Bamboo Island

 

Rent a camping tent to sleep beneath the stars. Wake up early in the morning to watch the sunrise from this serene stretch of sand.

Note that the beaches can get fairly busy in peak season, from December through March. The island has an evacuation route for the unlikely event of an unforeseen tsunami. The island’s Thai name is Koh Pai.

Pay for a long-tail boat ride to the island and a smaller amount for admittance to the national park. Visit the island during daylight hours and allow at least 1 hour to look around before heading back, unless you intend to stay overnight.

Find Bamboo Island in the Andaman Sea, just north of the Phi Phi Islands. Take a long-tail boat to the island from the Ton Sai beach in the Phi Phi Don district. The journey should take about 45-60 minutes, depending on weather and sea conditions.