Thailand · City Guide
Krabi
Krabi is one of Thailand's most spectacular coastal provinces on the Andaman Sea, combining extraordinary limestone karst scenery, outstanding beaches and islands including Railay Beach and the Phi Phi Islands, excellent rock climbing, outstanding snorkelling and diving and one of the most dramatic natural seascapes available in Southeast Asia. From Ao Nang and Railay to the Tiger Cave Temple and the surrounding Krabi Marine National Park, Krabi rewards those who appreciate natural beauty.
Elect's take
"Krabi has a natural drama that I find genuinely extraordinary. The combination of the limestone karsts rising from the sea, the extraordinary clarity of the Andaman water and the outstanding beaches creates a seascape that I consider among the most beautiful in the world."
Railay Beach, accessible only by boat due to the surrounding limestone cliffs, is one of Thailand's most beautiful beaches, a stretch of white sand surrounded by dramatic karst formations and providing outstanding rock climbing on the surrounding cliffs. The Phi Phi Islands, approximately 45 minutes by speedboat from Krabi, combine the dramatic Maya Bay of The Beach film fame with some of the finest snorkelling in Thailand. The Tiger Cave Temple above Krabi Town provides 1237 steps to a summit with extraordinary panoramic views over the surrounding limestone landscape. The four islands boat trip from Ao Nang is excellent.
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Railay Beach
One of Thailand's most beautiful beaches, accessible only by boat between limestone cliffs.
Phi Phi Islands
Dramatic islands with outstanding snorkelling and the famous Maya Bay.
Rock Climbing
World class limestone rock climbing on the dramatic karst formations above Railay.
Limestone Karsts
Extraordinary limestone towers rising from the Andaman Sea in a UNESCO protected seascape.
Tiger Cave Temple
1237 steps to a summit with extraordinary panoramic views over the limestone landscape.
Andaman Diving
Outstanding coral reef diving with exceptional water clarity in the Andaman Sea.
