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Phi Phi

Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi: Thailand's top-earning national park, and the one that closes its most famous bay for two months every year.

Photo: Diego Delso ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗

Phi Phi at a glance · PDF, 2 pages

Phi Phi: landscape and origins

No national park in Thailand takes in more, and none has closed a bay so consistently to save it.

In fiscal year 2025 the park authority took in 2,208,128,028 baht across all national parks. Almost a third of it, 648,920,480 baht, came from Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi. The Similan Islands followed in second place with 197,258,000 baht; Phang Nga Bay was sixth with 115,150,150 baht.

Behind the figures is mainly one bay. In 2017, according to the tourism authority, almost 5,000 people a day came to Maya Bay. On 1 June 2018 the park authority closed it for four months; in October 2018 it extended the closure until further notice. Only on 1 January 2022 were visitors allowed back on the beach, after more than three years.

Since then new rules apply: landing only at the back, visiting rounds of one hour, no swimming. And every year in the monsoon the bay stays closed for two months. The park authority measures success by the sharks: it counted 161 blacktip reef sharks during the long closure, and up to 278 on 2 September 2026.

DNP, 4 Nov 2025: the ten highest-earning national parks in fiscal year 2025 (Thai) ↗

The park in numbers

Official name
Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi
Province
Krabi
Fee group
2 (2022 regulation)
Foreigners
400 baht (special list)
Revenue 2025
648,920,480 baht
Rank
1 of all national parks
Visitors Oct 2025–Feb 2026
952,315
Maya Bay closed
1 June 2018 to 31 December 2021

Visiting Phi Phi: islands, coast and an official double name

Field book 03 · TicketsA special list of the park authority doubles the rate in the regulation.Field book 01 · WhenThe park's season starts on 1 October; in the monsoon Maya Bay closes for two months.Field book 02 · Getting thereNothing works without a boat: ferry, speedboat or day trip.

02 · Places

Map: bays, islands and piers in the park

Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Railay and the ferry ports, each referenced in OpenStreetMap.

Photo: AramilFeraxa ↗ · CC BY-SA 4.0 ↗

Map

17 places on the map

Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Bamboo Island, Railay and the ferry ports, each referenced in OpenStreetMap.

Open map3D terrain · details and photos for every place
  • Mountains & rock1
  • Water8
  • Arrival5
  • Nature3

03 · Out and about

Phi Phi tours: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and reefs

You experience almost everything in the park from a boat.

Photo: Diego Delso ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗

“Almost 5,000 people a day, then three and a half years of nobody. Today the authority is counting again: sharks.”

Phi Phi National Park · Longtail boat off Ko Phi Phi Le

Phi Phi tours: Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and reefs

Offer photo: From Krabi: Phi Phi until sunset on Ko Poda, with barbecue and glowing plankton

Guide Kratae Patiao Tours · Evening · sunset and plankton

From Krabi: Phi Phi until sunset on Ko Poda, with barbecue and glowing plankton

A long day from Ao Nang by speedboat: Maya Bay via the jetty in Loh Samah Bay, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, snorkelling, buffet lunch on Ko Phi Phi Don, Monkey Beach and Bamboo Island. At sunset, barbecue on the beach of Ko Poda, then snorkelling with bioluminescent plankton at Ko Rang.

4.7 out of 5 stars3,057 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €62.15as of 4 Oct

  • 9.5 hours
  • Sunset on Ko Poda
  • Lunch and dinner
  • Guide in English and Thai

Departure Pick-up from hotels in Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Ao Nam Mao, Klong Muang and Tubkaek, departure at 10:00 from Noppharat Thara Pier.

Included are hotel transfer, English-speaking guide, accident insurance, snorkel mask, life jacket, drinks, snacks, fruit, buffet lunch and barbecue dinner. Not included are fins and the national park fee of 400 baht per adult and 200 baht per child, payable in cash on the day of the trip; no pick-up on Railay, Tonsai, Ko Lanta, Ko Phi Phi and Phuket. The operator itself states the Maya Bay rules: no swimming, reef-friendly sunscreen, no single-use plastic, and the closure every August and September. Not suitable for children under 2 and pregnant women. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

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Provider's product photo · GetYourGuide

Offer photo: From Ko Phi Phi Don: private longtail boat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and snorkelling

Discover Thailand · Private longtail boat · 3–7 hours

From Ko Phi Phi Don: private longtail boat to Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon and snorkelling

Your own boat with a local captain: up to an hour at Maya Bay, a swim in Pileh Lagoon, Monkey Bay, snorkelling over coral with reef fish and often blacktip reef sharks. Book a morning tour and you are at Maya Bay at 7:00; the afternoon tours end with sunset and plankton.

4.8 out of 5 stars1,895 reviews on GetYourGuidefrom €93.15 per groupas of 4 Oct

  • 3 to 7 hours
  • Private boat
  • Snorkel gear
  • Start on Ko Phi Phi Don

Departure Meeting point outside "The Coffee Club" next to McDonald's on Ko Phi Phi Don; getting to the island is not included.

Included are a private longtail boat, captain, snorkel masks and life jackets, cool box, water and fruit, and an hour at Maya Bay; plankton only on afternoon tours of 4 hours or more, Bamboo Island only on the 7-hour option. Not included are the national park fee of 400 baht per adult and 200 baht per child aged 3 to 14, hotel transfer and lunch. In August and September Maya Bay is closed; there is then more time at the other stops. The captain speaks basic English. Not suitable for children under 3 and pregnant women. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

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Nature: reef sharks, corals and limestone cliffs

Field book 04 · Where to stayIf you sleep on the island, you are out before the day boats in the morning.Field book 05 · RulesThe park office checks strictly, and issues fines.

04 · Before you go

Places nearby

Photo: Diego Delso ↗ · CC BY-SA 3.0 ↗

Field book 07 · Sources20 sources, checked 4 Oct 2026

Field book · Phi Phi

checked 4 Oct 2026

Phi Phi at a glance · PDF, 2 pages ↓

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01Best time to visit Phi Phi: October to April

The park's season starts on 1 October; in the monsoon Maya Bay closes for two months.

Season starts on 1 October

The park office counts its high season from 1 October; from October 2025 to February 2026, 952,315 visitors came.

DNP, 2 Mar 2026: park visitors and revenue since 1 October 2025, e-ticket, plastic ban (Thai) ↗

Southwest monsoon from May to October

In these months, according to the tourism authority, the monsoon brings showers usually lasting one to two hours in the afternoon or evening, plus bigger waves and currents.

TAT Newsroom: boat trips in the southwest monsoon (May to October) ↗

Maya Bay closed two months every year

The park authority closes Maya Bay every year to let the reef and beach rest and to protect visitors in the monsoon: in 2026 from 1 August to 30 September. The rest of the park stays open.

DNP, 14 Sep 2026: Maya Bay closed from 1 August to 30 September 2026, up to 278 blacktip reef sharks counted (Thai) ↗

Between 18 and 38 °C (64 and 100 °F)

The tourism authority sums up the country's climate as six months of rainy season, three months of dry, cooler air and three months of heat, with average temperatures between 18 and 38 °C (64 and 100 °F).

TAT: climate and weather in Thailand ↗

Climate through the year

Weather and climate in Phi Phi National Park

Best months by the climate data: January and February. Average daytime highs of 28 to 29 °C, lows of 26 to 27 °C, 22 to 83 mm of precipitation a month. The wettest month is September (307 mm), the driest February (22 mm).

Climate chart in Phi Phi National ParkAverage daily highs from 28 °C to 30 °C, lows from 26 °C to 29 °C; monthly precipitation from 22 mm to 307 mm.
All monthly values as a table
Monthly averages 2001–2020, NASA POWER model
MonthHigh °CLow °CPrecipitation mm
January28.426.483
February29.226.722
March29.627.5101
April29.828.5138
May29.628.7230
June29.228.4241
July29.028.2244
August28.828.0271
September28.427.6307
October28.327.3304
November28.527.3212
December28.326.7134
Year2,287

Modelled values, not a weather station: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for a grid cell of about 55 × 70 km around the map point Monkey Beach (7.74° N, 98.76° E), with an average cell elevation of about 0 m. Averages for 2001–2020. Higher ground and valleys can differ markedly.

Source: NASA POWER, climatology 2001–2020 ↗ · retrieved 4 Oct 2026

02How to get to Phi Phi: from Phuket or Krabi

Nothing works without a boat: ferry, speedboat or day trip.

From Phuket: Rassada Pier

Ferries leave from Rassada Pier near Phuket Town and arrive at Ton Sai Pier on Ko Phi Phi Don, the main village of the inhabited island.

OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗

From Krabi: Klong Jilad and Ao Nang

From Krabi Town, ferries run from Klong Jilad Pier to Ko Phi Phi Don. Many day trips start at Noppharat Thara Pier west of Ao Nang, right next to the park headquarters.

OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗

To Maya Bay only via the back

Boats may not approach Maya Bay directly. They moor in Loh Samah Bay at the back of Ko Phi Phi Le; from there you walk across a jetty to the beach.

DNP, 1 Jan 2022: first visitor day after more than three years of closure (Thai) ↗

Rough seas cancel trips

In the southwest monsoon, boat trips can be called off at short notice. The tourism authority stresses that if a trip is cancelled, it is for the safety of passengers and crew.

TAT Newsroom: boat trips in the southwest monsoon (May to October) ↗

V. Marine Tour · Day trip from Phuket · 9 hours

From Phuket: Phi Phi, Pileh Lagoon and Maya Bay by speedboat

A full day from Royal Phuket Marina: snorkelling at two spots, Pileh Lagoon, an hour at Maya Bay, past Viking Cave and Monkey Beach, lunch at a resort with sea view.

Departure Operator's office at Royal Phuket Marina, pick-up from all accommodation on Phuket.

Included are hotel pick-up, guide, snorkel gear with a new mouthpiece, lunch buffet, drinks, fruit and accident insurance. Not included is the national park fee, 400 baht per adult and 200 baht per child according to the list, plus alcoholic drinks. From 1 August to 30 September the tour only passes the closed Maya Bay. In bad weather you get another date or a full refund. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

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Thalassa Tour · Day trip from Krabi · 7 hours

From Krabi: early to Maya Bay, park fee included

Departure at eight so the boat reaches Maya Bay before most others. Then Pileh Lagoon, snorkelling in Viking Bay, Monkey Beach and a buffet lunch on a quiet beach, with a guide and a briefing on the reef fish.

Departure Meeting point outside Krabi Resort in Ao Nang (for all hotels in Ao Nang) or at Noppharat Thara Pier; from Railay, Krabi Town and Klong Muang for a surcharge.

According to the list of inclusions, the national park fees, guide, life jackets, snorkelling briefing, buffet lunch on the beach, fruit, water, soft drinks, coffee and insurance are included. Pick-up outside Ao Nang costs extra. Not for pregnant travellers; a moderate level of fitness is needed. Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.

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03Tickets & entrance fees: 400 baht for foreigners

A special list of the park authority doubles the rate in the regulation.

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400 baht under the special list

On 19 September 2022 the park authority DNP set higher foreigner rates for particularly busy destinations. Mu Ko Phi Phi is on the list at 400 baht for foreign adults, as are Khao Yai and Lanta.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

The regulation lists group 2

The fee regulation, in force since 7 June 2022, puts Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi in group 2: 200 baht for foreign adults, 100 baht for children, 40 and 20 baht for Thais. For the islands, the higher rate of the special list applies.

DNP: entrance fees for all national parks from 7 June 2022 (Thai) ↗

Included in the tour price or extra?

The tour's list of inclusions decides. Of the tours linked here, some include the park fee; others explicitly list it as not included, at 400 baht per adult.

Viator: day trip from Phuket, list of inclusions with excluded park fee (evidence for the offer) ↗

Who counts as a child, who pays nothing

A child is anyone aged between 3 and 14 or no taller than 140 centimetres. Free entry applies to children under three, monks and clergy of other religions living in Thailand, and people with disabilities.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

One ticket for up to five days

According to the park authority's notice, the per-person fee covers a stay with overnight stays of up to five days per visit. So keep your ticket.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

Electronic tickets

The park now sells all its tickets through an electronic system, as the park office reported in March 2026.

DNP, 2 Mar 2026: park visitors and revenue since 1 October 2025, e-ticket, plastic ban (Thai) ↗

04Where to stay: on Ko Phi Phi Don or on the coast

If you sleep on the island, you are out before the day boats in the morning.

On Ko Phi Phi Don

The only larger inhabited island of the archipelago has its main village at Ton Sai Pier, where the ferries from Phuket and Krabi arrive.

OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗

In Ao Nang or Krabi

From the mainland, tours start at Noppharat Thara Pier or Klong Jilad Pier. The park ticket is valid for up to five days per visit with overnight stays.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

05Rules in Phi Phi National Park: swimming, plastic, sunscreen

The park office checks strictly, and issues fines.

No swimming at Maya Bay

Swimming in front of the beach at Maya Bay is banned. In October 2025 the park authority reported fining a visitor who had gone into the water in the restricted zone.

DNP, 28 Oct 2025: fine for swimming in the no-swimming zone at Maya Bay (Thai) ↗

No single-use plastic, no foam

Single-use plastic and foam may not be brought into the park; the park office says it checks this strictly.

DNP, 2 Mar 2026: park visitors and revenue since 1 October 2025, e-ticket, plastic ban (Thai) ↗

Sunscreen without banned substances

The park authority asks visitors not to use sunscreen containing banned ingredients and announces firm action against violations.

DNP, 23 Dec 2021: Maya Bay reopening, 375 people per hour, swimming ban, jetty in Loh Samah Bay (Thai) ↗

Red flag means stay out

In June 2026 rangers sighted Portuguese man-of-war near Lanta and Phi Phi; the parks raised red flags and banned swimming. Beach flags apply.

DNP, 6 Jun 2026: Portuguese man-of-war near Lanta and Phi Phi, red flags (Thai) ↗

06Frequently asked questions: Phi Phi

How much is the Phi Phi national park fee?

400 baht for foreign adults. That is the rate in the park authority's special list of 19 September 2022; the fee regulation alone would give 200 baht. Children under three go free.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

Is the park fee included in the tour price?

It depends on the tour and is shown on its list of inclusions. Of the tours linked here, some include the fee; others explicitly list 400 baht per adult as not included.

Viator: day trip from Phuket, list of inclusions with excluded park fee (evidence for the offer) ↗

When is Maya Bay closed?

For two months every year in the southwest monsoon, in 2026 from 1 August to 30 September. The rest of the park and boat trips to the other bays continue.

DNP, 14 Sep 2026: Maya Bay closed from 1 August to 30 September 2026, up to 278 blacktip reef sharks counted (Thai) ↗

Can you swim at Maya Bay?

No. Since the reopening in 2022, swimming off the beach is banned, and rangers issue fines.

DNP, 28 Oct 2025: fine for swimming in the no-swimming zone at Maya Bay (Thai) ↗

How do I get from Phuket to Phi Phi?

By ferry from Rassada Pier near Phuket Town to Ton Sai Pier on Ko Phi Phi Don, or on a speedboat day trip, which usually starts with a hotel pick-up.

OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗

How do I get from Krabi to Phi Phi?

By ferry from Klong Jilad Pier in Krabi to Ko Phi Phi Don, or on a day trip, which often starts at Noppharat Thara Pier near Ao Nang.

OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗

How long is the park ticket valid?

Up to five days per visit with overnight stays, according to the park authority's notice. Keep your ticket.

DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗

What is the best time to visit Phi Phi?

The park's season starts on 1 October. From May to October the southwest monsoon brings bigger waves, and in August and September Maya Bay is closed.

DNP, 2 Mar 2026: park visitors and revenue since 1 October 2025, e-ticket, plastic ban (Thai) ↗

Is Railay part of Phi Phi National Park?

Yes. By the park boundary, the Railay peninsula with Phra Nang Beach and the islands off Ao Nang such as Ko Poda belong to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

OpenStreetMap: boundary of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park ↗

07Where the information comes from

Park authority DNP, Tourism Authority of Thailand and OpenStreetMap. The park authority's announcements are in Thai; we give their substance.

  1. DNP: entrance fees for all national parks from 7 June 2022 (Thai) ↗
  2. DNP notice of 19 Sep 2022 on special fees, as published by TAT (Thai) ↗
  3. DNP, 14 Sep 2026: Maya Bay closed from 1 August to 30 September 2026, up to 278 blacktip reef sharks counted (Thai) ↗
  4. DNP, 23 Dec 2021: Maya Bay reopening, 375 people per hour, swimming ban, jetty in Loh Samah Bay (Thai) ↗
  5. DNP, 1 Jan 2022: first visitor day after more than three years of closure (Thai) ↗
  6. DNP, 28 Oct 2025: fine for swimming in the no-swimming zone at Maya Bay (Thai) ↗
  7. DNP, 2 Mar 2026: park visitors and revenue since 1 October 2025, e-ticket, plastic ban (Thai) ↗
  8. DNP, 4 Nov 2025: the ten highest-earning national parks in fiscal year 2025 (Thai) ↗
  9. DNP, 4 Aug 2026: coral reefs at Ko Bida Nai and Ko Bida Nok (Thai) ↗
  10. DNP, 16 Mar 2026: whale shark sighted near Ko Bida (Thai) ↗
  11. DNP, 6 Jun 2026: Portuguese man-of-war near Lanta and Phi Phi, red flags (Thai) ↗
  12. DNP: news and closures (Thai) ↗
  13. TAT Newsroom, 16 May 2018: Maya Bay closed from 1 June to 30 September 2018 ↗
  14. TAT Newsroom, October 2018: Maya Bay remains closed until further notice ↗
  15. TAT Newsroom, November 2021: new jetty in Loh Samah Bay, almost 5,000 visitors a day in 2017 ↗
  16. TAT Newsroom: boat trips in the southwest monsoon (May to October) ↗
  17. TAT: climate and weather in Thailand ↗
  18. OpenStreetMap: boundary of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park ↗
  19. OpenStreetMap: ferry lines Phuket–Ko Phi Phi Don and Krabi–Ko Phi Phi (way 238795478, 238794924) ↗
  20. Viator: day trip from Phuket, list of inclusions with excluded park fee (evidence for the offer) ↗

How current is this information?

Researched 4 Oct 2026. Not a live status. Dates apply only to the year stated. A successful automatic fetch is not an editorial confirmation; outdated automatic values are hidden and replaced by the source link.

Current information from the park ↗

Image and map credits

Location sources: Bays, beaches, islands, piers and headquarters are taken from OpenStreetMap and each is referenced by its object number. Location inside the park is checked against the park boundary in OpenStreetMap; by that boundary, the headquarters and the pier at Hat Noppharat Thara beach lie just outside. Markers do not imply that access is permitted. Base map © OpenStreetMap contributors. Coastlines of the chapter map: Natural Earth.

End of the field book · Park authority ↗