How to plan your Krabi holidays

If you’re interested in visiting Krabi but don’t know where to start, this page will attempt to answer some commonly asked questions about the area.

How to get to Krabi

What are the best ways of travelling to Krabi? Find out the various options for flights, bus and road routes, as well as getting here by train or boat.

Getting around Krabi

Find out the best ways to get around the wider Krabi area once you are here, including public transport, taxis and private rental options for both land and sea.

Krabi Airport

Find out everything you need to know about Krabi Airport: the best ways to get there and away (taxis, bus and private transfers) and what services are provided inside.

Krabi budget planner

How much spending money should you bring to Krabi? We list prices for common items, activities and meals in the Krabi area to help you plan your budget.

When to visit Krabi

Krabi enjoys a tropical climate with the temperature rarely dropping below 27C in the daytime, year round (the average is around 32C). There are two […]

Packing advice for Krabi

What to bring to Krabi – and what to leave at home. We offer advice to help you pack light for your Krabi vacation, at any time of the year.

Suggested itineraries for a holiday in Krabi

Here we share some of the best itinerary plans for a 3 night stay, and for everyone from active adventurers to sun and sea junkies. We’ve even included a plan for a “free” holiday! (no entry fees).

Krabi Area Guides – Where To Stay

An overview of the different areas in Krabi, and advice on which one would be the best to base your holiday from beaches and islands to inland.

Solo travellers to Krabi

More and more people are choosing to explore Krabi alone: we list the precautions to take, and also explore the positive side of solo travel

Private boat charter in Krabi

Rent a longtail boat or speed boat and discover a more flexible and relaxing way to visit the islands. We show you how to do it and the costs involved.

Krabi tide times

In Krabi, the tide affects almost all water-based activities – even those in the backwaters. Knowing when it is high and low tides can help you to plan your trip better.

Corporate and group travel to Krabi

Though most people who are planning incentive travel or company trips to Thailand will think of Bangkok or Phuket, Krabi is becoming increasingly popular as a destination for all kinds of group travel.

Dengue fever in Krabi

What is dengue fever and should it concern you if you are travelling to Krabi? Read the answer – no, with normal precautions – and explanation here.

Choosing a Krabi dive school

Not all dive schools are created equal and it is worth doing some research before you book: check things like safety records, but also go in and talk to them. A face to face impression will often give you a better insight.

What to do in Krabi in the afternoon & evening

If you’re arriving in Krabi in the afternoon, you’ll soon find that you are not able to join most of the excursions on offer, as they all depart early morning. Here, we round up some ideas of what to do instead on your first day.