Krabi Tours &
Things to Do
Discover the best Krabi tours, speedboat trips to the famous Phi Phi Islands and Maya Bay, the classic 4 Islands and Hong Islands tours, the dramatic cliffs of Railay Beach, the Emerald Pool and hot springs, the Tiger Cave Temple, James Bond Island, and the jungle of Khao Sok. Compare top-rated activities and plan your perfect Krabi itinerary.
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Explore Krabi by interest
Whatever brings you to Krabi — world-class museums, the river, or a long lunch — start with the experiences travellers love most.
Phi Phi Islands
Maya Bay and lagoons.
Explore4 Islands tour
Beaches and sandbar.
ExploreHong Islands
Hidden lagoon paradise.
ExploreEmerald Pool
Jungle and temples.
ExploreJames Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay.
ExploreKhao Sok
Rainforest lake.
ExploreRailay Beach
Cliffs and climbing.
ExploreDay trips
The Andaman’s best.
ExploreTop attractions in Krabi
The landmarks that define the city — and the tickets and tours that get you in, often skipping the line.
Phi Phi Islands
Maya Bay and lagoons.
Railay Beach
Cliffs and white sand.
Hong Islands
Hidden lagoon paradise.
Emerald Pool
Clear jungle spring.
James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay.
Maya Bay
The famous beach.
Tiger Cave Temple
The 1,237-step climb.
4 Islands
Beaches and sandbar.
Krabi in 3 days
- 1Day 1: Phi Phi
- 2Day 2: 4 Islands
- 3Day 3: Emerald Pool or Khao Sok
- 4Islands, jungle & temples
1 hr boat awayPhi Phi Islands
Maya Bay and lagoons.
45 min boat awayHong Islands
Hidden lagoon paradise.
30 min boat away4 Islands
Beaches and sandbar.
1 hr awayEmerald Pool
Clear jungle spring.
2 hrs awayJames Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay.
2.5 hrs awayKhao Sok
Rainforest lake.
Know before you go
Short, straight answers to the questions every Krabi visitor asks before booking.
The sweet-spot months
November to April brings warm, dry, sunny weather and calm seas ideal for island-hopping and the beaches — the prime time to visit Krabi.
Dry season (Nov–Apr)
Warm, dry and sunny with calm seas, perfect for Phi Phi, the islands and snorkelling; the best and busiest season.
Hot (Mar–Apr)
The hottest months, still dry and great for the water, with clear seas before the rains.
Rainy (May–Oct)
Warm with heavier showers and rougher seas; some boat trips may be limited, but it’s green, quieter and cheaper.
Best for islands
The November–April dry season has the calmest seas and clearest water for Phi Phi and island-hopping.
Maya Bay seasons
Maya Bay sometimes closes seasonally to protect the reef — check current access when booking Phi Phi tours.
One day
A Phi Phi or 4 Islands speedboat tour.
Two days
Add a second island-hop or Hong Islands.
Three days
The sweet spot: Phi Phi, the islands, and the jungle.
Four to five days
Add James Bond Island, Khao Sok and Railay.
A week or more
Combine Krabi with Phuket and the Andaman.
Travelling with kids
Mix gentle islands, pools and calm beaches.
Longtail boats
Traditional longtail boats link Ao Nang, Railay and the nearby beaches and islands.
Songthaews
Shared songthaew pickups run between Krabi Town, Ao Nang and the beaches for a low fare.
Taxis & ride apps
Taxis and Grab operate in Krabi; agree fares or use the app for convenience.
Tour transfers
Most island, Phi Phi and jungle tours include hotel pickup.
Scooter & car hire
Scooters and cars suit exploring the mainland sights like the Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave.
From the airport
Krabi Airport (KBV) is about 30–40 minutes from Ao Nang by taxi or transfer.
Thai baht
Thailand uses the baht; cards work in hotels and resorts, but carry cash for songthaews, boats, markets and street food.
Pick calm-sea days
For Phi Phi and island-hopping, the November–April dry season has the calmest, clearest water.
Go early to beat crowds
Early-bird Phi Phi and island tours reach the beaches before the crowds and midday boats.
National park fees
Some islands and parks charge entry fees not always included — check what your tour covers.
Sun protection
The tropical sun is strong on boats and beaches; bring reef-safe sunscreen, a hat and water.
Mind the reefs
Use reef-safe sunscreen and don’t touch coral or marine life when snorkelling.
Phi Phi tours
Popular Phi Phi speedboat trips fill up — book ahead.
Island-hopping
4 Islands and Hong Islands tours sell out — reserve early.
James Bond Island
Phang Nga Bay tours are busy — pre-book.
Khao Sok trips
Rainforest and lake tours have limited places — book ahead.
Emerald Pool tours
Jungle and temple tours are popular — reserve early.
Dry season
November–April is busy — plan and book early.
Phi Phi tours
Around €35–80 for a Phi Phi speedboat day with lunch.
Island-hopping
About €25–60 for a 4 Islands or Hong Islands tour.
James Bond Island
Roughly €50–90 for a Phang Nga Bay day tour.
Emerald Pool
Around €30–60 for an Emerald Pool and Tiger Cave tour.
Khao Sok
About €80–130 for a Khao Sok and Cheow Lan Lake day tour.
How to save
Krabi is great value; choose longtail over speedboat, use songthaews, and join group tours.
Krabi through the seasons
What's best, how busy it gets, and one booking tip for each time of year.
- Best for
- Islands and beaches.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Ideal; book ahead.
- Best for
- Clear seas and snorkelling.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Hot; calm water.
- Best for
- Green scenery and value.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Showers; quieter.
- Best for
- Fewer crowds and deals.
- Crowds
- Booking tip
- Wettest; rough seas.