Koh Phi Phi 3D2N Family Itinerary: Best Things to Do With Kids
Away from the party zone, paced for little legs
Koh Phi Phi can be a brilliant family trip if you base yourself away from the party zone and pace the island tours for little legs. Here's a real, complete 3 days and 2 nights plan for families.
An honest note on medical care, transfers and timing
Tonsai Pier, Koh Phi Phi: family areas need a boat transfer
Where to stay with kids
Laem Tong, Koh Phi Phi: quiet family resorts on the northern tip
| Area | Hotel | Listed price | Why families like it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Beach | Phi Phi The Beach Resort | Check current rates | Quiet beach, nightly family-friendly fire show, dive centre on the beach |
| 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 |
| Laem Tong | OUTRIGGER Phi Phi Island Resort | $175 a night on one listing | Peaceful beachfront on the quiet northern tip |
| Loh Bagao Bay | SAii Phi Phi Island Village | $132 a night on one listing | Two-bedroom family bungalows, pools, spa and kids' club |
Avoid Tonsai Village with young kids. Bars and music there can run until 1am to 2am.
Day 1: Arrive, settle in and an easy beach afternoon
Long Beach, Koh Phi Phi: a family-friendly fire show from about 9pm
- MorningTake an early ferry from Phuket or Krabi. Choose a larger ferry rather than a small speedboat if anyone gets seasick.
- MiddayTransfer by longtail or hotel boat to Long Beach or Laem Tong, then check in.
- AfternoonSwim at your hotel pool or beach. Let kids settle in after the journey rather than rushing out.
- EveningWatch the family-friendly fire show on Long Beach from about 9pm to 10pm, earlier than the late-night shows in Tonsai.
Day 2: A gentle island tour
Koh Phi Phi: catamarans give families more shade and a smoother ride
- MorningJoin an island tour on a stable, spacious boat. Catamaran-style boats give more shade and a smoother ride than speedboats. Check that life jackets come in children's sizes.
- Maya BayKids can paddle in up to their knees, since swimming isn't allowed. It's closed every year from 1 August to 30 September.
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: knee-deep paddling only
- Loh Samah BayAn easy snorkel spot with clownfish, sea cucumbers and giant clams. Operators often suggest snorkelling from around age 7 for kids who are comfortable in the water.
- Pileh LagoonCalm, clear water enclosed by cliffs. Older kids can swim in life jackets. It's just as impressive from the deck.
- Monkey BeachView the monkeys from the boat. They can grab bags and bite. Private tours can also skip this stop.
- AfternoonBack to the hotel for a rest, kids' club or pool time.
Day 3: Kayaking, snorkelling and departure
Loh Dalum, Koh Phi Phi: a calm, shallow bay for a family kayak
- MorningSnorkel the reef about 50 metres off Long Beach, or kayak at Loh Dalum's calm, shallow bay. Kayaks rent for about 100 to 200 THB per hour. At low tide kids can wander far out across the sand.
- Late morningCheck out and head to Tonsai Pier, allowing extra time for the boat transfer.
- AfternoonTake the ferry back to Phuket or Krabi.
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Practical tips
Bring child-sized life jackets or confirm the tour operator has them. Sizes vary between boats.
Pack seasickness tablets suitable for children. Crossings can be bumpy outside the calm season.
Travel between November and April. Seas are calmest then, which matters most with kids on boats.
Bring cash and plenty of sunscreen. Costs on the island run 25 to 40% above the mainland.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Booking a hotel in Tonsai Village with young kids. Late-night noise is common.
- Choosing the cheapest speedboat tour for toddlers. A bumpy ride can ruin the day.
- Letting kids approach the monkeys. They can bite and steal.
- Planning an afternoon arrival from Phuket airport. The last ferries leave mid-afternoon.