Krabi, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta – The Practical Guide

Travel guide · 2026-2027 edition

Railay’s cliffs, Ao Nang, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta: Krabi and its islands without the stress.

Krabi, Koh Phi Phi and Koh Lanta – The Practical Guide is the up-to-date, practical guide to Krabi Province on the Andaman Sea, home to some of Thailand’s most spectacular limestone karsts: the beaches of Ao Nang, the cliffs of Railay, the 4-island tour, Koh Phi Phi and Maya Bay, Koh Lanta and the quiet islands, with prices in baht, boats and the traps to avoid.

Planning and arriving: seasons and the Andaman monsoon, visa and TDAC, budget, flights to Krabi, buses and boats from Bangkok, Phuket and Koh Samui.
Getting around and where to stay: songthaews, taxis, Grab, scooters, longtails and ferries, where to sleep in Ao Nang, Railay, Krabi Town, Phi Phi and Lanta.
Krabi: Ao Nang and the northern beaches, Railay, Phra Nang and Ton Sai, Krabi Town, Tiger Cave Temple, the Emerald Pool and the hot springs.
The islands: the 4-island tour and the Hong Islands, Koh Phi Phi and Maya Bay, Koh Lanta, Koh Jum and Koh Yao Noi.
Practicalities: climbing, kayaking and diving, beaches and water safety, food, going out, etiquette, safety and itineraries from 4 to 14 days.

Included: 4 maps (Krabi Province, Ao Nang and Railay, Koh Phi Phi, Koh Lanta), a Thai phrasebook and a practical directory (emergencies, hospitals, consulates, immigration, ferries).

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