Koh Phi Phi Transport Articles by phi-phi.comFriAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000Marphi-phi.comhttp://hotelatm.com/info/about.htmno-reply@hotelatm.comtag:phi-phi.com,blog-519125Phi Phi Island Bicyclestag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3165FriAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000MarPhi Phi Island bicycles are not super common but they are able to be hired. You can hire bicycles at some hotels and resorts mainly in the village where all the guesthouses and simple resorts are located. Most of the push bikes you see are owned by the locals.Longtail boats around Phi Phitag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3216ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000MarPhi 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.Getting to Phi Phi Island – By Airplane and Destination Airtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3563TueAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000MarGetting to Phi Phi Island by plane is not possible, meaning there are no air strips on any of the tiny islands. When you arrive there you see why; mountains, hills and cliffs make for spectacular scenery but this is not runway friendly! However you can get to Phi Phi Island by Seaplane with Destination Air. Getting to Phi Phi Islandtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3564ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecYou have a number of ways of getting to Phi Phi. Note that Phi Phi is a separate island from the mainland and in getting to Phi Phi, you must choose to go by sea plane, or by ferry. Your travel arrangements from Bangkok, Samui or Koh Phangan might necessitate buses and trains travel as well. Getting Around Phi Phi Islandtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3199ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecGetting around on Phi Phi Island via public transportation is impossible - simply put there is none. The public transportation is to and from the island. Once on the island you will find that there are no cars, very few motorcycles and only a scarce number of bicycles on the island.Details for Getting to Phi Phitag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3425ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecTravel inside and outside Thailand is particularly easy with the most remote areas having Travel Agencies that can give you information in English and show you brochures about your next destination. The main routes to the island are from Phuket, Krabi, Ao Nang and Koh Lanta.Sea Breeze ferry from Phuket to Phi Phi Cabana Hoteltag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3404ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecMy trip to Phi Phi Island in May 2003 was in perfect weather. It had rained the day before and all the dust was removed the air. The sun was out, the views were crystal clear and went on for ever. As we left Phuket Rasada Port the cliffs of the Phang Nga Bay to the north seemed a lot closer than 35km away.Rassada Pier on Phukettag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3200ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecRassada Pier will put a smile on your face because arriving at Rassada Pier means you are a short boat ride away from the island paradise known as Phi Phi Island. Rassada Pier is the hub for getting to and from Phi Phi Island by ferry, water taxis, chartered boats or hotel boats.General Info on Getting to Phi Phitag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3424ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecAs you might already know, Phi Phi Island is located at the southern end of Phang Nga Bay right at the point where it becomes the Andaman Sea. This jewel in the south of Thailand is equidistant between Phuket and Krabi by about 45km. The getting to Phi Phi by flight, bus, train and ferry can be some of the more interesting aspects of your travels. Ferry to Phi Phi Paradise 2000tag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3405ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecOne of the key ferry boats from Phuket to Phi Phi Island is the direct service of the Paradise 2000. Running from Rasada pier every day this ferry service has made a big impression on the local people of Phi Phi Island as of 2002.Jet Wave ferry scheduletag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3447ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecHigh Season 2002; The Jet Wave ferry departs from Phuket Town, Koh Sirey, at 13.30 every day and arrives at Tonsai Village, Phi Phi Don at 16.00. This is one of the key ferries to Phi Phi Island and it leaves every day throughout the year. This is a popular boat because it is fast.Getting to Tarutao and Lipe Islands from Phi Phitag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3557ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecAfter your brilliant stay in Phi Phi it is suggested that you visit other similar islands to complete your experience. I for one, suggest that you consider visiting Tarutao and Lipe. Tarutao island is one of the top 10 travel destinations for a certain kind of footloose traveller.
Cars on Phi Phi Island Thailandtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3434ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecThere are no cars on Phi Phi Island Village as the area of the village has roads and paths too small the village is too busy with pedestrians, there is nowhere to park, the rest of the island is too mountainous. You have arrived in paradise. A place where every body slows the the pace of a walk. Airport Transfer from Phuket to Phi Phitag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3247ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecWhen booking Phi Phi Island travel, consider arriving at the Phuket Airport and transferring to your desired location. Phuket Airport is 45 minutes away from Phi Phi. Phuket Airport is the second busiest airport in Thailand, which is why millions of Phi Phi Island travelers choose Phuket Airport as their flight arrival destination. Passengers who decide upon Phuket Airport as their airport of choice will find that they've made Phi Phi Island travel all the more simple.Phi Phi Piertag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3241ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecGetting to Phi Phi Island may seem like an adventure to some but it is all part of an amazing Phi Phi Island holiday. Phi Phi Island can only be gotten to by boat or ferry. You can not drive to Phi Phi Island, you cannot fly to Phi Phi Island, you can not go by helicopter or by walking. You need to go to the Phi Phi Pier and catch a ferry or a boat to this wonderful island paradise.Phi Phi Island Transportationtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3238ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecPhi Phi Island transportation is unique since there are no cars. Phi Phi Island has no cars, no taxis, no buses, no trains, very few motorbikes and a few bicycles. This fact makes Phi Phi Island a unique destination that many visitors love because of its tranquility.Moving on from Phi Phi Islandtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3225ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecAfter spending a week or more on Phi Phi Island, it is hard to imagine making onward travel plans from this island group that is undoubtedly the most magnificent in the world. As a matter of fact, because the Phi Phi Islands are so beautiful, they are world famous. The Phi Phi Islands are part of a protected maritime park that contains sandy clean beaches and pristine sparkling waters.Maps of Phi Phi Islandtag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3402ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecAll the present maps are taken form the original government charts created by the Thai government, primarily created by the Navy and Marine Police in the 50's and 70's. These detail the coastline the mountain contours the reefs and rock islands.Speedboats For Hiretag:phi-phi.com,blog-5.post-3207ThuAMGMTE_AMGMT+0000DecThere aren't many ways to get to Phi Phi Island. The most popular way is by ferry, but a faster way that may cost more (if you know how to negotiate, you may get a better deal) but is worth the expense is a speedboat for hire. The cost is high because the owners of the boats pilot most of them. It's not easy to rent a speedboat on your own to get to Phi Phi Island.