Kayaking, canoeing and paddling in Phi Phi Island has to be on the "must do" list. A great way to see the best of Phi Phi, it offers limestone cliffs, mangrove inlets, caves, and varied marine and bird life. It is a very relaxed and leisurely way to explore Phi Phi, with utilizing molded plastic kayaks that are taking two people. The ocean currents around the Phi Phi islands are gentle, so it is very easy to paddle to the adjacent beaches.



You can rent kayaks along most of Phi Phi Don's main beach. Rental is about 150 baht an hour. But a better way to see all the sights may be to sign up for a daylong kayaking tour around Phi Phi Don or to Phi Phi Ley and the neighboring islands. You'll get a local's insight and plenty of snorkeling time.

Famous destinations for kayaking around the Phi Phi Islands are Maya Bay on Phi Phi Ley, four kilometers away from Phi Phi Don, the main island with all the hotels on Phi Phi. It was the setting for the famous Hollywood movie "The Beach" with Leonardo Di Caprio. Also recommended is kayaking and snorkeling at Rantee Bay, Hin Phae or Loh Samah, subject to the weather and sea condition.

Kayaking tours can be high energy and action packed with surging waves, caves, and blowholes, or more gentle relaxed paddling, depending on the season and the tour. Paddle during the day, visiting islands, snorkeling and swimming or take a sunset paddle and return by torchlight under the stars!

Even shark watching is possible! Meet the sharks for breakfast! No this isn't "Jaws", but it's definitely "Up Close and Personal" with Black Tips and Leopard Sharks...