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Krabi Tours & Island Trips: The 15 We Would Book

72 tours  ·  from $16

Krabi puts four islands, a jungle temple and a hot spring within an hour of the same hotel. These 15 compare the longtail days against the speedboat days on price, group size and how much swimming time each one leaves you.

Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour - Emerald Pool: the day’s best first stop
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Krabi: Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

1.Tiger Cave Temple, Emerald Pool and Hot Springs Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 3,616 reviews · 9 hours - 570 minutes · from $59Our pick

Spend nine hours exploring Krabi’s freshwater pools, hot springs, and Tiger Cave Temple in a small group of up to nine. Your English-speaking guide, such as Arun, Tan, Oly, or AB, manages the timing, explains the forest and temples, and often takes photos. Expect swimming, a local lunch stop, and roughly 1,200 steep temple steps.

“The whole day was brilliant from beginning to end. Our guide AB was easy to understand, full of knowledge and happy to answer any questions regardless if it was about the place or something else such as the nature around us. The only part I would say could possibly be a downfall would be the 1200 plus steps up to the Buddha. If you suffer with vertigo or are not fit and healthy you won't make it up ther. A lot of the steps are very high and extremely steep. There are plenty of toilets and wonderful eating and drinking spots. A great day out”

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Krabi: Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour - Warm water at Krabi Hot Springs
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Krabi: Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour

2.Tiger Cave, Hot Springs and Emerald Pool Jungle Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 2,643 reviews · 8 - 9 hours · from $48

This 8 to 9-hour Krabi day tour combines hot spring pools, a jungle walk to Emerald Pool, Thai lunch, and Tiger Cave Temple. Guides such as Sky, Micky, Max, and Duncan lead the day in English. Hotel pickup covers Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Tub Kheak, and nearby areas. Expect a demanding climb at the temple.

“Overall the trip was great! We are a family of four with 2 teenagers, and had a lovely day. We were taken by minibus from our hotel to the meeting point where we transferred onto a bus after a light snack and drink that was provided. Micki our tour guide explained that we would pick up a few more people on the way to the Emerald Pool. He explained why we would do the trip in a particular order due to the weather forecast of potential rain in the morning, as it could affect the quality of the other 2 stops (Hot springs get cooler in rainfall, and the steps…”

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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest - From hotel pickup to the Ao Thalane launch point
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Krabi: Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

3.Kayak Adventure through Ao Thalane Mangrove Forest

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2,024 reviews · 4h 30m · from $38

You’ll paddle for about two hours through Ao Thalane’s mangroves, limestone canyons, quiet lagoons, and Crocodile Cave. English-speaking guides provide kayaks, water, fruit, dry bags, and hotel pickup from Krabi Town, Ao Nang, or Klong Muang. The route suits active beginners, but low tide can shorten the forest section.

“Unmissable activity. I just wish they had given more time for the swim. But it’s absolutely worth it.”

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Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter - Feeding time is the calmest way to start
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Krabi: Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

4.Elephant Bathing Session at Krabi Elephant Shelter

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 2,021 reviews · 1h 30m · from $48

Spend 90 minutes at Krabi Elephant Shelter learning elephant care, feeding the animals, then bathing and showering with them in a lush setting. An English-speaking guide leads the session, while staff take photos and share them by private link. Pickup covers Ao Nang and Klong Muang Beach, with meeting points for island and Railay visitors.

“It was short but very good time spent with elephants.,the staff was amazing”

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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour - Phra Nang Cave Shrine from the sea
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Krabi: Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

5.Bioluminescent Plankton, Snorkeling & Sunset Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 863 reviews · from $40

Spend 6 to 6.5 hours visiting Krabi’s island beaches by speedboat. You’ll see Phra Nang Cave, Tup Island, Chicken Island, and Ko Poda, with snorkeling, swimming, sunset, a halal BBQ, and a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Guides including M, Selina, and Hikari are praised for friendly, attentive service.

“It was amazing! Got to go visit a good amount of islands. Enough time at the ones to snorkel: relax at. Food was delicious.”

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Krabi: Elephant Care House Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers - Your first 15 minutes: safety and introductions
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Krabi: Elephant Care House Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

6.Elephant Care House Guided Tour with Hotel Transfers

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 543 reviews · 4 hours · from $57

Spend four hours at Krabi Elephant Care House near Khao Phanom Bencha National Park. Walk beside elephants to a stream, prepare food, feed them fruit, scrub their skin, and bathe with them. Small groups, hotel transfers, English, Thai, and Chinese-speaking guides, and no riding make this a hands-on visit with clear limits: the elephants may walk away whenever they choose.

“Most favorite excursion wouldn’t change anything coolest experience of my life. Can’t wait to come back to Thailand highly recommend our tour guide. She was the kindest sweetest girl and took the most amazing photos and videos.”

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Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi - The 8:00 am pickup and ride to the pier
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Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

7.Deep Mangrove and Canyon Kayak Tour in Krabi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 543 reviews · from $42Top rated

Start early from Krabi, ride by air-conditioned minivan to the kayak pier, and paddle for about two hours through lagoons, jungle channels, limestone cliffs, and mangroves. Guides such as Boat and AK explain the area and help set the pace. Life jackets, dry bags, water, fruit, and round-trip transfers are included.

“Fun activity, not too strenuous. Beautiful scenery. Our guide was helpful & humorous. He kept us informed about what we were doing & about the area. We were provided with life jackets-some groups on other companies tours did not have them.”

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Krabi: Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Chef - Meeting the chef and choosing the menu
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Krabi: Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Chef

8.Traditional Thai Cooking Class with Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 537 reviews · 4 hours · from $46

Spend four hours at Smart Cook Krabi with chefs such as Tony, Gataii, Ann, or New. Choose dishes, cook at your own station in an open-air kitchen, eat what you make, and receive a PDF recipe book plus photos. Hotel pickup serves Ao Nang and nearby areas.

“brilliant! great teacher,very informative,easy to follow,polite. inspired us to try more cooking classes”

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Krabi: 1-Hour ATV Adventure Through Beautiful Nature - From hotel lobby to the starting point
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Krabi: 1-Hour ATV Adventure Through Beautiful Nature

9.1-Hour ATV Adventure Through Beautiful Nature

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 452 reviews · 1h 30m · from $48

Ride an ATV through Khlong Son’s forest paths and mountain trails for about an hour, with a Thai or English-speaking guide leading the way. Expect a safety briefing, changing terrain, photo stops, fruit, water, and hotel pickup from Ao Nang or Khlong Muang. The route can be muddy after rain and more challenging than the short description suggests.

“Not only was this experience Insanely FUN, IT Restored MY Faith IN Humanity! During my 1h of insanely addicting and exhilarating driving, I dropped a small remote. Even though it didn’t look expensive/important, the employees took it extremely seriously and started looking. They said they’d keep looking after work was over when I didn’t even ask them to! They were literally Digging through the MUD for it 😭😭 and found it! On top of that, the employee offered to deliver it to me at no extra charge. I’ve scarcely seen a person go so far for a stranger for no reciprocal gain. In addition, the employees were so considerate the…”

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Krabi: Cooking Class at Thai Charm Cooking School with Meal - Meeting Penny and the Thai Charm team
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Krabi: Cooking Class at Thai Charm Cooking School with Meal

10.Cooking Class at Thai Charm Cooking School with Meal

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 430 reviews · 4 hours · from $50

Spend four hours at Thai Charm Cooking School in Krabi, cooking up to five savory dishes and two desserts with Chef Penny and her team. You will pound curry paste, prepare Thai salads, learn rice basics, eat everything you make, and take home recipes and a certificate. Hotel pickup is included from Krabi Town and Ao Nang.

“We had so much fun cooking with Penny! She’s a great teacher and it was very easy to follow all the instructions. We didn’t have any issues making all the dishes vegan and vegetarian. highly recommend, you’ll have a blast and you’ll eat some great food 😊”

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Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour - The Ao Nang tuk-tuk transfer keeps the morning simple
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Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

11.Krabi kayaking and swimming clongrood Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 391 reviews · 1 day · from $26Best value

Paddle through Khlong Root’s crystal-clear freshwater canal and mangrove forest, with a guided swim stop and time to spot fish, birds, and butterflies. Guides such as Loh, Gin, and If are known for helping with photos and keeping the trip relaxed. Ao Nang pickup, equipment, fruit, water, and the 50-baht forest fee are included.

“Absolutely happy with overall first time experience in kayaking. Booked my tour spontaneously and was pleased with quick communication and arrangements on pick up. Guide was very friendly and welcoming besides his professionalism in kayaking. He was assisting along the route and taking pictures for all. Small group about 8 people. Location is beautiful and peaceful. Spend an amazing time with nice nature and lovely people. Tasty watermelon was offered at the end of the tour. Definitely recommend. Best is to go at morning while it’s still not too hot and less crowded.”

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Krabi: Love Elephant Sanctuary Tour - Pickup from Ao Nang and the short transfer
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Krabi: Love Elephant Sanctuary Tour

12.Love Elephant Sanctuary Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 368 reviews · 2 hours · from $51

Spend two hours at Love Elephant Sanctuary Krabi with guide Tuki, often called Sexy Lady by regulars. You will learn about elephant care, prepare fruit, make herbal medicine, feed the elephants, help with a mud spa, and bathe them. Hotel pickup from Ao Nang, snacks, drinks, and lockers are included.

“Amazing tour! Loved every minute 🧡🧡 Aka sexy lady our tour guide was funny and is so passionate about these beautiful elephants. Staff amazing 🤩 best day ever! 🐘🐘🐘”

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Krabi: Hong & Paradise Island Odyssey by Speedboat - Hong Island beach, snorkeling, and the 419-step climb
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Krabi: Hong & Paradise Island Odyssey by Speedboat

13.Hong & Paradise Island Odyssey by Speedboat

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 348 reviews · 7 hours · from $48

Travel by speedboat from Krabi to Hong Island, where you can snorkel, swim, eat a Thai lunch, and climb 419 steps to a superb viewpoint. The day also includes Hong Lagoon, Koh Lao Lading, Pakbia Island, and Daeng Island. Guides such as Sila, James, Rosh, and Kew are noted for careful service, clear instructions, and help with photos.

“Had a great day on the Hong Island tour. From pick up to drop off back at our hotel, everything felt organized and on schedule. With the speedboat, we were able to comfortably get to each location quickly and often before other groups. Lunch was pretty good as well. Our guides were great and I would 100% do this tour again.”

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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple) - Soaking at Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall
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All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

14.All day Krabi Jungle Tour (Hot Spring Water, Emerald Pool, Tiger Cave Temple)

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 323 reviews · from $71

Spend about nine hours exploring Krabi’s inland sights with guides such as Mimi or Abhi. Soak at Namtok Ron Hot Spring Waterfall, walk the rainforest trail to Emerald Pool, enjoy lunch, then face roughly 1,200 steep steps at Tiger Cave Temple. Transport, park fees, and lunch are included.

“This was a good way to see some of the interior of Krabi, away from the busy coastal areas. The hot springs and Emerald pool were not that exciting in themselves, but the journey there was interesting and the walk through the rainforest to the Emerald pool was pretty cool. The Tiger Cave temple was also only ok if it were not for the 1261 step climb up to the top of the mountain for the amazing views and to see big Buddha. This is not for the faint hearted, it is very steep and made more difficult with the heat. Bring plenty of water! The lunch provided on this…”

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Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour - Hotel pickup from Krabi’s main beach areas
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Krabi: Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour

15.Klong Root (Crystal lake) Kayaking tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 308 reviews · 2h 30m · from $27

You’ll paddle through Klong Root’s clear green water with an English-speaking guide, stop to swim among fish, and enjoy fruit and drinks afterward. Guides help with steering, photos, and getting unstuck in the mangroves. Hotel pickup, kayaks, life jackets, and insurance are included. Add fried rice or Pad Thai if you want a fuller meal.

“wonderful tour, our guide went above and beyond to make this a truely unforgettable experience. The kayaking and swimming were great, our guide was excellent and feeding the fish and watching the sunset were unexpected pluses to an already great afternoon. we were allowed to take our time and truely soak up the experience at our own pace.”

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