Best things to do in Krabi
Find out more about those top places in Krabi
Across the Andaman Sea from the popular party island of Phuket is Krabi Province, which is undoubtedly one of Thailand’s foremost hidden gems. Blessed with awe-inspiring limestone cliffs, jungle-clad mountaintops, white sand beaches and rainbow colored coral reefs, Krabi is quintessential Thailand with a fraction of the visitor numbers of nearby regions. Krabi Town, the province’s picturesque capital, is the perfect base for excursions to the two hundred or so Andaman Islands that lie off shore or to the spectacular limestone backed beaches of Ao Nang and Railay. Beyond this, Krabi Province is Thailand’s adventure sports capital with ample opportunities to kayak through pristine mangrove swamps, snorkel or scuba dive amongst some of the world’s most biologically diverse coral reefs and climb the sheer rock faces of the region’s distinctive cliffs.
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Phi Phi Islands
As one of Thailand’s most remarkable landscapes, the lush Phi Phi Islands are rightly one of Krabi’s biggest attractions. Tours of these tropical islands on speedboats encompass snorkeling in the dazzling coral reefs of Hin Klang, relaxing on the white sand of Maya Bay, which was where The Beach was filmed, and visiting Viking Cave, where thousands of migratory swallows nest.
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Railay Beach
Encircled by towering limestone cliffs, Railay Beach is only accessible via thrilling boat tours. What is more, the remote area is perfect for adrenaline pumping rock climbing, which can be undertaken with help of expert guides with state-of-the-art equipment.
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Ko Lanta Yai
Stretching from southern Krabi into the Andaman Sea, the collection of islands known as Koh Lanta are one of Thailand’s hidden gems. With a spectacular array of remote coral reefs, limestone cliffs and crystal clear water, the islands are sure to be a highlight of any trip to southern Thailand.
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Tiger Cave Temple
Topping a jungle-clad mountain and only accessible via a series of precipitous stairs, the Tiger Cave Temple is Krabi’s most iconic attraction. Known for its tiger paw prints inside a cavernous cave, the temple is best known for the towering golden Buddha statue that lords over much of the island.
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Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Islets and Phranang Cave Beach
Just off the coast of Krabi are an array of jungle-clad limestone islets, which form Thailand’s most iconic landscape. The most spectacular attractions in the archipelago are Koh Proda, Chicken Island, Tup and Phranang Cave Beach, all of which can be visited as part of a boat tour from Krabi.
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Blue Lagoon
The pristine rainforests of Krabi hide one of the island’s true hidden gems: the Blue Lagoon. More a collection of shallow fresh water pools set amongst lush tropical foliage, the lagoon is perfect for kayaking, which lets you get close to the remarkable wildlife and majestic scenery of Krabi.
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Big Game Fishing
Surrounded by the rich waters of the Andaman Sea, Krabi is one of Southeast Asia’s premier fishing destinations. Daily tours of the diverse waters take you to the best spots to catch numerous big game species, including iconic swordfish, marlin and barracuda.
