Macaques
Coming down onto the sand.
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A pretty little beach of white sand and clear water on the west coast of Phi Phi Don, framed by rocks and forest, famous for the troops of macaques that come down from the jungle onto the sand and wander among visitors. It is a near-fixed stop on boat tours around the island. The water off the beach is clear and shallow in parts, good for swimming and snorkelling on calm days. Visitors arrive by longtail boat from Ton Sai in about ten minutes, or by kayak for those who like to paddle. The beach is free, and the monkeys are wild. An important warning: do not feed the monkeys, carry no visible food or plastic bags, and keep phones and sunglasses secured, as they snatch things and may bite if provoked; keep children away from them. From May to October the Andaman Sea is rough and boat trips may be cancelled. A fun short stop for photos and a swim, but it is best to watch the monkeys from a distance. Mornings before the tour boats are calmest.
Coming down onto the sand.
For swimming and snorkelling.
A paddle from Ton Sai.
West coast of Phi Phi Don island, south of Ton Sai bay
Not usually aggressive, but they are wild, snatch food and belongings, and may bite if provoked. Watch from a distance and never feed them.