Krabi province is definitely worth visiting and easy to get to by flying into Krabi airport. How to get to Krabi is straightforward. From Bangkok to Krabi, it’s only a 1 hour and 20 min flight. Or alternatively, from Phuket to Krabi, it’s about a 3-hour drive overland.

Krabi weather is best from November to March, during the dry season before the hottest months when the days are sunny in the high twenties and warm with pleasant evenings. However, this is also the busiest time of the year when tourism peaks with a lot of hotel and holiday deals. June to October is the wet season and the region experiences heavy rainfall so those months are not the best time to visit.

Krabi is full of attractions and is best known for being an area of outstanding natural beauty with its breathtaking karst landscapes and beautiful sandy beaches, rock climbing, caves and Tiger Cave Temple and mountaintop Buddha statue and nearby islands like Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta. Located between the major hubs of Ao Nang and Krabi Town is the stunning peninsula of Railay Beach Krabi. Only accessible by longtail boat as it’s surrounded by limestone cliffs and lush rainforest, it makes for a popular day trip to snorkel its pristine atol protected waters. But if you want to stay overnight, there’s a handful of accommodation options ranging from basic bungalows to luxurious resorts. West Railay Beach is also regarded as one of the top places for rock climbing in Thailand, with a variety of routes for beginners through to advanced climbers.

Krabi has a reputation for its friendly locals and visitors being safer with fewer annoyances than in other tourist hubs like Phuket or Bangkok.

How long you stay depends on what you what to do in Krabi. A few days can suffice for some but a few weeks is also possible without being bored. Being so close to an archipelago of islands, it’s easy to venture back and forth using your hotel in Krabi as a base for your exploration. Krabi tours are varied and you will find action-packed one-day itineraries to longer tours that allow you to see many things at a relaxed pace.

Krabi has managed to remain cheaper than nearby tourist hotspots like Phuket and Koh Samui. You can experience what the region has to offer without breaking your bank balance. With a valid email address, you can get all the details in passport and visa information booking hotels or making hotel reservations for your Krabi holiday. The THG has specialists in creating tailor-made holidays for world trips, especially from Australia to Thailand. In the long haul, holiday destinations determine if your choice is expensive or not.

Krabi nightlife mainly happens in Ao Nang. You’ll find a great choice of places to party until late with restaurants and bars.

Krabi to the Phi Phi islands is approximately 40 km. Ferries from Krabi to Koh Phi Phi leave from a pier located 4 km away from Krabi Town. The ferry is convenient and affordable and the trip takes about 90 minutes.

On the southwest coast of Krabi, Only 45 mins by speed boat from Phuket, this national park range made up of six islands, is most famous for its turquoise waters, abundant marine life, with the most well-known isle being Koh Phi Phi Leh with its Maya Bay which featured in the film named “The Beach”, starring Leonardo DiCaprio. Snorkelling the crystal-clear seas around Koh Phi Phi Le you will see a rich underwater world amid a backdrop of protruding limestone cliffs and white sandy beaches. You cant stay overnight here as the area is protected. The only inhabited island is Koh Phi Phi Don.

Krabi is a fantastic family destination with many activities in nature to enjoy for adults and kids.

Krabi is great for kids and their families to go sailing on a traditional long-tail boat with a guide to several of the nearby islands and spend the day snorkelling or kayaking these stunning waters. Kids will enjoy visiting an elephant sanctuary or wandering around Ao Nam Mao Outdoor Aquarium. Krabi Fun Park offers zip-lining through the rainforest canopy from tree to tree. Krabi also has a go-kart speedway with double-seated karts that is perfect for young children to have fun alongside one of their parents.

Krabi has a reputation for friendly locals and being safer with fewer annoyances than other tourist hubs like Phuket or Bangkok. It is a safe destination for couples and honeymooners, and also families.

Ao Nang is the lively tourist hub of Krabi.bThe main section of the beach is clean with lovely fine sand and is great for swimming. Just back from the beach is a busy strip of shops, restaurants and bars that open until late for after-dark fun. Railay and Tonsai Beach are only accessible only by boat and perfect remote adventures such as trekking, rock climbing, snorkelling and diving. The high limestone caverns are spectacular as a backdrop of sandy white beaches and crystal clear waters. For an island getaway just 6 km from Ao Nang beach, head to Koh Poda by long-tail boat. Situated within the group of four Poda Islands, Koh Poda is largest but its area is no more than a kilometre in diameter. Covered with palm and pine trees encircled by a silky white sand beach, it is a wonderous tropical paradise. An excellent spot for snorkelling with a coral reef 20 metres from the beach with a variety of sea life.