Contiki FAQ - Phi phi island

Q: In Phi phi, how do you get to the hotel and how does your bags arrive?

A: On phi phi island, once you get your bags off the ferry, you give them to the hotel staff and they take them by boat to the hotel, then transfer them to your room. You on the other had, have to walk through town, past the shops, past the other hotels to the hotel you will be staying at, which is a bit of a walk across the beach.

Q: On phi phi island, where are there fire dancing shows?

A: These shows are cool, they last about 30 – 45 minutes. They can be found at the hotel that contiki stays at, or if you want to see more – at various bars along the water or at the beach.

Q: What are the bars like on phi phi island?

A: There are lots of small bars around. They also have cheap beers and cheap buckets. The bars are good for a bar crawl as they are cheap and not that crowded. Most have tvs that show sports, mainly Australian sports.

Q: What is the included dinner like at Phi phi island?

A: The included dinner is at the hotel. It is a buffet of Thai food. The food is really good and very fresh. You can also order drinks from the bar – pay for separately. After dinner is the fire show.

Q: On Phi phi island, is going to the view point worth it?

A: The view point is up a lot of steep stairs, you need to pay to get there, but when you get there, the views are amazing. Do it early in the morning or in the late afternoon, in the cool part of the day. The start of the stairs are easy to find – just follow the yellow brick road.

Q: What is the phi phi town actually like?

A: It is a small place, there are lots of places to stay, restaurants, bars and lots of shops selling the usual touristic stuff. There are also lots of places for massages. There is also a number of day trip places, currency converters and tour agencies. It is also a small area and lots of people.

Q: When going from Phi phi island to the ferry to Krabi, what happens to my luggage?

A: The morning of departure, you leave your luggage outside your room. The hotel staff pick it up and transport it to a boat in front of the hotel, meanwhile you meet you group in front of the hotel, walk to the ferry terminal/wharf and wait for your luggage to arrive from the hotel. You then transfer it to the ferry yourself.

Q: On Phi phi island, what is the best way to get around?

A: This island is small enough that you can walk around quite easliy. You can also take a boat around other parts of the island as well.

Q: In Phi phi, how easy is it to get to the beach?

A: From the contiki hotel, there is a beach in front of the hotel, but it is not that nice, there is one a short walk to the left of the hotel around the corner and another if you go into the town and head to the main beach. The beaches have sand a water and some have food options and chairs.