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People travel from here to Ko Samui and Krabi, and to here from Kuala Lumpur, Siĕmréab and Surat Thani.
Local time is 10:56pm. Map and information at Geonames - Travel information at WikiTravel.org

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Mr & Mrs Smith
on nearby Phuket
Phuket is 27 miles from Ko Phi Phi Don
Cityscape: Colossal cliffs meet coral-clad waters
City Life: Laid-back, and thinking of paradise
  • + Getting There

    Automobiles

    Planes

    If you don't mind spending a morsel more for the sake of efficiency, the jet-setting way of reaching Koh Phi Phi is via seaplane. Destination Air Shuttle (www.destinationair.com) makes the 12-minute trip from Phuket's airport - as well as other popular Andaman coast destinations - to Phi Phi Don.

    Trains

  • + Local Knowledge

    Dialing

    The Thailand country code: +66; area code for Koh Phi Phi: 075. Drop the '0' if dialling from overseas.

    Reads

    Do go / Don't Go

    Save your Phi Phi pilgrimage for the hot period between December and April. The tropical monsoon climate brings a risk of battling winds and rains from May to November.

    Cuisine

    Southern Thailand is famous for its fiery curries and fish dishes. Gorge on prawn, lobster, crab and fish on Phi Phi - curried, steamed, boiled, barbecued or fried. So delicious is the tropical fruit on the Andaman Islands that some travellers choose to go on a fruit-only detox. The juicy treats available range from the familiar - oranges, pineapple, bananas, apples and papaya - to the exotic - rambutan, custard apples and mangosteen.

    Taxis

    Phi Phi has dirt tracks, not tarmac, so there isn't any official form of motorised transport. However, long-tail taxi-boats ply between the various beaches and facilitate nifty island-hopping.

    Tipping

    While tipping isn't necessary, it is appreciated.

    Currency

    Thai baht. £1 is approximately THB65.

    Packing

    Since you're in a tropical paradise, anything and everything goes. If you bring your best bikini or teeniest Speedos, keep a cover-up handy to avoid offending Muslim locals. Hiking outfits will come in handy for those who wish to trudge the islands' jungly interiors, and drinking water, insect repellent and sunscreen are essential for all.

  • + Worth Doing

    Arts

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    Shopping

    Viewpoint

    For a picture-postcard-panoramic scope of the twin bays of Phi Phi - and a smashing sunset - trek your way up to the famous lookout point in Ton Sai. The trail takes you along the lush curves of Loh Dalum Bay, before climbing up the hill past Phi Phi View Point Resort.

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  • + Diary

A printable version of this destination guide is available from Mr & Mrs Smith.
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