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There are approx 200 islands around the Krabi coastline, many are small
rocky outcrops that rise out of the sea and have no landing access.
Others are larger and uninhabited, with characteristic small white
sand beaches, coral reefs, and complex cave systems. Going island
hopping is a great way to explore these islands. Rent a local boat
from Krabi Town, Ao Nang or Railey.
Another idea is to explore these lovely islands with a guide and take a
trip that includes snorkeling or kayaking. Below you'll find a selection
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Note: Not all islands
can be visited in the monsoon season (May-October) when the weather
conditions can be unpredictable.
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Koh Poda
Located about 8 kilometres offshore, (around 25 minutes by boat)
from Ao Nang, Koh Poda is a small island no more than a kilometre
in diameter, covered in palm trees and almost entirely encircled
by a soft white sand beach. A coral reef lies about 20 metres from
the beach with a rich variety of sea life.
The combination of excellent snorkeling, scenery
and soft sand make the island an irresistible choice with snorkelers
and day trippers, but surprisingly, it's not that crowded. Poda can be visited all year round. (Not normally affected by the
monsoon - May - October) |
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Chicken Island (Koh Gai/Kai or Hua Khwan)
Chicken Island is named after the strange rock formation which
looks like the head and neck of an chicken. One end of
the island consists of steep cliffs, while the other end has beautiful
beaches along a sloping peninsula. At high tide, this peninsula
gets flooded, creating a small island.
There is no accommodation on Hua Khwan island, but
excellent snorkeling opportunities in warm and clear water, rich
in coral life await you.
Koh Gai can be visited all year round. (Not affected by the monsoon
- May - October)
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Koh Talu
Talu Island is small and about 45 metres high with strange rock formations.
Literally the name Talu means to pass through and in the centre is
a 30 metre hole - the result of natural erosion. Talu Island is home
to a large number of swifts which provide the nests essential for
the Chinese delicacy, Bird's Nest Soup. |
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Koh Tap and Koh Mor
These two islands offer easy snorkeling. If the tide is low, you can
walk along the white, sandy causeway from one island to the other. |
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Koh Hong
Explore a little further with a visit to the Ko Hong Islands, located
25 kilometres north west of Ao Nang. Not to be confused with the other
Koh Hong in Phang Nga Bay, these tiny islands are simply beautiful.
Spectacular beaches and hidden tropical lagoons bulging with shoals
of colourful fish that literally eat out of your hand. |
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