Krabi holiday travel

Towering limestone cliffs covered in verdant forest, golden sandy beaches, turquoise water and breathtaking scenery make Krabi one of the most beautiful tourist destinations in Thailand. Not surprisingly the area is popular and has been well developed, but tastefully retaining the natural beauty of the area. All western conveniences are found here, but it retains a typical Thai character, with endless restaurants and souvenir and cheap clothes shops.

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Where to stay – hotels

Most of the hotels in Krabi are to be found at Ao Nang and Ao Phai Phlong, a strip of resorts along a lovely beach that packs out during the Christmas season. But there’s no shortage of hotel accommodation on other parts of the area. If you plan to visit Krabi during high season be sure to secure your hotel or resort in advance by booking Krabi guide and hotels online.

The hotels and resorts in Krabi are well staffed and provide excellent services. Krabi Hotels and Resorts present some of the best value in Thailand, including some plush resorts and hotels set in stunning natural environments.

Krabi hotel accommodation ranges from budget hotels to luxurious 5 star resorts with all western conveniences being provided. Hotel rates are very reasonable compared to other holiday resorts and a Krabi hotel can usually organise boat trips and island tours.

What to do

The jewel in Krabi’s crown is the two Phi Phi islands. Popular since its breathtaking scenery was featured in the movie The Beach, these two enchanting small islands make it worthwhile to visit by boat. An unforgettable experience!

Krabi town is the place for some nice and economic shopping or just get along with the friendly and relaxed locals. The place has plenty of Thai charm to compensate its lack of beach.

The isolation of Rai Leh beach has helped preserve it against tourist development. Cut off from the mainland by towering karst cliffs, it can only be reached by boat. It too is busy and popular with rock climbers. But many are content to unwind on the beach and admire the view.

What to see – by car hire

Hiring a car is a good idea on this stretch of the coastline as it has plenty of interesting sites that all are accessible by hire car. There are plenty of local car rental companies to be found as well as the reputed ones.

The shell fossil cemetery is a bizarre coastal landscape formed over the past 75 million years. Make sure you hire a car to see this wonder of nature, you will be reaching for your camera endlessly.

Another attraction easy to reach by hire car is the Buddhist temple of Wat Tham Suea. Unusually it sits in an overhanging cave beneath a karst butt. An exhausting climb to the chedi on top reveals excellent views.

Several excellent national parks are also located in this area. A hire car for Krabi can conveniently be arranged online and includes well known names such as Avis and Hertz.