Krabi town is one of the gateway to the region and beautiful island in southern Thailand, such as Ao Nang or the island like Koh Lanta, and also Koh Phi Phi.
Krabi has an airport served by Thai Airlines and AirAsia. Direct flights are available from Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to Krabi. Krabi International Airport (KBV) it is 15 km from the downtown, and there is a shuttle bus to the downtown as well as boat pier. Even you can go to Phuket with two hour car ride from Krabi.
Ticket prices the shuttle bus towards Krabi town and Tharua boat pier (continue to Phi Phi island) is 90 baht. Tickets to the Ao Nang beach is 150 Baht. You can just buy it at the counter once in Krabi Airport. If you come with 4 people consider to use taxi at rates 350 baht.
If you have a lot of days, prior to the Phi Phi Islands, you could consider to stay overnight in the area of Ao Nang located in the southwest of Krabi.
Tharua boat from Krabi pier to Ton sai pier (pier at Koh Phi Phi Don) is an one hour and half by ferry. The schedule a day most free 3 times with a ticket price of 400-450 baht one way. Along the way we will pass through several small islands like Poda and Chicken Island. The island can be visited with the level rent long tail boat from Ao Nang or Tharua boat pier.
Phi Phi Islands
In Thai language Koh Phi Phi, 'Koh' means island, actually consists of two islands Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh. Koh Phi Phi Don is the base for a stay while there are no occupant at Phi Phi Leh however many people come every day. The tourists here must be returned at least in the afternoon because there is no infrastructure at all other than a public toilet. Usually the main purpose of tourists heading to Phi Phi Islands is to go to Maya Beach.
Krabi has an airport served by Thai Airlines and AirAsia. Direct flights are available from Bangkok, Singapore and Kuala Lumpur to Krabi. Krabi International Airport (KBV) it is 15 km from the downtown, and there is a shuttle bus to the downtown as well as boat pier. Even you can go to Phuket with two hour car ride from Krabi.
Krabi Town |
Ticket prices the shuttle bus towards Krabi town and Tharua boat pier (continue to Phi Phi island) is 90 baht. Tickets to the Ao Nang beach is 150 Baht. You can just buy it at the counter once in Krabi Airport. If you come with 4 people consider to use taxi at rates 350 baht.
If you have a lot of days, prior to the Phi Phi Islands, you could consider to stay overnight in the area of Ao Nang located in the southwest of Krabi.
Tharua boat from Krabi pier to Ton sai pier (pier at Koh Phi Phi Don) is an one hour and half by ferry. The schedule a day most free 3 times with a ticket price of 400-450 baht one way. Along the way we will pass through several small islands like Poda and Chicken Island. The island can be visited with the level rent long tail boat from Ao Nang or Tharua boat pier.
Long Tail Boat Krabi |
Phi Phi Islands
In Thai language Koh Phi Phi, 'Koh' means island, actually consists of two islands Koh Phi Phi Don and Koh Phi Phi Leh. Koh Phi Phi Don is the base for a stay while there are no occupant at Phi Phi Leh however many people come every day. The tourists here must be returned at least in the afternoon because there is no infrastructure at all other than a public toilet. Usually the main purpose of tourists heading to Phi Phi Islands is to go to Maya Beach.
Phi Phi Leh
Maya Beach became famous after the location filming “The Beach” starring by Leonardo Di Caprio. A calm beach and protected so that it resembles a hidden beach. The Turqoise green of water make it look more beauty. Phi Phi Leh island is actually just an area of 6 square kilometers, in the form of the limestone mountains of the material contains calcium carbonate, so the water here is colored green.
To get here, we can rent a speedboat or long boats of phi phi don. This boat can be rented from dozens of agencies that are scattered near the phi phi don ferry pier. So cheap, you can do a search for a partner sharing 8-10 people (before entering the office of the agent) or choose a common boat.
For convenience, we recommend that you’re better arrive here before 9 am. If you passing of this time, Maya Beach will invaded by hundreds of tourists coming from Phuket using large ferry then you can not freely to take pictures again.
Practically there is no infrastructure on the island other than the toilet, so if you come just want to take pictures it will done for 30 minutes. For memorable you should go for a swim or snorkel here don’t come here just for a selfie, bring your own snorkeling equipment or rent from Phuket or Phi Phi Don.
Completion of Maya Beach, squeeze your boat also stopped by to the other side which is called Pi-le Lagoon, the water is green, clear, makes people definitely want to plunge to swim.
Maya Beach |
Phi Phi Don
If anyone say staying on Phi Phi Island, surely that means is staying on the island of Phi Phi Don. The extent of 28 square km, most of which are hotels, restaurants, and shops. There is no vehicle because the lane pavement made is only 1-3 meters wide. Explore the island by walking, it is up to you if you want to wear clothes or topless. One more thing, don't use wrong costumes here, no one wearing long pants unless a bellhop.
Phi Phi Don City |
There are several beaches yet known is the Ton Sai Beach and Loh Dalum. Ton Sai Pier is the place of the boat and ferry rests, if you want to enjoy water sport and swim its better go to Loh Dalum. The beach line of Loh Dalum is long enough, want to sunbathe or swim until you happy. If you love hiking, you can go up to a viewpoint at the top of the hill.
If you get bored with the seafood here you can search for other menu at the downtown where there are many seafood restaurants and western menus, there is also all you can eat restaurant for only 300 baht and you can have a great dinner.
Phi Phi Don, Western Food |
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