# Koh Poda, Krabi > 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 needle-shaped rock of Ko Ma Tang Ming, with clear water. Take a longtail from Ao Nang (about 20 minutes) or join a 4-island tour. A park fee is charged on the island; there's no overnight stay. Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda - City: [Krabi](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi), Thailand - YesGo score: 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 3 h - Entry: park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 - Opening hours: Daytime, roughly 8:00–17:00 (by boat); no overnight stays - With kids: Fine with kids - Park fee: Foreigners ≈ 400 baht, children ≈ 200, cash - Boat: Longtail from Ao Nang ≈ 300 baht return - Journey: ≈ 20 minutes from Ao Nang Beach - Overnight: No — day trips only - Park: Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi - Season: November–April - Coordinates: 7.97083, 98.80806 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **7–8 km** — from Ao Nang Beach — one of the nearest islands (source: en.wikipedia) - **4 islands** — in the Poda group: Poda, Kai (Chicken), Mo and Thap (source: en.wikipedia) - **1983** — the year the marine national park was founded (source: en.wikipedia) - **≈ 388 km²** — park area, with coral reefs (source: en.wikipedia) - **Ko Ma Tang Ming** — the needle rock facing the main beach (source: travel guides) - **≈ 20 min** — by longtail from Ao Nang (source: travel guides) - **≈ 400 baht** — park fee for foreign adults (source: travel guides) - **No hotels** — on the island — day visits only (source: travel guides) ## What 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. > **Park fee and cash** Rangers on the island collect the national park fee — according to guides, about 400 baht per foreign adult and 200 per child, cash only. Sources disagree on the amount; tours either include it or charge it separately — check when booking. ## 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 1. **Longtail from Ao Nang Beach** — buy a ticket at the beachfront kiosk; the boat leaves once enough passengers sign up (usually six or more). 2. **Agree the return time** in advance — boats usually come back around 16:00. 3. **4-island tour** — Poda, Kai, Thap and Phra Nang Beach in a day, with hotel pick-up. 4. **Speedboat** — faster and pricier, usually as part of a tour. 5. From Krabi Town — first take a songthaew or taxi to Ao Nang. ## On your own or on a tour | | Longtail on your own | 4-island tour | | --- | --- | --- | | What you see | Poda only | Poda, Kai, Thap, Phra Nang | | Beach time | As long as you like until the last boat | About an hour per stop | | Park fee | Paid separately on the island | Often included — check | | Transfer | Make your own way to Ao Nang | 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Cash for the park fee and boat - [ ] The return boat time - [ ] Mask and snorkel - [ ] Water and sunscreen - [ ] Shoes for the rocks by the water ## Krabi beaches and islands: compare and choose Krabi beaches and islands rated by YesGo. - [Ao Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/ao-nang-beach) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht - [Phra Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/phra-nang-beach) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; toilets charge - [Railay Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/railay-beach) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; longtail ≈ 100 baht - [Koh Tup and Chicken Island](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/chicken-island) — YesGo score 27/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra - [Koh Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 - [Khao Phanom Bencha National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/khao-phanom-bencha) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 200 baht - [Than Bok Khorani National Park](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/than-bok-khorani) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra - [Emerald Pool](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-emerald-pool) — YesGo score 20/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h 30 min · ≈ 400 baht; Hot Spring Waterfall ≈ 200 - [Koh Hong](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-hong-island) — YesGo score 16/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 4 h · park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra ## 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. 1. [Ao Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/ao-nang-beach) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht 2. [Koh Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 3. [Phra Nang Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/phra-nang-beach) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · free; toilets charge 4. [Railay Beach](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/railay-beach) — YesGo score 36/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · free; longtail ≈ 100 baht ## Good to know Koh Poda (Ko Po Da Nai) is the island with the big beach. Its neighbour Ko Po Da Nok is Ko Kai, or Chicken Island, with a different beach. Restaurants named Ko Poda are not the island. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/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. ## How we checked There's no official website for the island, and the park's page on the national parks department site didn't load. The island group, founding year and park area are from Wikipedia. Guides disagree on the park fee: most say 400 baht for foreigners (200 for children), one says 200 baht under the 2022 rate; we give 400 and mark it unconfirmed. The 300-baht longtail fare and 15–45 minute journey come from guides; we give ≈ 20 minutes. Distance from Ao Nang: Wikipedia says 8 km; the straight line between coordinates is about 7 km. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.