What to Know
The Monkey Beaches in Phi Phi are full of wild Monkeys, it's important to remember that the animals are wild and should not be touched.
Where Is It Located
Monkey Beach is located on Phi Phi Don island, there are two separate locations, both named Monkey Beach in English.
What to Watch Out For
Do not try to touch, hold or feed the Monkeys and do not bring backpacks, food or drink onto the Monkey Beach as it will be stolen.
Did You Know
Although it is rarely enforced, it is illegal to feed the Monkeys in Koh Phi Phi. Sadly they have now become mostly dependent on food sourced from tourists.
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Monkey Beach
Monkey Beach is situated on Koh Phi Phi Don. You can't reach it on foot from town due to its coastal location. To get there, you'll need to join a boat tour that stops at the beach or rent a private boat. There are two Monkey Beaches on Phi Phi Don. One is called 'Saam Haad,' meaning 'Three Beaches,' which consists of three smaller beaches to the south. The other, a larger Monkey Beach, is located on the northern side of the island. It's common to spot monkeys there, but sightings are not guaranteed.
Private Tours
A stop at Monkey Beach Beach is standard on private boat tours in Phi Phi, unless requested to skip.
Shared Tours
It is very common for almost all shared tours at Phi Phi to include a stop at Monkey Beach.