TH · Krabi · 8.09°N 98.91°E

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Limestone cliffs straight out of the sea, longtail boats and island hopping.

Best time
November to April. The southwest monsoon brings rough seas from May to October.
How long
3–4 days
Getting there
About 1.5 hours' flight from KL to Krabi.
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Dear group chat,Limestone cliffs straight out of the sea, longtail boats and island hopping.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingKrabiTH, Krabi
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≈ 631 km from KL, as the crow flies
The beach of Poda island with long-tail boats, Krabi, Thailand.

Photo: kallerna · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

Limestone cliffs rising out of turquoise water, with Ao Nang and Railay as bases for island hopping in the Andaman Sea.

Makan

  1. Beachside seafoodGrilled fish and prawns along Ao Nang.Map ↗
  2. Southern Thai curriesHotter and sourer than the rest of Thailand.Map ↗
  3. Krabi Town night marketLocal food by the river in the evenings.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Railay BeachCliffs, climbing and beaches reachable only by longtail boat.Map ↗
  2. Island hoppingThe Four Islands and Hong Islands tours.Map ↗
  3. Phi PhiA day trip to the famous islands and Maya Bay.Map ↗
  4. Tiger Cave Temple1,260 steps up to a view over the whole province.Map ↗

Where to stay

Ao Nang for convenience; Railay for the cliffs (boat access only).

Good to know

  • National park fees apply on many island tours.
  • Book the earliest boat tours to beat the crowds.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.