Krabi · AO NANG TOURS
Almost every Krabi trip picks up on the Ao Nang beach road, which makes the choice about the day, not the transfer. These 15 cover the boats off the beach, the paddling north of town and the jungle circuits inland, each priced with its pickup time.
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….”
Travel from Krabi to hot spring pools, Thung Teao Forest’s Emerald Pool, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Sky, Micky, or Duncan. Lunch, hotel transfers, water, fruit, and insurance are included. Prepare for a serious 1,260-step climb and bring temple-covering clothes.
“The trip was well organised. We were picked up and dropped off at our hotel and the order of the activities was well thought out. Beware of the many steps to climb at Tiger Cave temple but the view was so worth it ! Dunkin, our guide, was super kind.”
Spend 30 minutes at Love Elephant Sanctuary Krabi near Ao Nang. A passionate guide, known by some as the Crazy Elephant Lady, introduces rescued elephants, old care tools, and safe feeding. Hotel pickup, fruit, drinks, a locker, and a guide are included.
“Very informative and exceeded the time we were due to stay and very happy with the visit and cold fruit served. ❤️🐘”
Spend 6 to 6.5 hours touring Krabi’s islands by speedboat with an English, Thai, or Malay-speaking guide. You’ll snorkel near Chicken Island, walk Tup Island’s sandbar, eat a halal BBQ on Ko Poda, and look for bioluminescent plankton after dark. Guides such as M, Selina, and Pichi have earned praise for their energy and care.
“We really enjoyed this tour, we visited great islands, snorkelled with amazing fish and watched the sunset on a great beach! There is plenty of time at all the stops and the tour is a perfect length. Our guides were all really nice! The boat wasn’t too crowded / the islands weren’t too busy! Dinner was very good, lots of options and plenty of food! The plankton was an unexpected highlight :)”
Spend seven hours island hopping by long-tail boat or speedboat, with stops at Chicken Island, Koh Tan Ming, Poda, Tup, Railay, and Phra Nang. You will snorkel, eat a beach BBQ, watch the sunset, and swim for bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Cha, Vee, and Ming are known for keeping the day lively.
“Amazing trip, really looked after you and made sure you had plenty of food and water. The islands were beautiful, our guide was really funny and told us some history at each island. Poda island is as beautiful and the BBQ was good food too. Would recommend!”
Spend a full morning and afternoon visiting Lao Lading, Pak Bia, Hong Lagoon, and Hong Island from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat or longtail boat, swim and snorkel, eat a Halal buffet on the beach, and climb to Hong Island’s 360-degree viewpoint with guides such as Maya, Peachy, or Leo.
“Fantastic organized trip with great guide and and crew. Awesome stops and time at Hong Island view Point. Recommended as a MUST do”
Take a fast-paced Phi Phi Islands tour from Ao Nang with guides such as Nadia, M, or Na-Im. Swim at Pileh Lagoon, snorkel near Viking Cave and Bamboo Island, visit Maya Bay when open, and enjoy a Halal buffet lunch on Phi Phi Don.
“Unfortunately these places are typical mass tourism. Beautiful, beautiful but there are a lot of people. The tour guide and the ship's crew deserve 5*.”
Set out from Ao Nang with an English-speaking guide such as Mimi, Sun, Bass, or Vee for hot springs, Emerald Pool, a Thai lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. You’ll swim, walk forest trails, and climb 1,260 steps for a sweeping view. It is a full, active day, with entrance fees paid separately.
“Great day. Our tour guide Ab was great would definitely recommend”
Spend four hours cooking Thai food with chefs such as Tony, Gataii, New, Ann, and Tu in a clean open-air kitchen. Choose from dishes including pad Thai, spring rolls, soups, curries, and dessert, then eat what you make. Ao Nang pickup, ingredients, drinks, photos, and a PDF cookbook are included.
“We had sucha a good time! Tony is an amazing chief, we had a lot of fun! 100% we recommend this cooking class!”
Spend 150 minutes cooking three Thai dishes in a clean, open-air kitchen with instructors such as New, Tu, Gataii, and Poppy. Choose a soup, main dish, and salad, with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free adjustments available. You eat what you make and receive a PDF recipe book afterward.
“the lady who did the course👌 the whole atmosphere was great and the cooking was so fun will recommend to friends. thankyou”
Paddle Khlong Root’s clear freshwater canal with an English-speaking guide, then stop for a cool swim among rainforest trees. Guides such as Loh, Gin, and If are known for helping with photos and keeping beginners on track. Ao Nang pickup, fruit, water, and forest fees are included.
“Everything was perfect, we were only two in the transport and the guide was really really nice and very funny with us during all the activity!! 10/10 !!”
Spend eight hours touring Phang Nga Bay from Krabi by air-conditioned minivan and traditional longtail boat. Visit James Bond Island, kayak around Thalu Island and Lod Cave, eat at Koh Panyee, then see Wat Suwan Kuha and Raman Waterfall. Guides such as Mai and Sean keep the day moving.
“Well organized and plenty of time for all the stops”
See Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach in about 5.5 hours. Hotel pickup, snacks, drinks, snorkeling gear, lunch, and an English-speaking guide are included. Speedboats save time and reduce spray, while longtail boats offer a slower, more traditional ride.
“We had an awesome tour with great guides and a really great longtailboat. Pick-up and Drop-off from and to our hotel went smooth and we had a lot of fun today and felt safe at all times. Would recommend”
Spend three and a half hours cooking Thai food with an English-speaking instructor at Authentic Thai Cooking School. Choose dishes such as spring rolls, tom yum, curry, Pad Thai, and mango sticky rice. You may also visit a local market, make curry paste by hand, and receive hotel transfers plus a digital recipe book.
“We enjoyed everything about the class , there was tons of food and it was a really good !!”
Head to Ao Nang Landmark Stadium for an evening of five Muay Thai bouts, held Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from 8:30 to 11 PM. You’ll see the Wai Khru Ram Muay ritual, fast footwork, elbows, knees, and punches. One seat ticket is included.
“The Mutai fighting was an amazing experience nice cool arena. Lots of action and tradition really enjoyed it. Could just go markets and buy your ticket. No real need to go through here no guide to meet so you can just do on your own. Really good entertainment would recommend.”
Pick a boat, a paddle or a jungle road.
