On Koh Phi Phi, there's one place you absolutely shouldn't miss: the viewpoints, which offer breathtaking views across the island. More precisely, the three viewpoints located close together. From here, you can see both parts of Koh Phi Phi Don, as well as the strip of land connecting it to the beaches of Tonsai and Loh Dalum. The stairs to the Koh Phi Phi viewpoints are easy to find, as they are signposted. From Tonsai village, simply follow the signs for "Viewpoint." Alternatively, follow the signs to the Phi Phi Arboreal Resort. The first set of stairs, which leads up the hillside between the hotels, is quite long and steep. This is the most challenging part of visiting the viewpoints. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the climb, depending on your fitness level and pace. This is the entrance to Viewpoint 1. The three viewpoints on Koh Phi Phi are located on private property, so there is an entrance fee. The properties are privately owned by Muslims, who are a large group in southern Thailand. For this reason, bringing your own alcohol is prohibited (which is somewhat contradictory, as beer is sold there), and pork is not allowed in the food. The most popular and frequently visited of the three viewpoints is Viewpoint 2, as it offers the most beautiful view. Besides the wooden terrace with its panoramic view, there's the "Viewpoint Café," whose rooftop terrace offers an even more breathtaking view. Drinks, including beer, are sold there, and cannabis is smoked. Therefore, the rooftop terrace is often not a pleasant place if you don't want to consume cannabis or inhale the smell of smoke. There are also a few shops and a small restaurant. The less popular Viewpoint 3 is a bit further away, about a ten-minute walk, and has a small wooden terrace with a small bar serving inexpensive Thai dishes, as well as a few tables (no food seems to be served there during the off-season). It's busiest in the evening, especially around the first two viewpoints. People come to enjoy the sunset. There are also several trails in this area that circle the island, leading to more secluded and therefore less crowded beaches. The atmosphere is often friendly and somewhat alternative, especially since the legalization of cannabis in Thailand.

Entrance to viewpoints 1 and 2: 50 THB (ticket valid for one-time entry). Entrance to viewpoint 3: 20 THB

To reach the viewpoints of Koh Phi Phi, follow the signs in Tonsai Village. Shortly after Harmony House, you'll reach the bottom of a staircase. At the top of this somewhat steep staircase is the entrance to the first viewpoint. There you'll find signs directing you to the other two viewpoints. All paths are accessible on foot; there are no cable cars or other means of transport to take you to the top.

How to get there

How do I get to the Koh Phi Phi viewpoint? To reach the Koh Phi Phi viewpoints, follow the signs in Tonsai Village. Shortly after Harmony House, you'll reach the bottom of a staircase. At the top of this somewhat steep staircase is the entrance to the first viewpoint. There you'll find signs directing you to the other two viewpoints. All paths are accessible on foot; there are no cable cars or other means of transport to take you to the top.