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Koh Phi Phi
The name is derived from Malay and the original was Pulao Pi ah
Pi, where in pulao is the Malay word for island, and pi,
pronounced with only a half p sound, was very close in
pronunciation to the English word be; the ah was eventually
dropped, so the name was said something like Bi Bi. Later the P
was pronounced with a stronger aspiration and the name became the
Pi Pi we know today (the h with which it is usually spelled is
confusing and superfluous). The name refers to the mangrove wood
found there. Six islands are in the group; Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi
Ley, Biddah Nok, Biddah Nai, Yung, and Pai; total area is about 35
square kilometers. They were incorporated into the national park
in 1983. Some of the interesting places to visit include.
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Koh Phi Phi National Park
Travel to
the Phi Phi Islands Ko
Phi Phi can be reached by boat either from Krabi or Phuket. In
downtown Krabi tourists can take a boat at Chaofa pier. The boat
leaves for Ko Phi Phi daily. Boat tickets are available at the
pier or from travel agents in the town. It takes about 2 hours and
a half for the journey. Regular boats from Ao Nang to Ko Phi Phi
are also available during high season.
 Koh
Phi Phi Don
covers a total area of 28 square kilometers : 8 kilometers in
length and 3.5 at its broadest point. At the north end is Cape
Laem Tohng, where there is a Chao Ley, or sea gipsy village.
These sea gypsies emigrated from Koh Lipeh in Tarutao National
Park, near the border with Malaysia. Diving at Laem Tohng is
excellent, as it is also at Hua Rah Ket to the extreme south.
There are long beaches with rocks scattered about. Two curving
bays are especially beautiful : Ton Sai and Loh Dalam. This is
also where accommodations and tourist services are found.
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 Koh
Phi Phi Le
is 6.6 square kilometers in total area : 3 kilometers in length
and 1 at its broadest point. The island is entirely limestone and
steep cliffs rising from the sea very nearly ring it. Surrounding
waters average about 20 meters in depth, reaching 34 meters at the
deepest point off the island's southern tip. Phi Phi Ley has
several beautiful bays : Pileh, Maya and Loh Samah ; Ao Pileh is
very nearly enclosed by the limestone walls of the island's
cliffs, so that the water appears almost to be an island sea. On
Phi Phi Ley's northeast is the famous Viking Cave; this was
renamed by H.M.Rama IX when he visited it in 1972, Tam Pya Nak,
from the shape of a particular boulder, which resembles in shape
the head of the great serpent of Buddhist legend, the Naga. It is
a place much revered by the local people who come there to collect
the swift's nests used to make Bird's Nest Soup, a Chinese
delicacy. On the eastern and southern walls of the cave are
colored drawings dating from historic times. There are pictures
of elephants and also of various boats : European, Arab and
Chinese sailing ships ; baroques, motorboats, and steamships. It
is theorized that these pirates who paused in their travels from
west to east, sheltering in the cave to escape the monsoon winds,
transfer cargo, or make repairs. Travel to the Phi Phi Islands
Tour operators in both Phuket and Krabi provide transport and tour
packages to this popular destination. Regular boat service is
available form Jao Fah pier in Krabi.
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Koh
Phai
lies also to the north of
Phi Phi Don, not far from Koh Yung. Sandy beaches are on the
north and east sides of the island. Broad coral reefs stretch
away into the south.
Ko
Yung
also
lies to the north of Phi Phi Don. There is a rocky beach on the
eastern side, a small beach in a fold of the hill and perfectly
preserved coral gardens.
A visit to
PP Island is incomplete without experiencing the marvelous
underwater world since P P Island is well-known as one of the
world best diving destinations and also snorkeling sites. Moreover
diving and snorkeling sites are just a few minutes swimming away
or just above the corner.
Scuba Diving - PADI licensed for beginners or experienced
divers. Our multilingual instructors can accompany you for fun
dive, night dive or open water course at the Princess divers.
Island
Discovery- Day trip with
snorkel or kayak and explore Maya Bay (location for the movie 'The
Beach'), Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Loh-sa-mah Bay and other
exotic places. Guests can join a trip on board an island tour
boat, local longtail boat or speedboat.
Yacht
Charter
our luxury motor yacht 'Silver Princess' and our 50ft Sailing
Ketch are available for daytrips and extended liveaboard cruising.
An experience of a lifetime.
Sea Sport
Center
a great choice of
hourly or daily activities. Sea Kayaks, Hobie Catamarans,
Topper and Mambo sailing dinghies, Windsurfing, Water bikes and
Sea Fishing. Fun for all ages.
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