Best Water Sports in Phi Phi

Viking Cave is one of the most wonderful places to see in the uninhabited Phi Phi Leh island where the marvels of MotherNature can be looked upon. The cave is located at the bottom of a huge limestone cliff that soars for metres above sea level. The walls of the cave have paintings of ancient Scandinavian Viking ships which gave the cave which was originally named ‘Tham Phaya Nak’ the current name of ‘Viking Cave’. The paintings are believed to be done by pirates who took refuge in the cave during the violent monsoon downpours.Another significant thing about the Viking cave is the swift birds' nests. The cave is home to many swiftler birds and these birds build their nests using their saliva. The birds’ nests are one of the most expensive bird products consumed by humans and the locals can be seen climbing up the Viking Cave to harvest the full nests during the months from February to April.Tourists can spot fragile scaffoldings at the cave’s base that are used by the locals to climb up. There is also an altar at the cave mouth where the local men offer their prayers before harvesting the swiftler birds’ nests. After harvesting the nests, they are sold for hundreds of dollars to find their place in the exotic Chinese delicacy , ‘bird's nest soup’.The cave is located on the north eastern side of the Koh Phi Phi Island, opposite the Maya Bay. The cave can be reached by the longtail boats from the main pier of Phi Phi Le. The journey from the pier to the cave takes about 30 minutes and the views of the island, the waters of the Andaman Ocean, and the greenery clad limestone cliffs are truly enthralling.Entry inside the cave is prohibited for tourists; however these boats take you as close as possible to the cave so that Nature's beautiful creation can be marveled upon.

Located in the north eastern side of the Phi Phi archipelago at about 5 km away from the northern tip of Koh Phi Phi Don, Bamboo Island is one of the most scenic islands in Thailand that has dramatic landscapes and a tranquil atmosphere.The island was originally known as Koh Pai and got the tag "Bamboo Island" due to the presence of lush and dense Bamboo forests at the centre of the island. The island is uninhabited and so small that you can cover the entire island on foot in just about 30 minutes. You can reach this island using longtail boats and speedboats from the Tonsai Village pier.The island is one of the least explored ones in the Phi Phi island group and is famous for its white-sanded, clean, and sparsely crowded beaches. The beach sand looks a little pinkish due to the broken coral structures found here. The waters of the island look crystal clear and clean and thrive with rich marine life that swimming here might make you feel like swimming within a perfectly set aquarium tank. Coral reefs are found flourishing in the waters close by the beach and are best explored by snorkeling. Tourists can carry their own snorkeling gear and dive deep into the Andaman Sea to explore the underwater world. The beach is a great spot to spend hours getting sun kissed and there are facilities like toilets on the beach.You can even carry your own tents and pitch them to picnic. There is a small bar in the north eastern part of the island set under the canopy of trees that sells refreshing drinks to beat the scorching sun.

Located about 38 km southwest of Krabi islands, Ko Phi Phi Don is a quintessential Thai beachscape which welcomes you with its unbound natural setting, great seafood, electric nightlife and a wealth of adventure activities. It is believed that this area houses one of the oldest Thai communities that date back to prehistoric times. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island of the archipelago Ko Phi Phi which was inhabited by Muslim fishermen during the 1940s. Sea gypsies, labourers and migrant workers from Thailand’s north-eastern coast, China and Myanmar add to the cultural and social diversity of the island.The island boasts of emerald green waters, exotic tropical forest, thriving marine life and sand white palm fringed beaches. Many of the islands in the archipelago are just limestone rocks jutting out of the ocean floor where there is no sign of human settlement and have to go only for a sojourn by speed boats or ferries. The unspoilt beauty of nature makes the islands look no less than a slice of paradise on earth.There are luxury hotels and resorts located in the remote areas of the island where solitude seekers visit for a secluded hideout during their vacation at Ko Phi Phi Don. The properties are well appointed with luxury amenities, great food, night party and beautiful views of the forest and sea. From budget to boutique hotels, you can get accommodation in this beautiful island as per your budget.Ko Phi Phi Don is blessed with some of the best diving sites of Thailand and a favourite of adventure buffs. Under the guidance of a professional trainer, you can get to explore the exotic marine life by diving in the crystal waters of the Andaman Sea. In a long tail boat ride, you can visit places like the Viking Caves or Monkey Island for a day trip. Start preparing your itinerary and get set go for your dream vacation in the tropical paradise of Asia.