Top places to visit in Krabi

• Tiger Cave Temple

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 2.5 h

  Tiger Cave Temple, or Wat Tham Sua, sits outside Krabi Town at the base of a limestone karst riddled with caves once used by forest monks for meditation retreats. Its name comes from tiger-shaped rock formations and paw-print markings in…

• Tiger Cave Temple Summit 1237 Steps

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 3 h

  The extraordinary Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) summit — 1237 steps climb to a golden Buddha and footprint of the Buddha at the top of a 600-metre limestone peak, with the most extraordinary 360-degree panorama of Krabi province,…

• Sawankuha Cave Sleeping Buddha Krabi

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 1 h · entry THB 20

  The extraordinary Sawankuha Cave Temple — a cave shrine containing a large reclining Buddha lying in peaceful slumber, with hundreds of Buddha images placed by devotees over centuries, and the extraordinary stalactite formations of the…

• Phra Nang Princess Cave Beach Heritage

  Temple · 4.6 rating · about 2 h

  Phra Nang Beach sits at the tip of the Railay peninsula, accessible only by longtail boat since sheer limestone cliffs cut it off from the road network entirely — the isolation that has made this stretch of coastline one of Thailand's most…

• Koh Lanta Old Town Heritage Village

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 2 h

  The extraordinary Koh Lanta Old Town on stilts over the sea — the beautifully preserved 200-year-old Sino-Portuguese trading village, the wooden shophouses, the Chinese shrines, and the remarkable heritage of the sea nomad and Muslim…

• Koh Lanta Yai National Park Marine

  Wildlife · 4.4 rating · about 4 h · entry THB 200

  The extraordinary Koh Lanta National Park at the southern tip of Koh Lanta — extraordinary beaches, coral reefs, the traditional sea nomad (Chao Ley) village, dense tropical forest, and the remarkable lighthouse viewpoint at the…

• Krabi Town Riverside Heritage Walk

  Heritage · 4.4 rating · about 2 h

  This walk follows the Krabi River through Krabi Town's older waterfront district, where wooden shophouses and a small but distinct Sino-Portuguese quarter reflect the town's history as a trading post for tin, rubber, and seafood long…

• Nopparat Thara National Park Beach

  Nature · 4.6 rating · about 3 h · entry THB 200

  The extraordinary Nopparat Thara Beach and National Park — the long national park beach north of Ao Nang, almost completely free of development, with the extraordinary pine trees, the limestone islands offshore, and the local Thai beach…

• Koh Poda Island Nok Snorkel Beach

  Beach · 4.8 rating · about 5 h · entry THB 200

  The extraordinary Koh Poda Nok — the twin island to Koh Poda, with extraordinary snorkelling on the between-island shallow reef, large green sea turtles grazing on the seagrass, and the magnificent views of the Ao Nang karst towers from…

• Klong Thom Hot Springs Warm Waterfall

  Nature · 4.3 rating · about 2.5 h · entry THB 200

  The extraordinary Klong Thom hot springs with warm water cascading over smooth rocks — a natural thermal waterfall where the water is a perfect therapeutic 40 degrees, set in a beautiful forest glade near the famous Emerald Pool.

• Prae Ae Long Beach Koh Lanta

  Beach · 4.5 rating · about 4 h

  The extraordinary Prae Ae Long Beach on Koh Lanta's west coast — the longest and most beautiful beach on the island, with clean sand, calm water in the dry season, the best range of beachside restaurants, and the extraordinary sunset views…

• Kantiang Bay Koh Lanta South Beach

  Beach · 4.5 rating · about 4 h

  The extraordinary Kantiang Bay — the most beautiful bay on Koh Lanta's west coast, with a sweeping beach, clear water, excellent reef snorkelling, and the remarkable transition from the busier north of the island to the peaceful south.

Things to do

• Railay Beach & Four Islands Longtail Boat Tour Nature · 8 h · from THB 860 per person
• Phi Phi Islands Day Trip from Krabi Nature · 8 h · from THB 1,400 per person
• Tiger Cave Temple Climb (Wat Tham Sua) Cultural · 3 h · from THB 100 per person
• Hong Islands Day Tour by Speedboat Nature · 7 h · from THB 760 per person
• Krabi 7-Islands Sunset & Plankton Tour Nature · 7 h · from THB 690 per person
• Krabi Elephant Sanctuary Visit Nature · 3 h · from THB 1,000 per person
• Hot Springs & Emerald Pool at Klong Thom Nature · 6 h · from THB 690 per person
• Ao Nang Muay Thai & Night Market Cultural · 3 h · from THB 520 per person

Day trips and tours

• Four Islands Snorkel Tour by Longtail 8 h · from THB 950
• Kayaking & Tiger Cave Temple Day Tour 9 h · from THB 1,100

Where to stay in Krabi

• Beach Town about THB 3,000 per night

  Coastal area with beach access and water sports

Hotels

• Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve 5-star · THB 20,000 to THB 60,000 per night
• Rayavadee 5-star · THB 18,000 to THB 45,000 per night
• Banyan Tree Krabi 5-star · THB 12,000 to THB 30,000 per night
• Keereen Resort 3-star · THB 800 to THB 1,400 per night
• The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort 5-star · THB 5,000 to THB 12,000 per night
• Dusit Thani Krabi Beach Resort 5-star · THB 5,000 to THB 12,000 per night

Where to eat

• Krabi Town Night Market Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Ao Nang Night Market Eats Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Ton Ma Yom Thaifood Thai · about THB 95 per person
• Mangrove Restaurant Thai · about THB 95 per person
• The Best Pad Thai Thai · about THB 85 per person
• Boat Noodle Ao Nang & Thai Food Thai · about THB 80 per person
• Lan Lek Lek Thai · about THB 85 per person
• City Night Market Thai · about THB 85 per person

Getting around

• Boat main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Motorbike Rental main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Shared Taxi main way to get around

  Seeded from the curated primary_local_modes array; per-city parameters not yet researched.

• Walking

  Every city has walking. 2.5 km ceiling is a placeholder default, not a researched per-city figure -- Singapore is sheltered and air-conditioned, Bangkok often has no pavement.

Safety and scams to avoid

• Generic tourist overcharge

  Major tourist zones

  Tourists are quoted significantly above local price.

  How to avoid it: Verify prices upfront. Use registered taxis/apps.

Best time to visit Krabi

• May 33°C · moderate · WMO 1991-2020 normal for May: 227.5 mm, 14.2 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). Southwest-monsoon onset on the Andaman coast. Tourism Authority of Thailand marine-tourism advisory for the southwest monsoon (May-October): "Large waves and unseen threats like rip-currents can make it very dangerous to swim"; it names Phuket and the water from Phang Nga Bay down to Phi Phi Island. https://www.tatnews.org/2018/07/important-information-on-marine-tourism-in-thailand-during-the-southwest-monsoon-season/ Krabi has no province park closure this early; the neighbouring Mu Ko Similan / Mu Ko Surin closure runs from 16 May: https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/
• Jun 32°C · rough · WMO 1991-2020 normal for June: 285.9 mm, 15.1 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). Full southwest monsoon on the Andaman coast. Tourism Authority of Thailand marine-tourism advisory for the southwest monsoon (May-October): "Large waves and unseen threats like rip-currents can make it very dangerous to swim"; it names Phuket and the water from Phang Nga Bay down to Phi Phi Island. https://www.tatnews.org/2018/07/important-information-on-marine-tourism-in-thailand-during-the-southwest-monsoon-season/ Krabi own-province closures start 1 July (Mu Ko Lanta) and 1 August (Maya Bay): https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/
• Jul 32°C · rough · WMO 1991-2020 normal for July: 288.5 mm, 14.9 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). TAT park status list: "Mu Ko Lanta National Park - ... Ko Rok, Mu Ko Ha (Tukon Lima), Kong Hin Daeng - Hin Muang ... Closed from 1 July until 30 September". https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/
• Aug 31°C · rough · WMO 1991-2020 normal for August: 342 mm, 14.8 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). TAT park status list: "Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park - Open, with seasonal closure of Maya Bay, Loh Samah Bay, and Loko Bay from 1 August until 30 September"; Mu Ko Lanta sites closed 1 July - 30 September. https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/
• Sep 31°C · rough · WMO 1991-2020 normal for September: 319.4 mm, 17 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). TAT park status list: Maya Bay / Loh Samah Bay / Loko Bay closed 1 August - 30 September and Mu Ko Lanta sites closed 1 July - 30 September. https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/
• Oct 31°C · moderate · WMO 1991-2020 normal for October: 297.5 mm, 17.9 days with >=1 mm (nearest TMD normals station KO LANTA (WMO 48566), 63 km away - used as a proxy, no station at Krabi). Southwest monsoon ends mid-month; Krabi own-province closures have lifted but the Andaman window runs to 14 October (Mu Ko Similan / Mu Ko Surin). https://www.tatnews.org/2023/07/the-latest-opening-and-closing-status-of-thailands-national-parks/

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