- Staying in Tonsai if you want quiet nights. The bars run until 1am to 2am.
- Trusting one booking site's price. The same hotel can cost twice as much elsewhere.