The Phi Phi Islands are located between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. The islands are part of Krabi province. Ko Phi Phi Don ("koh" meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Leh, are visited by many people as well.
The rest of the islands in the group, including Bida Nok, Bida Noi, and Bamboo Island (Ko Mai Pai), are large limestone rocks jutting out of the sea.
Koh Bida Nai is a limestone island that rises dramatically from the sea to the south of Phi Phi Ley. Along with it's twin site of Koh Bida Nok this is regarded as Phi Phi's best dive area. Walls are covered with zigzag clams, huge gorgonian sea fans and sea whips. Boulders form swim-throughs and staghorn patches are home to thousands of fish.
On the outer edge of the swim-through it is normally possible to see harlequin ghost pipefish and seahorse. On the inner side moray eels poke their heads from the rock to be cleaned by boxer shrimp. Moving east around the island you pass small coral bummies and a colourful sloping wall covered with anemones and resident clown fish.
To the south east of the island over a narrow sand patch and a stag horn coral garden you reach Fantasy Reef. Leopard Sharks are usually resting in the sand here and blacktip sharks are common sightings, particularly on morning dives.
Surfing lessons
Our Kata Beach surf lesson location is one of the best places you could learn to surf in Phuket area, not only because of its magnificent landscape but also because of the gradual slope of its sandy ocean floor delivering perfect beginner's waves, one after another. Add to that the convenience of its location 10min off Patong beach, 5min off Chalong peer, massage centers, spas and restaurants.
Experience for yourself the thrill of riding a wave with one of our professional surf lessons, provided in Kata Yai beach, Kata Noi beach in Phuket. We instruct any people of all ages how to surf in just one surf lesson. Our technique has proven itself time and time again: Everybody gets up on their very first surfing lesson! Our boards will be selected regarding your needs and measurement. We will provide you a rash guard for a better comfort, anything thicker will be to warm, the Thai’s water are about 29 degree Celsius all year long.
Our surf instructors are from such varied places as New Zealand, France, Russia and of course Thailand. That means languages like English, French, Russian and Thai will be available for any lessons.They are all experienced, qualified, CPR and First Aid certifed, and very knowledgeable about ocean, current and wave dynamics. We provide everything you need: Hotel transfer to the surf spot, professional surf instruction, boards, rash guard, refreshment and an unforgettable experience!
Discover snorkeling
Snorkeling SSS Phuket.Although donning a mask and snorkel and swimming in any body of water would technically constitute "snorkeling," by and large it is generally accepted that a "snorkeler" would don such gear and practice such activity within the vicinity of a reef, wreck, or other submerged objects, either to observe aquatic organisms including fish, algae, etc. or to look at rock formations. Being non-competitive, snorkeling is considered more a leisure activity than a sport.
Snorkeling requires no special training, only the ability to swim and to breathe through the snorkel. However, for safety reasons, instruction and orientation from a fellow "experienced" snorkeler, tour guide, dive shop, or equipment-rental shop is recommended. Instruction generally covers equipment usage, basic safety, what to look for, and what to look out for, and conservation instructions (fragile organisms such as coral are easily damaged by divers and snorkelers). As with scuba-diving it is always recommended that one not snorkel alone, but rather with a "buddy", a guide or a tour group.
Some snorkeling locations require snorkelers to wear an inflatable vest, similar to a personal flotation device. They are usually bright yellow or orange and have a device that allows users to inflate or deflate the device to adjust their buoyancy. However these devices hinder and prevent a snorkeler from free diving to any depth.
The Phi Phi Islands are located between the large island of Phuket and the western Andaman Sea coast of the mainland. The islands are part of Krabi province. Ko Phi Phi Don ("koh" meaning "island" in the Thai language) is the largest island of the group, and is the only island with permanent inhabitants, although the beaches of the second largest island, Ko Phi Phi Leh, are visited by many people as well.
Our Kata Beach surf lesson location is one of the best places you could learn to surf in Phuket area, not only because of its magnificent landscape but also because of the gradual slope of its sandy ocean floor delivering perfect beginner's waves, one after another. Add to that the convenience of its location 10min off Patong beach, 5min off Chalong peer, massage centers, spas and restaurants.
Snorkeling SSS Phuket.Although donning a mask and snorkel and swimming in any body of water would technically constitute "snorkeling," by and large it is generally accepted that a "snorkeler" would don such gear and practice such activity within the vicinity of a reef, wreck, or other submerged objects, either to observe aquatic organisms including fish, algae, etc. or to look at rock formations. Being non-competitive, snorkeling is considered more a leisure activity than a sport.