When visiting a tropical country, planning the time of the visit is essential. The information will allow you to plan what activities you will benefit best whether sun-tanning on sunny days, diving with perfect visibility or trekking in the forest. Located on the coast of the Andaman Sea, Krabi has 2 seasons, hot and wet but the glorious sunshine is still available throughout the year. With the influence of monsoon, Krabi receives rainfalls between May to November. The drier weather is the rest of the year which corresponds with tourist high season.

This section provides you the average amount of rainfall in each month as well as the average temperature, the best time to visit, the actual time and the current temperature.

With the distance of 814 km from Bangkok, Krabi can be reached within 1.5 hours. The fastest way to get there is by plane. Thanks to the international airport located about 15 km from the Krabi city centre, there are both domestic and international flights flying there. If ones prefer taking time to appreciate the view by train, it is possible but Krabi has no railway link. Road connection is required in the provinces nearby such as Trang, Surat Thani or Nakhon Si Thammarat. There is also bus service running straight from Bangkok to Krabi town which takes around 12 hours. Perhaps night bus is an ideal. Driving could take approximately around 10 – 12 hours. To get there by boat is available from Phuket and islands in Krabi province itself. Information on the flights with flight schedules, bus information and timetables, train timetables, boat timetables from different destinations and directions for driving from Bangkok is provided in this section.

The highlight of the south, the star of the country is dabbed for Phi Phi Islands. The group of islands is constantly the topic of the conversation amongst the tourists. Located in the Andaman Sea, about 48 km from Krabi and Phuket, Phi Phi is a part of Phi Phi National Park, consisting of 2 main islands, Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Le and other 4 islands. Known for its abundance of coral and marine life, Phi Phi offers stunning dive sites for both scuba and snorkeling. Besides, there is a bunch of activities that can be enjoyed here such as exploring the coastline by kayak or sailing out to visit nearby islands. Nightlife here is vibrant but compact and not sleazy like other big tourist destination. Over times, restaurants on the island have grown in number giving more and more dining choice. A wide range of accommodation as well as tour agencies are located on Phi Phi Don. This section provides information on Phi Phi Island and its surrounding islands, maps and travel to the island.

Located 70 km from Krabi town, Koh Lanta covers 152 sq km and runs 30 km from north to south. Koh Lanta is an ideal for nature lovers and those who prefer peace and tranquility. Visitors can relax and unwind on 9 beaches on the island. Yet, the island is brimmed with activities such as diving, kayaking, trekking, island hopping, fishing, elephant trekking and exploring caves and surrounding islands. If tired from action-packed activities, rejuvenating and pampering activities such as spa and massage are also available. Covered with dense forest and edged with mangrove, the island is a perfect destination for eco-tourism. Koh Lanta has a wide range of accommodations from simple bungalows to 5-star resorts. The detailed information on the island, activities, accommodations, surrounding islands, information on how to get there, minivan and ferry transfer timetables including maps is included in this section.

The captivating landscape of the province creates countless natural attractions, on and above the ground, on the beach and underwater. Most visitors go straight to the beach when they arrive in Krabi. While the major attractions lie along the coastline such as amazing beaches, surrounding islands, there are many more places to discover. Verdant National Parks such as Than Bokkhorani and Khao Phanom Bencha, homes to beautiful flora and fauna offers an opportunity to get closed to the green nature. Fascinating caves with dangling stalagmites and stalactites, stunning cliffs above the sea, 40-million year fossil beach and spectacular waterfalls or emerald pool hidden in dense forests await to be explored. As one of the oldest community in Thailand, Krabi has impressive town history with traces left. The ancient artifacts are collected in a museum to appreciate the past. Since religion has been a big part of Thai life, Krabi has religious attractions located in different parts of the town.

Abound with natural attractions both on land and water, Krabi offers visitors with a plethora of activities along with the development of facilities. The province is known for its prolific coral reefs and abundant aquatic animals. Exploring the life and beauty under the deep blue sea with scuba diving or just snorkeling should not be missed. Getting in action like rock climbing is available at the stunning limestone rock cliffs, riding a mountain bike in the National Park, visiting waterfalls or the emerald pool which hides itself in the forest or exploring the coastline by kayak. Fishing and sailing can be one of the fun things to do here. There is also an array of activities for lazing around on lazy days such as taking Thai cooking class, rejuvenating in a spa and getting massage or strolling on the beach. The surrounding islands tempt everyone to discover their secrets and beauty. Hopping from one to another by longtail boat or speedboat can be arranged easily in only a few hours boat trip.

Krabi is second to none when talking about gastronomy. Eating is Thais’ pastimes; therefore there is no need to worry about not being able to find a restaurant. In fact, there is a numerous choice of range of cuisines. Local side street restaurants mostly provide authentic taste of Thai food. Just a few steps from the sea, seafood is undeniably fresh. Some may also serve southern food if you may want to try. If you crave for western food, you will be spoilt for choice in Krabi. There is a choice of French, Italian, Swiss, Mediterranean, British pub grub, German, Swedish and many more. Its stunning landscape is definitely boost gustatory pleasure. Whether you prefer dining in the restaurant on the beach, on a cliff overlooking the ocean, in a boutique resort or side street, Krabi has all for your selection. This section provides information on Thai food and complete list of restaurants of different ethnics and locations around the town.

Visiting Krabi should not be complete without diving to witness the diversity of lives in the deep blue sea. Krabi is blessed with a number of excellent diving sites and countless snorkeling spots. The sites provide endless opportunity for all levels of divers and all types of diving. They are characterized by the topography of the area. The limestone cliffs drop down into the sea creating a brilliant habitat for all aquatic creations. There is a great opportunity that you will be swimming with a school of clownfish, turtles, barracudas, moray eels, lion fish or sharks if you are lucky. Colourful seafans, staghorns and other different shapes of soft and hard corals decorate the natural underwater wall. There is also wreck site for adventure diving. Longtail boats and speedboat provide easy access to those dive sites. The trip can also be arranged by local tour agencies and dive centres. The popular dive sites include Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, Hin Daeng, Koh Ha, Koh Rok, Koh Ngai, Koh Talabeng.