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Krabi travel guide

Limestone cliffs, Railay Beach and island-hopping by long-tail

Railay Beach. Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

12h 45mflight from London
KBVnearest main airport
28° in Aprwarmest month
26° in Jancoolest month

Krabi is a coastline of dramatic limestone cliffs, mangroves and islands. Ao Nang is the main resort, and Railay, reached only by boat, has some of the most beautiful beaches in Thailand.

Long-tail boats run to the Four Islands, Hong Island and Phi Phi.

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What Krabi is known for

  • Limestone cliffs

    Towering karsts over the sea.

  • Railay

    Beaches reached only by boat.

  • Rock climbing

    World-famous routes on Railay's cliffs.

  • Four Islands

    Long-tail boat island hopping.

Top things to do in Krabi

  1. 1

    Railay Beach

    Phra Nang Cave Beach and the cliffs.

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  2. 2

    The Four Islands tour

    Tup Island's sandbar and Chicken Island.

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  3. 3

    Tiger Cave Temple

    Climb 1,237 steps for huge views.

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  4. 4

    Emerald Pool

    A natural pool in the forest.

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Where to stay in Krabi

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Best time to visit Krabi

Best value: Apr, Nov. November to April: sunny, calm seas.

  • Best valueGood weather, smaller crowds
  • PeakBusiest, highest prices
  • QuietCheapest, cooler or wetter
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Getting there and around

About 12h 45m from London to KBV, and flights from most UK airports.

Long-tail boats from Ao Nang. Songthaews and taxis on land.

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Good to know

  • Book island trips early in the day for calm seas.
  • Watch your belongings: monkeys steal at Railay.
  • Many trips stop in the monsoon.
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Krabi FAQ

Railay or Ao Nang?

Railay for scenery, Ao Nang for convenience.

How do I get to Krabi?

Fly from Bangkok in about 80 minutes.

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