The 14 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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7.4 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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8.Phi Phi and 4 Islands with Snorkeling by Speed Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 35 reviews · 7 hours · from $64

Join an English-speaking guide, such as Jonny and his Boat 15 crew, for a seven-hour speedboat trip from Krabi to Phi Phi, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Chicken Island, and Poda Island. Expect snorkeling, a buffet lunch, beach time, hotel transfers, and a 400-baht national park fee.

“Guide was very nice. Stormy seas resulted in a very bumpy boat ride and only 1 snokling opportunity.”

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9.4 Islands & Thale Waek’s Sandbar Tour By Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 17 reviews · 7 hours · from $33

Join an English or Thai speaking guide, with Jenny among the praised team, for a speedboat trip from Ao Nang or Krabi to Thale Waek, Chicken Island, Poda Island, Phra Nang Beach, and Princess Cave. Expect hotel pickup, lunch, snorkeling gear, and a busy day on the water.

“very well organized tour. absolutely worth the money. staff are super friendly and polite specially Jenny the tour guide. we visited different iconic beaches and places. a very nice and generous lunch buffet. also auf Deutsch gesagt Preis Leistung absolut passt.”

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10.Premium 4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 15 reviews · 6 hours · from $28

This 6-hour speedboat trip from Ao Nang visits Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Thale Waek sandbar, and Poda Island. You get hotel transfers, an English-speaking guide, buffet lunch, fruit, water, gear, and insurance. Guides may include Andrew or Preary, with snorkeling limited to one busy stop.

“À oublié : le snorkeling est insignifiant : Le spot est en pleine mer! Pas dans une crique. Les poissons ne sont pas au rendez-vous. Le monde sur le bateau !! Enfin il s’agit d’un promène touriste.”

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11.4 Islands Snorkeling Tour by Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 13 reviews · 6h 30m · from $34

Spend about 6.5 hours visiting Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Tup and Mor Islands, and Koh Poda by longtail boat. You get hotel pickup, an English-speaking guide, basic snorkeling gear, water, fruit, and a Thai-style beach lunch. Tide and sea conditions shape the day.

“une guide adorable. super organisation. formidable moment. rien à dire en négatif”

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12.4 Islands Longtail Boat Tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.3 · 12 reviews · 8 hours · from $33

Spend eight hours around Koh Poda, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Phra Nang Cave Beach with an English or Thai-speaking guide. Swim, snorkel, cross a tidal sandbank, and enjoy lunch, hotel pickup, and a small-group boat trip limited to 10 people.

“On est censé venir me chercher à 7h30 en van ou bus au final une voiture vient à 8h30. Il m’emmène à l’activité on me met dans un groupe au hasard de plus de 20 personnes au moins alors que c’est censé être un petit groupe de 10 personnes aucune organisation. L’activité est censé dure 8h ça a durer 6h et encore. 30 min sur chaque île. Pour le retour vu que c’était juste une voiture de base on me met dans un van comme tout les autres qui rentre à l’opposé de mon hotel. Bref je me suis bien fais arnaquer payer 30e pour ça. Payez le minimum que…”

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13.Day Trip 4 Islands by Premium Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 12 reviews

Set out from Ao Nang, Klong Muang, or Railay with an English- or Thai-speaking guide aboard a premium longtail boat. Visit Chicken Island, Tup Island, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach, with snorkeling gear, fruit, water, and a Thai buffet lunch included.

“We were picked up from the hotel at 7:30 a.m., arrived at the port around 8 a.m. and the boat didn't leave until 9:30 a.m., meaning we had to wait 1.5 hours before the excursion started and no one explained anything to us!!”

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14.From Aonang: 4 Islands one day tour with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★3.9 · 8 reviews · 5 - 6 hours · from $35

Take a 5 to 6-hour speedboat trip from Ao Nang to Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. You get hotel transfers, a guide, snorkeling gear, drinks, fruit, and a halal or vegetarian buffet lunch. Expect striking scenery, short island visits, and extra national park fees.

“No recomendable. Petado de gente. Poquisimo tiempo en cada destino. Te dicen que es una excursión de día entero y a las 14 estas de vuelta sin poder disfrutar de la playa. La comida es muy mala y escasa. Y para colmo cuando volvíamos en el transfer se equivoco y nos llevo a media hora cuando estabamos a 4 minutos en coche ( por supuesto conduciendo como un psicopata) supuesto”

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