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| Crab statue, Ao Nang Beach |
Summary: This itinerary covers a trip with longer time commitment. Looking for a short trip itinerary? Check out this post.
Note: Most of the trips to the islands depart latest by 2 pm, hence the itinerary has been chalked out accordingly. In case you are arriving later than that, you might want to keep the rest of that day free and easy. Try visiting the mainland attractions or go for shopping in the evening. Also, when talking about pick up and drop off, the itinerary assumes that you are staying in Ao Nang. If not, please check with your tour operator regarding the hotel pickup or meeting point details.
Note: Most of the trips to the islands depart latest by 2 pm, hence the itinerary has been chalked out accordingly. In case you are arriving later than that, you might want to keep the rest of that day free and easy. Try visiting the mainland attractions or go for shopping in the evening. Also, when talking about pick up and drop off, the itinerary assumes that you are staying in Ao Nang. If not, please check with your tour operator regarding the hotel pickup or meeting point details.
For Four Islands, there are two departures available - Morning and Afternoon. Generally a half day trip, you can relax for the rest of the day. If you are taking the morning departure, you can go to one of the night markets in the evening; if you are taking the late departure, you can visit the Fossils beach and its adjacent Ao Nam Mao beach in the morning.
The recommended one is, however, afternoon departure, as it comes with the option of night snorkeling with bio luminescent phytoplanktons. Rest of the itinerary remains more or less same for both the departures. Also, the afternoon departure caters for those who are flying to Krabi the same morning.
The recommended one is, however, afternoon departure, as it comes with the option of night snorkeling with bio luminescent phytoplanktons. Rest of the itinerary remains more or less same for both the departures. Also, the afternoon departure caters for those who are flying to Krabi the same morning.
Most of the tour operators will offer pick up from your hotels in Ao Nang. If they don't, try to book one that does: there are many. After pick up, you will be taken to the pier, where you will have to make the on-spot payment for the national park entry fees, 400 THB per adult.
Day 2: Hong Islands
You can start your day with the visit to the Hong Islands group, which is a full day trip. Opt for the tours offering kayaking options. You will ideally be back by evening.
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| Hong Island Lagoon |
You can start your day with the visit to the Hong Islands group, which is a full day trip. Opt for the tours offering kayaking options. You will ideally be back by evening.
Day 3: Phi Phi Islands
For this one, you can either opt for snorkeling oriented or diving trip (1-day dive trips available), or you can go for island hopping. If you are opting for the island hopping, please keep in mind, the snorkeling opportunity will not be very good but you will get more of beach time. Similarly, for the snorkeling oriented or diving trips, there will be less to no beach time available.
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| Phi Phi Island diving area |
Recommended detour:
Ideal time commitment for detour:
2-3 days
Day 4: Krabi Rainforest and Tiger Caves temple with elephant ride
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Emerald Pool
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Spend the day on your own visiting the Hot springs and Emerald pool. Next, proceed to the Tiger caves temple and trek upto the top for the view. From there, visit the nearby elephant camp if you are interested in a ride. Try doing the trip on your own as you will get to enjoy the places at your own pace without the scheduled time commitment at each stop.
Day 5: James Bond Island
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| James Bond Rock |
Major portion of this trip will be around the Phang Nga bay near Phuket. This is a long journey from Ao Nang, so you will be mostly returning after sunset. Try opting for a trip offering kayaking near Phang Nga bay.
Day 6: Depending on your time of flight, you might opt for visiting some beaches or temples in the Krabi mainland before departing with a lot of memories to cherish.
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