What's up guys, we're here in the Krabi province of Thailand.
It's known for its beautiful limestone cliffs and huge sandy beaches, so in this video we're
going to show you the best things to do in Krabi!
Hope you enjoy it.
The province of Krabi is located on Southern Thailand's West Coast.
Home to impressive limestone cliffs, dense mangrove forests, white sand beaches, and
more than 100 offshore islands, Krabi is one of Thailand's most beautiful beach destinations.
But since it covers quite a large area, some attractions require a bit of traveling.
In our experience, Ao Nang is the best place to base yourself as it offers opportunities
for exploring the mainland as well as island hopping.
In this video, we'll highlight 10 of the best things to do in Krabi.
Now let's dive in!
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The laid-back town of Ao Nang has some pretty beaches to relax on and Ao Nang Beach is the
most popular one.
But it can get crowded and noisy because of the longtail boats that cruise by.
Still, it's a great place to admire the Andaman Sea, take a dip, and watch the sunset.
And if you're lucky, a mesmerizing fire show might be awaiting you after the sun goes down.
Ao Nang Beach can be a little bit noisy because there's so many boats just coming in and out
all the time.
But if you go like 10 minutes to the northwest there's actually another beach and it's super
peaceful here.
Even though Ao Nang is a small town, it has a vibrant nightlife and diverse food scene.
Sample the Thai cuisine at one of the local restaurants or night market, catch a live
show at one of the local bars, or dance the night away at one of the nightclubs.
The Soi RCA Entertainment area is the place to go if you're looking for a late night party.
But you can also find many other bars in Ao Nang's main road as well.
If you want to explore Krabi's most picturesque islands, joining an island topping tour is
the easiest way to do that.
We did a day trip by longtail boat covering four Islands.
There were multiple stops for swimming and snorkeling in the clear blue waters, as well
as a short stopover at Railay Beach, which we'll highlight later in this video.
And if you arrive at Koh Tub when the tide is low, you can walk a sandbar that connects
it to Koh Mor and Chicken Island.
Find a link to the tour that we joined in the description below the video.
Sitting right outside of Krabi Town, the Tiger Cave Temple is certainly worth a visit.
Legend has it that a tiger once lived in the cave here, which explains the name of the
temple.
But besides the caves in the complex, most visitors come to climb the 1,260 steps to
the top of the hill.
It's a steep but rewarding trek, and you can see some spectacular 360 degree views of the
Andaman Sea from the top.
Another place worth visiting is the lush natural park located in the south of Krabi.
There's a short boardwalk trail that takes you to three different pools in the middle
of the jungle.
Crystal Pool is the first one that you'll see and you'll be blown away by its green
colors.
Next, you'll come across the Emerald Pool where you can actually swim.
It's usually busy but the water has a perfect temperature.
We highly recommend walking the extra 600 meters to reach the Blue Pool.
It's the most beautiful one but you're not allowed to swim here.
The park is also home to diverse flora and fauna.
Near the natural park in Krabi you can find the Krabi Hot Springs.
Cut into smooth rocks, the water flows from deep rooted thermal springs that are located
inside volcanic chambers.
Each pool has a different temperature which is indicated by a color marking, ranging from
cool to very hot.
It's a great place to relax and rejuvenate as the water is said to have many healing
properties.
And since it's close to the Emerald Pool, you can easily combine the two in one trip.
We joined a day tour from Ao Nang, which combined both areas as well as the Tiger Cave Temple.
We left a link in the description below the video in case you want to do it as a day tour
as well.
Krabi Town is the capital of Krabi, and like many other big towns in Thailand, there's
a local Night Market here.
Every Friday to Sunday from 4 to 10 pm the market is set up next to the Chao Fah Pier.
It's only a 30 minute drive from Ao Nang and can be easily accessed by taxi or songthaew.
Local food stalls here sell a variety of Thai dishes and souvenirs.
Foods you should try include durian, steamed dumplings, skewers, takoyaki, and khao tom
mat.
This is a special banana wrapped inside a banana leaf.
Very fresh.
Koh Phi Phi are undoubtedly Krabi's most popular islands to visit.
From Ao Nang, you can join a full day speed boat tour to the islands, which are encircled
with sandy beaches, crystal clear waters, and spectacular natural scenery.
Made famous by the blockbuster movie "The Beach", Phi Phi is a true paradise destination.
Phi Phi Don is the larger of the two islands and has a range of tourist facilities, whereas
Phi Phi Ley is the most pristine one which includes the beautiful Maya Bay.
We included a link to a Phi Phi Islands day tour from Ao Nang in the description below.
Koh Lanta is an island about a three hour drive away from Ao Nang.
Stretching 20 kilometers or 12 miles from end to end, it's a fairly small and laid-back
island.
And with a variety of unspoiled beaches, it's a great place to relax.
They're also certified diving schools offering diving and snorkeling trips to nearby islands
and reefs.
We joined a tour to Koh Haa, where we saw beautiful corals and tons of marine life.
Koh Lanta hasn't reached tourism levels of the Phi Phi Islands or Ao Nang yet, so it's
generally less crowded and more affordable.
Railay Beach is likely the most beautiful beach in all of Krabi.
Only accessible by boat due to the towering cliffs that cut it off from the mainland.
Longtail boats leave Ao Nang very frequently and take only about 10 minutes.
And in addition to its white sand beaches, you can visit the cute bars and restaurants
as well as spectacular caves, such as Phra Nang and Diamond Cave.
Railay is also a world-renowned rock climbing destination for both beginners and advanced
climbers.
We joined a half-day climbing course for beginners, which was a fun introduction to the sport.
All in all, it's worth spending more than just a day at Railay if time allows it.
And of course there are a few other things to do in Krabi that we didn't mention and
we've included a list of those on the screen here for you.
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We also included important links that you'll need for your Krabi trip in the description,
such as an interactive map that contains the places we mentioned where to stay and where
to eat.
We'll catch you on the next adventure.