Phi Phi Leh – Untouched Beauty & Hollywood Glamour

May 6, 2025

Islands and Beaches, PhiPhi-Island

Uninhabited, protected and mystically beautiful: Phi Phi Leh enchants with iconic places such as Maya Bay, emerald green lagoons and mysterious caves.

For a full overview of both islands, travel routes and tour options, visit our complete Phi Phi Islands travel guide.

Maya Bay

Maya Bay is world-famous thanks to the movie The Beach – it delights with its fine sand and crystal-clear water.

Reopening with Restrictions

After years of closure, Maya Bay has reopened – with strict limits on visitor numbers and swimming time.

Pileh Lagoon

emerald water
towering limestone walls
one of Thailand’s most photographed lagoons

Loh Samah Bay

Right next to Maya Bay, tranquil Loh Samah Bay is a snorkeler’s paradise filled with colorful coral reefs.

Viking Cave

A historic cave where swiftlet nests are harvested for bird’s nest soup.

No Overnight Stay on Phi Phi Leh

Phi Phi Leh is uninhabited – day trippers are not allowed to stay overnight to preserve the island’s nature.

Explore Phi Phi Leh by Boat

speedboat tours
longtail boat trips
private island tours

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