Beach Bar Hopping Tour Koh Phi Phi

About This Crawl

A 3-hour beach bar hopping tour on Koh Phi Phi, lighter in pace than the full pub crawl format and focused on the island's beach-front drinking venues rather than the indoor clubs. Rated 4.6 from 89 reviews. [NEEDS DATA: price not listed.]

What to Expect

Phi Phi's beach bars line the two main bays: Ton Sai Bay on the west-facing side and the beaches accessible by longtail on the quieter east. The beach-bar format here means drinking with feet in the sand (or close to it), tables set up at the water's edge, and views of limestone karsts in every direction. It's a physical environment that makes cheap beer taste better than it has any right to. At 3 hours this is a shorter commitment than the full pub crawl, and the beach bar emphasis makes it less about quantity-of-venues and more about the setting. The format suits people who want to drink slowly and enjoy where they are rather than cover maximum ground. With 89 reviews at 4.6 the format is proven. The beach bar circuit on Phi Phi does not change dramatically between operators; the difference is the guide's selection of which bars to include and the timing relative to crowd levels.

Who It's For

Travellers who want the social element of a crawl with a more relaxed pace. Couples, groups who aren't looking for a full club night, and anyone visiting Phi Phi for one night and wanting to see the main beach bars without planning it themselves.

Tips

• Beach bars can get crowded. The guide's knowledge of quieter alternatives is useful if the main strip is full.
• Some beach areas on Phi Phi are dark after dark. Sandals with grip are more practical than slip-ons.
• Sunsets on Phi Phi's west side are reliably good March-October. November-February can have clouds. Not the tour operator's fault.
• [NEEDS DATA: confirm whether this tour is walking-only or involves longtail boat transfers between beaches.]
• Sea urchins lurk around some beach entry points. Shoes in the water are advisable.

Verdict

A good option if the full-length pub crawl feels like too much. Three hours of beach bars on Phi Phi is a solid evening without the 4am consequence.