Krabi Travel

 

Town/City	:	Krabi (甲必)
Country	:	Thailand
Other names	:
Province	:	Krabi
Nearest local airport	:	Krabi International Airport (KBV)
Nearest international airport	:	Krabi International Airport (KBV)
Airport tax	:	Included in airfare
Geographical orientation	:	Southern Thailand, Southeast Asia
Surrounding tour venues	:	Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Phi Phi, Railay & Trang
Currency for payment	:	Baht
Currency for exchange	:	All major currencies, including MYR & SGD
		(higher exchange rates in MY & SG)
Entry Permit / Visa	:	Not required for MY & SG passport holders
Electricity	:	220 volts / 2-prong plugs

 

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Hot ~ low of between 20 & 24 °C / high of between 30 & 35 °C

 

TRANSPORTATION

Type	Rental Cost (Baht)	Duration (hour)
Bicycle	Not available	Not available
Mountain Bike	Not available	Not available
Scooter (auto)	200 - 250	24
Sedan Car (auto)	800 – 1,500	24

 

Krabi Town	From Airport* (Baht)	To Airport* (Baht)
Songthaew	Not available	Not available
Taxi	350	300
Van	600	500

* Krabi International Airport (KBV)

 

THINGS TO DO

• Island hopping

• Swimming & sunbathing

• Diving

• Snorkeling

• Sea kayaking

• Sea canoeing

• Hot spring dip

• Mountain biking

• Thai massage or spa

• Thai cooking class

• Krabi butter cake

 

PLACES TO VISIT

(City attractions)

• Wat Tham Seua – Tiger Cave Temple is a famous meditation center with a climb of 1,237 steps to a mountain-top shrine with a 360° view of Krabi.

• Weekend market – an open market in the center of town (Friday – Sunday)

(Out-of-city attractions)

• Sa Morakot – Emerald Pool is a popular spring water pool in the forest.

• Khao Phra Bang Khram – a nature reserve with natural hot spring ‘bathtubs’.

• Ao Nang beach – a popular beach venue 20 minutes from Krabi town.

• Phi Phi islands – a collection of islands which is packed with western tourists for snorkeling & diving.

• Railay beach – a coastal area of Krabi province which is popular for rock climbing, beautiful beaches & mesmerizing sunsets.

 

ITEMS TO BUY

• Krabi butter cakes

• Cashew nuts

• Local handicrafts

FOOD TO EAT

• Fresh seafood (salted-water fish, crabs, soft-shell crabs, etc.)