When you compare a Phi Phi island tour price, check what the quote includes before choosing. The useful comparison is the total for your hotel and travel date, including any park fee, transfer surcharge, and optional extras.
We sell these tours every day. Here’s what to check in a Phi Phi tour quote in 2026.
The Anatomy of a Phi Phi Tour Price
Compare these five parts of the package, and ask for the inclusions in writing.
1. The Base Ticket
Check whether the ticket covers the boat, guide, itinerary, snorkelling gear, lunch, and hotel pickup. Packages can bundle these differently: a lower advertised price alone doesn’t tell you which is better value.
2. The National Park Fee — Check Whether It’s Included
The foreign-visitor entry fee for Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park is 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child (as of 2026; checked September 2026). The rate is listed in Tourism Authority of Thailand information and remains listed by a current tour operator.
Some tickets exclude the fee; others include it. Check whether it is listed as included in your chosen package before adding it to your budget. If it is payable separately, confirm how and when to pay, including whether you need cash.
3. Transfer Zone Surcharges
Standard pricing includes hotel pickup from Chalong, Rawai, Kata, Karon, Patong, and Phuket Town. Staying anywhere else — Bang Tao, Surin, Kamala, Naithon, Nai Yang, Mai Khao, Ao Po, Cape Panwa’s far end — and there’s a per-person surcharge.
Confirm the transfer charge for your exact hotel and chosen package before paying. Ask whether pickup is at your accommodation or a meeting point. We ask it first, every time — it’s the question that determines whether your quote is real.
4. Seating Class: VIP vs Regular
If a package offers Regular and VIP options, ask what changes: the seat location, cabin access, boarding arrangements, refreshments, or itinerary. Request details for the actual boat rather than relying on the class name.
5. Lunch Quality Tiers
If food matters to you, ask specifically “where is lunch and what is it?” Check whether the package includes a buffet or set meal, drinks, and any dietary arrangements you need. Don’t assume that a higher ticket price guarantees a particular menu.
Speedboat vs Big Boat vs Combo: The Real Trade-offs
Speedboat. Compare the actual stops, time ashore, and snorkelling arrangements. Ask which stops involve landing and which are sightseeing from the boat, and confirm the planned crossing time for your departure.
Big boat / ferry-style cruise. Check the seating class and whether the ticket includes an excursion programme or just transport. Ask how much time is available for island visits and snorkelling.
Cruise + snorkel-boat combos. Some packages combine a ferry crossing with a smaller boat for snorkelling. Check which transfers between boats are required and whether those boat trips and equipment are included.
Private longtail or private speedboat. Ask for a quote for your whole group, with the departure point, itinerary, transfers, guide, meals, and park fees itemised. Compare it with the Phi Phi tour options before deciding.
What “Free Cancellation” Actually Means
Read the terms for the exact package you are booking:
- Traveller cancellation: check the deadline, any deductions, and the refund method and processing time.
- Weather cancellation: check what happens if the operator cancels or changes the itinerary, including whether you can choose a refund or another date.
- Rebooking: ask whether another departure is available and whether changing the date or boat involves an extra charge. Don’t assume an alternative is guaranteed.
Also read the no-show clause. Confirm your hotel, pickup point, and pickup time in writing before the trip.
A Comparison Checklist: The Full Tour Quote
Before paying, ask the seller to complete this checklist for your hotel, group, and travel date:
| Item | What to confirm |
|---|---|
| Advertised ticket | Boat, seating class, guide, itinerary, snorkelling gear, lunch, and drinks |
| National park fee | Included or payable separately; foreign-visitor fee is 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child as of 2026 |
| Hotel transfers | Return pickup for your exact hotel, any surcharge, and any meeting point |
| Final total | Total for your group, with compulsory charges and optional extras clearly separated |
Compare quotes only after checking the same inclusions. We’ll quote you the boring all-in number for any tour, including ones we don’t sell.
FAQ
How much does a Phi Phi island tour cost from Phuket in 2026?
Ask for a total for your travel date, group, and exact hotel. Compare the boat, transfers, lunch, equipment, and park-fee inclusion. The foreign-visitor national park fee is 400 THB per adult and 200 THB per child as of 2026; add it only if your package excludes it.
Is the Phi Phi national park fee included in any tour price?
Yes. Some packages include it, while others charge it separately. Check your package’s inclusions and, if the fee is extra, confirm the payment arrangements before travelling.
Is a VIP speedboat seat worth the extra money?
Compare the actual benefits before deciding. Ask for the seat location and any differences in cabin access, boarding, refreshments, or itinerary. Choose based on those details rather than the VIP label alone.
What happens if the weather cancels my Phi Phi tour?
Check your booking’s weather-cancellation terms for refund and rebooking options. Confirm who handles the request, how any refund is paid, and whether another departure is available. Policies differ between operators, so ask about refund and rebooking terms before you pay.
Get the All-In Price Before You Book Anything
Send us the tour you’re looking at — screenshot and hotel name — and we’ll tell you the genuine total cost, whether it’s a good operator, and whether we can do better. If we can’t, we’ll say so.
Or come by the shop near the Chalong 5-way intersection and compare options on paper with a coffee.
Chang Thai Tour and Travel — family-run, TAT license No. 34/03373, Chalong, Phuket.