# Koh Hong, Krabi

> 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 enter by boat or kayak, and outside a white-sand beach. It's reached only by sea: 30–40 minutes by speedboat from Ao Nang or about an hour by longtail. The park fee is ≈ 300 baht.

Web page: https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/krabi-hong-island

- City: [Krabi](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi), Thailand
- YesGo score: 16/100 (Yes, if nearby)
- Time on site: 4 h
- Entry: park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra
- Opening hours: Daytime, usually 8:00–17:00 (by tour); no overnight stays
- With kids: Fine with kids
- Park fee: Foreigners ≈ 300 baht, children ≈ 150, cash
- Speedboat: From Ao Nang or Nopparat Thara pier ≈ 30–40 minutes
- Longtail: ≈ 1 hour — cheaper but slower
- Lagoon: Access depends on the water level
- Park: Than Bok Khorani
- Season: November–April
- Coordinates: 8.07861, 98.67806
- Facts checked: 08.11.2026

## Key facts

- **Hong** — Thai for 'room' — the word for lagoons inside rocks (source: travel guides)
- **≈ 17 km** — in a straight line northwest of Ao Nang Beach (source: Wikidata)
- **Than Bok Khorani** — the marine national park the island belongs to (source: en.wikipedia)
- **103 km²** — park area — islands, caves and forest (source: en.wikipedia)
- **30–40 min** — by speedboat from Ao Nang (source: travel guides)
- **≈ 300 baht** — park fee for foreign adults (source: travel guides)
- **No ferry** — there's no scheduled service — tours and charters only (source: travel guides)
- **Hong Islands** — the tour usually adds Lao Lading, Pakbia and Daeng (source: tour operators)

## What is Koh Hong?

**Koh Hong** is a limestone island at the edge of **Phang Nga Bay**, about **17 km in a straight line northwest of Ao Nang**. It's part of the **Than Bok Khorani** marine national park, with islands, caves and tropical forest.

The highlight is an **enclosed emerald lagoon**. Sheer cliffs ring it almost completely, and a narrow channel leads in from the sea. In Thai such lagoons are called 'hong' — 'room'. Outside, the island has a **white-sand beach** under trees and clear water for snorkelling.

> **The park fee is separate from the tour** Rangers on the island collect the national park fee — according to guides, about 300 baht per foreign adult and 150 per child, in cash. Most tours don't include it. Some listings say 400 baht — check the amount when booking and bring spare cash.

## How the island works

Boats land on the **beach** on the outer side of the island. You enter the **lagoon** by longtail or kayak through a narrow channel; it isn't always possible — it depends on the water level. Inside it's quiet and shady, with trees and shrubs on the walls.

The island has toilets and a picnic area; there are no hotels and no overnight stays. Lots of tours arrive by day, so the calmest time is **early morning**. Some tours add a climb to a viewpoint and neighbouring islands.

## What to see and do

- **The emerald lagoon** inside the island.
- **Kayaking** in the lagoon and along the cliffs.
- **The white-sand beach** under the trees.
- **Snorkelling** by the rocks near the beach.
- **Neighbouring islands** Lao Lading, Pakbia and Daeng on the tour.
- **Views of Phang Nga Bay** and its dozens of islands.

## How to get to Koh Hong

1. **Hong Islands tour** — speedboat or longtail from Ao Nang or Nopparat Thara pier, with hotel pick-up.
2. **Speedboat** — 30–40 minutes, in a group or private.
3. **Longtail** — about an hour; there are early sunrise tours.
4. **Private charter** — hire a boat for the whole day.
5. There's no scheduled ferry — tours and charters only.

## Speedboat or longtail

|  | Speedboat | Longtail |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Journey | 30–40 minutes | About an hour |
| Price | Higher | Lower |
| Comfort | Fast but bumpy in waves | Slow, closer to the water |
| Early start | Less common | Sunrise tours available |

## How long do you need?

Koh Hong takes **4–5 hours** including the boat, and a full tour with the neighbouring islands takes most of a day. Tours usually leave in the morning and return by 15:00–16:00.

To catch the lagoon without the crowds, choose an early tour — boats leave around 7:00.

## Is Koh Hong worth visiting?

Yes: an enclosed lagoon among cliffs and a white beach make it one of the most beautiful trips from Krabi, and calmer than Phi Phi.

The YesGo take: the park fee comes on top of the tour price, and the lagoon isn't accessible at every water level. Go in season, early, and ask the operator whether the boat enters the lagoon.

## Before you go: checklist

- [ ] Cash for the park fee
- [ ] Asked whether the tour includes a kayak and the lagoon
- [ ] Mask and snorkel
- [ ] Sun protection and water
- [ ] A dry bag for your phone

## 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's islands in two days

Day one: Koh Hong and its neighbouring islets, then Ao Nang Beach in the evening; day two: Koh Poda and Railay Beach. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

1. [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
2. [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
3. [Koh Poda](https://yesgo.io/thailand/krabi/koh-poda) — YesGo score 25/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 3 h · park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300
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

Krabi's Koh Hong is not the island of the same name in Phang Nga province, visited from Phuket, and has nothing to do with Hong Kong. The Hong Islands tour covers several islands, not one.

## Tips

- An early tour means a near-empty lagoon.
- Bring spare cash for the park fee.
- Keep your phone in a dry bag.
- Ask whether the tour includes kayaking.
- 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 Hong?

By sea only: on a tour by speedboat (30–40 minutes) or longtail (about an hour) from Ao Nang.

### Is there an entrance fee?

A national park fee of about 300 baht per foreigner, in cash; usually not included in tours.

### Can you go into the lagoon?

Yes, by boat or kayak, depending on the water level.

### Is there a ferry?

No, only tours and private charters.

### Can you stay overnight?

No, there are no hotels on the island.

### When is the best time to go?

November to April, early in the morning.

### How long do you need?

4–5 hours, or most of a day on a tour.

### Koh Hong or Phi Phi?

Koh Hong is closer and calmer; Phi Phi is bigger and busier.

## How we checked

There's no official website or Wikipedia article on the island. The park and its area are from Wikipedia. Park fee: most often 300 baht for foreign adults and 150 for children (100 in one source), 400 in charter listings; we give 300 and mark it unconfirmed. The ≈ 17 km distance is a straight line from Ao Nang Beach to the Wikidata coordinates; the sea route is longer. Lagoon access depends on the water, so we give no fixed times. We don't describe the viewpoint: sources say little about it.

## Sources

- English Wikipedia: Than Bok Khorani National Park — park, area
- Travel guides and tour operators (Thai Holiday Guide, Pickyourtrail, Nomado and others) — lagoon, park fee, boats, journey time (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q49646593 — coordinates
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport

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