Maya Bay Entrance Fee: National Park Fees, Tickets & Visitor Guide
One national park ticket covers Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island
Maya Bay sits inside Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, so every visitor pays a national park fee. One ticket covers Maya Bay and other park sites like Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island. Here's a real guide to the fees, how to pay and what your ticket covers.
An honest note on conflicting fee details
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: always keep your park receipt
Fee table
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: fees are paid in cash
| Visitor | Fee |
|---|---|
| Foreign adult | 400 THB (200 THB per the Thai National Parks guide) |
| Foreign child | 200 THB (age band varies by source) |
| Children under 3 | Free per one source |
| Thai adult | 40 THB |
| Thai child | 20 THB |
| Scuba diving supplement | Extra 200 THB |
| Tonsai Pier fee (Phi Phi Don arrival) | About 20 THB, cash |
The fee was doubled in 2017, from 200 THB to 400 THB.
What your ticket covers
Pileh Lagoon, Koh Phi Phi Leh: covered by the same ticket
Your national park ticket covers Maya Bay plus other park sites such as Pileh Lagoon and Bamboo Island. Most sources say it's valid for multiple entries on the date stamped on it. Divers pay the 200 THB supplement at the ranger kiosk. One dive centre explains that divers on multi-day trips start a new payment cycle on day 4. The fee covers park entry only, not your boat.
How to pay
Koh Phi Phi: if you hire a longtail, pay the fee yourself at the booth
There are three common ways:
- Included in your tour. Many tours include the fee in the price, but some cheaper tours exclude it. Always check before booking.
- Paid on the day. If it isn't included, your guide or a park ranger at the pier usually collects it in cash. One operator says the ranger gives you a paper receipt that serves as your entry pass for the day.
- Private longtail. If you hire your own boat, bring cash and pay at the ticket booth at the entrance.
One source also mentions booking through the national park reservation system with your passport number, so check with your operator if they need your details in advance.
Other things to know
Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Leh: closed every August and September
- Opening hours: about 7:00am to 6:00pm per tour operators, or 8:00am to 4:30pm per the national parks guide.
- Annual closure: 1 August to 30 September.
- Visitor cap: up to about 375 people per hour, roughly an hour per group.
- Swimming: not allowed.
Sourced from tisland.travel's Maya Bay reopens on 1 October 2026, themanduls.com's visiting Maya Bay in 2026, backpackbob.com's Phi Phi National Park, tripthaitour.com's Krabi Phi Phi Island tour by speedboat 2026, blueviewdivers.com's national park fees Phi Phi 2026, railayecotour.com's when does Maya Bay open, getyourtrip.asia's Maya Bay 2026, evephuket.com's Phi Phi Islands day trip honest guide 2026, tripcabinet.com's Phi Phi Island tour price 2026, bestphuketguide.com's Thailand national park fees guide, thainationalparks.com's Hat Noppharat Thara Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, beachverdict.com's Maya Bay Thailand 2026, adventure-thailand.com's Koh Phi Phi guide and Tripadvisor's Maya Bay fees review.
Practical tips
Check whether your tour includes the park fee. A tour listed at 1,200 THB can reach 1,600 THB once the fee is added.
Carry cash in Thai baht. The fee is paid in cash if it isn't included.
Always ask for a ticket or receipt. One reviewer warns that some longtail drivers collect the fee without issuing one.
Keep your ticket with you all day. You may need to show it at other park sites.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming every tour includes the fee. Some list it as excluded.
- Paying cash to a boat driver without getting a ticket. You may be asked to pay again.
- Forgetting the diving supplement. Divers pay an extra 200 THB.
- Planning a visit in August or September. Maya Bay is closed for coral recovery.