After the tranquility of Rantee Beach, we headed to Ton Sai, Koh Phi Phi village. If you like to party, this is the place to be. It’s a stunning setting for relatively peaceful days and hedonistic nights. The tide comes so close to the bars and hostels that at points you may find yourself wading through the water in your finest party attire, then later dancing on a small sandy island as the tide retreats in the early hours.
Fire shows are the main source of entertainment at beach parties. Watching the professionals is an impressive sight to behold, but far more anxiety-inducing is watching drunken backpackers try their hand at it for a free bucket of whiskey.
If there’s one thing we learned on Phi Phi, if you play with fire…
Charlotte & Sarah x