krabi in 4 days, 3 nights

Based in Ao Nang: a lazy first afternoon on the beach, a day on Railay, a morning of island hopping with Krabi Town's night market after, and Tiger Cave Temple before the flight home. Go between November and April, when the sea is calm.

1. Day 1

   Arrive in Ao Nang

   Morning

   Fly from KL to Krabi, about 1.5 hours, then drive about 40 minutes to Ao Nang.

   Lunch

   Southern Thai curries near the hotel. They're hotter and sourer than in the rest of Thailand, so ask for less chilli if you need to.

   Afternoon

   Swim and laze on Ao Nang beach, with limestone cliffs at either end.

   Evening

   Watch the sunset from the beach, then have grilled fish and prawns at the seafood places along Ao Nang.

2. Day 2

   Railay

   Morning

   Longtail boat from Ao Nang beach to Railay, about 15 minutes. There are no roads in, only cliffs and sand.

   Lunch

   Lunch at one of the restaurants along Railay West.

   Afternoon

   Walk a few minutes across to Phra Nang beach, with its cave and cliffs, and watch the climbers. Beginners can book a half-day climbing session.

   Evening

   Longtail back to Ao Nang before dark, and dinner in town.

3. Day 3

   Island hopping and Krabi Town

   Morning

   Join an early Four Islands or Hong Islands tour by longtail or speedboat, for sandbars, lagoons and snorkelling.

   Lunch

   Lunch is usually included on the tour.

   Afternoon

   Back in Ao Nang by mid-afternoon. Rest and wash off the salt.

   Evening

   Drive about 30 minutes to Krabi Town for dinner at the night market by the river.

4. Day 4

   Tiger Cave Temple and home

   Morning

   Go early to Tiger Cave Temple, about 40 minutes from Ao Nang, and climb the 1,260 steps to the view over the whole province before the heat sets in.

   Lunch

   Lunch in Krabi Town, about 15 minutes away.

   Afternoon

   On to the airport, about 20 minutes, for the flight home.