Monkey Beach

The famous Monkey Beach is located on the southwestern side of Tonsai Bay, about 700 meters from the jetty. It is a beautiful and quiet deserted beach with white sand surrounded by a beautiful coral reef, however the beach derives its popularity above all from its curious inhabitants. A large group of monkeys took possession of the beach and uses it as a fixed residence. The backside of the beach is a rather steep limestone cliff, covered with lush vegetation that offers monkeys a comfortable habitat. Most of Phi Phi's tours stop there for that reason, attention to the mischievous animals, often are annoying and petty thieves. Bites and scratches are also common. Monkey Beach is often confused with Monkey Bay, a similar spot located on the other side of Phi Phi Don, just at the entrance of Loh Dalum Bay. Different ways are available to get to Monkey Beach. Hiring a longtail boat in Ton Sai is the easiest way, about 1,000 Baht for a 2-hour round trip, but, if you are not afraid to make a little effort, you can rent a sea kayak and make the 40-minute journey by yourself.Read More