The island is famous for the scene of the 2000 movie starring Leonardo DiCaprio;
A relatively small area contains three major bays at once;
The tsunami of 2004, which destroyed some of the infrastructure on Phi Phi Phi Don, is thought to have only improved the appearance of Phi Phi Lei - high waves cleared the beach.
The lagoon is cut off from the rest of the world by three high stone cliffs. The bay is home to several coral reefs that have become home to small exotic fish.
The best time to visit is early morning or late evening. It is too crowded during the day.
Located in the north of Phi Phi Phi Lei Island, the cave is famous for rock paintings attributed to ancient people. The images are about the sea. The outlines of the painted boats resemble Viking vessels, which gave the cave its name.
Another highlight of the cave are swallow nests. The birds create them using their saliva, which gives them a specific flavor. Surprisingly, swallows' nests are considered a delicacy in Thai cuisine.
A fair share of tourists to Phi Phi Phi Lei go snorkeling. In order to see the richness of the underwater world, you can take a mask and snorkel and explore it on your own. An alternative is a tour from a travel agent, which includes equipment rental.
Organized excursion to Phi Phi Phi Lei is popular because depending on the departure time, you can admire the sunrise or sunset.
The price of the trip includes:
Boat ride;
Water and fruit for snacking;
Snorkeling mask and snorkel rental;
Lifejacket;
Entrance ticket to the natural national reserve.
The tour includes these entertainment activities:
Interacting with monkeys at Monkey Beach in a natural setting;
Exploring the cave paintings at Viking Cave;
Snorkeling or classic beach relaxation in the lagoons of Pi Ley, Lo Sama, and Maya Bay.
Cost: from 250 THB by motorboat from Phi Phi Phi Don.
Tour duration: 4 hours.
Tour schedule: from 9:00, 10:00, 14:00
While walking around Phi Phi Phi Lei, be careful: local monkeys can snatch shiny objects, such as a camera, from your bag.
