Krabi and Phi Phi Thailand travel guide & hotels
Splashed across every Thailand brochure is the stunning scenery of Krabi and its islands. Giant limestone cliffs, towering karst islands, gorgeous beaches and azure waters are all a trademark of Krabi. Offshore is the famous Phi Phi islands and many others like Koh Lanta, while Ao Nang Beach offers an excellent tourist base with its resorts and travel services for Krabi. Read all about it here.
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Completely updated: November 2008
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SightseeingKrabi has the best natural scenery in all of Thailand with its stunning coastline and offshore islands, hop on a land or boat tour to make the most of it...more |
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AttractionsFind out here just what there is to see in Krabi and which sites deserve the greatest share of your holiday, from pristine islands, to waterfalls and parks...more |
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Ao NangThe tourist central of Krabi, Ao Nang offers the best range of hotels, restaurants, services and of course, some stunning beaches and scenery too...more |
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Phi PhiKrabi's most famous site: a movie star, tsunami tragedy and still a massive crowd puller in the season, you can’t miss this one when visiting Krabi...more |
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Koh LantaA great island for families and those escaping the hustle and bustle, most resorts empty onto the beach and you’re spared the tuk tuks and noisy bars...more |
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ActivitiesWhether you’re into scaling sheer rock faces, paddling among spooky sea caves or diving the gorgeous Andaman waters, Krabi is a winner...more |
Krabi hotels are some of the best situated in the country, set among towering karst scenery in lush tropical Southern Thailand and with gorgeous beaches at their doorstep. The choices are large, from busy Ao Nang to exclusive Railay, stunning Phi Phi and the island escape of Koh Lanta. We strongly suggest you book well in advance, and there are more than 50 discounted resorts here for you to instantly book online. Depending where you choose, you’ll either get decent evening entertainment or a peaceful retreat, Krabi is best enjoyed by day and is far more down to earth.
Travel news
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Krabi Day trips
There’s more to Krabi than Ao Nang’s beaches and the only way to find out is to day trip to the wonderful national parks and islands…more
Photo Album
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We've collected dozens of great pictures on Krabi and its nearby attractions, click on the images above to select a slide show.
Blogs
Fabulous Ao Nang
Posted: 28 June 2009, 9:47 pm
Unfortunately there are numerous beach destinations, which get totally ruined when mass tourism and over-development create a severely polluted environment. However, there’s an optimal state somewhere along the way, where there are sufficient amenities, but the tourist population remains ecologically-sustainable. Krabi’s Ao Nang currently experiences such a stage and offers, for numerous travellers, the most [...] More




















