Laem Tong Beach is a delightful place in northern Phi Phi for a relaxing quiet holiday. The only access to the main part of Phi Phi is by boat, this means you have almost total seclusion. The atmosphere is quite the opposite of Tonsai Village, as here you'll hardly leave your hotel.

Right in front of the beach here, although too far to swim to, are Bamboo Island, Mosquito Island and Hin Klang, three of the best spots for snorkelling and diving in Phi Phi. In the distance you can see Railay Beach and Koh Lanta.

The seafloor is a uniform depth for at least a hundred metres until the coral begins, shortly after that is the drop off, a large colourful reef that descends to the depths.

Laem Tong Beach Activities

Laem Tong Beach is a serene spot, however there are some activities to get the pulse going. The warm flat water and consistent wind is excellent for windsurfing, and equipment can be hired at the hotels.

Swim out to the drop off and you'll find excellent snorkelling. At the north end of the beach you don't have to swim so far to see the coral in front of Phi Phi Natural Resort. Longtails can take you out to see Bamboo or Mosquito Island, the beaches are stunning and the snorkelling amazing, just remember to arrange a time to be picked up!

For those interested in diving there are at least two dive centres that offer dive courses and can handle all your dive-related requirements.

As the sun drops you might find some of the locals, hotel staff members and guests playing football (soccer) or volleyball on the beach; feel free to join in.

Getting to Laem Tong Beach

A longtail boat to/from Tonsai Village costs 800 baht (2007), more at night.

Each morning at 7am there's a ferry to Tonsai Village, it takes about an hour and the price is 100 Baht (2007).

Destination Air seaplanes now fly direct to Laem Tong Beach from Phuket Airport up to four times daily, using this service will add an extra day or more to your holiday depending on you flight connections. Return flights back to Phuket are up to three times more popular that outbound services, this is because it can take the best part of a day to get here from Phuket Airport. Destination Air review.