8 Best Activities to Do in Krabi, Thailand: Beaches, Islands & Hidden Gems
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Thailand has always remained as one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia and for good reason! Krabi has been known to be one of Thailand’s most relaxing and peaceful destinations for its islands, beaches, jungles, limestone cliffs, and cultural sites at the same time a great place for adventure with its elephant sanctuaries, hot springs, strenuous Tiger Cave Temple hike. We will go through some of the best activities and some hidden gems that you can add to your itinerary for those planning a trip to Krabi, Thailand! At the end, we will also give you some tips to keep in mind when visiting Thailand.
Best Things to Do in Krabi, Thailand
There is so much you can do in this tropical destination in southern Thailand. Whether you want adventure in your travel plans or just want to take it a little bit more easy, we will provide you with some of the most popular activities that we have personally done and some that we wish we would have explored! We feel certain that you will love your experience when trying these activities for yourself. However, we do still reccomend to do a little bit of your own research before going through with the experience! Here is our list of the top 7 things to do in Krabi, Thailand:
1. Relax at Railay Beach
One of the best beaches in Krabi would have to be Railay Beach. This is located on a tiny peninsula surrounded by limestone cliffs. This beach is accessible by boat only for that reason (15-20 minutes from Ao Nang). There are two main beaches in the area, East Railay and West Railay, which are connected by a walking trail. There are many restaurant and bars in the area if you are looking for places to eat! There is also a special beach called Phra Nang Cave, which is a major attraction here. Rock climbing is a huge thing in Railay Beach due to the giant cliffs, and there are many companies around this island that offers classes and cater to all skill levels, whether you are a beginner or advanced!
2. Take a Day Trip to Phi Phi Islands
Another popular island to visit near Krabi is Phi Phi Islands! This is a beautiful area with soft white sand and clear warm waters! You can take a tour, which will pick you up from Krabi, and go around to different popular areas including Maya Bay (featured in the movie “The Beach”), Monkey Beach, and different areas of Phi Phi Islands!
Full Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi
3. Explore the Hot Springs and Emerald Pool
One of our favorite activities was a full-day jungle tour, which included relaxing in natural hot springs in the jungle and swimming in the Emerald Pool! This definitely made for a relaxing experience while taking in the nature of the jungle. You can also hike a little bit of a distance from Emerald Pool to see the Blue Pool (not allowed to swim), which was incredible to see!
All Day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)
