6 best day trips from Krabi

Day trips compared

The day trips

42 km · About 1.5–2 hours by ferry; 45 minutes by speedboat

1.Koh Phi Phi

Speedboat tours visit Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave and snorkelling spots around Phi Phi Leh, with a stop at Phi Phi Don. Staying overnight lets you climb to the Phi Phi viewpoint for sunset.

Getting there

Ferry from Krabi or Ao Nang, or speedboat tour

Best for

First-timers, Couples, Beach

60 km · About 1–1.5 hours by road

2.Emerald Pool and Hot Springs

In Khlong Thom district, a forest boardwalk leads to the Emerald Pool, a spring-fed natural pool of clear blue-green water, and the hidden Blue Pool. Nearby, the Hot Springs Waterfall cascades warm water over rock terraces into a cool stream.

Getting there

Tour, car or scooter

Best for

Families, Couples

90 km · About 1.5 hours by road, then boat

3.Phang Nga Bay

A bay of hundreds of limestone towers rising from the sea, including Khao Phing Kan, known as James Bond Island, sea caves explored by canoe and the stilt village of Koh Panyee.

Getting there

Tour with road and boat transfers

Best for

Families, First-timers

70 km · About 2 hours by road and car ferry

4.Koh Lanta

Long sandy beaches, Lanta Old Town's stilt houses and the national park lighthouse at the island's southern tip; best as an overnight stay or a multi-night base.

Getting there

Minivan with ferry crossing, or boat from Ao Nang

Best for

Families, Quiet stays, Beach

170 km · About 3 hours by road

5.Khao Sok National Park

Ancient rainforest and Cheow Lan Lake, where limestone peaks rise from the water and floating bungalows sit on rafts. It is a long day trip; an overnight stay on the lake is far more rewarding.

Getting there

Tour or minivan

Best for

Couples, Families, Quiet stays

25 km · About 30–60 minutes by boat

6.Koh Yao Noi

A quiet Muslim island in Phang Nga Bay with rice fields, rubber plantations, small beaches and views of karst islands, explored by bicycle or scooter.

Getting there

Speedboat or longtail from Tha Len pier

Best for

Quiet stays, Couples

Day-trip tips

• Leave early: most trips are more relaxed with a morning departure and a return before dinner.
• Shared songthaews run between Ao Nang, Noppharat Thara and Krabi Town throughout the day, stopping on request along the main road.
• For trips over about 150 km, an overnight stay or an organised tour saves a lot of travelling.

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