Holiday in Krabi

About Krabi

Krabi, the province on Thailand's Andaman coast, impresses with a landscape that is extraordinary even by Southeast Asian standards: hundreds of limestone cliffs rise vertically from emerald green waters and dense jungle, creating a backdrop like something out of a fantasy film. Railay Beach, accessible only by boat and framed by overhanging cliffs, is considered one of the most beautiful beaches in the world and is also a world-class climbing paradise. Ao Nang, the main tourist town, serves as a starting point for boat tours to the nearby islands. The Four Islands Tour takes you to Koh Tup, Koh Mor, Chicken Island, and Phra Nang Beach, where you can wade between the islands at low tide. The Hong Islands north of Krabi surprise with a hidden lagoon that can be reached by kayak through a narrow rock opening — surrounded by vertical limestone walls and absolute silence. The Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua) demands endurance: 1,237 steps lead to the summit of a limestone mountain, where a golden Buddha shrine and a 360-degree panorama over Krabi, the jungle, and the sea reward your efforts. In the lowlands around the temple, wild monkeys and tropical birds live. The mangrove forests along the coast can be explored by kayak — a tranquil adventure among stilt roots, monitor lizards, and kingfishers. Krabi offers excellent food at low prices: fresh fish from the night market, Pad Thai from the wok, massaman curry, and fresh coconuts straight from the boat. The rainy season from May to October brings lower prices and surprisingly many sunny hours. Krabi is the more natural, quieter alternative to Phuket — with equally spectacular landscapes and a fraction of the hustle and bustle.