Krabi · TOUR REVIEWS
A week on this coast is mostly a question of which boat, and which day. The 15 below are the trips that earn their slot, priced and timed, with the whole catalogue underneath when you want to go deeper.
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 nine hours visiting Krabi’s Emerald Pool, Blue Lagoon, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple with an English-speaking guide such as Arun, Tan, or Oly. Expect a small group, air-conditioned transport, included entry fees, glass-bottled water, and roughly 1,200 steep temple steps.
“We had Tan as our tour guide and he was amazing! He definitely made the day 100x more memorable. The activities were very well planned and we even managed to beat the crowds to most places. Definitely worth the money and would recommend 100%.”
Spend seven hours island-hopping by traditional longtail boat from Ao Nang. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walk Tub Island’s sandbar at low tide, eat a Thai buffet on Poda, and swim with glowing plankton near Koh Raeng. Guides such as Green Curry, Dora, Daisy, and Rosie are known for lively, helpful service.
“Everything was great from pick up to drop off. We loved seeing the islands and lunch was lovely.”
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.”
Paddle a double kayak through Ao Thalane’s mangroves, limestone canyons, lagoons, and Crocodile Cave. Your English-speaking guide provides safety instructions, equipment, water, fruit, and hotel pickup. Expect about two hours on the water, possible monkey sightings, and a short swim stop.
“They picked us up on time in the morning, ~40minutes drive from Ao Nang, then ~2.5h of kayaking through amazing nature. Then, they drove us back to the hotel. Very convenient and exciting trip”
Spend 90 minutes meeting elephants at Krabi Elephant Shelter. Your Thai or English-speaking guide explains elephant care, then you feed, scrub, and shower with them in a leafy setting. Hameed and Bank are among the helpful staff named by visitors. Photos, refreshments, showers, and hotel pickup are included.
“this place is wonderful what an experience me and my wife had deffo recommended if your a animal lover this place was lovely”
Join Michael and his crew aboard a spacious wooden junk for a relaxed afternoon around Krabi’s islands. Snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat a Thai buffet, watch the sunset, then swim near Phra Nang Cave Beach as bioluminescent plankton flashes around you.
“Probably one of the best things money can buy. I had the best day ever. The crew and ship are awesome and Thailand is sick”
Set out by speedboat from Krabi for Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Beach, Bamboo Island, and several snorkeling spots. Guides such as Tuna, Marc, Elena, and Unn adjust the route for tides and weather. Lunch, drinks, park fees, gear, and Ao Nang transfers are included.
“This is arguably the best island hopping trip in western Thailand. The crew was highly experienced, super friendly and expert navigators. The tour pacing is ideal; you get to see as much as you can without feeling rushed. Unn and Marc really made sure everyone enjoyed the trip; both were super knowledgeable and friendly. We had a specific dietary restriction and both were incredibly sensitive and careful with the lunch option to cater to our restrictions. Not only were we happy, but we felt incredibly grateful to the way we were hosted by the company. It is always a good tour when you no longer look at Tripadvisory or Viator…”
Cruise past Railay, Tup, Chicken, Koh Mor, Puya Bay, and Koh Tang Ming on a spacious luxury longtail boat. You get one snorkeling stop, beach time at Poda Island, drinks, fruit, a toilet, and an English-speaking guide such as Sophia or Sofia. Choose a quieter morning trip or a sunset departure.
“Fantastic boat, crew and scenery. Loved the snorkelling and swimming spots.”
Spend 390 minutes cruising from Ao Nang to Phra Nang, Poda, Chicken, Tub, and Mor islands. Your English-speaking guide, such as Irene, Rosie, or Tony, handles the timing, photos, drinks, and safety while you swim, snorkel, eat a Thai buffet, and cross a remarkable sandbar.
“We enjoyed this trip so much. Beautiful scenery. We did however have to pay more to enter the national park which we weren't aware of beforehand but no big deal.”
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. ❤️🐘”
Start early from Ao Nang for a full day of Phi Phi and Four Islands highlights. Swim at Pileh Bay, snorkel at Loh Samah, visit Maya Bay, and enjoy a Thai buffet on Bamboo Island. Guides such as Wawa, Dean, Natty, and Bike lead small groups of up to 30 passengers.
“Bai and crew were awesome! I am a solo traveler and i recently got in a scooter accident. The whole crew was really accomodating and made sure i was having a good time. They even carried me off and on the boat so my wounds wouldnt touch the water! Although i couldnt do the swimming parts i still had a great time!”
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 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.”
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