Ao Nang
Four islands by longtail, with lunch
- Longtail boat, shared or private
- Sandbar walk at low tide
- Best for
- A first island day close to Ao Nang, at an unhurried pace
- Skip if
- You want Phi Phi or a long day far offshore
9 tours
Island hopping from Krabi
The islands off Ao Nang and Railay, by shared or private longtail or by speedboat, and who each day suits.
Island hopping is what most people come to Krabi for, and it is sold in dozens of versions that look the same. They are not. The route, the boat and the hour you leave decide almost everything about the day.
The four-island route stays close to Ao Nang and Railay. The Hong Islands are further out, and their pull is an enclosed lagoon. A longtail is slower, louder and closer to the water; a speedboat gets further in less time, and the crossing is rougher.
The nine we list
Ao Nang
Four islands, longtail or speedboat
- Choose longtail or speedboat
- Snorkelling stops
- Best for
- Choosing your boat for the same four-island route
- Skip if
- You want a quiet beach to yourself
Krabi
Hong Islands by speedboat, with lunch
- Speedboat
- Lunch included
- Best for
- Seeing the enclosed lagoon of the Hong Islands in a day
- Skip if
- Fast open-sea crossings make you seasick
Ao Nang
Private longtail around the islands
- Private boat
- Your own timing
- Best for
- A family or a small group who want to set the pace and leave early
- Skip if
- You are travelling alone on a tight budget
Krabi
Hong Islands by longtail, with kayaking
- Longtail and kayak
- Lunch included
- Best for
- The Hong Islands at a slower pace, with a kayak
- Skip if
- You want the shortest time on the water
Railay
Private longtail from Railay
- Private boat from Railay
- Four or six hours
- Best for
- Staying on Railay and wanting a boat to yourselves
- Skip if
- You are staying in Ao Nang, or want a guide
Ao Nang
Private luxury longtail
- Private luxury longtail
- Pickup available
- Best for
- A private day of four to eight hours, when comfort on board matters
- Skip if
- You only want a private boat at the lowest price
Krabi
Bioluminescent plankton night swim
- Night swim
- Pickup available
- Best for
- A night out on dark water, ideally near the new moon
- Skip if
- Dark water worries you, or you need the glow guaranteed
Krabi
Four islands at sunset on a junk boat, with snorkelling
- Wooden junk boat, shared
- Snorkel, paddleboard and kayak
- Best for
- An afternoon into evening on the water, with snorkelling, a sunset buffet and a night swim
- Skip if
- You want the cheapest four-island day, or the glow of the plankton guaranteed
Live prices, dates and the exact inclusions of each tour appear at the booking step. National park fees, where they apply, are stated there too.
Common questions
Longtail or speedboat for the four islands?
A longtail is slower and closer to the water, which many people prefer on a short route. A speedboat matters when the islands are further out, such as the Hong Islands or Phi Phi.
Do island tours run in the rainy season?
Some do and some stop, and any day can be cancelled for weather. The booking page shows which dates are actually available.