Koh Tup and Chicken Island
Krabi, Thailand
Koh Poda, Krabi
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Photo: kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daytime, roughly 8:00–17:00 (by boat); no overnight stays
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 3 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Park fee
- Foreigners ≈ 400 baht, children ≈ 200, cash
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Boat
- Longtail from Ao Nang ≈ 300 baht return
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Journey
- ≈ 20 minutes from Ao Nang Beach
- Overnight
- No — day trips only
- Park
- Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi
- Season
- November–April
Key facts
7–8 kmfrom Ao Nang Beach — one of the nearest islands
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en.wikipedia4 islandsin the Poda group: Poda, Kai (Chicken), Mo and Thap
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en.wikipedia1983the year the marine national park was founded
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en.wikipedia≈ 388 km²park area, with coral reefs
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en.wikipediaKo Ma Tang Mingthe needle rock facing the main beach
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travel guides≈ 20 minby longtail from Ao Nang
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travel guides≈ 400 bahtpark fee for foreign adults
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travel guidesNo hotelson the island — day visits only
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travel guidesWhat is Koh Poda?
Koh Poda is a small limestone island about 7–8 km south of Ao Nang Beach. It belongs to the Poda island group along with Ko Kai (Chicken Island), Ko Mo and Ko Thap, and falls within the Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi marine national park, founded in 1983.
The highlight is a long white-sand beach. Opposite it, the slender rock of Ko Ma Tang Ming rises from the sea, with green limestone cliffs behind you. The water is clear and fish are easy to spot by the rocks. Poda is one of the main stops on the popular 4-island trip.
How the island works
There are no hotels on Poda — it's open by day only, with the last boats leaving towards evening. By the beach you'll find toilets, a few drink and food kiosks and shade under the trees at the back of the sand. Prices are higher than in Ao Nang, so bring water.
In the morning, before the tours arrive, the beach is almost empty. Between 10:00 and 15:00 dozens of longtails and speedboats pull in. Swimming is best November to April — in the rainy season the sea can be rough and some boats are cancelled.
What to see and do
- The white beach beneath green cliffs.
- Ko Ma Tang Ming rock — the signature shot from the beach.
- Snorkelling by the rocks at either end of the beach.
- Views of Ko Kai (Chicken Island) and the Railay peninsula.
- Shade and a picnic under the trees at the back of the beach.
- Sunset — if your sunset tour stays into the evening.
How to get to Koh Poda
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Where are you starting from?
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On foot
- Koh Tup and Chicken Island is about 2 min away on foot.
More tips
- Longtail from Ao Nang Beach — buy a ticket at the beachfront kiosk; the boat leaves once enough passengers sign up (usually six or more).
- Agree the return time in advance — boats usually come back around 16:00.
- 4-island tour — Poda, Kai, Thap and Phra Nang Beach in a day, with hotel pick-up.
- Speedboat — faster and pricier, usually as part of a tour.
- From Krabi Town — first take a songthaew or taxi to Ao Nang.
On your own or on a tour
| Longtail on your ownyou are here | Poda only | As long as you like until the last boat | Paid separately on the island | Make your own way to Ao Nang |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4-island tour | Poda, Kai, Thap, Phra Nang | About an hour per stop | Often included — check | Hotel pick-up |
How long do you need?
Allow 3–4 hours including the boat: a swim, some snorkelling and time in the shade. For peace and quiet, take the first boat and leave before midday, when the tours arrive.
For a full day, combine Poda with neighbouring islands on the 4-island trip, or spend a second day on Railay and Phra Nang.
Is Koh Poda worth visiting?
Yes: it's one of Krabi's prettiest and most accessible islands — just 20 minutes from Ao Nang, with white sand and a view of the needle rock.
The YesGo take: by day there are a lot of boats and people, and the park fee noticeably raises the cost. Go in the morning or choose a tour with the fee included.
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Krabi beaches and islands: compare and choose
Krabi beaches and islands rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Ao Nang Beach | 41 | 2 h | Free | 6.9 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phra Nang Beach | 37 | 2 h | Free | 5.1 km |
| Railay Beach | 36 | 3 h | Free | 5.5 km |
| Koh Tup and Chicken Island | 27 | 2 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra | 21 min walk |
| Koh Podayou are here | 25 | 3 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 | — |
| Khao Phanom Bencha National Park | 22 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 200 baht | 32.1 km |
| Than Bok Khorani National Park | 22 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra | 47.1 km |
| Emerald Pool | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ 400 baht; Hot Spring Waterfall ≈ 200 | 50.9 km |
| Koh Hong | 16 | 4 h | park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra | 18.7 km |
Krabi islands in a day
A morning boat from Ao Nang Beach to Koh Poda, Phra Nang Beach and Railay in the afternoon, and back to Ao Nang for sunset. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Ao Nang Beach2 h · free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht
- 119 min walk from the previous stopKoh Podayou are here3 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300
- 88 min walk from the previous stopPhra Nang Beach2 h · free; toilets charge
- 11 min walk from the previous stopRailay Beach3 h · free; longtail ≈ 100 baht
4 places · about 13 h 38 min with walks · 218 min on foot in total
Nearby — add to your day
How to do it right
- The first morning boat gets you an empty beach for an hour or two.
- Bring water: it costs more on the island.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen.
- Shade is under the trees at the back of the beach.
- In the evening, catch the sunset on Ao Nang Beach.
Questions
How do I get to Koh Poda?
By longtail from Ao Nang Beach (about 20 minutes) or on a 4-island tour.
How much is the boat?
About 300 baht return by longtail (according to guides).
Is there an entrance fee?
Yes, a national park fee of about 400 baht per foreign adult, in cash.
Can you stay overnight?
No, there are no hotels on the island — day trips only.
Is there food on the island?
Yes, a few food and drink kiosks, but pricier than on the mainland.
Is the snorkelling good?
Yes, by the rocks at either end of the beach.
When is the best time to go?
November to April, early in the morning.
How long do you need?
3–4 hours including the boat, or a full day on a tour.
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1 — no, 5 — absolutely
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia: Ko Poda; Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park — island group, park, founding year, area
- Travel guides (Thai Holiday Guide, Lorenzigo, Phuket Travel Secrets and others) — park fee, longtail, journey time, facilities (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q5617474 — coordinates
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
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