Phak Nam Bay is a remote beach located on the middle of the eastern coast of Koh Phi Phi Don island. It’s only accessible by long-tail boats and a jungle trail, making it a hidden gem far from the usual tourist beaches like Tonsai, Long Beach, or Loh Dalum Beach.
In this article, I will show you the location of Phak Nam Bay, how to get there on boats and walking, things to do on the beach, and where to stay in Phak Nam Bay.
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Where is Phak Nam Bay, Koh Phi Phi?
Phak Nam Bay is a small beach located on the east of Ko Phi Phi Don. It’s a 30 minutes long tail boat ride from the main areas of Koh Phi Phi such as Tonsai Pier, Tonsai Village, and Loh Dalum. If you walk, it’ll walk around 45 minutes from Tonsai to Phak Nam Bay via steep steps and thick jungle trails.
It’s also possible to walk from beaches on north Koh Phi Phi such as Laem Tong Beach and Loh Ba Kao Beach to Phak Nam Bay. It is around 40 minutes walk from Loh Ba Kao to Phi Phi Viewpoint area and around 25 minutes to get from Phi Phi Viewpoint to Phak Nam Bay.
What’s on Phak Nam Bay Koh Phi Phi Don?
Phak Nam Bay is a 400m long beach with crystal clear turquoise water and coarse sand. There’s lots of natural shade from the trees, especially toward both ends of the beach. Phak Nam Bay offers views of Bamboo and Mosquito Island.
There is only one resort on the beach called Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort. This beach resort has its onsite facilities such as restaurant and bar. This bar restaurant has beach chairs and tables on the sand for its guests and customers.
Phak Nam Bay is mainly used by guests at Relax Beach Resort, and since it’s hard to get to, it retains a remote and secluded atmosphere with fewer crowds.
Things to do in Phak Nam Bay, Koh Phi Phi
Relaxing, swimming, snorkeling
Phak Nam Bay is a peaceful spot for relaxing, swimming, and snorkeling. You can just bring your own beach towel to the beach to sunbathe or chill under the shades of the trees.
Unlike my other beaches on Koh Phi Phi, Phak Nam Beach has a quiet atmosphere and no noise from the long tail boats. I didn’t see any long tail boats docking on the beach at the time of my visit, which is great for relaxing and safe for swimming and snorkeling.
You can rent snorkeling equipment at the resort for snorkeling to see colorful coral, fish, and sea urchin. You can snorkel right at the shore of the beach.
Have meal or drink at at the beachfront restaurant/bar
The beachfront restaurant bar at Phak Nam Bay is a good place to have a meal and drink and enjoy the views of the beach. You can try varieties of Thai food at the restaurant at a reasonable price.
Check out the jungle trail to Phi Phi Viewpoints 1,2,3
From the Phi Phi Relax Bay resort, you can hike to Viewpoint 1,2, 3 for 25 minutes. There is a sign at the beach to the viewpoint. You need first to walk up the steep stairs at the resorts then follow the jungle trail. You can spot some wild monkeys, insects, and butterflies along the way.
Phi Phi Viewpoint 1 and 2 have stunning views of Tonsai Bay, Tonsai Village, and Loh Dalum. It’s best to visit at sunset and sunrise, but since you need to walk through the jungle to get back to the resort, I recommend visiting during daytime.
Stay at Phak Nam Bay
If you want to relax and unwind, you can consider staying in Phi Phi Relax Resort on Phak Nam Bay. It has a remote atmosphere, away from the bustle and hustle of the main town and main beaches such as Ton Sai and Loh Dalum.
Where to stay in Phak Nam Bay?
Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort
Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort is only one resort on Phak Nam Bay. The resort is in a remote location, surrounded by nature with jungle in the back and a private beach area in the front.
If you just want to have a relaxing holiday and don’t mind being further away from all tourist amenities, you should definitely consider staying at this resort.
The resort has beautiful bungalows, a beachfront bar restaurant, and beachchair on the beach for guests. You can rent kayak and snorkelling equipment at the resort for a reasonable price. The resort also offer scheduled shuttle boats between Phak Nam Bay and Tonsai Pier.
How to get to Phak Nam Bay, Koh Phi Phi?
There are two ways to get to Phak Nam Bay, including taking long tail boats and walking. Long tail boats are an easy option and can be expensive if you book a private one. Walking is free but it involves steep steps and long hikes.
If you’re staying at the resort at Phak Nam Bay, make sure to use their scheduled longtail boats. I would not recommend walking to the resort with a suitcase. Even without carrying luggage, I ended up sweating a lot, particularly in the heat.
Long tail boats
It’s a 30 minute long tail boat ride between Phak Nam Bay and Tonsai Beach. You can book private boats or use the scheduled boat services at Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort.
The private long tail boat is around 1000-1500 baht depending on time of the day. Boat rides in the evening are often more expensive than during the day, usually about 1.5 to 2 times the price.
Phi Phi Relax Beach Resort runs scheduled boats between the beach and Tonsai Pier for a small fee of 150 baht per ride. Boats from Tonsai Pier to Phak Nam Bay are scheduled at 11:30 am, 1:30 pm, 4:30 pm, and 5:30 pm. Boats from Phak Nam Bay to Tonsai Pier runs at 8am, 10am, and 12.30 pm.
Walking
There are jungle trails connecting Phak Nam Bay with other parts of Koh Phi Phi island such as Tonsai, Loh Dalum, Laem Tong, and Loh Ba Kao.
From Tonsai Village and Beach, you can walk for 15-20 minutes to the viewpoint 1 and 2, then follow the sign to PP. Relax Beach resort to get to Phak Nam Beach.
You can use Map.me offline version for navigation. It took me around 25 minutes walking through the jungle from Phi Phi Viewpoint 3 to Phak Nam Beach.
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I hope you have found some useful information about Phak Nam Bay, Koh Phi Phi. It’s a secluded beach on Koh Phi Phi that is difficult to access and is home to only one resort. If you want to be away from it all, you can choose to stay on the beach, or if you are not staying there, you can pay a visit to enjoy its tranquil atmosphere.