Krabi is located on Thailand's south western coast and is recognizable by it's angular limestone cliffs, mangrove forests and 130 outlying islands.
Around 2000 people died as a result of the 2004, Tsunami. We loved the relaxed atmosphere, delicious (and cheap) food, blue skies and being together.
Stilt houses on the Krabi River
Waterfall in Khao Phanom Bencha
National Park
Buddhist Temple
Little houses built into the cliffs
This baby elephant is 7
years old
Crazy moth.
Floating village and fishery.
We went from blue sky to crazy rain within
a matter of minutes.
Transportation: Getting around is easy. Taxis, tuk-tuks, motorcycle taxis are everywhere to be found. We used them at the airport and to get around Krabi.
Visa- No visa required for US citizens, just bring your passport.
Activities - We were advised to not book anything beforehand. It ended up being good advice as the weather might have an impact on your schedule. Every 20 feet on the streets you can book tours. Check around for the best price. Some places will include the National Park fees in the price, some don't. It's good to ask.
- Island Tours - We did (2) day tours to Phi Phi Islands and 4 Islands (snorkeling, swimming, beach hopping)
- Rent a private boat - For 3000 baht (100 USD) we had our own longtail boat and driver. He took us fishing, snorkeling, swimming, and lunch on a private beach. They will go wherever you want to go.
- ATVs - They charge by the hour (~750 baht/hour). We went on a two hour tour that ended up being closer to 4 hours. Included swimming in a river that was from a natural spring.
- Elephant Riding - There are several different elephant tours available. We paid a little extra for an elephant ride that was through a river and next to a national park. We ended up going into the park later in the day to swim in a waterfall. It was a day package for around $50/person.
- Beaches - There are a lot of different beaches. Our hotel was in Ao Nang. From Ao Nang, you can take the longtail boats to nearby beaches. Railay Beach is about a 10 minutes boat ride away and only accessible by boats. It's probably the best beach in Krabi with good sand and great views. You can rent canoes on the beach and take them around exploring the different caves and nearby beaches.
- Cooking Class - I did a 5 hour cooking class with Mama Ya I cooked up around 10 dishes and had a lot of fun.
- Krabi Weekend Market - There is an outdoor food and souvenier market Fri, Sat, Sun nights in downtown Krabi. About 20 minutes from Ao Nang.
- Fishing farm - We visited a fishing farm on the Krabi river. They show off their various fish (including a puffer fish). They have a restaurant there that looked good, but we didn't have time to eat.
- Mangroves - We wanted to check out the mangroves, but we tried going during low tide and the boats couldn't make it in. Worth a try if you go during high tide.
- Tailors - My husband had some shirts custom made. 100% cotton shirts are around $30/each. If you like cotton/poly, they are around $20/each. Tailors are available all over Ao Nang.
- Massages - Cheap Thai massages on every corner. 200 baht ($6) for an hour massage during the day, 300 ($9) baht at night when it is busier.
- There are a lot more tours available. Check out the travel websites and travel centers in Krabi for more info.
Restaurants - Lots of good options if you like Thai, Italian, or Indian. Check out Trip Advisor to see the reviews.
Currency Exchange - The Krabi airport had a very reasonable exchange rate right outside the area where you pick up luggage. There are ATMs and currency exchanges on every corner in Ao Nang.
