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Krabi and island hopping on Koh Lanta & Koh Ngai

Discover Krabi’s beautiful beaches and look forward to island-hopping adventures in the Andaman Sea. Enjoy Koh Lanta’s laid-back atmosphere and unwind completely on Koh Ngai’s paradisiacal beaches.

Krabi and island hopping on Koh Lanta & Koh Ngai
Krabi and island hopping on Koh Lanta & Koh Ngai
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Krabi and island hopping on Koh Lanta & Koh Ngai

Discover Krabi’s beautiful beaches and look forward to island-hopping adventures in the Andaman Sea. Enjoy Koh Lanta’s laid-back atmosphere and unwind completely on Koh Ngai’s paradisiacal beaches.

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What is included in the price?
This package includes the following
  • Return flights from chosen airport to Krabi
  • 10 nights at 3- and 4-star hotels
  • 10 x breakfast (days 3-12)
  • 1 x lunch (day 5)
  • Airport transfer in a minibus with air conditioning
  • Local English-speaking guide on excursions
  • All mentioned transfers and excursions take place within international groups
  • Transport between the islands by car ferry and traditional long-tail boat
  • Emergency hotline staffed 24/7 throughout your tour
  • ATOL certificate included
  • Departure guarantee – the tour goes ahead regardless of the number of participants

The following excursion packages:

  • Full-day excursion to the spectacular islands of the Andaman Sea & Phra Nang Beach 
  • Entry fees and charges to the mentioned attractions 

THE TOUR IN SHORT

On this tour, you will experience the best of the Krabi province. You’ll stay both on the mainland and on the serene islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Ngai, where golden and powdery white beaches, turquoise seas, and a laid-back atmosphere await.

The journey begins in Krabi, where you’ll be staying at Klong Muang Beach, a peaceful stretch of sand with a relaxed vibe and stunning views over the Andaman Sea and its iconic limestone formations. Alternatively, you might opt for the secluded Tup Kaek Beach or the livelier holiday haven of Ao Nang.

No matter where you choose to stay, expect relaxation blended with adventurous excursions to some of the most breathtaking islands and beaches of the Andaman Sea, including the renowned Phra Nang Beach – one of Thailand’s finest strands.

Then, you will leave the mainland to embark on island hopping. You’ll start at Koh Lanta, the largest island in Krabi province. Here, you’ll stay on the west coast, known for its superior beaches. Koh Lanta is famed for its relaxed ambience, friendly locals, and magnificent nature. Explore mangrove forests by kayak, visit Lanta Old Town, or wander through the island’s national park, home to untouched beaches and astonishing views.

The journey concludes on the small, uninhabited paradise of Koh Ngai, where you can unwind under swaying palms and swim in the turquoise waters. Lush nature surrounds you here, and the island’s powdery white beaches are adorned with vibrant longtail boats resting in the sand and gently rocking at the water’s edge.

Why choose this tour

  • Find a favourite spot on Krabi’s lovely beaches and embark on adventures to some of the Andaman Sea’s most stunning islands. 
  • Combine the beautiful beaches and impressive limestone cliffs of Krabi with island hopping to Koh Lanta and Koh Ngai.  
  • Experience Koh Lanta’s relaxed vibe and find serenity on Koh Ngai’s paradisal beaches. 
  • Option to extend the tour to include a city break in the vibrant capital Bangkok

Our tours always include

  • All international and domestic flights
  • All accommodations
  • All specified excursions and activities
  • 24/7 telephone – We’re with you all the way
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Departure from selected airport

Today, you’ll be travelling to Thailand with connecting flight(s) on the way.

Day 2: Arrival in Krabi

You will land at Krabi airport, pass through immigration, and collect your luggage. In the arrivals hall, a driver waits to take you to your hotel.

Upon arrival, check-in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Slip into your swimwear and find a sun lounger by the hotel’s pool, or head for the beach, just a stone’s throw away.

You’ll stay at Klong Muang Beach by default, a delightful coastal area offering the perfect balance of tranquillity and activity. Here, you can enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while having easy access to excellent restaurants, cosy cafés, and local shops. The golden sandy beach stretches along the azure coast, surrounded by lush greenery and majestic limestone cliffs that create a dramatic and inviting scene.

If you seek a more secluded atmosphere, Tub Kaek Beach is a stellar choice. The area offers a peaceful and relaxed vibe, ideal for those in search of quietude. The beach is often yours alone, and while the selection of hotels and restaurants is limited, it is of good quality. Tub Kaek is also an ideal starting point for treks, including the popular route to Dragon Crest Mountain, where you’re rewarded with a spectacular view.

Alternatively, you might choose Ao Nang, perfect if you crave more liveliness and a wide selection of restaurants and activities. The main street stretches for miles and offers a plethora of dining options – from international eateries to local venues serving authentic Thai dishes. In Ao Nang, you’ll find both the peaceful Noppharat Thara beach, perfect for relaxing sunset walks, and the livelier Ao Nang beach, where boats ferry visitors to many of the beautiful small islands in the bay.

Days 3-4: Beach holiday in Krabi

Days are at your leisure.

In Krabi, the door is open to a myriad of activities and stunning beaches, all with views of Krabi province’s hallmark limestone cliffs and islands. Here, you can find both peace and adventure.

Just off Krabi in the Andaman Sea, lie some of Thailand’s most beautiful islands, including the Phi Phi Islands, Hong Island, and several smaller isles. Tomorrow’s excursion will take you to some of these enchanting islands, something to definitely look forward to! The islands are famous for their extraordinary beaches and splendid snorkelling spots.

The mainland also offers delightful beaches such as Railay Beach, Phra Nang Beach, and Tonsai Beach. These beaches attract visitors worldwide with their soft, white sand, crystal-clear waters, and impressive rock formations.

Besides relaxing, you have the opportunity to experience Krabi’s remarkable nature, including natural pools amidst the jungle. Or perhaps the kayak paradise of Ao Thalane? If you’re up for even more adventure, you can trek through lush jungle and small streams to nearby Dragon Crest Mountain in Tub Kaek, where the unforgettable view is your reward.

In Krabi province, you also have the chance to experience Thai culture influenced by two religions. Here, Buddhists and Muslims live harmoniously side by side. The multicultural society is vividly reflected in the cultural experiences available. You’ll find both mosques and temples around, and the Tiger Cave Temple, just outside Krabi, is particularly worth visiting. Here, you can get close to monks’ daily lives and experience the spiritual calm of the place. If you’re up for a challenge, you can take on the over 1,200 steps to the top of the cliff – a symbolic journey representing the overcoming of life’s challenges and the pursuit of inner peace.

Day 5: Full-day island-hopping tour & Phra Nang Beach

Today, you’ll embark on an unforgettable full-day excursion, visiting some of the most popular islands in the Andaman Sea and the picturesque Phra Nang Beach on the Railay Peninsula.

You will be picked up from the hotel and taken to the pier, where a traditional longtail boat is ready to whisk you over the turquoise waters.

After about 30 minutes, you will arrive at Koh Poda, one of the most beautiful islands in the Andaman Sea. Known for its pristine beaches with soft, white sand meeting the crystal-clear water, this island is a haven for snorkelling among tropical fish, swimming, or simply soaking up the sun. You might also retreat beneath one of the shady trees to enjoy the breathtaking views. For that feeling of having the island to yourself, stroll further along the beach to discover your own little, secluded slice of paradise. The further you wander, the more of a Robinson Crusoe vibe you’ll capture.

At midday, a traditional Thai lunch buffet is set up on the beach, allowing you to enjoy your meal with your toes sunk into the white sand.

You’ll once more board the longtail boat, which takes you to Koh Gai, also known as Chicken Island due to the island’s rock formation resembling a hen. The island boasts beautiful beaches and is surrounded by crystal-clear waters teeming with coral reefs and colourful fish.

Next, you visit the paradise islands of Koh Tup and Koh Mor, offering crystal-clear waters, white sand, and excellent snorkelling opportunities. The two islands are connected by a sandbar that appears at low tide. Swimming from one island to the other is also possible, as they are close together.

The tour concludes at Phra Nang Beach, where you can swim and visit the Princess Cave, or head to the eastern side of the Railay Peninsula, where you’re quite likely to encounter a few macaques along your way.

You return to the hotel in the mid-afternoon, with the evening free to enjoy Krabi before the tour continues to Koh Yao Yai early tomorrow morning.

Day 6: Krabi – Koh Lanta

Today, your island-hopping adventure starts on Koh Lanta and Koh Ngai.

After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be driven to the Ban Hua Hin pier, around a 1.5 hour’s drive away. From here, you will take a ferry to Koh Lanta, a crossing of around 20 minutes. On your arrival, a driver will be waiting to drive you to the hotel, and after check-in, you can lounge by the pool or head for the beach.

Days 7-8: Beach holiday on Koh Lanta

The days are yours to do as you please.

Koh Lanta is an island with beautiful beaches, countless local restaurants, traditional island life, stunningly beautiful scenery and not least dazzling sunsets.

The island’s best and most beautiful beaches are to be found all along the west coast. They are golden, and the water is calm and shallow – perfect for the young and old alike. If you head to the north-west, you will find the long, wide beaches, whereas the beaches furthest south are more rugged and rocky.

Despite its size, Koh Lanta is one of Thailand’s more authentic islands, where the locals do not live exclusively off tourism as on many other Thai islands, and this can be felt – in a good way. There are no bar streets, high-rise buildings or shopping centre here. Koh Lanta is proof that tourists and locals can easily make things work without either party having to compromise.

In the main town, Saladan, on the northern tip of the island, there is plenty of opportunity to get close to the locals and get a feel for the traditional island life, and the same is true in the small fishing villages such as Lanta Old Town on the east coast. It’s as if time stands still here. The old town is also known as Sea Gypsy Village, as the inhabitants live on the sea in wooden houses built more than a hundred years ago. The Sea Gypsies rarely mingle with the regular population, and they have their own language, traditions and beliefs. Not a lot happens there, but it’s very cosy.

Koh Lanta’s beautiful scenery is especially evident in Koh Lanta National Park, which offers great walks and breathtaking views. In the middle of the island, you can even experience waterfalls and caves, where stalactites and stalagmites sparkle like diamonds. If, on the other hand, you make your way to north-eastern Koh Lanta, you can go kayaking, as a large part of the area consists of mangroves. If you have not had enough of the sea, you can visit Hin Daeng, Koh Rok Noi and Koh Rok Nai, which are some of Thailand’s finest snorkelling and diving sites with beautiful coral reefs, fish, caves and wrecks.

In the evening, you can sit yourself down at a beach bar and watch the sun set over the Andaman Sea with an ice-cold Singha beer in your hand.

Day 9: Koh Lanta Yai – Koh Ngai

Today, you’ll be sailing on to the next island, Koh Ngai.

After breakfast and check-out, you’ll be picked up from the hotel and driven to the Saladan pier, where you’ll take a speedboat to the small paradise island of Koh Ngai. You’ll sail past tall limestone karsts and arrive at the little island around 40 minutes later. The boat docks at the beach, and the hotel staff will help you carry your luggage to reception. After check-in, the day is yours to enjoy this paradise island, where relaxation and tranquillity await you.

Accommodation:
Days 10-11: Beach holiday on Koh Ngai

There are no planned excursions.

Koh Ngai is like something from a travel magazine – traditional long-tail boats are parked on the white sand, palm trees hang lazily across the beach and the clear, turquoise water and vertical limestone karsts provide the perfect backdrop. You have no choice here but to unwind. There are no roads, no shops, no traffic no neon lights and no noisy discos. Just lie back and enjoy the tranquillity and the scenic surroundings instead.

Koh Ngai also offers fantastic snorkelling and good walks in the jungle full of birds chirping and viewpoints.

Koh Ngai is affected by the tide during the afternoon. This doesn’t mean that you can’t swim, but you’ll have to walk a lot further out than usual. Otherwise, you can make use of the hotel pool when you need a dip.

In the evening, you can go for a stroll along the beach and watch the sun go down to the gentle lapping of the waves. Round off the day at one of the laid-back lounge bars along the beach, where there’s live music from time to time.

Accommodation:
Day 12: Departure day

Sadly, the time has come to bid Thailand farewell.

You’ll be picked up by a long-tail boat that sails you to the Pak Meng pier south of Krabi – a trip that takes 45–60 minutes. A driver will be waiting for you on the pier to drive you to the airport, from which you will fly back to Europe with connecting flights(s) along the way.

Day 13: Arrival back home

You land at your chosen airport after an eventful yet relaxing journey with lots of new memories to look back on.

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City break extension in Bangkok
3 nights

Extend your tour to include an exciting city break to Bangkok and fall head over heels for the hectic and fascinating capital, which is home to around 12 million inhabitants.

There are no planned excursions today, so you can explore the city at your own pace.

When it comes to getting about in Bangkok, you needn’t worry about the notorious traffic, as there is a wide range of transport options other than buses and taxis. The river taxis are popular and account for a significant portion of the city’s public transport, as they dock at many of the city’s sights. You can also take The Sky Train, which winds its way between the many high-rise buildings and is a good, fast and cheap way of travelling.

Bangkok is divided into east and west by the 372-km-long Chao Phraya River, which flows south of Bangkok all the way up to Nakhon Sawan.

The eastern part of the city is considered to be central Bangkok, where the popular areas of Silom and Sukhumvit have a high concentration of shopping centres, local markets, good eateries and cool sky bars. It is also on the eastern side that you will find the historic part of Bangkok, which is home to the spectacular royal palace, the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Kaew.

Fortunately, Bangkok also has many green oases when you need to retreat from the tropical heat and noisy traffic. These include Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park or the green island, Bang Krachao, which is often referred to as “Bangkok’s jungle” – it’s as if time stands still here.

On the western side, on the other hand, you experience a completely different world without skyscrapers and honking tuk tuks. You will encounter a more authentic Bangkok and a maze of canals here, where houses stand on stilts and postmen make their deliveries by boat. This is such a stark contrast to eastern Bangkok that you feel like you are in a different place entirely – however, the city’s great contrasts are precisely what make Bangkok such a fantastic and fascinating city to visit!

In the evening, China Town, the Asiatique outdoor shopping and entertainment area, and the many sky bars are especially popular. Known from the film “The Hangover Part II”, Lebua Sky Bar is an ideal place to enjoy a refreshing drink before dinner while watching the sun set over the capital.

Whatever you decide to do, we guarantee that you won’t get bored!

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