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Krabi

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What to see in Krabi

Limestone cliffs, Railay and boat trips to the islands of the Andaman Sea.

Updated 19 October 2026 · How we make our guides

  • 8 must-see places
  • Best time: from November to April
  • Stay in Ao Nang
Photo: Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0

Krabi highlights

The places you can’t miss. In the app we sort them by day and close to each other.

  1. Railay Beach

    A peninsula of karst cliffs reachable only by longtail boat.

  2. Ao Nang

    A coastal base for the islands and beach sunsets.

  3. Hong Island

    A lagoon and bays of turquoise water north-west of Krabi.

  4. Tiger Cave Temple

    Wat Tham Suea: 1,237 steps up to a jungle viewpoint.

  5. Emerald Pool

    Mineral-water pools in Khao Phanom Bencha park.

  6. Krabi Hot Springs

    Thermal springs in the jungle, near the Emerald Pool.

  7. Koh Poda

    A white-sand island off Ao Nang, with easy snorkelling.

  8. Shell Cemetery

    Fossilised layers of shells around 40 million years old.

Where to stay in Krabi

The handiest areas for getting around and going out.

  • Recommended areas

    Ao Nang · Railay · Krabi Town

Day trips from Krabi

We take you straight to the best-rated tour on GetYourGuide, with its reviews and dates.

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When to travel to Krabi

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Krabi are from November to April. If you can, avoid September, October (monsoon on the andaman coast).

  1. Jan no warnings
  2. Feb no warnings
  3. Mar no warnings
  4. Apr no warnings
  5. May with warnings
  6. Jun with warnings
  7. Jul with warnings
  8. Aug with warnings
  9. Sep with strong warnings
  10. Oct with strong warnings
  11. Nov no warnings
  12. Dec no warnings
  • from May to October

    Monsoon on the Andaman coast

    From May to October the sea is rough and there are heavy downpours; in September and October many boat trips are cancelled (Phi Phi; the Similan Islands close).

    What to do: At this time of year, the islands in the Gulf (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan, Koh Tao) have better weather until September.

Where and what to eat

To eat like a local: the street stall. The dishes you can’t miss are in the Thailand guide.

  • Carnivore

    Ao Nang

    Steak and sunsets in Ao Nang.

  • Ton Ma Yom

    Krabi Town

    Local southern cooking.

Frequently asked questions about Krabi

What to see in Krabi?

Railay Beach, Ao Nang, Hong Island, Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Krabi Hot Springs.

What to see in Krabi in 3 days?

Don’t miss Railay Beach, Ao Nang, Hong Island, Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Krabi Hot Springs. To split it into days and areas without crossing the city back and forth, the Bagintravel app plans your trip in a minute.

Where to stay in Krabi?

The handiest areas to stay are Ao Nang, Railay and Krabi Town.

What’s the best time to travel to Krabi?

The months with the fewest warnings to travel to Krabi are from November to April. If you can, avoid September, October (monsoon on the andaman coast).

What day trips can you take from Krabi?

Phi Phi Islands, Four Islands tour and Hong Island.

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Guide reviewed 19 October 2026. Places, areas and seasons: the same data the Bagintravel app uses. Sources and method.