Eco-tourism
Visit Ko Phi Phi Without The Carbon Footprint Koh Phi Phi's major attraction is its environmental diversity. This lush green island is bordered by soft sandy beaches, overlooked by limestone mountains and surrounded by seas of transparent, sparkling aquamarine waters. The islands' biggest selling point, it is imperative that this heavenly environment is maintained for future generations as well as for the exotic species that live within its natural habitat.
This is why Phi Phi island, and Thailand in general, are keen to promote eco-tourism, preventing the destruction of natural habitats through encouraging sustainable activities. In some areas of Thailand, tourism has been earmarked to grow at a rate of at least five percent in 2012, with a focus on eco-tourism. Thailand's Department of Tourism is keen to encourage small, boutique style resorts and responsible activities such as cycling.
Fortunately for the environmentally conscious tourist, Phi Phi island lends itself extremely well to the green movement. This is largely because nothing compares to the natural splendour available on the island. Many of the activities available in the area are naturally tailored to the eco-tourist.