Krabi Islands, Thailand

Now, mention Krabi, what it is famed for? Definitely it’s picturesque, scenic and beautiful beaches. Ask anyone who has been there, that’s the exact portrayal of Krabi which situated in the west coast of Southern Thailand facing the Andaman Sea. It consist over 80 smaller islands with crystal clear shoreline and the only way to explore the islands is by longtail boat or speed boat from Ao Nang beach. There are few types of island-hopping tour packages available, either you can purchase at the hotel (inclusive of two way transportation) or at Ao Nang beach itself.  
We booked the 4 islands package by longtail boat (inclusive of lunch, fruit, drinking water, safety jacket and snorkeling equipment) which consists of Chicken Island, Tup Island, Poda Island and Pranang Cave. A private passenger van picked us from our hotel by 8.00am and arrived at Ao Nang beach half an hour later.  Unlike the town itself, the atmosphere here in Ao Nang is way much lively, full of characters and a place where foreign tourist exceeds the locals.

Rows and rows of shops lines up along the stretch. Foods, clothes, bags, shoes, accessories, swim wears/gears, tour operators, massage parlors, tattoo parlors, beauty salons, souvenirs, antiques and home deco stuffs, local crafts – you name it, it’s all on hand but guess what? It’s not a place to get away with a satisfactory bargain.  Adjoining the shops are luxury resorts, chalets and bungalow stays. Walk further up away from the beach, you could come across few budget stays sandwiched between shops (on a strict note- never walk into those without any prior reservations especially during peak season).
With approximately 30 vacationers onboard along with three guides, a man and two girls and a boat navigator, we started on our island hopping journey at 9 am.

It took approximately half an hour before we reach the first stop.  An amazing transparent shoreline with white sandy linkage between Tup Island and Chicken Island.

Lunch provided

                     View of Pranang beach from Pranang cave, the final stop before heading    
                      back.
Well known for its exceptional natural beauty, one is for sure to leave Krabi with picture perfect memories.