Routes to Krabi Experience… Time and Again photo square & graphic tel : 08 1840 2384 Routes to Krabi Contents Experience… Time and Again Krabi is an amazing small coastal town endowed Must-see Islands in Krabi . 4 with great riches in nature and culture. Krabi’s history dates back to prehistory with abundant archeological evidence and sites. Krabi’s prosperity dates back to Must-see Beaches . 12 ancient times when it was an important and prosperous port town. In Krabi, ethnic Muslims, Chinese, and Buddhist Thais live together in harmony, Breathtaking Views from the Air . 16 making Krabi a model of cultural pluralism. Artistically, the art scenes in Krabi are as vibrant as World-class Diving Sites . 20 other cities, if not more. Krabi’s pristine nature is unparalleled, being endowed with plentiful natural resources for tourism Natural Wonders of Krabi . 24 on land and at sea. This tropical paradise is rich with stunning limestone mountains, waterfalls, hot springs Top Krabi Adventure Thrills . 32 and caves. Its rainforest boasts rare wildlife and is rich with biodiversity. Krabi’s wilderness and towering limestone cliffs attract adventure tourists from all Amazing Caves of Krabi . 34 over the world. With numerous offshore islands jutting out from the sea, Krabi is also a world-class beach destination with paradise islands and breathtaking Top Krabi Viewpoints . 38 diving sites. “Route to Krabi Experiences… Time and Again” Krabi Communities’ Way of Life . 40 helps you explore the wonder of Krabi. It is a perfect guide for both first-time visitors and those who want to get to know this amazing place more deeply for a Must-see Krabi Art Scenes . 44 more enriching Krabi experience. Ko Phi Phi Don & Phi Phi Le This world-class group of islands is consisted of 2 main islands, namely Ko Phi Phi Don and Ko Phi Phi Le which are surrounded by satellite islands such as Ko Phai, Ko Yung, Ko Bida Nok and Ko Bida Nai. The Phi Phi Don Island has two main bays -- Ao Ton Sai and Ao Lo Dalam. As the site of the main pier, this is where most resorts, hotels, restaurants, souvenir shops and tour services are located. There are many beautiful sandy beaches along the coves around the island such as Lo Bakao and Laem Tong beaches north of Phi Phi, Lo Lana and Ao Nui beaches to the west, and Ao Wang Long beach south of the island. Phi Phi’s world-famous Getting there : Ko Phai & Ko Yung viewpoint is on the hill in the middle of the A long-tail boat can be rented island. It takes a 20-30 minutes’ hike to reach at Ko Phi Phi, costing around These two small islands are north the viewpoint where one can marvel at the 3,000 baht. Speed boats from of Ko Phi Phi Don. Ko Phai boasts pure panoramic view of both Ao Ton Sai and Krabi also offer a round trip to white beaches circling the island. It is a Ao Lo Dalam. Ko Phai and Ko Yung, departing in the morning and returning in favourite spot for swimming, snorkeling, Phi Phi is breathtaking because it is mostly the evening, costing 1,200 baht and sunbathing. Although the nearby towering limestone cliffs jutting out of the per person. Ko Yung has no beaches, it is a favourite Andaman Sea. It is also famous for its pi-le or place for snorkeling and diving, thanks the turquoise blue lagoon to its teeming corals. The birds’-eye hidden from view by towering view offers a most stunning sight of Ko limestone pillars. The most Getting there : Phai. The round island is surrounded by famous is the Maya Bay for The ferry to Ko Phi Phi departs white beaches, looking like a sunny side its semicircle white sandy from Khlong Chilat Pier in Krabi. Best time to visit : up egg, with Ko Yung as the backdrop. beach. Other must-see sights The ticket costs 450 baht per include Lo Sama Bay, and person. There are 4 round trips Best time to visit : Bida Nok and Bida Nai islands a day. Tel : 0-7562-0052 From the end of November to April. near Phi Phi where the rare From the end of November to April. frigate sea birds have made their home. 4 • Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again • 5 Ko Hong Ko Hong is the biggest island in the archipelago of Krabi. It lies between Ko Yao Noi and Ko Yao Yai and the Ko Dam Hok Dam Khwan west coast of Krabi. The exquisite beaches of Ko Hong are ranked among the world’s top 10 most beautiful. A relatively big island off Ao Nang Ko Hong is also famous for its Bay, Ko Dam Hok Dam Khwan is a towering breathtaking lagoon and its magnificent limestone cliff without any beaches but it site for snorkeling in front of the lagoon. stands out for its unique rock formation south of the island that looks like the head of a chicken that has long been Getting there : a symbol of Ko Dam Hok Dam Khwan. Getting there : A long-tail boat to Ko Poda, The long-tail boat to Ko Hong from Thale Waek, Ko Dam Hok Dam Laem Sak at Ao Nang, Amphoe Khwan, Ko Thap, and Ko Mo Mueang, takes about an hour while costs 300 baht per person for a the ferry from Khuan O Pier from Best time to visit : Amphoe Ao Luek takes an hour Best time to visit : round trip which takes about 45 an half. A one-day boat rent costs minutes. Or rent a boat for a about 2,500-3,000 baht. Almost all year round. The best season From the end of November to April. is from the end of November to April. full-day excursion at the cost of 2,200 baht. 6 • Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again • 7 Ko Rok Nok & Ko Rok Nai These twin islands are a bit further away at the southern end of Krabi Sea where the Trang Sea starts. To the east of both islands are magnificent sandy beaches. Surrounded by crystal clear and turquoise blue sea, the twin islands are Krabi’s important tourist attraction. Ko Rok Nok and Ko Rok Nai also offer one the best snorkeling and deep-sea diving experiences in Krabi, thanks to their colourful shallow and deep-sea coral reefs. Ko Poda Ko Poda is the biggest in the group of islands off Ao Nang Bay. It is famous for its glorious white sandy beach, turquoise blue sea, and very friendly fishes. Hailed as a paradise island by people all over the world, Ko Poda is not far from another attraction, the unique Thale Waek the sea separated by a sandbar. A trip to Ko Poda and Thale Waek can be combined in one day. Getting there : From Ao Nang, the long- tail boat to Ko Poda, Thale Waek, Ko Dam Hok Dam Khwan, Ko Thap and Ko Mo costs 300 Getting there : baht per person for a round trip, From Ko Lanta, a passenger taking about half hour. Or rent boats to Ko Rok costs 1,000 baht, a boat for a full-day but it is available only during Best time to visit : the holiday season. excursion which costs From the Khlong Son Pier in 2,200 baht. The high season is from the end of Amphoe Sikao, Trang Province, the November to April. speed boats to Ko Rok leave in the morning and return in the evening. The round trip costs Best time to visit : 1,600 baht per person. Almost all year round. The best season is from the end of November to April. 8 • Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again Routes to Krabi Experience…Time and Again • 9 Ko Lanta Ko Lanta is the biggest island in Krabi, consisting of 2 adjacent islands -- Ko Lanta Noi and Ko Lanta Yai. Ko Lanta Ko Ngai is also one of Krabi’s 6 districts. The District Office and the pier for Though part of Krabi, this island is passenger ferries from the mainland are situated right at the seams of the Krabi in Ko Lanta Noi while the majority of and Trang Seas. It is near other well-known tourist attractions are in Ko Lanta Yai. islands such as Ko Muk, Ko Chueak and The west coast of Ko Lanta Yai is Ko Ma in the Trang Sea. Ko Ngai has a lined with several stunning beaches spectacular long beach east of the island. such as Hat Khlong Dao, Hat Phra Ae, Beautiful corals at Ko Chueak, Ko Ma and Hat Khlong Kong, Hat Khlong Nin, Ko Kradan offer memorable snorkeling Hat Khlong Hin, Hat Ba Kan Tiang, experiences while the visitors can include Hat Khlong Jak and Hat Mai Phai. Most some adventure fun at Tham Morakot or resorts and hotels are in Ko Lanta Yai the Emerald Cave in Ko Muk with their while the southern tip of the island is the Ko Ngai trip. headquarter of the Mu Ko Lanta Marine National Park at Laem Tanot Cape, a famous Getting there : sunset viewpoint. From Ko Lanta, a trip to Getting there : From Krabi, take the Ko Lanta Yai also has several local Ko Ngai by speed boats costs communities serving as learning centers on 750 baht, available only during the Highway No. 4 to Amphoe Khlong the local way of life. For example, the high season.