Phi Phi Island - Day 6

30/12/2015

We were ready by 6:30 AM. Had continental breakfast and hopped on Van to go to Phi Phi Island. Phi Phi lies in the Andaman Sea, just north of Tonsai, and south of Phuket. It’s fairly central location and beautiful make it a very popular spot for vacationers and partiers. All tourists must arrive by Ferry. The trip from Phuket takes around 90 minutes. This has essentially turned the island into a rush of day trippers who overpopulate the island. Many instances I thought I was in India.

Our tour was very nicely organized from start to end – thanks Srini garu. As part of the tour, tour organisers will pick up and drop off at hotel. They arrived on time for pickup. During pick up the driver will put a sticker which you should retain well as based on this you get all other facilities in the trip. Ferry leaves around 8.30 am. You can sit inside in air conditioned room or outside in the sun. There are free soft drinks and some snaks for all in the Ferry. 

 
We booked an air conditioned room ie extra care will be taken by the staff. We were given croissants and tea for breakfast.  Even though we booked a special room, Mns was outside all the time enjoying the water, view and weather. He was completely wet and enjoying the water that is spilling from ferry. He was behaving as a kid playing in water. Felt happy to see him like that.

5 start veggie lunch was organised at Phi Phi hotel as part of the package. After lunch,  take the snorkeling equipments and again the boat will take to deep water for snorkeling. Those who cannot swim can stay in the island.

Rathna and myself dropped out. We both walked alongside the beach shops and I had henna tattoo. We returned back to ferry and exactly same time Srini, Mns, Vedhu and Bharath came from snorkeling. Back in Ferry and inside A/C room. Staff served us with coconut water and fresh fruit. We went around the ferry again watching other people lying around.  Return journey is in the same path. Ferry will pass by the James bond island, Maya Beach and Viking caves. Not stopping there but you can take some pictures from the Ferry. After arrival, van took us to the hotel.

 

 

 

--Sunset from hotel balcony--