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
Island hopping · from Krabi
The Hong Islands by speedboat
A speedboat day to the Hong Islands, northwest of Ao Nang, for the lagoon enclosed by Koh Hong's cliffs, a swim and lunch.
Duration
6 hours
Stops
2 on the route
Starts in
Krabi
Price
From ฿1,380
The experience
- Best for
- Seeing the enclosed lagoon of the Hong Islands in a day
- Not for you if
- Fast open-sea crossings make you seasick
The Hong Islands lie further out than the four islands off Ao Nang, and that is the case for a speedboat: the crossing is quicker, so more of the day goes to the islands. The tour is listed at six hours and includes lunch.
The reason to go is the lagoon on Koh Hong, a stretch of green water almost closed in by the island's walls of rock. Boats and kayaks can enter it, and at low tide it turns shallow, so what you see depends on the day. The operator also mentions swimming, time in the sun, and the viewpoint or kayaking: read the booking page to see which of the two is part of the price.
Read the rest
There is a longtail version of this day with kayaking in its title. Choose this one for the faster boat; choose the longtail if you want the kayak for certain and do not mind a slower crossing. Speed has its cost too: if fast crossings on open water upset your stomach, this is the wrong boat.
The route
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Stop 1 of 2
Koh Hong lagoon
The pool enclosed by the island's cliffs, entered by boat or kayak; shallow at low tide.
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Stop 2 of 2
Koh Hong viewpoint
A metal staircase of about 400 steps, with no shade, to a view all around. The operator offers it as an alternative to kayaking.
Why this one
01
A quicker crossing
The speedboat makes the longer crossing to the Hong Islands quicker. The day is listed at six hours, though the operator's description also says seven.
02
The lagoon
Koh Hong's enclosed lagoon is the reason to make this trip.
03
Lunch included
Lunch is part of the tour, as its title says.
What is included
Included
- Speedboat
- Lunch
- Hotel pickup where available (check your area at booking)
Not included
- Anything the booking page does not list: check kayaking and national park fees there before you pay
Practical detail
- Duration
- About 6 hours (the operator's description also mentions 7: check the booking page)
- Language
- Guided in English or Thai
- Children
- Children aged 4 to 11 have their own rate; children 3 and under join free but must be added to the booking
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation, on the terms shown at booking
Common questions
Speedboat or longtail to the Hong Islands?
The speedboat is faster; the day is listed at six hours, though its description also says seven. The longtail version is listed at seven and puts kayaking in its title. If paddling matters to you, the longtail tour is the surer choice; if less time on the water does, this one.
Will I see the lagoon full of water?
Not always. At low tide the lagoon is shallow, and the tide on the day decides how you see it.
Do I get both the viewpoint and the kayak?
The operator writes 'the viewpoint or kayaking', which reads as one or the other. Check the booking page, and ask the operator if it matters to you.
Are national park fees included?
The listing does not say. The Hong Islands belong to Than Bok Khorani National Park, whose fee is usually paid in cash on the day: check the booking page before you pay.
Book it
Ready when you are
Dates, times and live prices come up at the next step. Booking takes two minutes, and the cancellation terms are shown before you pay.
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From ฿1,380
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