Visit Krabi: Top 10 things to do & see

Krabi is a beautiful province located in the south of Thailand and situated in the Andaman Bay region. If you are a big fan of island tourism, you certainly cannot ignore Krabi because this is where many beautiful beaches are among the top in the world. 

It owns the adventure places and stunning landscapes sas well as numerous natural treasures you want on a trip. This world-class destination is also an ideal starting point for exploring fantastic beaches, islands, accommodations, and dining establishments.

Not as crowded as Bangkok, as bustling as Pattaya or as gorgeous as Phuket, but Krabi still has a strange charm. This is a destination that promises to leave you with many impressions and unforget memories about the beautiful country of Thailand.

Krabi, which is on the Andaman Sea on Thailand’s west coast, experiences the hot, rainy, and cool (warm) seasons.

The average temperature is a low of 23°C and a high of 31°C, which is still warm, December is the coldest month. With nearly little rain, February is the driest month. October is when it rains the most. April is the warmest month with an average high of 34°C and low of 24°C.

In terms of weather, December through February are the ideal months to visit Krabi. Although it doesn’t become as warm in the evenings as it does in the day. The weather is often dry and bright, making it ideal for a wide range of activities.

March and April are still good months to go if you love water sports like diving and snorkeling. Normal wind and wave conditions are quiet, and the water is warm.

As a paradise island of Thailand, when mentioning Krabi tourism, visitors immediately think of beautiful islands, clear blue beaches or smooth sand. Not only that, but the attractions in Krabi also have many other destinations for you to explore during your trip.

Tiger Cave Temple, also known as Wat Tham Suea, will help you have an ideal place for you to enjoy panoramic views of the beautiful nature here. This temple is 3 km northeast of Krabi town. To get to the top of the mountain, you have to go through a challenge of 1,237 steps to reach the giant Buddha statue at the top of the mountain. Once you reach the top of the mountain, you will not regret your journey, the scenery here is extremely beautiful.

As for the Krabi night market, it would be hard to discuss it without mentioning the Ao Nang night market. It is well-known among tourists as a location to dine and shop for less money. You may take a tuk tuk or a cab to get to this market, and can entirely bargain the price for a decent and reasonable service pricing.

When you visit, you must definitely taste the foods at the market, including the renowned Tori cake, papaya salad, etc. Numerous items, such as handcrafted fragrance soaps and silk goods, are available for purchase here. You may also get hand-woven silk with great elegance and a variety of colors, patterns, and textures in the Ao Nang night market. As a result, visitors can opt to purchase silk clothing and bags as presents for friends and family. Additionally, people may take in street art acts including music, a circus, and more. All of these factors contribute to the market’s crowded and bustling atmosphere.

Railay is a peninsula located in the south of Ao Nang area, this beach is famous for rock climbing activities and other types of water entertainment. You can choose to relax on the beach or join diving tours here. Then, you go to Phra Nang Cave located on Railay Beach, a famous cave with Phallus Shrine (to visit and discover the myths surrounding this temple). Outside the cave is a long, beautiful and shallow beach that is ideal for swimming and exploring.

The Island is also known as Poda Island and is the largest of the four islands that make up the Poda Group of Islands. Poda is famous for its extremely white sand beaches, coral reefs, and clear turquoise sea combined with unspoiled beauty this is one of Krabi’s main tourist attractions. This will probably be the island that is spent the most time out of the 4 islands so that you can experience from food to entertainment with many activities: swimming, sunbathing, diving, …

This small and unusually shaped island is located close to the south of the Poda and Tup Islands, about 30 minutes via longtail boat from Krabi’s west coast. Koh Kai, Koh Gai, and Koh Hua Khwan are all names for Chicken Island. However, it is better known as Chicken Island because of a massive rock structure that resembles the head and neck of a chicken. At low tide, a sandbar emerges from the ocean, which distinguishes this location from the other islands in the Krabi area. You may attempt snorkeling around the seas, which are beautiful with spectacular coral reefs and plenty of tropical fish.

Tup Island (Koh Tap, or Koh Thap) is a popular offshore island for day journeys and tours in Krabi. Koh Tap is located in the Mu Koh Poda archipelago between Koh Poda and Chicken Island, about south west of Ao Nang. This is much smaller than the other islands in the group, but it has a wonderful beach and the seas around it are great for snorkeling with a variety of tropical species. It is best to wear reef shoes or flip-flops when strolling on the sandbar since sharp corals and shells protrude from the sea, making it rather painful underfoot.

Khao Hon Nak is one of the limestone mountains of Krabi region with a unique snake shape. Experiencing the Khao Hon Nak limestone climbing journey will be one of the interesting activities when you spend time here. When you reach a certain height, you can zoom in on the panoramic view of the majestic mountains and capture Krabi in sight.

Khao Phanom Bencha National Park (Khao Phanom Bencha National Park) is a national park in Krabi province, Thailand. The park is named after Khao Phanom Bencha mountain and protects an area of virgin rainforest and rare wildlife. This national forest is also the perfect place for you to join exploration tours, walks or even experience living right in the forest because the weather and climate in this region is cool all year round.

Krabi hot spring is in Thailand’s southern province of Krabi, in the district of Khlong Thom. This geothermal area is home to several thermal springs, but the greatest one to see is the Krabi Hot Stream. It is close to the well-known Emerald and Blue Pools of the Khao Phra Bang Khram Nature Reserve. A wonderful hot spring waterfall at this location offers a naturally occurring mineral-rich soak akin to a jacuzzi before emptying into a cool, refreshing river.

As you can see, Thai cuisine is rather wonderful even the most straightforward meals, like fried rice, are excellent. I advise you to take advantage of the chance to attend a cooking class in Krabi if you want to learn how to prepare the regional specialties once you go home. You will leave with a recipe booklet in addition to learning how to prepare four dishes and tasting them. The fact that each individual may select the meals they wish to make, such as a green curry, Pad Thai pad, spicy shrimp soup, coconut milk chicken, sticky mango rice, etc., is also something I find to be quite wonderful.

Centara Grand Beach Resort & Villas is a luxurious 5 -star resort near Ao Nang beach. This beachfront hotel is tucked away amid the exclusive Pai Plong Bay and a lavish national park. The resort offers private villas with a choice of garden or ocean views, an outdoor Jacuzzi, or a plunge pool, all of which are substantially proportioned. The suites and villas are tranquil havens, designed in a contemporary Thai style with high ceilings, wooden accents, stone features, and calming colors. This place is only reachable by boat, has several options for relaxation and exploration, including a spa, Thai, Japanese, and international restaurants, water activities, two swimming pools and kids clubs. 

Banyan Tree is a 5-star beachfront villa resort in Krabi. The hotel has a total of 72 rooms with many different types for you to choose from. The rooms are fully equipped, modern equipment and have a beautiful view, so right at the hotel you can just relax and watch outside scenery. This is a great choice if you want to relax and unwind because there is a swimming pool, a spa treatment area. Wellbeing treatments Sanctuary combines their spacious suites, bespoke dining offerings, blissful spa and multifunctional practice spaces into one exclusive wellbeing journey.

Sea Seeker is a family-friendly 4-star hotel right near Ao Nang Beach with a scale of up to 233 rooms. All rooms are fully equipped with equipment such as wifi, TV, refrigerator, … In addition, there is a pool bar, terrace and garden at Sea Seeker Krabi Resort waiting for visitors to experience. Especially guests traveling with children can use babysitting services. Most of the tourists staying here are very satisfied with the quality and service of Sea Seeker.

Amari Vogue lies on the northern end of Tubkaek Beach, facing the quiet ocean, so you know that the sun, sand, and waves are all covered here. The distance is only 40 minutes from Krabi Town, which is brimming with eateries, markets, and nightlife, for an extra dash of glamor throughout your visit. The rooms have been carefully designed to provide a cozy, “home from home” feeling. We’ve made changes to the decor to highlight contemporary Thai style everywhere you look—a modern take on the traditional Thai house.

Panan – a Pandanus tree symbolizes the unique culture of Krabi’s local life. Resort’s logo is the iconic stripe pattern of Panan weaving. The resort includes 199 elegantly decorated rooms and suites. In addition, here you can also enjoy the best services with multilingual, friendly and very dedicated staff. It has special interconnecting family rooms that will make sure you can feel at home, comfortably close to your kids while still having some personal space. All combined to make your stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible.

Uno Restaurant Krabi is an Italian restaurant with several vegetarian options available. Open Tue-Sun 11:00am-11:00pm and Closed Mon. Although there are not many vegan dishes, most of the dishes receive good reviews from diners who have experienced them. So if you want to be a vegetarian, you can come here to experience, perhaps the food here will not disappoint you.

One of the greatest Indian restaurants in Krabi, Aonang, is Bawarchi Delight. It is famous for its authentic Indian cuisine with fresh spices used by the highly trained cooks at this restaurant, guaranteeing meals of the highest caliber. Paneer tikka, paneer butter masala, butter chicken, and chicken tikka are a few of the greatest dishes to be found here. This destination has amazing hospitality and service as well.

Krabi is a destination that not only attracts foreign tourists but also attracts a lot of domestic tourists so I will suggest how to get from a few places in Thailand to Krabi on below.

By Plane
There are many ways to get from Bangkok to Krabi, but traveling by plane is the fastest and most time-saving way. Airlines flying directly from Bangkok to Krabi include Thai Smile, Thai Airways, Bangkok Air, AirAsia, Vietjet, and Hahn Air. The distance between the two places is about 655 km, so the flight will take about 1 hour 20 minutes. However, the time depends on each airline and they also have different prices.

By Bus
About 13 hours are needed to travel the distance about 780 kilometers by bus from Bangkok to Krabi. Bus routes between Bangkok and Krabi are run by Thai Sriram Travel and The Transport Company, with the route beginning at Bangkok Mochit Bus Depot. It is advisable to confirm well in advance, though, as plans for vacations and holidays sometimes differ.

By Taxi/Car
Taxis are widely available in Bangkok, and you may take one to Krabi. You should prepare ahead of time because the journey might take up to 11 hours. Choosing whether you wish to be picked up from a hotel or an airport. Visitors can usually take a break whenever you like. A cab from Bangkok to Krabi costs between $362 and $500, depending on the number of passengers in the car and the standard of luxury.

By Ferry/ Speedboat
Traveling between Phuket and Krabi by ferry is quite convenient because the distance between the two places when transfering by ferry is only about 50 km. Based on average speed it usually takes about 2 hours to get from Phuket to Krabi. However depending on weather conditions and type of ferry the time could be faster or slower. This is definitely a great opportunity for visitors to move around while enjoying the beautiful surroundings.

By Taxi
Traveling from Phuket to Krabi by taxi is probably the most comfortable option if you are seasick and cannot take the ferry. The price is similar to the ferry price, but when choosing a taxi, you will be more flexible about the pick up point and time. If it is a family trip with both young children and the elderly, I recommend choosing a taxi to move more comfortably.

By Bus
Travel by bus is the cheapest means of transport, but traveling will take time and is uncomfortable compared to trains and taxis. There are also buses a day from 7:30am to 9:30pm so you won’t have to worry about waiting too long. Taking the bus is also a way to experience and talk to the locals.