Ao Nang Beach
Krabi, Thailand
Than Bok Khorani National Park, Krabi
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Photo: Stefan Fussan, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Foreigners ≈ 300 baht, children ≈ 100–150
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daily, roughly 8:00–16:30
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h 30 min
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Pools
- Emerald water and cascades by the entrance; swimming allowed
- Kayaking
- Mangroves and caves — from Bor Thor pier, extra
- From Ao Nang
- ≈ 52 km, about 50 minutes
- From Krabi Town
- ≈ 45 km, about 40 minutes
Key facts
Ao Luekthe district in northern Krabi where the park lies
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en.wikipedia103 km²park area — land and islands in the Andaman Sea
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en.wikipediaUnderground riverflows out of a cave and fills the turquoise pools
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en.wikipediaPaintingsprehistoric cave art in the park's caves
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en.wikipediaMangrovesmangrove forest at Khao Tham Lot Tai
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en.wikipedia≈ 52 kmby road from Ao Nang, ≈ 45 km from Krabi Town
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OSRM≈ 300 bahtentry for foreign adults
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travel guidesKoh Hongis also part of the park — boats go from Ao Nang
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en.wikipediaWhat is Than Bok Khorani?
Than Bok Khorani is a marine national park in Ao Luek district in northern Krabi province. It covers stretches of land with karst cliffs, caves and forest, plus islands out at sea — including Koh Hong.
The best-known part is the forest garden by the entrance. An underground river emerges from under a limestone cliff and spreads over steps and emerald pools beneath the trees. Wooden footbridges cross the water, and you can swim in the cool shade.
How the park works
At the entrance are a ticket office, parking and toilets. Entry is paid: according to guides, about 300 baht per foreign adult and 100–150 per child, in cash; sources also give other amounts — check on the spot. The park is open roughly 8:00 to 16:30.
You can swim in the forest-garden pools — the water is cool and clear, and not deep. Weekday mornings are especially quiet. The water's colour is brightest on sunny days and in the dry season.
What to see and do
- Emerald pools and cascades in the forest garden.
- Swimming in cool water under the trees.
- Wooden footbridges and paths over the stream.
- Mangrove kayaking from Bor Thor pier.
- Tham Phi Hua To cave with prehistoric paintings — by boat.
- Tham Lod cave — a through-cave you paddle under by kayak.
How to get to Than Bok Khorani
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- From Krabi Town — ≈ 45 km north on Highway 4, about 40 minutes by taxi or scooter.
- From Ao Nang — ≈ 52 km, about 50 minutes; a half-day taxi is easiest.
- On an Ao Luek kayaking tour — hotel pick-up, mangroves, caves and often the pools.
- By scooter — paved roads via Highway 4 and then through Ao Luek.
- There are no regular buses to the park.
On your own or on a tour
| Independentlyyou are here | The forest garden and pools | 1–1.5 hours on site | Pay at the ticket office | On your own |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kayak tour | Mangroves, caves, often the pools | Half a day or a day | Often included — check | Hotel pick-up |
How long do you need?
Allow 1–1.5 hours for the forest garden and pools. With mangrove and cave kayaking it's half a day, and nearly a full day with the drive from Ao Nang.
Come on a weekday morning: the water is calmer, there are fewer people, and you can stop at Tiger Cave Temple on the way back.
Is Than Bok Khorani worth visiting?
Yes, if you want quiet nature: emerald water in the forest, mangroves and caves with ancient paintings show a very different Krabi from the beaches.
The YesGo take: the garden itself is small, and foreigners pay much more than locals. Pair it with mangrove kayaking — then the trip is worth the drive.
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Krabi's nature: compare and choose
Krabi beaches, islands, waterfalls and pools rated by YesGo. Tap a column heading to sort.
| Ao Nang Beach | 41 | 2 h | Free | 40.9 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phra Nang Beach | 37 | 2 h | Free | 44.0 km |
| Railay Beach | 36 | 3 h | Free | 43.4 km |
| Koh Tup and Chicken Island | 27 | 2 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; boat extra | 48.3 km |
| Koh Poda | 25 | 3 h | park fee ≈ 400 baht; longtail ≈ 300 | 47.1 km |
| Than Bok Khorani National Parkyou are here | 22 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra | — |
| Khao Phanom Bencha National Park | 22 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ 200 baht | 26.4 km |
| Emerald Pool | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ 400 baht; Hot Spring Waterfall ≈ 200 | 78.1 km |
| Koh Hong | 16 | 4 h | park fee ≈ 300 baht; tour extra | 35.0 km |
Northern Krabi in a day
Pools and kayaking in Than Bok Khorani in the morning, Tiger Cave Temple on the way back, and Ao Nang Beach for sunset. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.
- Than Bok Khorani National Parkyou are here1 h 30 min · ≈ 300 baht; kayaking extra
- 626 min walk from the previous stopTiger Cave Temple2 h · free
- 266 min walk from the previous stopAo Nang Beach2 h · free; longtail to Railay ≈ 100 baht
3 places · about 20 h 22 min with walks · 892 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- A weekday morning means near-empty pools.
- Mangrove kayaking is the best add-on to the garden.
- Bring cash for entry and the boat.
- A dry bag for your phone on the kayak.
- On the way back: Tiger Cave Temple.
Questions
How do I get to Than Bok Khorani?
By taxi or scooter: ≈ 45 km from Krabi Town, ≈ 52 km from Ao Nang; or on a tour.
How much is entry?
About 300 baht for foreign adults, in cash (according to guides).
Can you swim?
Yes, in the forest-garden pools by the entrance.
Where do you kayak?
Through the mangroves and to the caves from Bor Thor pier in Ao Luek; boats are paid separately.
What are the cave paintings?
Prehistoric rock art, for example in Tham Phi Hua To cave.
How long do you need?
1–1.5 hours for the garden, half a day with kayaking.
Is it good for children?
Yes, the pools are shallow and the paths short.
Is Koh Hong part of the park too?
Yes, it belongs to Than Bok Khorani, but boats go there from Ao Nang.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
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Sources and fact-check
- English Wikipedia: Than Bok Khorani National Park — district, area, underground river, caves, mangroves, islands
- Travel guides (Thai Holiday Guide, Lorenzigo, Pickyourtrail and others) — entry, hours, swimming, kayaking (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q13024195 and OSM — coordinates; OSRM — road distances
- YesGo general facts for Thailand — payment, transport
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