Krabi · 1-DAY TOURS
Good 1-day tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. Expect snorkeling, a low-tide sandbar, Thai lunch, fruit, water, and hotel transfers. Guides such as Toy and Luna are often praised for their warmth and care.
“Our guide Angelina (= Luna) was great fun, kept us good informed and looked after us very well. She needs a raise….”
Spend six hours exploring Hong Island, Pakbia, Lao Lading, and Hong Lagoon by speedboat. You get lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and hotel pickup. Guides such as Fay, Gina, and Payu are known for keeping the day friendly and well organized. The 360 degree viewpoint is worth the stairs.
“Great guide simple tasty lunch trip was smooth fun day recommend for sure don’t bother booking kayaks for some reason they rarely allow it Overall a great experience”
Spend about five and a half hours visiting Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang beaches by speedboat. Guides such as Fay, James, Canteen, and Payu are praised for friendly help, photos, and local tips. Lunch, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, transfers, and insurance are included.
“Very nice 4-island tour with our guide Prem! We were looking for a half day tour and this activity fit that perfectly.”
Spend 7 to 8 hours exploring Phi Phi by speedboat from Ao Nang, with stops at Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, and two snorkeling sites. Guides such as Nadia and Natia keep the day moving, while lunch, drinks, fruit, gear, and insurance are included.
“I don’t like excursions which take the whole day, leaving you tired, but this one was the perfect length. We spent good time at all the islands and tour guide was very helpful and friendly.”
Take a guided speedboat from Krabi to Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pileh Bay, Loh Samah Bay, Monkey Beach, and Phi Phi Don. Expect snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, hotel pickup from Ao Nang, and a busy 7 to 8-hour day. Guides including Coke, James, and Chloe are noted for clear, friendly help.
“Same tour as 7 islands tour. One beach swim and one just dip in small area of bay and one snorkeling sessions. Poor lunch. Very standard Thai food. Expensive trip with fee surcharge that is not worth it. Snorkeling was good in deep end where colorful fish were visible. Whole trip is not any different than other similar trips but charges a lot.”
Travel from Krabi to Cheow Lan Lake with a guide such as Tuk Tuk or Aoo, then cruise among limestone pinnacles, stop at Khao Sam Kloe, eat at a floating raft house, swim, kayak, and hike to Coral Cave or Nam Ta Lu Cave. Expect a long but scenic day.
“A beautiful day spent in the water. Our guide was lovely and showed us some of the amazing scenery Thailand has to offer. It was like looking at a magazine. We visited four islands. The first, Hong Island gave us the opportunity to snorkel and see some pretty fish. We the. Visited 3 more islands and swam in the sea. From the picture perfect bays. All islands were close together but felt completely different. Great photo opportunities. The tour operator was booked from the high street in Krabi and the boat was pretty with a very pleasant sailor. Would recommend this trip.”
From Ao Nang, you’ll ride a speedboat to Koh Pak Bia, Koh Lao Lading, and Hong Island for swimming, snorkeling, lunch, a hidden lagoon, and a 360-degree viewpoint. Hotel pickup, equipment, water, fruit, a guide, and insurance are included, with park fees extra.
“It’s a great tour to see all the beaches, you have decent time to spend there and swim. On Hong island you can walk up to the viewpoint and chill/swim. There’s time for everything and the food is good. They give you plenty of water and greaRead more”
Spend 6 to 7 hours exploring Krabi’s famous islands and beaches by shared boat. You’ll get lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, a guide, and Ao Nang pickup. Guide M is praised for his humor and helpfulness, but expect possible pier delays, crowds, and a national park fee.
“Pickup was late, had to call them at a specified time which was an expensive call to make because they didn’t show up. So waited 40 minutes. Arrived at the port more waiting. Weather turned awful in the afternoon, actually I don’t think it was safe to be at sea at all but they carried on regardless while people were puking on the boat and in fear of drowning.”
Spend about six hours visiting Hong Island, Hong Lagoon, Ko Lao Lading, and Daeng Island by speedboat from Ao Nang. Expect hotel pickup, fruit and drinks, a halal buffet with vegetarian food by request, snorkeling gear, and guides such as Leo, Nadia, M, or Peachy depending on the day.
“Amazing nature. For some part due to weather the sea was not clear. And all are very crowded but nice to br there. Seing the top view must be done. Tour leader was nice, sincere and fun. I selected hptel pickup alternative as i just arriveRead more”
Spend seven hours touring Phi Phi from Ao Nang by speedboat or catamaran. Visit Bamboo Island, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, and Phi Phi Don, with snorkeling, hotel pickup, and a Halal buffet lunch. Choose the catamaran if you need a toilet onboard.
“Guide, variation i aktiviteter i løbet af turen, smuk natur”
Travel from Krabi into Khao Sok with a group of no more than nine. Expect jungle walks, river and lake trips, kayaking, caves, wildlife spotting, Thai food, a basic jungle bungalow, and a raft house on Cheow Lan Lake. Guides such as Pradet and Kao are often available.
“Lovely tour and very well organised. Good food in the camps, lovely staff, and a lot to see from temple to jungle paths, jungle river (my favourite), mountain views, and the beautiful lake. The national park is truly a must see. The cabins on the Read more”
Travel from Krabi or Ao Nang into Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve for a guided walk, a swim in the green Emerald Pool, and a soak at Krabi Hot Springs. The five-hour tour includes hotel transfers, water, and an English or Thai-speaking guide, but park fees and some area transfers cost extra.
“I booked the half day that did not include lunch or Kayaking. I was in the van for nearly 2.5hrs in the morning, and two hours after the Pool experience. Even though you book half day you are made to wait while the full day trip people eat and get dropped off for Kayaking. The can also took people not part of our group and dropped them off to ATV. This was an expensive trip and was spoiled by sitting on the van for most of the time travelling to pick or drop off people. The pools themselves were very busy. I would not recommend the half day trip to…”
Set out from Ao Nang with an English and Thai-speaking crew for a six-hour Hong Islands trip. Expect a speedboat ride, Hong Island beaches, a Thai picnic, the Hong Lagoon, snorkeling at Lading Island, sandbars at Pakbia, and a look at Daeng Island.
Spend about eight hours visiting Bamboo Island, Maya Beach, Viking Cave, Pileh Lagoon, Lohsamah Bay, Phi Phi Don, and Monkey Bay. Your guide supplies snorkeling gear, life jackets, lunch, fruit, and water. Pickup is free in Krabi Town and Ao Nang, with a small surcharge from farther areas.
“I paid online with the card the entire amount you told me I had to pay for this trip: 2 people, €118. Why was I asked for additional money upon boarding (440 baht). What was that money for and why wasn't I told in advance that I had to pay Read more”
Spend about 7.5 hours visiting Chicken Island, Tup Island, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach from Krabi. Your English or Thai speaking guide provides transfers, snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and a mini buffet lunch, including vegetarian options.
“We were picked up from the hotel at 7:30 a.m., arrived at the port around 8 a.m. and the boat didn't leave until 9:30 a.m., meaning we had to wait 1.5 hours before the excursion started and no one explained anything to us!!”
Pick a boat, a paddle or a jungle road.
