Krabi

One of Thailand's best kept secrets, Krabi offers stunning limestone scenery, coves, bays, white sandy beaches and interesting interiors full of caves, forest, rice fields and plantations. This lovely province is being carefully developed with low rise hotels, open-air restaurants and local open-top buses adding to the charm of the place.

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Towering limestone cliffs, crystal water and offshore islands stretching into the distance - that's the typical view from many Krabi hotels. Low rise and low key, Krabi wants to maintain its beauty and virtually all resorts don't rise above the height of an coconut tree! Krabi's extensive and under-developed coastline has accommodation on only a few beaches like Ao Nang. Some beaches like Railey Beach are accessible only by boat. 

Accommodation ranges from resorts, beach bungalows and local Ao Nang Hotels to luxury high end at Tubkaak and Klong Muang beaches. Ko Lanta - a large relatively secluded island one hour away - offers excellent boutique accommodation and resorts.  A ferry operates daily to the Phi Phi islands.

Find out more about Krabi hotels, including those on Ao Nang, Railey Beach and the islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi.

Krabi's offers a wealth of natural attractions - perfect for sporty outdoor activities. The fantastic coastline offers ideal snorkelling, sea kayaking, island hopping or scuba diving. Soaring limestone cliffs provide a challenge for both novice and experienced rock climbers (Krabi Rock Climbing). Venture inside tidal caves and interior lagoons etched out of the rock (Krabi Sea Canoe) or take a speedboat trip to the idyllic Phi Phi Islands (Krabi Speedboat).

Krabi's jungle covered mountains, hot springs and tropical forest are perfect for eco-tours in Krabi's national parks (Krabi eco-tours). Take a trip to Khao Sok National Park, for bamboo rafting, hiking and elephant trekking. Or indulge a soothing herbal treatment while overlooking the scenery in one of Krabi's fantastic spas.

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The tours available in Krabi are a broad stimulating bag, the focus on natural interaction: eco-adventures, canoeing, speedboat trips and snorkelling. Paddle into the serene beauty and tranquility of limestone cliff-lined lagoons (hongs), take a jungle safari deep into elephant territory, or discover the new world of colour and life that awaits you in the crystal clear Andaman sea.

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Krabi's lovely coastline is fringed with lots of tiny coves, craggy headlands, hidden beaches and offshore islands. The most developed beach is at Ao Nang  followed by Railey Beach (accessible only by boat) and Klong Muang Beach.

Part of the Hat Noppharat - Phi Phi Islands National Park - hundreds of islands, mostly uninhabited, lie just off the coast within the marine national park. Larger islands like Koh Lanta and the fabled Phi Phi Islands offer tranquility and unsurpassed beauty.

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Located on the Andaman seaboard, Krabi province is just a three-hour drive from Phuket. Direct flights operate from Bangkok to the new Krabi Airport but schedules, operated by Thai Airways, Bangkok Airways, Andaman Air, Phuket Airlines or PB Air may be subject to change so check first. You can fly south to Surathani (211 km from Krabi) or to Phuket (176 km) and drive along well maintained roads to Krabi.

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