Islands around Krabi, Koh Lanta and Phi Phi Island

Krabi offers the adventurous traveller not just beautiful beaches and clear green seas, but numerous islands, large and small, for exploring or even living like Robinson Crusoe for a while.

Koh Poda is a small limestone island 25 minutes by boat from the beaches of the Raileh peninsular (which can be seen on the horizon in the photograph).

The circular island is no more than a kilometre in diameter, covered in palm trees and almost entirely encircled by a soft white sand beach. Read More...

Chicken island got its name from a bizarre rock formation which resembles the head of a chicken.

One end of the island consists of steep cliffs, while the other end has beautiful beaches along a peninsula. This peninsula gets flooded at high tide, creating a small island. There is no accomodation on Chicken island. Read More...

The Phi Phi Islands are by far the main attraction to Krabi, and are widely considered to be amongst the most beautiful places in the world.

There are six islands altogether: Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Ley, Bida Nok, Bida Nai, Yung, and Phai; each of which offers some of the most unique topography on this planet. Of these six islands, Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Ley are the largest, and most well known.

This is the largest of the Phi Phi islands, and offers some of the most arresting scenery available anywhere in the world. Phi Phi Don is comprised of two main sections, peculiarly connected by a narrow strip of glittering white sand. It was here, in the center, where the first settlement of Ton Sai was established.

Since that time, Phi Phi Don has earned a reputation as one of the most alluring sights in the region, offering spectacular beaches, gleaming, turquoise seas, and remarkable landscapes. This reputation, however, has not come without a cost.

The second largest of the Phi Phi Island chain, Phi Phi Ley is extremely beautiful, and pristine.

Day trips to Phi Phi Ley are available, and one of the biggest attractions is Phaya Naak Cave, or Viking Cave, which has some bonafide prehistoric carvings.

Another attraction to Phi Phi Ley are the nests of the edible-nest swiftlet, which fetch up to US $2000 per kilogram. Armed guards stand watch over these nests, to protect them against poachers. Overnight stays on Phi Phi Ley are forbidden.

North of Phi Phi Don has 2 small beaches and some well preserved offshore coral gardens. Good for snorkelling. The island gets it's name from the black clouds of mosquitoes at sunset at certain times of the year. possesses a rocky beach located to the north of Phi Phi Don, offering some well preserved offshore coral gardens.

It is a great place for snorkeling. The island gets its name from the black clouds of mosquitoes at sunset. Koh Phai Nok Island (Bamboo Island) is a tiny island surrounded by coral reef, standing next to Koh Yoong. The northern and eastern shores offer the beautiful beaches and a long stretch of coral reef to the south of the island.

Phai Island is north of Koh Phi Phi Don and not far from Koh Yung. Marvellous beaches are in the north and east of the island. The bank of coral reefs with antler corals, in particular, stretches from north to south of the island.

The best time to visit Phi Phi Island is during the monsoon-free season, which is from November to April.

Although less scenic than some other areas in the province, Koh Lanta is perhaps the most idyllic area available in Krabi.

While lacking the towering karsts, Koh Lanta offers travelers something that is growing increasingly difficult to find on Phi Phi or Pranang: peace and quiet.

With over 19 pristine, tree-lined beaches, remarkably friendly residents, and inexpensive accommodations, Lanta Island is the perfect place to go for a serene, relaxing vacation. Read more about Koh Lanta

This island is located at the edge of the Than Bokkhorani National Park, and is accessible via boat from Ao Pranang. The trip takes about an hour, but is well worth it, as Hong Island is home to a beautiful sandy beach, and some wonderful deep and shallow water coral deposits.

In addition, Koh Hong has several caves that are home to the edible-nest swiftlet, whose nests are valued at over US$2000 per kg.