2 days in Krabi: an itinerary day by day
The essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- 3 of 5 free; paid: Koh Tup and Chicken Island, Koh Poda
- Duration
- 2 days, 9:30 to 18:04 each day
- Start and finish
- Ao Nang Beach → Koh Poda
- On foot
- ≈ 32 min in total
- Transport
- 1 ride, ≈ 23 min
- Lunch
- around 11:30
- With kids
- fine: short walks
- Best time
- November to April.
Day-by-day plan
Times include walking and lunch. Drag a stop by ≡, remove it with the cross or add one nearby — the plan updates.
Day 1 · Krabi09:30–18:04 · 3 places · 8 h 30 min
Ao Nang Beach
· 2 h · Free
- Lunch · 1 h
- 23 min · transport or taxi
Railay Beach
· 3 h · Free
- 11 min on foot
Phra Nang Beach
· 2 h · Free
Day 2 · Krabi09:30–15:51 · 2 places · 6 h 20 min
Koh Tup and Chicken Island
· 2 h · Park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra
- Lunch · 1 h
- 21 min on foot
Koh Poda
· 3 h · Park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300
Add nearby
Places near the plan — Yes puts one into the day and the times update.
What the route costs
3 of 5 are free; 2 charge entry — prices below, check them on site.
| 1 | Ao Nang Beach | 41 | 2 h | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Railay Beach | 36 | 3 h | Free |
| 3 | Phra Nang Beach | 37 | 2 h | Free |
| 4 | Koh Tup and Chicken Island | 27 | 2 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra |
| 5 | Koh Poda | 25 | 3 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 |
| Total | 12 h | 3 of 5 free |
Tips for each stop
Day 1
- 1
Ao Nang Beach. Krabi's main beach under limestone cliffs. Longtails reach Railay in 15 minutes for about 100 baht.
- 2
Railay Beach. A peninsula reached only by boat: the white sand of Railay West under sheer walls. The landing is wet.
- 3
Phra Nang Beach. A small beach by a shrine cave under the cliffs, 10–15 minutes' walk from Railay East. Best in the morning.
Day 2
- 4
Koh Tup and Chicken Island. Koh Tup and Chicken Island, joined by the Talay Waek sandbar at low tide. Good snorkelling off Chicken Island.
- 5
Koh Poda. A white beach facing a needle rock, and clear water. About 20 minutes by longtail from Ao Nang; park fee around 400 baht.
Who this route is for
- A first trip to Krabi
- Beaches and snorkelling
- Independent or on a 4-islands tour
- Monsoon season means fewer boats
- No overnight stays on the islands
November to April.
How the two days work
Day one is the one-day Krabi itinerary. Day two is the islands off Ao Nang beach: about 20 minutes by longtail to Poda, 20–30 minutes to Tup and Chicken.
Remove any stop with the cross or drag it with ≡, and add another one nearby — the times recalculate.
Island fees and tides
The islands charge a national park fee of about 400 baht for foreigners and 200 for children, in cash. A longtail to Poda is about 300 baht return. The Talay Waek sandbar appears only at low tide — check a tide table the day before.
4-islands tour or your own longtail?
The 4-islands tour usually covers Poda, Tup, Chicken and Phra Nang in one day, with lunch and snorkel gear, but on the group's schedule. Your own longtail from Ao Nang costs more per person, but you choose where to linger and can time the sandbar for low tide. Poda is quietest early in the morning.
Is 2 days in Krabi enough?
For the beaches and nearby islands, yes. A third day could take in Tiger Cave Temple, the hidden lagoon of Hong Island or a swim at the Emerald Pool.
How to do it right
- Park fees are cash, about 400 baht.
- Check the tide table the night before: the sandbar shows only at low tide.
- Bring your own mask and snorkel or hire them in Ao Nang.
- Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
- Use reef-safe sunscreen.
Questions
What to do with 2 days in Krabi?
Day one: Ao Nang, Railay and Phra Nang. Day two: Koh Poda, Koh Tup and Chicken Island.
How much is a trip to Koh Poda?
About 300 baht return by longtail, plus a park fee of about 400 baht.
When can you see the Talay Waek sandbar?
Only at low tide — check a tide table.
Can I visit the islands without a tour?
Yes, by longtail from Ao Nang, or join a 4-islands tour.
Can you stay overnight on the islands?
No, day trips only.
Is 2 days in Krabi enough?
Yes for the beaches and islands near Ao Nang. Tiger Cave and the pools need a third day.
How much does it cost?
Boats about 400 baht and park fees about 400 baht per adult.
Is it good with kids?
Yes; children pay about 200 baht in park fees.
When is the best time?
November to April.
What currency is used in Thailand?
Thailand uses the baht (THB). Temples, markets, longtails and songthaews want cash; Grab and Bolt are the easiest taxis.
Sources and fact-check
- Prices, opening hours and time on site come from each place's page, with its own sources and check date
- Department of National Parks, Thailand: Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi
