Koh Hong by Speedboat — Small Group of Twelve from Krabi
A full day around the Hong archipelago on a speedboat capped at twelve guests: Koh Hong and its hidden lagoon, Koh Lao Lading, Koh Rai and the viewpoint climb on Koh Nok. ฿2,500 (about $69) per adult and ฿1,800 per child; the operator lists the ฿300 national park fee as included. Pick-up in Ao Nang at 07:30, back about 16:00.
Krabi, Thailand · 8h 30min · up to 12 guests · ฿2,500 per person · EN
What is this tour like?
The difference between this and a standard Hong Island day is the passenger count. Krabi Vip Tour takes a maximum of twelve people on the boat, which changes how long you get at each stop and how much of the guide's attention there is to go round.
The route starts at Koh Hong itself — white sand, shallow turquoise water — then slips into the Hong Lagoon through a narrow opening in the cliffs. Koh Lao Lading follows, a small beach under limestone walls, then Koh Rai for quiet swimming, and finally Koh Nok, where a short hike leads to a panoramic viewpoint over the sea and the surrounding islands.
The price is ฿2,500 for an adult and ฿1,800 for a child, and the operator lists it as already containing the ฿300 per-person national park fee, along with accident insurance to one million baht, an English-speaking guide, mask and life jacket, lunch on the beach and drinks, snacks and fruit. Transfers are free from Ao Nang hotels at 07:30; from Krabi Town, Railay or Klong Muang they cost ฿500 per person.
What are the highlights?
- Never more than twelve guests on board
- Hong Lagoon, reached through a narrow gap in the cliffs
- The operator lists the ฿300 (about $8) national park fee as included
- A viewpoint hike on Koh Nok for the panorama over the Andaman
How does the day go, hour by hour?
- 07:30Pick-up from your Ao Nang hotel
Free within Ao Nang; ฿500 (about $14) per person from Krabi Town, Railay or Klong Muang.
- —Koh Hong
Powdery white sand and calm shallow water under limestone cliffs.
- —Hong Lagoon
Entered through a narrow opening in the rock; "hong" is Thai for room.
- —Koh Lao Lading
A small beach hemmed in by cliffs and greenery.
- —Koh Rai and lunch
Quiet water for swimming; lunch is served on the beach, weather permitting.
- —Koh Nok and the viewpoint
A short hike to a panorama over the Andaman Sea and the islands around it.
- 16:00Back at the pier and hotel drop-off
The operator gives approximately 16:00 as the return time.
What's included in the price?
- Transfers to and from your hotel in Ao Nang
- National park fee of ฿300 (about $8) per person
- Accident insurance up to ฿1 000 000 (about $27 700)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Snorkelling mask and life jacket
- Lunch on the beach, weather permitting
- Water, soft drinks, snacks and fresh fruit
What's not included?
- Transfers from Krabi Town, Railay or Klong Muang — ฿500 (about $14) per person
- Anything not listed above — ask us before booking
What should you know before you go?
Who runs this tour?
Where do we meet?
Hotel pick-up in Ao Nang at 07:30, included in the price. Pick-up from Krabi Town, Railay or Klong Muang costs ฿500 (about $14) per person. The operator's office is at 56/6 Klong Heng Road, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi.
Exact meeting point shared after booking.
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