Phi Phi Don Tonsai Bay Holidays
Phi Phi Don — Tonsai Bay
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The beating heart of Phi Phi Don — the main pier, the village, the best restaurants and the most lively atmosphere on the island
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Flight Time
11–12h to Phuket, then 1.5h ferry
Best Time
November to April (dry season)
Country
Thailand
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Phi Phi Don — Tonsai Bay Holiday Guide
Tonsai Bay is the heart of Phi Phi Don — the main pier, the village, the best dive shops, the widest choice of restaurants and the most lively atmosphere on the island. Loh Dalum Bay is a 2-minute walk away.
The rock climbing on the karst cliffs is world-class. The dive trips to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang are among the finest in Southeast Asia. The village has everything you need.
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Average Temperatures
Jan
29°C
Feb
30°C
Mar
31°C
Apr
32°C
May
30°C
Jun
29°C
Jul
29°C
Aug
29°C
Sep
28°C
Oct
28°C
Nov
28°C
Dec
29°C
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The village life, dive scene and central location that make Tonsai Bay the best base for exploring everything Phi Phi has to offer.
The Village & Pier
Tonsai village is the only real settlement on Phi Phi Don — a compact, car-free maze of lanes packed with restaurants, bars, dive shops, tour operators, souvenir stalls and guesthouses. The main pier is the arrival point for all ferries from Phuket, Krabi and Koh Lanta. The village has a lively, backpacker-meets-resort atmosphere that is unique in Thailand.
Diving & Snorkelling
Tonsai Bay has the best concentration of dive shops on Phi Phi — several PADI dive centres offer day trips to the finest dive sites in the Andaman Sea, including Hin Daeng and Hin Muang (two of the top ten dive sites in the world), King Cruiser Wreck and the reefs around Phi Phi Leh. The snorkelling directly from Tonsai Bay is also excellent.
Rock Climbing
The limestone karst cliffs above Tonsai Bay offer some of the finest rock climbing in Southeast Asia — a range of routes from beginner to expert on the dramatic vertical walls above the beach. Several climbing schools operate in the village and offer guided sessions. The views from the top of the cliffs are extraordinary.
Restaurants
Tonsai village has the widest choice of restaurants on Phi Phi — Thai, seafood, Indian, Italian and international cuisine is available throughout the village. The beachfront restaurants on Tonsai Bay are excellent for fresh seafood. The night market in the village is the best place for authentic Thai street food at very low prices.
Nightlife
Tonsai village has the most lively nightlife on Phi Phi — a strip of bars and beach clubs along the Loh Dalum Bay side of the isthmus (a 2-minute walk from Tonsai pier). The Sunflower Bar and the Ibiza Bar are among the most popular. The fire shows on the beach are a nightly spectacle. The nightlife is lively but more relaxed than Patong.
Shopping & Services
Tonsai village has the best shopping and services on Phi Phi — souvenir shops, clothing stalls, pharmacies, ATMs, tour operators and dive shops are all concentrated in the village. It is the only place on the island where you can buy supplies, book tours and access services. Everything is within easy walking distance of the pier.
Tonsai Beach
Tonsai Beach itself is a pleasant, sheltered bay with calm water — good for swimming and kayaking. The beach is lined with longtail boats and has a lively, working harbour atmosphere. The snorkelling at the edges of the bay is good, with coral and fish visible in the clear water.
Location
Tonsai Bay is the most central location on Phi Phi Don — the narrow isthmus means Loh Dalum Bay (the most beautiful beach on the island) is just a 2-minute walk away. Long Beach is a 20-minute walk or a short longtail ride. The village is the best base for those who want easy access to all parts of the island.
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