Koh Phi-Phi  Photos:  Recent | Best | Popular Lat, Long:  7.7409, 98.7726 Map Page Views:  42,836. Good page? (1 like)    Administrators:  Ryan Williams, Tom Erickson Submitted By:  Art Morimitsu on Dec 7, 2006 Make this area a Favorite What's New  Printer View Add Area  Add Photo  Add Comment  Add Event  Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun 88° | 79° 88° | 79° 88° | 81° 88° | 79° 88° | 79°

the Payoff! The view from the top, right before t...

Description 

This area is new for Mountain Project, and is just getting started. Feel free to contribute!

Welcome to Paradise!

The birthplace of climbing in Thailand. See the 1992 issue of Rock and Ice. Well developed with many places to stay and a functioning ATM. Very popular with tourists and divers, the island offers perfect beaches, excellent snorkeling, great diving, challenging game fishing and lots of activities like rock climbing, kayaking and local boat trips. Make sure to plan a day to trek up over the mountain to the Viewpoint Three and the remote beaches on the east side, and another early morning to spend on Phi Phi Leh.

The climbing is excellent at all grades up to 5.13b with the bulk of the routes in the 5.10 and 5.11 range. Hands down the best 5.10 multi pitch climbing in Thailand!

There are actually six islands in the Phi Phi group, with Phi Phi Don hosting all of the accommodation and nearly all of the climbing.

The rebolting process is ongoing and never-ending. It is a struggle every year to raise funds for new hardware. The Titanium bolts and Hilti glue that must be used equal out to about $17 PER BOLT! Thats over $200 PER ROUTE! Many people have put in their own time and money. If you climb here you owe it to the local community to make a donation. They have worked for over a decade now and you owe your life to them... literally! Inquire at Cat's Climbing Shop or email Shamick Byszewski

As most people are aware, this island was devastated in the December 2004 tsunami. The island has recovered well from the disaster, back on its feet, with the majority of buildings reconstructed and businesses eager to welcome people back.

However, the locals lost everything. Please support local business! Many businesses (even one climbing shop) are owned by foreigners. Don't be afraid to ask if the business is Thai owned because you should be spending money at the Thai owned shops.

Guide books:

• Thailand: A Climbing Guide by Sam Lightner Jr. (2005)

• King climbers Route Guide Book (2009)

• Thailand Sport Climbing, The Pocket Guide 2010 by Sirichai Pongsopon at The Rock Shop (2010)

• Rock Climbing in Thailand by Elke Schmitz and Wee Changrua (2009)

Getting There 

Ferry boats arrive daily from Krabi Town, Phuket and Ao Nang. Take a bus or fly to any of these areas. If you are traveling over land it is always cheaper and easier to get a combo ticket (bus+boat). If flying, buy a ticket at the airport when you land.

Guide Services 

• Cat's Climbing Shop

The Classics

Featured Route For Koh Phi-Phi

Baron Von Tok, le Retour 5.12c PG13  International : Thailand : ... : Tonsai Tower

This route is the finish to "Rev de Phi Phi Don," or as it was originally called, "Pai Noon Mai." The pitches described here start at the ledge, 90 meters up the tower. The first pitch ascends the overhanging wall above the belay, and is a .12a. The second pitch goes up through the last steep section, and continues to the summit. 5.12c. Descend by doing two rappels back to the ledge. One 60 meter rope OK, two is better. ...[more]   Browse More Classics in International

Photos of Koh Phi-Phi Slideshow

Add Photo

Tonsi Tower	Greg Martinez on Tonsi Tower horizontal jugs	Black Wasp Danger 1 sting you will swell up like a...
View of Tonsai Bay climbing areas	Shamick Byszewski rebolting "Rev de Phi Phi Don" o...	Maya Bay on Phi Phi Leh
Judy bouldering at Maya Bay	Phi Phi from Viewpoint Three near the radio tower....	Jonas, Ryan, Eliza working on new routes on Tonsai...