Krabi is a beach and watersports hub in the south Thailand.
Krabi province is characterized by craggy, sheer limestone cliffs, dense mangrove forests, and more than a hundred offshore islands. Some of its most popular beach destinations include the Phi Phi Islands, Railay Beach, 4 Islands (aka Poda Islands), Hong Islands. You can explore all these places within Krabi Province from the day trips starting from Krabi Town and the Ao Nang area.
Krabi offers amazing Andaman coastline, with beautiful Islands and miles and miles of untouched beaches. It is the place to spot colorful coral reefs.
Recommended things to do in Krabi:
• Enjoy the local markets, shopping areas in Krabi.
• Relish local Krabi delicacies.
• Take the 4 Island tour / Island-hopping Tour
• Rent a scooter and explore the area on your own
• Indulge in snorkeling, kayaking, hiking
• Scuba Diving - Krabi has some of the finest dive sites in the world
Ao Nang town, is the most prefered place to stay in Krabi province. It is the largest town in the region and it’s easy to get from there to all beautiful bays and nearby islands.
Krabi is the most popular tourist destination of the country, hence it is comparatively more expensive than in Bangkok or some other regions in Thailand.
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Krabi 4 Islands Tour / Island Hopping Tour
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The 4 Island tour is the main attraction in the Krabi and consists of four islands as- Koh Poda, Koh Gai (Chicken Island), Koh Tub / Tup and Koh Mor. If you only visit one place in Krabi, then these Islands must be right there at the top of the list. Koh Poda is famous for its white beaches and turquoise water with the huge rock in front of it. This beautiful place has been featured on countless postcards, screeensavers and tourist brochures, so don’t miss the opportunity to snap your own photo memory here. The clear waters and abundance of tropical fish surrounding Tup Island make it a haven for swimming and snorkeling.
The 4 Island tour is the main attraction in the Krabi and consists of four islands as- Koh Poda, Koh Gai (Chicken Island), Koh Tub / Tup and Koh Mor. If you only visit one place in Krabi, then these Islands must be right there at the top of the list. Koh Poda is famous for its white beaches and turquoise water with the huge rock in front of it. This beautiful place has been featured on countless postcards, screeensavers and tourist brochures, so don’t miss the opportunity to snap your own photo memory here. The clear waters and abundance of tropical fish surrounding Tup Island make it a haven for swimming and snorkeling.
Phi Phi Island
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Phi Phi Islands is one of the loveliest island of Southeast Asia. It consists of emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, white-sand beaches, colorful marine life and jungle-shrouded limestone cliffs. It is a popular diving, snorkelling and swimming spot. You can reach Phi Phi Island by day tour from Krabi or Phuket. With the speedboat you can reach Phi Phi Island within an hour. Phi Phi highlights are Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and James Bond Island in Phang Nga National Park.
Phi Phi Islands is one of the loveliest island of Southeast Asia. It consists of emerald waters of the Andaman Sea, white-sand beaches, colorful marine life and jungle-shrouded limestone cliffs. It is a popular diving, snorkelling and swimming spot. You can reach Phi Phi Island by day tour from Krabi or Phuket. With the speedboat you can reach Phi Phi Island within an hour. Phi Phi highlights are Maya Bay, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Viking Cave, and James Bond Island in Phang Nga National Park.
Maya Bay
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Maya Bay is one the spectacular places to see. It gained fame, as "The Beach", was filmed here. It is distinguished by its beautiful white-sand beach sheltered by limestone cliffs on three sides. It is a haven for snorkelers. You can visit the bay from both Phuket and Krabi on organized tours, or, if staying on Phi Phi island, then you can charter private boat for the day and explore the place.
Maya Bay is one the spectacular places to see. It gained fame, as "The Beach", was filmed here. It is distinguished by its beautiful white-sand beach sheltered by limestone cliffs on three sides. It is a haven for snorkelers. You can visit the bay from both Phuket and Krabi on organized tours, or, if staying on Phi Phi island, then you can charter private boat for the day and explore the place.
Tiger Cave Temple
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Tiger Cave Temple also known as Wat Tham Sua is the famous temple in Krabi. In a forest setting, the wat’s main hall is built into a long limestone cave and surrounded by various cliffs and caves. You need to climb exhaustive 1237 steps to reach the temple. But the climb is very rewarding with spectacular views.
Tiger Cave Temple also known as Wat Tham Sua is the famous temple in Krabi. In a forest setting, the wat’s main hall is built into a long limestone cave and surrounded by various cliffs and caves. You need to climb exhaustive 1237 steps to reach the temple. But the climb is very rewarding with spectacular views.
Railay Beach
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Railay Beach is accessible only by boat and is a prominent rock-climbing spot. It is filled with limestone cliffs. The famous four interconnected beaches make up Railay Beach (West Railay, East Railay, Phra Nang and Tonsai). The beach offers activities like snorkeling, kayaking etc. The West Railay beach, has the talcum powder-soft sand. The East Railay, has craggy limestone formations, making it one of Thailand’s top rock-climbing destinations.
Railay Beach is accessible only by boat and is a prominent rock-climbing spot. It is filled with limestone cliffs. The famous four interconnected beaches make up Railay Beach (West Railay, East Railay, Phra Nang and Tonsai). The beach offers activities like snorkeling, kayaking etc. The West Railay beach, has the talcum powder-soft sand. The East Railay, has craggy limestone formations, making it one of Thailand’s top rock-climbing destinations.
Tonsai Beach
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Ton Sai attracts backpackers and rock climbers. It provides cheap accommodation options and has numerous climbing routes.
Ton Sai attracts backpackers and rock climbers. It provides cheap accommodation options and has numerous climbing routes.
Phra Nang Beach
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Phra Nang Beach is one of the most scenic and picturesque beaches in Thailand. It is filled with pure white sand framed by limestone cliffs. There is giant limestone cliff at the end of the beach, that contains the famous Princess Cave - it is believed to be the home of a mythical sea princess.
Phra Nang Beach is one of the most scenic and picturesque beaches in Thailand. It is filled with pure white sand framed by limestone cliffs. There is giant limestone cliff at the end of the beach, that contains the famous Princess Cave - it is believed to be the home of a mythical sea princess.
Hong Islands
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Hong Islands lie at a distance and are best explored through one day trips. It is a popular day-trip destination from Ao Nang. Hong Islands are treasure of white-sand beaches, rocky viewpoints, hidden lagoons, spectacular underwater world with beautiful coral reefs. You can indulge in sea-kayaking can access lovely sea caves.
Hong Islands lie at a distance and are best explored through one day trips. It is a popular day-trip destination from Ao Nang. Hong Islands are treasure of white-sand beaches, rocky viewpoints, hidden lagoons, spectacular underwater world with beautiful coral reefs. You can indulge in sea-kayaking can access lovely sea caves.
Krabi Walking Street / Night Market
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Krabi Walking Street, is a night market and the ideal place for shopping and relishing the local food. It is open on Friday, saturday and sunday nights from about 6:00pm to about 10:00pm.
Krabi Walking Street, is a night market and the ideal place for shopping and relishing the local food. It is open on Friday, saturday and sunday nights from about 6:00pm to about 10:00pm.
Krabi Morning Market
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Krabi Morning Market is open from the early hours of the morning until about 10:30am, best time is sunrise (around 5 AM) when its a real hive of activity.
Krabi Morning Market is open from the early hours of the morning until about 10:30am, best time is sunrise (around 5 AM) when its a real hive of activity.
Phang Nga Bay
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Phang Nga Bay has spectacular limestone karsts jutting out of the emerald-green Andaman Sea. This stunning landscape is filled with beautiful beaches, caves, lagoons. The tours along the bay include James Bond Island, the Phi Phi Islands, Hong Island, and Koh Panyee. Trips regularly depart from Phuket and Krabi. You can do snorkeling or swim and relax on these clear waters. You can go kayaking and explore the untouched lagoons, limestone sea caves. The the caves of Phang Nga looks similar to the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam.
Phang Nga Bay has spectacular limestone karsts jutting out of the emerald-green Andaman Sea. This stunning landscape is filled with beautiful beaches, caves, lagoons. The tours along the bay include James Bond Island, the Phi Phi Islands, Hong Island, and Koh Panyee. Trips regularly depart from Phuket and Krabi. You can do snorkeling or swim and relax on these clear waters. You can go kayaking and explore the untouched lagoons, limestone sea caves. The the caves of Phang Nga looks similar to the famous Halong Bay in Vietnam.
Koh Panyi / Floating Village / Sea Gypsie Island
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Koh Panyi is home to a floating Muslim fishing village. This limestone island is built on stilts over the water and is home to around 100 families who make their living from fishing. It is a popular stopover at Phang Nga day tours.
Koh Panyi is home to a floating Muslim fishing village. This limestone island is built on stilts over the water and is home to around 100 families who make their living from fishing. It is a popular stopover at Phang Nga day tours.
Emerald Pool / Sa Morakot
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The Emerald Pool also known as Sa Morakot, is a hot spring located within the Khao PraBang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi. It is one of unique places and has high levels of calcium carbonate. The color of the water varies according to the reflection of the sunlight at different times of the day.
The Emerald Pool also known as Sa Morakot, is a hot spring located within the Khao PraBang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary in Krabi. It is one of unique places and has high levels of calcium carbonate. The color of the water varies according to the reflection of the sunlight at different times of the day.
Ao Thalane / Thalane Bay
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Ao Thalane (Thalane Bay) is home to beautiful mangrove forests. The dense mangroves are surrounded by karsts, cliffs, hiding caves, small inlets and beautiful lagoons; making it a perfect place to visit. Kayaking is the best way to explore this place.
Ao Thalane (Thalane Bay) is home to beautiful mangrove forests. The dense mangroves are surrounded by karsts, cliffs, hiding caves, small inlets and beautiful lagoons; making it a perfect place to visit. Kayaking is the best way to explore this place.
There are many flights from Bangkok to Krabi.
It is also possible to take the night train and bus to Krabi.
The train goes to Surat Thani, and from there you have to catch a bus to Krabi.
If you want to explore the area on your own, you can rent a scooter for THB200 per day
