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Located in the Andaman Sea in southern Thailand, Krabi Island hosts some amazing natural attractions that are worth visiting, such as the picturesque views of the rock hills that surround this area. Your visit to this region will not be complete without stopping by some sacred temples. Make sure you don't skip Wat Tham Sua, a temple in a cave that is also one of Thailand’s natural wonders. Climb up to the top to see the ‘footprint of the Buddha’ set to a 360 degrees views of the Andaman Sea and be ready to be amazed by the view. Afterwards, pay a visit to Phi Phi Island. Its world-famous turquoise water and stunning white-sand beaches will complete your visit to this tropical paradise.

Get to Know Krabi

Take a tour of this destination's highlights

Travel Tips for Krabi

What you need to know before traveling here

Getting Around Krabi

A guide to Krabi's local transportation

Songthaew

City Bus

Samlor

Tuk Tuk

Motorcycle Taxi

Taxi

Car Rental

Songthaew is a public transportation that can easily be found in Krabi. It looks like a modified truck where passengers sit facing each other with open windows surrounding them. A songthaew can accommodate from 10 up to 15 passengers. There is only one songthaew route in Krabi, from the city center to Ao Nang, and vice versa. The songthaew fare starts from 50 baht for short distances. Make sure you pay with exact amount and in cash.

Practical Tips for Krabi

Things to prepare and best way to visit

How to get to Krabi from Bangkok?

There are direct flights from Bangkok to Krabi with a travel time of 1 hour and 25 minutes. You can fly with Nok Air, Thai AirAsia, or Thai Lion Air from Don Mueang International Airport. Meanwhile, flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport are served by Bangkok Airways and Thai Airways. Besides air travel, you can also go to Krabi from Bangkok by boat or by land using a bus.

How many days are enough from a Krabi trip?

If you are traveling for a short time, three days are enough for a trip in Krabi. However, if you want to go island hopping, you need at least five days to enjoy Krabi to its fullest. On the first day, you can start your adventure by exploring Ao Nang Beach. On the second day, make time for snorkeling and see how beautiful Krabi's underwater view is. On the third day, you can try rock climbing if you like some adventure. Next, on the fourth day, it's time for island hopping to Koh Phi Phi Island. On the fifth day, it's time to relax and use this last day to rest before your departure; go to the nearest spa and pamper yourself.

When is the best time to visit Krabi?

The best time to visit Krabi is from November to February. During these months, the weather is perfect and suitable for a summer trip to Krabi. During the day, the weather is not too hot, the sun is not too intense, and the sea breeze is not too cold at night. However, it would be best if you were prepared to face crowds because Krabi is experiencing a high season during this time, and the number of tourists who come is undoubtedly different compared to the low season.

Is it easy to find halal restaurants in Krabi?

Worry not; there are many places to eat that provide halal food in Krabi compared to popular cities in Thailand, Krabi can be said to be one of the most Muslim-friendly places, where 40% of its population is Muslim. You can try halal restaurants in Krabi: Sareefah Halal Food, Aonang Kung Paow, De'Fish, Ao Nang Market, and Arbadi Restaurant.

Are there ATMs (Automatic Teller Machines) in Krabi?

There are many ATMs available in Krabi. You can easily ATM, especially in tourist areas such as Ao Nang beach. Withdraw as much cash as possible for your trip in Krabi because cash is still the main payment method in Krabi.