Quick answer
Base yourself in Ao Nang for four days in Krabi: arrive and catch the sunset on day one, take a longtail to Railay and Phra Nang Cave Beach on day two, do the 4 Islands tour on day three, and climb Tiger Cave Temple before visiting the Emerald Pool on day four. Mid-range land costs start around ₹22,000 per person.
The route
- Krabi Airport
- Ao Nang
- Railay
- 4 Islands
- Tiger Cave Temple and Emerald Pool
- Airport
Day-by-day plan
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Day 1
Arrive in Ao Nang
Morning: Land at Krabi International Airport and transfer to Ao Nang, about 30–40 minutes.
Afternoon: Check in, then a swim at Nopparat Thara beach, quieter than Ao Nang's main strip.
Evening: Sunset on Ao Nang beach and dinner at the night market or one of Ao Nang's Indian restaurants.
Stay: Ao Nang
IndiGo flies direct to Krabi from Mumbai and Bengaluru. From other cities, connect via Bangkok.
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Day 2
Railay and Phra Nang Cave Beach
Morning: Longtail from Ao Nang to Railay West, about 15 minutes. Walk through to Phra Nang Cave Beach for a swim under the cliffs.
Afternoon: Fit travellers can scramble up to the Railay viewpoint, which needs ropes and good shoes. Others can try a half-day climbing course or relax on Railay West.
Evening: Watch the sunset from Railay West, then take a longtail back to Ao Nang.
Stay: Ao Nang
Fares rise after dark and boats stop in rough seas. Do not leave the last boat too late.
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Day 3
4 Islands tour
Morning: Speedboat or longtail to Koh Poda, Chicken Island and the Tup Island sandbar, which you can walk across at low tide.
Afternoon: Lunch on Koh Poda and a final stop at Phra Nang. Back at Ao Nang by about 3 pm.
Evening: Krabi Town's weekend walking street (Friday to Sunday) or a Thai cooking class with vegetarian recipes.
Stay: Ao Nang
Ask whether the 400-baht national park fee is included in your tour price.
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Day 4
Tiger Cave Temple and the Emerald Pool
Morning: Climb the roughly 1,260 steps of Tiger Cave Temple from 7 am, before the heat.
Afternoon: Emerald Pool and the hot springs at Khlong Thom, or kayaking through mangroves at Ao Thalane.
Evening: Farewell dinner in Ao Nang. Fly home the next morning.
Stay: Ao Nang
Prefer an island to the temple climb? Replace day 4 with the Hong Islands or a Phi Phi day trip.
Why base yourself in Ao Nang?
Ao Nang is the practical centre of Krabi: longtails to Railay leave from its beach, every island tour picks up from its hotels, and it has the widest choice of restaurants, including several Indian ones. Railay is more scenic, but it can only be reached by boat, which makes luggage, late dinners and monsoon days harder.
How can you change this plan?
- Honeymooners: Move to a Railay resort for the last two nights for sunsets without the boat ride home.
- Monsoon (May–October): Keep day four flexible so you can switch an island day if the sea is rough.
- More time: Add two nights on Koh Lanta or combine with our 4-day Phuket itinerary. Phuket is about two hours away by road.
- Families with young children: Skip the Tiger Cave climb and the Railay viewpoint; the 4 Islands tour and kayaking are easy for children over six.
What does it cost?
The ₹22,000 per person land cost assumes four nights in a 4★ Ao Nang hotel with breakfast, twin sharing, private airport transfers, the 4 Islands tour with lunch, Railay longtail fares and a day tour to Tiger Cave Temple and the Emerald Pool. National park fees, other meals and flights are extra.
Pack water shoes and a dry bag. Railay East, Tup Island and many boat landings have sharp rocks, and you will step into the sea to board longtails.
For hotel areas, see where to stay in Krabi; for more activities, things to do in Krabi. Check sea conditions in the best time to visit Krabi and entry rules on the Thailand visa page.
Frequently asked questions
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