Longtail Boats
Phi Phi Island transportation basically comes down to two choices and some combination of the both - longtail boats and your own two feet! One of the most unique things about Phi Phi Island is the fact that there are no boats or motorcycles. People get around the island by food. The lack of cars and other types of automobiles means that there are no traffic noises, pollutants or the other negative aspects of cars.
Of course there are two sides to every coin so it also means that in order to get to anywhere on the island you will need to be able to walk there, fortunately these tiny islands are very easy to traverse by foot.
Rather than taxis to take you on longer routes, you will need to take longtail boats to get to further away destinations or to explore other towns and beaches on Phi Phi Island and its surrounding islands.
Longtail boats are quite economical and are a fun way to travel when on holiday. These boats typically max out at 6 - 8 passengers but you can commission them for yourself or a smaller party. If you are chartering one just make sure you work out the price ahead of time.
The longtail boats are usually willing to negotiate but you also need to be reasonable. It is toughest to negotiate during the high season but even than you may be able to charter a longtail boat for a good price.
Longtail boats add a certain charm to a holiday. You feel even more as if you are living a dream when you are surrounded by beautiful beaches and scenery and have to take a boat to get from one destination to another.
The villages and towns are all built off of major beaches and those are the routes taken by the longtail boats so you can easily visit multiple towns and beaches on the longtail boats. There is a system of pathways to help you get around the islands by foot.
You will definitely want to experience taking some trips on longtail boats and to explore as many of the islands and beaches that your time permits. Once you find the perfect beach for your needs you can return time and time again.
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