Islands from Bangkok · Thai Islands
48 hours in Krabi and Railay
Two days by longtail
About 48 hours in Krabi and Railay
Krabi’s islands are close enough to Ao Nang to see in two days by longtail or speedboat, if you start early.
Day 1: the Four Islands
Leave early for Ko Poda, a short ride south of Ao Nang, then Ko Kai (Chicken Island) and Thale Waek, where a sandbar joins the islands at low tide (TAT). Swim and snorkel off the white beaches.
Day 2: canyons and mangroves
Ko Lao Lading has a curved beach between rock cliffs (TAT). In the afternoon, explore the mangrove channels of Thalane Bay (TAT) by kayak, then back to Ao Nang for the sunset.
In the afternoon, explore the mangrove channels of Thalane Bay (TAT) by kayak, then back to Ao Nang for the sunset.
Our advice: check the tide table for Thale Waek, and leave before the day-trip boats.
Why it's on our list
- Thale Waek at low tide
- Ko Poda
- Ao Thalane mangroves
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with 48 hours in Krabi and Railay before you go.