Long Beach
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
Crystal water, reef sharks, and tropical fish on Phi Phi's most beautiful stretch of sand.
Koh Phi Phi, Thailand
Crystal water, reef sharks, and tropical fish on Phi Phi's most beautiful stretch of sand.
Location
Koh Phi Phi Don, Krabi Province
Sand Type
Fine White
Water Clarity
Crystal Clear
Facilities
Beach Bars, Restaurants, Snorkel Rentals, Longtail Boat Service
Best Season
November – April
Nearest Airport
Krabi International (KBV) or Phuket International (HKT)
Long Beach (Hat Yao) is the most beautiful swimming and snorkeling beach on Koh Phi Phi Don, the main inhabited island of the Phi Phi archipelago. Located on the southeast coast, Long Beach is a 700-metre stretch of fine white sand with crystal-clear water over a shallow reef that's home to blacktip reef sharks, sea turtles, and vibrant tropical fish. The beach is quieter and more relaxed than the bustling Tonsai Bay area, accessed by a 20-minute longtail boat ride or a jungle trail hike.
A handful of resorts and beach bars provide refreshments while maintaining a laid-back tropical island atmosphere. Sunset over the surrounding karst islands is breathtaking.
Accessible by longtail boat from Tonsai Bay (20 min) or via a jungle trail (30-40 min hike). No vehicles on the island.
Reach Koh Phi Phi by ferry from Phuket (2 hours) or Krabi (1.5 hours), then take a longtail boat from Tonsai Pier to Long Beach.
👀 Phi Phi Viewpoint
Panoramic view of the twin bays
🦇 Viking Cave
Bird's nest harvesting cave
🎬 Maya Bay
Famous beach from 'The Beach' movie
🦈 Shark Point
Blacktip reef shark snorkeling spot