# Things to do in Krabi: top sights and where to go

> Krabi is a coastline, not a city: most visitors stay at Ao Nang Beach, a 10–15 minute longtail ride from Railay and Phra Nang and about half an hour from Koh Poda, Koh Tup and Chicken Island. Tiger Cave Temple with its climb of over a thousand steps, the Huai To waterfalls and the Emerald Pool are inland and need a car. Give the beaches and islands one day and the temple and jungle another.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi

## Ready itineraries

- [One day in Krabi: an itinerary in the best order](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/in-1-day.md): Ao Nang beach under the cliffs, a longtail to the Railay peninsula, the white sand of Railay West and the cave at Phra Nang Beach — in order, with lunch.
- [2 days in Krabi: an itinerary day by day](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/in-2-days.md): Ao Nang, Railay and the Phra Nang cave first; then Koh Poda's needle rock and the Talay Waek sandbar that links Koh Tup and Chicken Island at low tide.

## All 10 places with the YesGo score

- [Ao Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/ao-nang-beach.md): YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht. Ao Nang Beach is Krabi's main resort beach: about 1.5 km of sand beneath limestone cliffs, with a promenade of cafés and a longtail boat…
- [Phra Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/phra-nang-beach.md): YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; toilets charge. Phra Nang Cave Beach is a small white-sand beach at the southern tip of the Railay peninsula, beneath sheer limestone cliffs. In the rock…
- [Railay Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/railay-beach.md): YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; longtail ≈ 100 baht. Railay is a peninsula between Ao Nang and Krabi Town, cut off from the mainland by limestone cliffs — you can only get there by boat. The…
- [Koh Tup and Chicken Island](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/chicken-island.md): YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra. Koh Tup and Chicken Island (Ko Kai) are neighbouring islands about 8 km from Ao Nang Beach. At low tide the Talay Waek sandbar links them…
- [Tiger Cave Temple](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/tiger-cave-temple.md): YesGo score 26/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free. Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) is a forest monastery 9 km from Krabi Town. Below are caves with 'tiger paw prints'; above, a golden…
- [Koh Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda.md): YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300. Koh Poda is a limestone island 7–8 km from Ao Nang Beach, inside a marine national park. The draw is a white-sand beach facing the…
- [Khao Phanom Bencha National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/khao-phanom-bencha.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 200 baht. Khao Phanom Bencha is a rainforest national park about 25 km from Krabi Town and 40 km from Ao Nang. The highlight is Huai To waterfall…
- [Than Bok Khorani National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/than-bok-khorani.md): YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra. Than Bok Khorani is a national park in Ao Luek district, about 50 km from Ao Nang. By the entrance is a forest garden of emerald pools and…
- [Emerald Pool](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-emerald-pool.md): YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ 400 baht; Hot Spring Waterfall ≈ 200. The Emerald Pool (Sa Morakot) is a turquoise spring-fed pool in the forest of Khlong Thom district, about 70 km from Ao Nang. A boardwalk…
- [Koh Hong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-hong-island.md): YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra. Koh Hong is a limestone island in Phang Nga Bay, about 17 km in a straight line from Ao Nang. Inside is an enclosed emerald lagoon you…

## Krabi travel guide

Before you go: Ao Nang and Railay, Poda, Chicken and Hong islands, the Tiger Cave Temple, the Emerald Pool, the airport, seasons and sea.

## Trip essentials

- How many days: 4–7 days: beaches, islands, jungle
- When to go: November–April: dry with a calm sea
- Visa: Depends on your passport — many are visa-exempt
- Arrival card: Online TDAC before you fly
- Currency: Thai baht (THB); cash for boats and park fees
- Airport: Krabi (KBV) — ≈ 40 min to Ao Nang
- Railay: By boat only — no roads lead there
- Islands: Longtail boats from Ao Nang beach
- Park fees: Paid in cash on the islands
- Time zone: UTC+7 all year

## Key facts

- **1,260** — steps up to the Tiger Cave Temple summit, ≈ 278 m above sea level (source: Wikipedia, “Wat Tham Suea (Krabi)”)
- **Railay** — a peninsula cut off by cliffs — reached only by sea (source: Wikipedia, “Railay Beach”)
- **Phi Phi** — the islands off Ao Nang and Phi Phi share one marine national park (source: Wikipedia, “Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park”)
- **Limestone** — Krabi’s sheer karst cliffs are among Asia’s top climbing spots (source: Wikipedia, “Krabi province”)

## Things to do in Krabi

The top things to do in Krabi are the beaches of Ao Nang, Railay and Phra Nang among limestone cliffs, the islands of Poda, Tup and Chicken, and Hong, the summit view from the Tiger Cave Temple, the Emerald Pool and the Than Bok Khorani and Khao Phanom Bencha national parks. Every place with its YesGo score is in the list above.

| Where | What to see | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Ao Nang** | [Ao Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/ao-nang-beach) | ½ day |
| **Peninsula** | [Railay](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/railay-beach), [Phra Nang](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/phra-nang-beach) | 1 day |
| **Islands** | [Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda), [Chicken](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/chicken-island), [Hong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-hong-island) | 1 day |
| **Krabi Town** | [Tiger Cave Temple](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/tiger-cave-temple) | 2 h |
| **Jungle** | [Emerald Pool](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-emerald-pool), [Khao Phanom Bencha](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/khao-phanom-bencha) | 1 day |
| **Mangroves** | [Than Bok Khorani](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/than-bok-khorani) | ½ day |

Rather not plan it yourself? The list above has ready itineraries for 1–2 days, with places in a sensible order.

## Krabi airport to Ao Nang

Krabi International (KBV) is ≈ 10 km from Krabi Town and ≈ 28 km from Ao Nang — about 15 and 40 minutes by taxi or transfer. For Railay, go to Ao Nang first, then take a 10–15-minute longtail boat.

| How | To | Time |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Taxi, transfer** | Ao Nang | ≈ 40 min |
| **Taxi** | Krabi Town | ≈ 15 min |
| **Longtail boat** | Ao Nang — Railay | ≈ 10–15 min |
| **Ferry** | [Phuket](https://yesgo.io/thailand/phuket), Phi Phi | ≈ 1.5–2 h |

## Ao Nang or Railay: where to stay

Ao Nang or Railay is the big choice in Krabi: Ao Nang has restaurants, shops and boats to the islands; Railay has cliffs, quiet and car-free beaches. Klong Muang and Tub Kaek offer big resorts on calm beaches; Krabi Town is cheapest but far from the sea.

| Area | Best for | Keep in mind |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Ao Nang** | Everything close, island boats | Busy beach |
| **Railay** | Cliffs, quiet, climbing | Sea access only; tricky with luggage |
| **Klong Muang** | Resorts, quiet beach | ≈ 20 min to Ao Nang |
| **Krabi Town** | Budget, night market | ≈ 30 min to the beach |

## Krabi weather by month

The best time to visit Krabi is November to April: dry, ≈ 31–33 °C by day, with a calm sea at 28–30 °C and boats running to every island. May to October is the rainy season, with downpours and waves; some boat routes are cancelled.

- **January in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 4. Dry, calm sea — the best time.
- **February in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 3. Dry, ≈ 33°.
- **March in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 6. Hot and dry.
- **April in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 34°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 13. The hottest month.
- **May in Krabi**: day ≈ 33°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 30°C, rainy days: 19. Rains begin.
- **June in Krabi**: day ≈ 32°C, night ≈ 25°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 19. Downpours, waves.
- **July in Krabi**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 29°C, rainy days: 19. Rain.
- **August in Krabi**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 20. Rain.
- **September in Krabi**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 22. The wettest month.
- **October in Krabi**: day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 24°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 21. Rain.
- **November in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 23°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 13. The season opens.
- **December in Krabi** (best time): day ≈ 31°C, night ≈ 22°C, sea ≈ 28°C, rainy days: 6. Dry — high season.

## Krabi prices for tours and parks

Ao Nang and Railay beaches and the Tiger Cave Temple are free. You pay for longtail boats and island tours, national park fees (in cash), the Emerald Pool and Than Bok Khorani.

- [Ao Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/ao-nang-beach) — free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht
- [Phra Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/phra-nang-beach) — free; toilets charge
- [Railay Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/railay-beach) — free; longtail ≈ 100 baht
- [Koh Tup and Chicken Island](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/chicken-island) — park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra
- [Tiger Cave Temple](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/tiger-cave-temple) — free
- [Koh Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda) — park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300
- [Khao Phanom Bencha National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/khao-phanom-bencha) — ≈ 200 baht
- [Than Bok Khorani National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/than-bok-khorani) — ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra
- [Emerald Pool](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-emerald-pool) — ≈ 400 baht; Hot Spring Waterfall ≈ 200
- [Koh Hong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-hong-island) — park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra

## Tips

- Climb the Tiger Cave Temple early — 1,260 steps in the heat are hard going.
- Monkeys at the temple and on Railay snatch food and bags — don’t carry plastic bags.
- Bring cash for national park fees — islands don’t take cards.

## Questions

### Is Krabi worth visiting?

Yes, for dramatic limestone cliffs, Railay’s car-free beaches and easy island-hopping — calmer than Phuket.

### Do I need a visa for Thailand?

It depends on your passport: many nationalities are visa-exempt for a set number of days, and all visitors fill in the online TDAC arrival card. Check the official rules for your passport.

### Ao Nang or Railay — where should I stay?

Ao Nang for convenience and restaurants; Railay for scenery and quiet, if you don’t mind boat transfers.

### How do I get to Railay Beach?

Only by longtail boat from Ao Nang or Krabi Town — 10–15 minutes.

### What is the weather like in Krabi in December?

Dry and sunny: about 31 °C by day with a calm sea near 28 °C.

### Which Krabi island tour is best?

The 4 Islands tour (Poda, Chicken, Tup and Phra Nang) for beaches, Hong Island for its lagoon, or Phi Phi for a full day.

### How many steps is the Tiger Cave Temple?

1,260 steps to the ≈ 278 m summit — about an hour up.

### When is the rainy season in Krabi?

May to October, with downpours and some island trips cancelled.

### How do I get from Krabi to Phuket?

By ferry via Phi Phi or by road, about 2.5–3 hours.

### How do I get from Krabi airport to Ao Nang?

By taxi or transfer in about 40 minutes.

## Sources

- Wikipedia, “Krabi province”; “Railay Beach”; “Wat Tham Suea”; Krabi climate (1991–2020 normals)
- Department of National Parks, Thailand — official information
- Krabi International Airport — official website

Facts checked: 09.11.2026

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