Towering limestone cliffs rising from turquoise sea, long-tail boats and island-hopping to some of Thailand's most beautiful beaches. Here's what Krabi is like, when to go and how long to stay.
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December to April is the dry season, with calm seas for island trips and the busiest beaches. May to October is the rainy season, cheaper and greener, but some boat trips are cancelled when the sea is rough. November is a good shoulder month, when the rain eases.
A peninsula of beaches and cliffs reached only by boat, famous for rock climbing.
Hop between Phra Nang Cave beach, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Poda by long-tail boat.
Speedboat trips to Maya Bay and the Phi Phi islands, about an hour away.
Climb 1,260 steep steps to a Buddha on the summit and a huge view.
A clear, jade-green spring-fed pool in the forest, with a hot spring nearby.
Paddle through mangroves and between cliffs, with monkeys on the banks.
A quieter island to the south, or a good second stop for a longer trip.
Ao Nang is the main resort, with lots of hotels and boats. Railay is more remote and dramatic but is reached only by boat. Klong Muang and Tubkaek are quieter and more upmarket.
December to April, when it's dry and the sea is calm. May to October is cheaper but rainy, and some boat trips are cancelled.
Fly to Krabi from Bangkok in about 1 hour 20 minutes, or direct from Singapore and Kuala Lumpur. Ao Nang is about 30 minutes from the airport.
A week gives time for a few island trips, Railay and some beach days. Add Koh Lanta or Phuket for two weeks.
Krabi is more relaxed and scenic, with dramatic cliffs and fewer big resorts. Phuket has more nightlife, more hotels and more flights.
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