Maya Bay Camping : Overview

This wildly impressive location beats all others on Phi Phi Island for views and ambiance. This world famous beach, Maya Bay was made popular by Leonardo Di Caprio's movie 'The Beach', but if Truth be told has always been world class.

Sheer cliffs frame a perfect lagoon, the waters out by the colourful coral, teaming with a myriad of reef marine life. The main beach is where the camp is made right under the cliffs down by the sea.

Maya Bay Camping is a one night tour that leaves from Phi Phi Don Island every day at 3:30pm, (subject to weather) and returns to Phi Phi Don at 10pm the next day, spending time at Maya Bay after all the one day tourists have left. Maya Bay Camping is the only company licenced to do the tour so you have the beach to yourself.

The tour leaves from the Lemongrass restaurant next to the Post Office and heads out to Phi Phi Ley. It goes past the entrance of the Viking Cave before snorkeling at Pi Ley and exploring the in let by kayak. There is one more snorkel stop at Loh Samah before reaching Maya Bay and setting up camp.

The sunset at the entrance of Maya Bay is always a highlight. At night when the stars or moon are out it is breathtakingly beautiful. The night is spent around the campsite where there is a fire show, music and drinks served from cool box bar. For those who need a quiet experience there are many places to explore and hang out, just you and nature.

All tours vary depending on tide and weather and the captain and guide will determine the final itinerary on the day.

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Maya Bay Camping: Rooms Overview

All those who do not enjoy the simple life... please move on! Tents are erected and also a tarpaulin is also hung out in case of rain.

Camping -- click for rates Mats, sleeping bags and tents are provided. There are 6 toilets provided by the National Park. There are no showers. All luggage and belongings are stored at the Lemongrass Restaurant on departure so a night bag is all that is needed. Good shoes are needed to access Maya Bay from Loh Samah when the tide is down or there are waves at the entrance of May Bay.

Maya Bay Camping : Location

Maya Bay, Koh Phi Phi Ley, Krabi 81000, Thailand
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Maya Bay Camping takes you to Phi Phi Ley from Phi Phi Don meeting up at Lemongrass Restaurant next to the Post Office. The tour stops for snorkeling and some kayaking at Pi Ley and Loh Samah on the way out and returns back to Phi Phi Don directly.

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Maya Bay Camping : Restaurants and Dining

The Maya Bay Camping tour provide a mild chicken or fish curry diner on rice 8pm and Bar BQ chicken wings for supper 11pm. The breakfast is eggs bread jam and tea/coffee.

Please request vegetarian food on the day before the tour. (Please go to the pick up point the day before).

Maya Bay Camping : Recreation, Sports and Shopping

Make sure you cameras are charged before you leave as their is no electric on the island.

Camping

Mats
Sleeping bags
Tents
National Park Toilets

Luggage storage
National Park Entrance
Snorkel Equipment
Kayak Equipment
Diner
Supper
Breakfast
Water

Depart 4pm
Back to PP 10am

Shoes
Towel
Sun cream
Hat
Money for drinks
Bathers
An extra top/jumper

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