Attractions — Krabi

The uninhabited island of Phi Phi Leh, home to the famous Maya Bay from the film "The Beach." You cannot stay overnight here; visits are only possible as part of an organized tour.

A small islet worth visiting — a great spot for snorkeling.

Lanta Old Town is the island's de facto capital and the only real town on the island.

A small island with perfect beaches, unpopular with tourists. A wooden hut with an outdoor toilet starts at 1,300 baht; nicer hotels from 2,000. It's worth coming for the beaches; snorkeling is mediocre.

One of the most interesting islands near Ko Lanta. Ideal for beach lovers and snorkelers. There's not much to do for more than a couple of days; it's best to buy round‑trip boat tickets.

The island neighboring Chicken Island. At low tide you can walk here from Chicken Island along a sandbar.

A quiet lagoon with turquoise water and mangrove thickets in the interior of Ko Hong. A narrow water passage through the rocks leads to it. Kayaking is popular on the island.

There are many climbing schools in Krabi. The best-known is Real Rocks, where you can choose group or private lessons. Prices are above average, but group classes are held in mini-groups of 3–4 people and reviews of the school are excellent. It's also the only school in Krabi that issues international SEACF (South East Asia Climbing Federation) certificates. A half-day beginner group session costs 1500 baht; a full-day private lesson costs 6000 baht.

Wat Kaew Korawaram is a large Buddhist temple with attractive grounds and bright murals on the interior walls. Krabi isn’t the best place to explore Buddhism if you’re after the spiritual side of Thailand, but it’s worth a quick look — especially if you haven’t seen the more ornate temples in Bangkok.

The crab statue is the main landmark on the Pak Nam Krabi riverfront. The province's name comes from the Thai word “krabi”, which means “sword” — so there aren’t actually any crabs.

At Hot Rock Climbing the prices for one‑day sessions are the same as elsewhere, but multi‑day courses are much cheaper. For example, three days of lessons for beginners cost just 8,500 baht. Downsides — they don’t issue any international certificates, and some reviews mention old equipment.

In the interior of the island there's a quiet lagoon with turquoise water and mangrove thickets. A narrow water passage through the rocks leads to it. That's the main reason to visit. Thanks to the landscape, kayaking is popular on the island. There's also a great viewpoint right at the island's summit. Entrance ticket costs 300 батов

Blue Pool is part of a group of Emerald, Blue and Crystal lakes set in the middle of a tropical forest. A footpath connects them. The visiting season is from December to May; at other times the lakes are closed due to bird nesting. Entrance fee — 400 baht for adults, 200 for children.

Koh Poda is the most popular and beautiful island. It has excellent beaches with blue water and perfect, flour-like sand. If you have limited time and can visit only one island, and your priority is beach relaxation, Koh Poda is the one to choose.

No, chickens don't run around the island, but there is a large rock shaped like a chicken's head — hence the name. Visitors come to Chicken Island for snorkeling. At low tide you can walk along a sandbar to the neighboring Koh Thap.

Ao Thalane is not exactly a beach but a picturesque bay with mangrove stands, and people mainly come here to kayak. From Ao Nang you can book half-day trips to Ao Thalane for around 1000 baht per person; that price includes round-trip transport, a kayak and guide services. If you go on your own, it's best to travel in a group of two or three. A three-person kayak without a guide costs 700 baht for three hours — enough time to explore the bay properly. The route can be easily followed on maps in Organic Maps. You can rent a waterproof dry bag for your belongings on site. Renting a double kayak with a guide costs 600 baht. The guide will point out small wildlife that is much harder to spot on your own.

The Tiger Cave Temple gets its name from being located inside a cave where a tiger is said to have once lived, with paw marks still visible on the cave walls. To reach the upper sanctuary and viewpoint you must climb more than 1,200 steps on foot, but it's worth it. At the top you'll be rewarded with a spectacular view and a beautiful temple with a golden seated Buddha. The stairway is quite comfortable — you won't have to scramble over rocks.

Crystal Pool is part of a group of Emerald, Blue and Crystal lakes set in the middle of a tropical forest. A footpath connects them. The visiting season is from December to May; at other times the lakes are closed due to bird nesting. Entrance fee — 400 baht for adults, 200 for children.

On the main city road, Maharaj Road, there are animal-themed traffic lights: sabre-toothed tigers, elephants, eagles. It’s not worth coming just for them, but you’ll notice them while strolling through town.