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102 ❯❯ Phuket Area by Area

The Best of the Rest

Ko Yao Noi
Camping on the
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Beach at Ko Similan
MAP F3
Popular for its eco-friendly homestay MAP D2
programs, Ko Yao Noi remains an The tent campgrounds on Ko Similan
idyllic and rustic destination in Phang allow visitors to spend a night on the
Nga Bay. Visitors appreciate its quiet beach, listening to the waves and
beaches, slow-paced lifestyle, pictur- watching the sky ablaze with stars.
esque hiking trails, and kayaking. Ko Jum and Ko Si Boya
Fire Shows, Ko Phi Phi
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MAP F3
This adjacent pair of secluded islands,
MAP F3
Flaming staffs and twirling fiery boasting great beaches, sea caves,
orbs create a tribal feel during the and snorkeling, is reached from the
nightly fire shows on the beach on Ko Phi Phi islands by speed boat in
Ko Phi Phi Don. an hour. Once home only to sea
gypsies, they have very little tourist
infra structure beyond guesthouses
– and therein lies the attrac tion.
Loh Dalum Beach
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MAP M6
This splendid tropical beach on Ko Phi
Phi Don features limestone cliffs
encircling a white-sand beach.
Nightlife on Ko Phi Phi
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MAP F3
Fire show performer, Ko Phi Phi Many people visit Ko Phi Phi for the
natural beauty of the islands. Another
Ko Hae (Coral Island)
3 major draw is Ko Phi Phi Don’s
legendary nightlife, which includes
MAP J6
Nicknamed for the impressive coral everything from cock tail buckets
reef surrounding the island, this day- and beach bars to fire dancing.
trip destination off Phuket’s east
Monkey Beach
coast has two pristine beaches. 0
MAP L5
Surin Islands National
4 While some come to Ko Phi Phi
Marine Park
Don to take photographs of
MAP E2 the pesky monkeys on the
Most easily accessed from Khao beach, others come
Lak, this chain of islands spans for the snorkeling
nearly 58 sq miles (150 sq km) of opportunities at
underwater area. Pristine under the fabulous reef
water reefs make this a popular located offshore.
destination for divers.
Monkeys on
Viking Cave
5 the beach
MAP F4
This cave, at Ko Phi Phi Leh, has
ancient carvings resembling Viking-
style vessels. These petro glyphs
confirm the legends of Viking boats
visiting the Andaman coast.
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