There are so many amazing places to go in Thailand and Maya Bay should be one polace you do not miss out on. Although it’s nice to travel off the beaten path this is just one of those tourist hot spots that everyone who visits the South of Thailand should to go to spend the day. If you are the type of person who doesn’t want to do the normal tourist stuff, get over yourself and visit Maya Bay. It’s like going to New York and not visiting Central Park because that’s what all the tourists do. You’ll seem like a crazy person to have gone all that way and not made the time to visit this amazing place!

Maya Bay is hands down one of the most beautiful places on earth. Located just off of Koh Phi Phi in the South of Thailand it is extremely accessible and a tourist hot spot.

It gained notoriety back in 2000 when the movie “The Beach” with Leonardo DiCaprio was released. Today when you visit Koh Phi Phi the locals will tell you that the area is too busy now and that there are many more beautiful beaches to visit in the area. Although there is a bit more boat traffic than other beaches Maya Bay is still a must see.

When you first get to Koh Phi Phi you will be taken back by the unique and beautiful shape of the island itself. This is where to stay if you are planning to check out Maya Bay. There are no shortage of tour operators on the island so take your pick. They are all pretty close in price because they all offer the exact same packages.

The most popular day package includes, Maya Bay, Monkey beach (the name says it all), The Viking Caves, and James Bond Island.  When you take a guided tour like this you only get to spend a couple hours at each location. So if you are interested in spending the whole day at Maya Bay I would suggest renting a private long tail boat to take you there, that way you have the reigns on when you want to leave. It is a bit more expensive than the tour, but $30 for the day is still nothing for your own private transportation.

This area is know for some of the best rock climbing and scuba diving as well, I would highly recommend doing some rock climbing here because the setting is unreal and it is somewhat of a climbing hot spot. Another great way to explore the smaller islands surrounding Koh Phi Phi is by kayak, which is ideal for all skill levels.

When you go to Thailand make sure you make some time to check out Maya Bay and all the other gems around Koh Phi Phi. It is surely one of the most beautiful places on earth!

Happy travels:)