The 15 Island Hopping Tours in Krabi That Earn Their Price

1.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,038 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34Our pick

Spend 6.5 hours exploring Krabi’s four-island route by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave, swim and snorkel at Poda, eat a Thai buffet on the beach, cruise past Chicken Island, and walk the tidal sandbar at Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional.

“An excellent Day with a rigorous organisation ! Pick-up in time And we were Well informed. A really pleasant 4 island tour !”

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2.Phi Phi Early Bird & 4 Islands – Day Tour by Speedboat From Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 986 reviews · from $81Top rated

Leave Krabi before the crowds for a full day by speedboat with guides such as Wawa, Dean, Natty, and Bike. Swim at Pileh Bay, snorkel at Loh Samah, visit Maya Bay and Monkey Beach, and eat a Thai buffet on Bamboo Island. Hotel transfers, drinks, fruit, and equipment are included.

“Bai and crew were awesome! I am a solo traveler and i recently got in a scooter accident. The whole crew was really accomodating and made sure i was having a good time. They even carried me off and on the boat so my wounds wouldnt touch the water! Although i couldnt do the swimming parts i still had a great time!”

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3.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 858 reviews · 5h 30m · from $35

Take a half-day speedboat trip from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby beaches to Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang. You’ll snorkel, swim, cross a tidal sandbar, eat a Thai-style lunch box, and travel with guides such as Fay, James, or Canteen.

“I really recommend this tour! Our guide was Fey and she was so fun to chat with. She was very knowledgable about the islands, had a good sense of humor, and kept us all safe and happy :D The other gentlemen on the boat were great drivers and helped everyone on and off the boat. Definitely bring a big beach towel and something to protect your phone (there are people selling things on the beach when you check-in, so I purchased one here). Thank you, Fey & crew, for making sure my friend and I had a great time!”

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4.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 312 reviews · 5 hours - 330 minutes · from $36

Take a half-day boat trip from Ao Nang to Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. You get hotel transfers, snorkeling gear, a halal and vegetarian buffet, snacks, drinks, and an English-speaking guide such as Maya, New, or Peachy. Choose a speedboat for comfort or a longtail for a slower ride.

“All 11 of us had a great time(including my 79 year old) mother in law. Fee was informative and helpful and entertaining. I would recommend your tours to my friends and relatives. Thank you 🙏”

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5.4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 194 reviews · 6 hours · from $48

Spend six hours visiting Phra Nang, Chicken, Tup, Mor, and Poda islands with an English-speaking guide such as Jess, Palm, or Peter. Snorkel, cross Thale Waek at low tide, eat a beach BBQ at sunset, and swim with bioluminescent plankton before returning to Ao Nang.

“Best tour I have ever done, the tour guide Jess and the rest of the crew are really friendly,professional and helpful. Really recommend this trip!”

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6.4 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 192 reviews · 7 - 8 hours · from $51

Spend 7 to 8 hours visiting Phra Nang Cave, Tup Island, Poda Island, and Chicken Island by boat from Krabi. You’ll get lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Jess has earned praise for her friendly help, though snorkeling time can be brief.

“This was not the advertised snorkelling tour. It was a standard 4 island tourist tour that you could buy from any of the tens of sellers on the street in Krabi (This was all confirmed by the third party who was delivering the tour on behalf of the tour operator) There was literally 10mins snorkelling available. (to be clear, this was not due to poor weather conditions . it was just mis-selling). The guide was very nice and sympathetic but the tour was a waste of money (I am seeking a refund) and more importantly it was a waste of a day of my holiday as I would have never…”

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7.Private Tour to Hong Islands & 4 Islands with Sunset & Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews

Spend 7 to 9 hours with a private captain and certified guide such as Panja, Ekky, Tuna, or Sakee. Visit Hong, Tup, Poda, Chicken, and Railay, with lunch, hotel pickup, sunset, and night snorkeling available by package.

“We had so much fun on this full-day tour. Our guide was so nice, funny, and knowledgeable about the area. She knew the best times to hit which spot due to tides etc. Lunch was provided on the beach which was a real treat. I would recommend this tour to anyone”

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8.4 Islands Sunset + Plankton, Semi-Private Tour only 12 Guests

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 166 reviews · from $81

Join guide Hat or Joy for a seven-hour speedboat trip from Ao Nang to Poda, Tup, Chicken Island, Phra Nang, and Railay. You get a Thai beach lunch, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, and a rare night swim with bioluminescent plankton. The group is limited to 12 people.

“This was such an amazing tour! I can’t stop raving about it. We started the tour with lunch on a practically empty, white sand clear water beach. The food was delicious & they made sure to use no plastic with all reusable dish wear. We then Read more”

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9.Private Phi Phi & 4 Islands Sunset Cruise by Speedboat – from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 121 reviews

Spend 8.5 hours on a private speedboat from Krabi, visiting Phi Phi, Bamboo Island, Monkey Beach, Poda, Tup, Railay, and more. Your guide, possibly Egi, Eky, or Kaw, handles snorkeling guidance, safety, island information, meals, and the sunset stop.

“Had an awesome time with our tour guide (Egi) and our boat’s crew. We were comfortable, the provided lunch was authentic and delicious (felt like it was packed by a Thai grandma), and we got to explore the natural beauty of Krabi in a unique and amazing way. I wouldn’t come to Krabi again without doing this in the future. Well worth the price”

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10.Early Bird Phi Phi Island & 4 Islands Speed Boat Tour from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 113 reviews · from $83

Leave Krabi before sunrise for a nine-hour speedboat day to Maya Bay, Phi Phi Leh, Bamboo Island, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Poda Island. Guide Nee has earned special praise for her care and clear explanations. Hotel transfers, breakfast, fruit, lunch, gear, and insurance are included, but park fees may cost extra.

“This was the best experience of my life. The crew was super accommodating and polite. Our tour guide, Nee, was very informative and made sure everyone was taken care of. She even walked all the way across one of the islands to find a cRead more”

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11.4 Islands One Day Tour From Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 109 reviews · from $30

Spend 6 to 7 hours touring Tup, Chicken, Poda, Railay, and Phra Nang from Krabi. Expect shared hotel pickup, boat transfers, lunch, fruit, snorkeling gear, and a guide. Ao Nang pickup is free, while other areas cost 100 THB per person. National Park fees cost extra.

“We all like the tour guy & he is good & also worth the price. We will definitely tell the friends to come.”

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12.4 Islands & Krabi’s Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 104 reviews · 7 hours · from $25Best value

Cruise from Ao Nang to Phra Nang Cave Beach, Poda, Chicken, Tub, and Mor Islands in a traditional longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk tidal sandbars, eat a Thai-style picnic, and return after about seven hours. Expect strong scenery, possible crowds, and weather-sensitive stops.

“Nice and relaxing.. we were upgraded to the speedboat because of the waves.. everything ran smoothly.. enjoyable day”

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13.4 Islands Sunset Private Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews

Set out from Ao Nang or Railay at 12:30 p.m. on a private speedboat with a local guide. Visit Poda, Tup, Chicken, Yawasam, Phra Nang, and Railay, with lunch, snorkeling gear, hotel transfers, sunset, and a chance to swim among glowing plankton after dark.

“The private sunset tour was amazing from start to finish. It was just two of us so we had the boat to ourselves and were looked after perfectly. This made it very personal and allowed us to be a bit more free than the larger tours which suited Read more”

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14.Separated Sea and 4 Islands – The Unseen of Thailand Full Day Tour From Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 50 reviews · from $37

You’ll spend about eight hours island-hopping from Krabi by traditional longtail boat, with hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, a Thai buffet lunch, and stops at Separated Sea, Chicken Island, Poda Island, Railay Beach, and Pranang Cave. Sea conditions can change the route.

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15.4 Islands Day Tour by Speed Boat from Ao Nang, Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 45 reviews · from $42

Set out from Ao Nang around 9:00 a.m. by speedboat with an English-speaking guide such as Leo or Maya. Visit Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave beaches, with snorkeling gear, snacks, drinks, and a Halal mini buffet lunch included. Expect a busy, useful half-day outing.

“Viator messaged us while waiting for our pick up, that it will be late. Got to the check in and ALL the breakfast items were gone! When I inquired for more i was told “sorry no more”. Thank goodness we ate breakfast before we came. CreRead more”

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