Planning a holiday in Krabi

If you're interested in visiting Krabi but don't know where to start, this page will attempt to answer some of your questions.

First of all, there is little reason not to organise your trip yourself. Although this may seem daunting, Krabi, like most of Thailand, is very tourist-friendly and there is a developed infrastructure for independent travellers. Plus, on this site you should be able to find most of the information you need to plan and even book your holiday. From where to stay and what to see and do, we have Krabi covered!

Another reason to plan your holiday independently is the resorts in Krabi. Not only are they very cheap compared with equivalent hotels in the west, but there are hundreds of small, friendly places that don't even make it onto the package tour radar. You can read our hotel reviews to get some idea of what is on offer.

Budgeting for a holiday can be tricky, especially in a country you've never visited, so we have created a Krabi budget planner to help you get an idea of the expenses you will incur outside of your accommodation. There's even packing advice and a guide to the climate and seasons so you can work out the best time to visit.

Finally, so you can plan your travel schedule, we've included information about getting to Krabi, with bus, boat and flight timetables, and a guide to getting around Krabi for when you are here.And of course, there are maps of the region as well.

The links below will take you to pages with more detailed information. Please note that these pages only cover mainland Krabi: although much will also be applicable on the islands, we advise you to check our dedicated sites, the Phi Phi Islands Guide and the Lanta Islands Guide for information specific to those places. Further printed information on the whole of Krabi province can be found in the Your Krabi Guidebook.