Krabi & the Islands
Limestone karsts, four islands in a longtail boat, and a night on Railay where the only way in is by sea.
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About this trip
Six days on the Andaman coast, and the easiest international trip we run — visa on arrival, four hours from most Indian metros, and nothing on the itinerary that requires effort. Two nights at Ao Nang for the four-island longtail day, two on Railay, which is cut off by cliffs and reachable only by boat, and one on Koh Lanta for a beach that goes on long enough to lose people on. There is a rock-climbing session for anyone who wants it, because Railay is one of the best places in the world to try.
- The four-island longtail day — Chicken, Tup, Poda and Phra Nang
- Two nights on Railay, reachable only by boat
- Rock climbing on Railay's limestone, beginners welcome
- Sunset from the Phra Nang cave beach
- The Emerald Pool and the Hot Springs waterfall inland
- Snorkelling off Koh Lanta
Day by day
6 days, written by the host who runs it.
Day 1Arrive Krabi
Airport pick-up to Ao Nang. Evening walk on the strip and dinner by the water.
Day 2Four islands by longtail
A full day on a longtail boat — Chicken Island, Tup, Poda and Phra Nang, with snorkelling and a beach lunch. Back by late afternoon.
Day 3Ao Nang to Railay
Boat across to Railay. Afternoon rock-climbing session for anyone in, and the rest on Phra Nang beach. Sunset from the cave.
Day 4Railay and inland
Morning on Railay, then out to the Emerald Pool and the Hot Springs waterfall. Back to Railay for the second night.
Day 5Koh Lanta
Ferry to Koh Lanta. Long Beach in the afternoon, a snorkel if the water is right, and the last dinner.
Day 6Out
Morning ferry and transfer to Krabi airport.
What the price covers
Included
- 5 nights — 2 Ao Nang, 2 Railay, 1 Koh Lanta, twin sharing
- All breakfasts and 3 dinners
- The four-island longtail day with lunch and snorkelling gear
- All boats and ferries between Ao Nang, Railay and Koh Lanta
- The Emerald Pool day trip, all entry fees, and airport transfers
- Your host throughout
Not included
- International flights
- Thailand visa on arrival, about ₹2,200
- Lunches, and 2 dinners
- The Railay climbing session, around ₹3,200 for a half day
- Travel insurance and anything personal
Where you sleep, how you move
Stay
Good three-star hotels at Ao Nang and Koh Lanta, and a resort on Railay where you are ten minutes' walk from two of the best beaches in Thailand. All air-conditioned. Twin sharing; private rooms ₹18,000 for the trip.
Transport
Private vans for the land transfers, longtail boats to Railay and for the island day, and a passenger ferry to Koh Lanta.
What to carry
- Light cottons and something with sleeves for temples and villages
- Comfortable walking sandals plus one pair of closed shoes
- Swimwear, and a quick-dry towel
- SPF 50, a hat, insect repellent
- A reusable water bottle
- Personal medication
- Passport valid six months beyond travel, and ₹ to convert or a card for the visa fee
Cancellation & refunds
Specific to this trip, because a permit-bound Himalayan departure cannot carry the same terms as a weekend by a river.
- More than 60 days before departure — full refund, less a ₹5,000 processing fee.
- 45 to 60 days before departure — 60% refund.
- 30 to 44 days before departure — 30% refund.
- Under 30 days before departure — no refund. Air tickets and hotels are non-refundable by this point.
- Visa rejection with proof — full refund less the visa fee and ₹5,000 processing.
Full terms are in our refund & cancellation policy.
Meet your host
Kavya Reddy
Based in Goa · 3 trips led
Scuba instructor turned host, with 600+ logged dives across the Andamans and Southeast Asia. Runs our island and coastal trips and will get a nervous first-timer underwater without them noticing.
Not quite the one?
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