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Kayaking, canoeing and paddling in Phi Phi Island has to be on
the "must do" list. A great way to see the best of Phi
Phi, it offers limestone cliffs, mangrove inlets, caves, and varied
marine and bird life. It is a very relaxed and leisurely way to
explore Phi Phi, with utilizing molded plastic kayaks that are taking
two people. The ocean currents around the Phi Phi islands are gentle,
so it is very easy to paddle to the adjacent beaches.
You can rent kayaks along most of Phi Phi Don's main beach. Rental
is about 150 baht an hour. But a better way to see all the sights
may be to sign up for a daylong kayaking tour around Phi Phi Don
or to Phi Phi Ley and the neighboring islands. You'll get a local's
insight and plenty of snorkeling time.
Famous destinations for kayaking around the Phi Phi Islands are
Maya Bay on Phi Phi Ley, four kilometers away from Phi Phi Don,
the main island with all the hotels on Phi Phi. It was the setting
for the famous Hollywood movie "The Beach" with Leonardo
Di Caprio. Also recommended is kayaking and snorkeling at Rantee
Bay, Hin Phae or Loh Samah, subject to the weather and sea condition.
Kayaking tours can be high energy and action packed with surging
waves, caves, and blowholes, or more gentle relaxed paddling, depending
on the season and the tour. Paddle during the day, visiting islands,
snorkeling and swimming or take a sunset paddle and return by torchlight
under the stars!
Even shark watching is possible! Meet the sharks for breakfast!
No this isn't "Jaws", but it's definitely "Up Close
and Personal" with Black Tips and Leopard Sharks...
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