I really wanted to see all the natural beauty of Thailand's islands, and this excursion made that possible. We had a guide with us for both days (but he asked us not to say he was a guide)—so, a friend, Yuri. He was positive, joked around, and shared interesting facts as we approached various points along the tour. He looked after us like children, helping, offering suggestions, and answering our questions. The crew who accompanied us for both days was friendly, always offering a hand, smiling, and keeping the boat clean. Refreshments (cola, water, and juice) were available throughout the entire trip, and we were also treated to pineapple and watermelon a couple of times. The sea was simply emerald, the sand white (parrot poop, as Yuri told us). In fact, the sand in the Maldives is the same; it's actually made from parrotfish waste, so it doesn't get hot. It was a joy to walk barefoot. The cliffs, the nature, the jungle—it was simply a joy to behold. The two observation decks were difficult to reach, with 415 steps up the mountain, but the view from there erased that memory and the fatigue. We put together a photo gallery of various fish, birds, crabs, monkeys, flying foxes, and even saw small sharks in Maya Bay. The only thing we didn't see was a monitor lizard. Phi Phi is a different Thailand; there's none of the hustle and bustle, the parties, the bikes, the tuk-tuks, but the views from there were simply impossible to take our eyes off. James Bond is a bit dirty, but we'll definitely add it to our photo collection. This wall was impressive, and like many others, we made a wish, and we really hope it comes true. The sea gypsy village has a very authentic atmosphere. Everything is relative, and after seeing it, you start to love your home even more. I really enjoyed the canoeing and the beautiful views of the caves and grottoes. Overall, if anyone I know is asking about a tour, I'd definitely recommend Treasure Island and the Andaman Sunrise 2-Day-Night Tour.
