Krabi

Sights

• Railay – A peninsula of limestone cliffs, reachable only by boat – a climbers' paradise.
• Phra Nang Beach – A dream beach with a cave and rocks rising from the sea.
• Ao Nang – A beach town and the starting point for boat trips.
• Tiger Cave Temple – Well over a thousand steps to a Buddha with panoramic views.
• Emerald Pool – A natural emerald-green pool in the forest.
• Krabi Town – A small riverside town with a night market and mangroves.

Food & nightlife

• Krabi Town night market – Southern Thai curries, roti and desserts.
• Fish and seafood – Fresh from the grill on Ao Nang beach.
• Roti – A paper-thin pancake with banana and condensed milk.
• Sunset at Railay West – A shake on the beach as the sun sets behind the rocks.

Day trips

• Four Islands tour – By longtail to Koh Poda, Chicken Island and a sandbar.
• Koh Lanta – Long, quiet beaches – ideal for families.
• Hong Islands – A lagoon enclosed by cliffs, to explore by kayak.

Good to know

When to go

November–April

Getting around

Krabi Airport, then a taxi or bus to Ao Nang; longtail boats to the beaches and islands.

Tipping

Service is usually included – rounding up is a nice gesture.

Power

Plug type A/B/C/O, 230 V – pack an adapter for Swiss plugs.

Currency

Thai Baht (THB)

Plan your trip to Krabi together

Create a trip plan and the Travel Guide comes with it – with a map, ideas to suggest and saved for offline use.

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More in Thailand

• Bangkok
• Chiang Mai
• Phuket
• Koh Samui