4 Island Day Trip /Krabi
Discover the best things to do in Krabi. The whole region is fast becoming a very popular tourist destination and has loads to do. Krabi has its own airport which handles international and domestic flights. Considering the miles and miles of spectacular coastline, lush hinterland and lots of leisure activities at hand, it's no wonder that the area is growing as a tourist hotspot.
Still, one of the main attractions of Krabi is that it still is relatively untouched. The province still manages to retain its natural charm. See below Krabi's best attractions, landmarks and things to do. From picturesque tropical islands to pristine natural parks, there’s a lot for you to see in Krabi.
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Railay Beaches & Caves
Ao Panang
Railay Beach is, in fact, a small peninsula which counts four beaches. Now on every savvy traveller's list, Railay is nevertheless one of Thailand's most sought-after beach areas. Just south of Ao Nang Beach, around a rocky headland and accessible only by boat,
Railay presents a tranquil and extraordinary world.In just one small peninsula you'll find gorgeous white sand beaches, soaring limestone cliffs, viewpoints, caves and a lagoon hidden inside the cliffs, shaped and fed by the changing tides. All within walking distance!At Railay there are no roads; only footpaths. No buses, no cars, just longtail boats. Although it's actually connected to the mainland, the spectacular Phra Nang Peninsular is effectively cut off from the rest of Krabi by limestone headlands and steep jungle valleys; the only access is by sea. The very picture of tropical paradise, with no roads and no hassle, Railay offers lazy days, adventure forays and chilled-out evenings.
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Koh Poda
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Kho Phi Phi National park
Accommodation and infrastructure are rather limited on Koh Poda due to the fact it belongs to Haad Noppharat Thara-Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park. Apart from the National Park Rangers’ camp, there is only a beach restaurant/bar located near the arrival spot, and a small hotel – Poda Island Resort – so you could spend the night there if you’d like (although the hotel is quite pricey).
Koh Poda can be visited all year round. (Not affected by the monsoon - May - October)How to get there: From Ao Nang, get a long-tail boat ticket at the booth located along the beach road (toward its southern end). You also could join a half or full island-hopping day trip by speedboat.
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Koh Tub / Talay Waek
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Kho Phi Phi National park
Koh Tap (also spelled Koh Tup, Koh Tub or Koh Thap) and Koh Mor are two tiny islands that belong to the Mu Koh Poda group. Located approximately nine kilometres from Ao Nang, it takes about 30 minutes to reach them by long-tail boat from the prime resort towns in Krabi Province. These two islets are linked by a sandbar which, at low tide, also enables you to walk to Koh Kai (Chicken Island), situated some 500m away.
The popularity of Koh Tap and Koh Mor is due to their specific shape, as both sides of the sand bar offer great snorkelling in crystal clear waters. This sandbar is called ‘talay waek’ in Thai, which means ‘divided sea’. A short hike to Koh Tap's summit offers a cool viewpoint to the other islands around.The best way to get to these islands is to join the Krabi Four-Island tour by speedboat (or any similar excursion).
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Koh Gai /Chicken Island
Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Kho Phi Phi National park
Koh Gai Chicken Island in Thai or Koh Poda Nok.The name come from a rock at the southen end,which with some imagination resembles head of a chicken.
It is usually very quiet on Chicken Island and all of destinations mentioned it has the fewest visitors.There are can relax on the beach and walk over the sandbar at low tide , just like on Koh Tub or go to the Chicken Viewpoint. It is located directly in front of the sandbar, where you only have climb a short distance near the hut, Ropes will help you to ascend, but it’s actually not too difficult.