Krabi has a lot to offer when it comes to beach bums, adventure seekers, and nature lovers. With its proximity to different islands, it is a great jump-off point for a whole day of island hopping. And what better way to enjoy your vacation on the island than to explore the rest of the surroundings that offer the same amount of natural beauty that is so pleasing to the eye.
Today, we feature the best day trips you can do while you’re in Krabi!
4 Island Tour
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If your schedule allows just one day trip from Krabi, the 4 Island Tour is a good option. This tour will take you to the four beautiful islands of Koh Tub, Koh Poda, Chicken Island, and Phra Nang Beach, each with its charm and beauty to boast. To get to those islands, you can opt to ride a wooden long-tail boat, a speedboat, or a private boat, depending on your choice and budget.
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The Chicken Island offers turquoise waters and a powdery white sand beach. Many consider this island as one of Krabi’s best beaches, and it’s no surprise at all. Coming to Chicken Island feels like entering an island paradise. While you’re here, you can enjoy walking along the beach, swimming, or resting under the trees and shade you can find here and there. It’s also a fantastic spot for snorkeling.
Phra Nang Beach, the second destination for the 4 Island Tour, is not an island. But it’s a famous stop not just for tourists to go swimming but to visit the Phra Nang Cave, an interesting shrine that fascinates visitors. At the back area of the beach is a striking rock wall for daring climbers.
Koh Tub is the smallest island included in the day trips, but it is big in providing breathtaking beauty along with the finest white sand you can ever find. People also come here to snorkel, and at low tide, you can walk to Chicken Island.
Last but not least is Koh Poda. Before you head back to Krabi, take your time to take in the magnificent beauty of this island that has a huge stone rock in the middle of the sea. Underwater, the intact reefs are incredible to see when snorkeling.
Khao Lak
The Khao Lak beaches offer the best experience for a deserted island getaway. With vast unspoiled beaches, it is often visited by tourists who’d want a more serene, intimate vacation that is all about the sand, beach, and tropical weather.
White Sand Beach is a 15-minute drive from the main center in Khao Lak. It was first occupied by high-end resorts like Kantary Beach Hotel and The Sarojin, but other businesses have popped up to give tourists more options for accommodations. They also allow people who do not stay at luxury resorts to relax and enjoy the beach.
In Khao Lak Beach, you can expect to spend your day just lounging, swimming, and trying out food from the famous Siam Turmeric. It’s a fairly quiet beach destination with fewer tourists which means you can fully enjoy some peaceful time on the beach. There are massage parlors if you want some relaxation after swimming. Before you head back to Krabi, grab a drink in Mr. Tiger, a bar located right across the Khao Lak Emerald resort.
Prepare to enter a place of isolation when you visit Khuk Khak Beach. Here, you are more likely to encounter locals going about their daily lives than tourists. There are a few hotels that offer accommodation options but what makes this secluded beach area a popular one is the variety of restaurants visitors can choose from. During the low season (from May to November), Khuk Khak Beach is an incredible surfing spot.
Khao Karos
Day trips don’t have to be just about relaxation, right? It can also focus on adventure, and that’s exactly what Khao Karos is known for. If you and your travel buddies are up for some exciting experience before your trip ends, what does sea cave kayaking sound like?
Khao Karos Krabi offers sea cave kayaking activity as well as sightseeing around the mangrove forest and limestone mountains. It’s a full-day tour that starts with safety guidelines explained by trained professionals.
Aside from kayaking through to the lagoon and exploring the beautiful mangrove forests, you can also enjoy swimming, sunbathing, and relaxation at Ao Makarm. Last but not least, the day trip also includes sightseeing of ancient paintings that are approximately 3,000 years old.
Koh Yao Noi
Koh Yao Noi is a rarely visited destination. Because it is not so famous, it only has a handful of restaurant options and not so many accommodation options. But don’t be discouraged from spending a day or night here. Koh Yao Noi is a beautiful island that is inhabited by 90% Muslims who are doing everything they can to preserve the beauty of their island and their homes.
Some guesthouses do have an internet connection, but you’re likely would be more interested to explore the place than be on your phone the whole day. The place is so peaceful, you can fall asleep whilst listening to nature.
Want to experience staying on a private island? From Koh Yao Noi, you can rent a kayak to get to Koh Nok, a tiny island that’s all to yourself.
Kho Yao Yai
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Last in our list of the best day trips from Krabi is another underrated spot people have yet to discover. Kho Yao Yai lies between the famous islands Koh Phi Phi and Koh Samui. It’s an undeveloped island with vast stretches of coastline and charming villages that are home to friendly, welcoming locals.
To make the most out of your time here, you can rent a scooter and drive around the island. Sunset is the best time to take a stroll along the beach as the warm sunlight brushes off the white sand beaches. Kayak rentals are also available if you want to explore the emerald bay. For your food options, you will not be disappointed as Koh Yao Yai is home to some of the best family-run seafood restaurants serving only the freshest seafood.
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