Krabi: The Latest 2025 Travel Guide
🏝 Editor's Guide: A Complete Guide to Krabi Travel
Located on Thailand's Andaman Coast, Krabi is a dream destination for backpackers and holidaymakers. With its turquoise waters, limestone cliffs, secluded beaches, and island-hopping options, it's a quieter destination than Phuket and a better choice for those who enjoy nature and the outdoors.
📍 Must-see attractions in Krabi
1. Railay Beach
- Features : Surrounded by mountains, it is only accessible by boat, with fine white sand and clear water.
- Editor’s Tip : Perfect for rock climbing, watching the sunset, and the secluded Phra Nang Beach.
2. Ao Nang Beach
- Features : Krabi's most lively beach, lined with restaurants, bars, and shops, it is the main port for island hopping.
- Editor's suggestion : It's super romantic to take a stroll along the beach after eating seafood in the evening.
3. 4 Islands Tour
- Features : Includes Poda Island, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Phra Nang Cave Beach.
- Editor's note : It is recommended to take a day trip and walk along the "Sandbar Trail" connecting to the island at low tide.
4. Hong Island
- Features : Famous for its turquoise lagoon and snorkeling, away from the hustle and bustle.
- Editor’s Tip : The water is super clear, perfect for taking beautiful photos without filters.
5. Emerald Pool & Blue Pool
- Features : Natural hot spring pools in the forest with dreamy colors.
- Editor's suggestion : Go in the morning when there are fewer people and the water is clearer.
6.Tiger Cave Temple/Wat Tham Suea
- Features : You need to climb 1,237 steps to the top of the mountain, where you can overlook the panoramic view of Krabi.
- Editor's reminder : bring water and sunscreen, the scenery is most beautiful at sunset.
7. Mangrove Kayaking
- Highlights : Paddle through quiet mangrove waterways and observe wildlife and limestone cliffs.
- Editor’s Tip : Suitable for a relaxing half-day trip to get close to nature.
🍤 Must-try food in Krabi
| gourmet food | Recommended locations | Editor's Thoughts |
|---|---|---|
| Tom Yum Goong | Ao Nang Beach Seafood Restaurants | The spicy and sour dish is appetizing, and the seafood is super fresh. |
| Pad Thai | Night market street stalls | Stir-fry until sweet and crispy. |
| Mango Sticky Rice | Ao Nang Night Market | The mango is sweet, and the glutinous rice with coconut milk is super healing. |
| Grilled seafood platter | Ao Nang Beach Restaurants | Lobster, crab, and oysters all at once. |
| coconut ice cream | Island Hopping Tour Vendors | It's a refreshing cool down, and it's super enjoyable to eat while looking at the seaside. |
| Thai Curry Crab | Seaside Restaurant | Rich curry with crab meat, super delicious with rice. |
🚐 Krabi Transportation Guide
1. Songthaew
- A common and cheap mode of transport between the city and Ao Nang.
- Editor’s tip : Ask for price and direction before boarding.
2. Motorcycle rental
- The rental is cheap (about 200-300 baht/day), which is suitable for free exploration.
- Editor's reminder : You need an international driver's license and a helmet, and be careful on mountain roads.
3. Taxi/Grab
- The price is higher, but it is suitable for use with multiple people or when you are in a hurry.
4. Boat
- The main mode of transportation to and from Railay Beach and island hopping trips.
5. How to get there
- Airplane : It takes about 1.5 hours to fly directly from Bangkok to Krabi Airport, and about 40 minutes by car from the airport to Ao Nang.
- Bus : You can also take a bus or ferry from Phuket, Koh Samui and other places.
🎯 Editor recommends a 4-day itinerary
Day 1 : Ao Nang Beach → Seafood Dinner → Night Market Shopping
Day 2 : Island hopping tour (Chicken Island, Poda Island, Ta Island, Phra Nang Cave)
Day 3 : Railay Beach → Phra Nang Cave Beach → Rock Climbing
Day 4 : Emerald Pool & Blue Pool → Sunset at Tiger Cave Temple → Return to the city for massage
