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15 Island Hopping in Ao Nang For A First Thai Trip

27 tours  ·  from $25

Thailand hands you more good options than days, so here are 15 island hopping in Ao Nang that survive the cut, each with its price, its running time and the traveller verdict attached.

Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch - Hotel pickup and the longtail boat start
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Krabi: Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

1.Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,812 reviews · 6 hours · from $39Our pick

Spend six hours visiting Chicken Island, Koh Tup, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave Beach by longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a low-tide sandbar, eat Thai food on the beach, and swim near Railay. Hotel pickup, equipment, fruit, water, and an English-speaking guide are included. Private tours can start early or end at sunset.

“We booked this tour and we loved it (except the first stop which is really just terribly overcrowded and not wort it at all) the other 3 stops were so pretty and so peaceful. But what really made our tour great was our guide Luna, she is the most amazing, funny and genuine person i have ever met.”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling - Railay Beach gives you a quick start
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

2.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner & Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 2,916 reviews · from $39

Spend seven hours island-hopping from Ao Nang with English-speaking guides such as Green Curry, Daisy, or Rosie. You’ll snorkel at Yawasam and Tan Ming, walk the Tub and Mor sandbar when tides allow, eat a Thai buffet on Koh Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton after dark. Hotel pickup is optional.

“It was a lovely afternoon. Great sunset to watch. Loads of snorkelling opportunities and even in the dark! Tour guide was great too”

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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim - Ko Ya Wa Sam, the first hour in the water
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Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

3.Krabi 4 Island Sunset Snorkeling Cruise + Bioluminescent Swim

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,861 reviews · from $130Top rated

Join Michael and the Krabi Sunset Cruises crew for a relaxed 6 to 7 hour sailing trip from Ao Nang or Railay. A long-tail boat takes you to the wooden junk, where you can snorkel, kayak, paddleboard, eat Thai food, and swim with bioluminescent plankton near Phra Nang Cave Beach.

“Krabi Sunset Cruises was an amazing experience! Michael and his crew were incredible and provided a unique fun-filled journey for everyone!”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch - Starting at Nopparat Thara Pier
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Krabi: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

4.4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat & Thai Buffet Lunch

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

Spend about six and a half hours touring Krabi's four island highlights by traditional longtail boat. Visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, swim and snorkel at Poda, photograph Chicken Island, and walk the sandbar linking Tub, Mor, and Chicken islands. Hotel pickup is optional, lunch, fruit, water, equipment, and a live English or Thai guide are included.

“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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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box - Tup Island and the Thale Waek sandbar
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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

5.4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat Including Lunch Box

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

You’ll speed between Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phranang Cave Beach on a 5.5-hour trip from Krabi, Ao Nang, or nearby beaches. Expect snorkeling gear, lunch, fruit, water, hotel transfers, and an English or Thai-speaking guide. Guides such as Fay, Canteen, James, and Payu are known for friendly help and taking photos.

“Had a beautifully picturesque trip round the islands today with Payu as our tour guide who made it his mission to make the trip as fun as possible for us and provided fun facts about the islands with a smile. Would highly recommend!”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Plankton Swim and BBQ - Choosing between a longtail boat and a speedboat
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Plankton Swim and BBQ

6.7 Islands Sunset Tour with Plankton Swim and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 808 reviews · 7 hours · from $49

Spend seven hours island hopping from Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Mueang, or Tub Kaek, with stops around Railay, Chicken Island, Tup Island, and Poda. You’ll snorkel, eat a beach BBQ, watch sunset at Phra Nang Cave, and swim for bioluminescent plankton after dark. Guides such as Cha, Vee, Ming, and Nicky are known for keeping the day lively and well organized.

“The staff were amazing, provided us with information about all the locations, and were helpful when getting on and off the boat! The food exceeded my expectations massively, really tasty and decent sized portions! Would definitely recommend! Thanks again to the guides (team black)!”

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Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel - Koh Poda: The Main Beach Stop
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Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

7.Railay and 4-Island Sunset Speedboat Cruise with Night Snorkel

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $117

Spend 6.5 hours island-hopping from Krabi with a certified guide, daytime snorkeling, beach meals, and a night swim among bioluminescent plankton. You’ll visit Phra Nang Cave Beach, Koh Poda, Tup Island, and the Chicken Island area. Small groups are capped at 17, with pickup options from Ao Nang, Railay, Krabi Town, Klong Muang, and Tub Kaek.

“Don’t miss this fun trip. The tour guides were great and provided a relaxing and fun good time. The snorkeling and swimming locations were great and they even point out some of the wildlife. One of the guides even recorded some of tRead more”

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Ao Nang: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Tup Island and the changing sandbar
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Ao Nang: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

8.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

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

Spend about five and a half hours visiting Tup, Chicken, Poda, and Phra Nang islands from Ao Nang. Choose a speedboat for comfort or a longtail for a classic Thai ride. Your guide, often Maya, New, Peachy, or another English-speaking host, handles transfers, snorkeling gear, drinks, snacks, lunch, and island timing.

“The tour was lovely, our guide Mai was kind and clear to understand. Her team was very well prepared and ready to assist with everything. Food was delicious and served at good time after snorkeling. The breaks were long enough to see everything important and the gear for snorkeling was clean and up to date.”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & Plankton - Phra Nang Beach starts the afternoon with a classic Krabi view
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & Plankton

9.7 Islands Sunset Hopping Cruise with BBQ & Plankton

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 250 reviews · from $37

Spend the afternoon and evening touring Krabi’s island highlights by speedboat, with hotel pickup, snorkeling, fruit, drinks, a Thai BBQ, sunset at Poda, and a possible swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides such as Jess, Palm, Bee, and Peter are known for friendly service and taking good beach photos. Expect the route to change with tides, weather, and moonlight.

“We went together with Cindy. She is an amazing tour guide. She is very patient, helpful and take really nice pictures. We had a delicious dinner (BBQ and PadThai) on the beach prepared by Cindy. We had so much fun on the trip. It’s really worth it. I highly recommend it.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner - Starting with Phra Nang and Railay’s limestone cliffs
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Krabi: 4 Islands Sunset Longtail Boat Tour with BBQ Dinner

10.4 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 by longtail boat. You’ll snorkel, walk a tidal sandbank, eat a beach BBQ at sunset, and swim with bioluminescent plankton. English-speaking guides such as Palm, Peter, Jess, and Aslan may lead the trip. Hotel pickup is available from several Krabi areas.

“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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Krabi: 4 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling Tour - Tup Island and the changing sandbar
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Krabi: 4 Islands Hopping & Snorkeling Tour

11.4 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 with an English-speaking guide. You’ll get hotel pickup in Ao Nang, lunch, fruit, water, snorkeling gear, and a life jacket. Guide Jess has earned warm praise, but snorkeling time can vary.

“Bardzo dobra organizacja i opieka przewodników. Pyszne posiłki, woda i owoce. Ciekawy program wycieczki.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands & Krabi's Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour - Phra Nang Cave Beach and Railay’s limestone walls
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Krabi: 4 Islands & Krabi’s Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour

12.4 Islands & Krabi’s Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour

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

Spend seven hours touring Phra Nang Cave Beach, Poda Island, Chicken Island, and the tidal sandbar near Koh Tub and Mor Island. You travel by traditional longtail boat, snorkel, eat a Thai-style picnic, and return to Ao Nang with hotel pickup. Expect changing tides, crowds, and a weather-dependent route.

“Was expecting a small long tail boat with a few people - we had 48! people on a big long tail - carnage. Due to tides, weather we missed several parts of this tour - no sand bank 😢 and every place was heaving with people - so many people - i counted 25 boats at one island - too naive sadly. The guides were lovely, helpful and friendly. The 1/2 hour snorkeling was fab - lunch was good. Arrived back to more carnage for transport back to hotel - now one knew who, what, where. A very very long busy busy day. Stimulation overload- very sad that I participated…”

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4 Island Speed Boat Adventure from Krabi - Chicken Island brings photos, fish, and a short swim
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4 Island Speed Boat Adventure from Krabi

13.4 Island Speed Boat Adventure from Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 103 reviews · from $39

Travel by speedboat from Krabi to Tup, Chicken, Poda, Railay, and Phra Nang Cave Beach. You’ll walk the Thale Waek sandbar, snorkel among reef fish, eat a beachside lunch, and hear local stories from English-speaking guides such as James, Phoy, Fay, and Sari. Expect a busy, efficient six-hour outing.

“Amazing places, but overrun with people. The boat was so crowded you sat on each other's lap. You need to cap the number of people on a boat, otherwise it's riuned for everyone.”

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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat - Phra Nang Cave Beach and the princess spirit
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Krabi: 4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

14.4 Islands Day Tour by Speedboat or Longtail Boat

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 100 reviews · from $30

Cruise from Krabi by speedboat or longtail boat to Phra Nang Cave Beach, Railay, Thale Waek, Chicken Island, and Koh Poda. You get hotel pickup, a Thai lunch, fruit, drinks, snorkeling gear, and an English-speaking guide. Johny has led some departures. Choose a shared outing or private boat, and bring cash for the 400 THB park fee.

“Great trip from start to finished, you were looked after and the tour guide was always helpful. Lovely trip visiting the islands and we took the speedboat option which I think was better and more comfortable. Fully recommend the trip if you are looking to explore and enjoy some time swimming off the boat.”

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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling - Yawasam Islands and the first snorkeling stop
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Krabi: 7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

15.7 Islands Sunset by Longtail Boat with Snorkeling

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 46 reviews · from $40

Spend an afternoon and evening visiting seven islands from Ao Nang by traditional longtail boat. Snorkel at Yawasam and Tang Ming, photograph Chicken Island, walk the sandbar at Tup and Mor, eat a Thai buffet at Poda, and swim with bioluminescent plankton at Koh Raeng. English and Thai guides lead the trip.

“It was good, we bought dinner and when we arrived on the island there was some confusion because they weren't sure if we could have dinner or not. The company got confused, we had to show the voucher, but they still restricted us to the vegetarian buffet. We couldn't resolve the issue. Other than that, I recommend motion sickness medication because it's many hours on the boat. If I were to do it again, I would take the private tour because there are many people, it's many hours, and it's a little tiring.”

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