Bamboo Island Koh Phi Phi Day Trip: Tour, Price & Complete Guide
Powdery white sand and a reef just offshore
Bamboo Island, known in Thai as Koh Mai Phai, is a small, flat island about 5km north of Phi Phi Don. It's known for powdery white sand, clear water and a coral reef just offshore. Here's a real guide to tours, listed prices and what to expect.
An honest note on fees, prices and snorkelling
Bamboo Island, near Koh Phi Phi: some boats moor a few hundred metres out
Quick facts
Bamboo Island, near Koh Phi Phi: a small, flat island about 5km north of Phi Phi Don
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Thai name | Koh Mai Phai |
| Location | About 5km north of Phi Phi Don |
| Beach | Powdery white sand, flat island |
| Reef | About 60 metres from shore |
| Park fee | 400 THB foreign adults, 200 THB children, cash |
| Thai visitors | 40 THB |
| Time on the island | Usually 1 to 2 hours on tours |
| Longtail from Phi Phi Don | Up to about 40 minutes each way |
Tour options and listed prices
Bamboo Island, near Koh Phi Phi: longtails from Phi Phi Don take up to 40 minutes
| Tour | Seller | Listed price | Park fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phi Phi and Bamboo Island speedboat tour from Phuket | Love Phuket Tours | 3,390 THB adult, 2,990 THB child | Paid in cash during the tour |
| Phi Phi, Maya Bay and Bamboo Island premium speedboat tour from Phuket | Trip Thai Tour | 2,800 THB per person | Included, with snorkel gear |
| Phi Phi day tour from Krabi including Bamboo Island | Railay Eco Tour guide | 1,200 to 1,800 THB per person | Included |
| Take a Tour, Bamboo Island by longtail (10:00am to 2:00pm or 1:00pm to 5:00pm) | SAii Phi Phi Island Village | THB 2,000, minimum two participants | Not included |
| Private longtail, 4 hours | Visa Travel Phi Phi | From 4,500 THB for 2 people, up to 6,500 THB | Not included |
| Longtail hire from Tonsai Bay | Railay Eco Tour guide | 1,500 to 2,500 THB per boat | Not included |
| One guided dive from Phi Phi Don | Railay Eco Tour guide | 2,800 to 3,500 THB per person | Check with operator |
What to do on Bamboo Island
Bamboo Island, near Koh Phi Phi: the reef sits about 60 metres from shore
- Relax on the beach. The sand is soft and white. The island is also small enough to walk around.
- Snorkel the reef. It sits about 60 metres from shore, with fish and coral to see.
- Combine nearby stops. SAii's longtail tour adds snorkelling at Rantee Bay and photos at Mosquito Island.
- Dive. Guided dives are possible with a PADI or SSI certified guide.
What to bring
Bamboo Island, near Koh Phi Phi: bring cash for the park fee
- Cash for the park fee if your tour doesn't include it.
- A towel and a dry bag.
- Reef-safe sunscreen and sunglasses.
- Snacks or a packed lunch if your tour doesn't include food.
Sourced from saiihotels.com's Take a Tour Bamboo Island, tripthaitour.com's Phi Phi Islands speedboat tour from Phuket 2026, lovephukettours.com's Phi Phi Bamboo Island tour by speedboat 2026, snorkelverse.com's snorkeling Bamboo Island, railayecotour.com's Bamboo Island Krabi guide, oh-hoo.com's Phi Phi Bamboo Island tour, longtailboatphiphi.com's Bamboo Island half day trip and visatravelphiphi.com's private tour Bamboo Island.
Practical tips
Ask whether the park fee is included before you pay. It changes the real price by 400 THB per adult.
Choose a private longtail if you're a group. Splitting the boat cost often works out cheaper per person.
Pick a morning departure for calmer water and fewer boats.
Bring cash. Rangers collect the park fee on the island.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming the cheapest tour is the best deal. Check whether the park fee, lunch and snorkel gear are included.
- Forgetting cash for the park fee. Card payment isn't mentioned by any source.
- Expecting the boat to drop you on the beach. Some boats moor a few hundred metres offshore.
- Visiting in the monsoon. Seas can be rough. Trips may also be cancelled.