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City Overview :

Krabi on the west coast of southern Thailand at the mouth of the Krabi River into the Andaman Sea. Tourism has become the most important feature of Krabi today. With its beautiful beaches and unspoiled islands, Krabi is now one of the most famous tourist destinations in Thailand.

Fast Facts :

Languages :

Thai, Mostly hotels, restaurant staff and tourist guides can speak English.

Climate :The local climate is tropical and characterized by monsoons. There is a rainy, warm, and cloudy southwest monsoon from mid-May to September, as well as a dry, cool northeast monsoon from November to mid-March. The southern isthmus is always hot and humid.
March to June Thailand swelters in temperatures as high as 40°C. July to October, tropical monsoons hit most of the country. From November to the end of February cool and pleasant.

What to See

Krabi is now a top destination for beach and islands lovers. Much of the province has been the seat of several national parks. The topmost destinations are Hat Noppharat Thara, Ao Nang, Railay, Ko Phi Phi National Park. Yet over 80 smaller islands such as Lanta islands,or Koh Lanta, Phi Phi islands - made famous as the ideal location for adventurers, yachtsmen, scuba-divers, snorkelers and day-trippers from Phuket.
Krabi beaches have facilities for exciting water sports, sideways markets, resorts, restaurants, and many more things which have a great impact on the visitor. Kayaking, sailing, birdwatching, snorkeling are also among top activities. In the interior, two predominantly mainland national parks, Khao Phanom Bencha and Than Bokk-horani, offer inland scenic attractions including waterfalls and caves, and opportunities for trekking, birdwatching and eco-tours.

Getting There :

By Air :

Krabi Airport is now serving flights from Bangkok daily. Many tourists only travel through Krabi town to go to the more popular locations nearby, like Ko Phi Phi, Railay Beach, Ao Nang, Had Yau, Ko Jum, Phuket and Ko Lanta.

Where to Stay :

A Krabi holiday means different things to different people and a holiday in Krabi offers the ways to spend time according to the travelers needs. Krabi resorts are plentiful, depending your budget and expectations. There are various choice of Krabi vacation package at discount prices.
Krabi has a range of hotels that include budget hotels, star cateogory hotels, Krabi resorts. There are various choice of Krabi hotel packages at discount prices. For the budget travelers there are a number of Krabi ecomomy hotels. Find your perfect accommodations and book online Krabi hotels...