Krabi

Krabi tourist guide – hotels – car hire

It takes about one hour from Phuket to reach Krabi by boat. Krabi is has one of Thailand’s most enchanting strips of coastal unspoilt beauty. The beaches contain fine with sand and the crystal, sky blue waters are dwarfed by towering limestone cliffs. Your photo camera will probably stay in your hands all the time. Krabi boasts some world class resorts, plenty of tours and tourist facilities, and kind smiling welcoming people.

Attractions in Krabi

There’s no beach in Krabi town but it has a stunning location on a huge river mouth with a promenade and a typical Thai laid-back way of live. You will be impressed by the kindness of the local people and there’s no shortage of bars, restaurants and other eateries.

The gems in Krabi’s crown are the two Phi Phi isles. These are excellent diving sites and the most jaw dropping scenery in Thailand is to be found here.

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Ao Nang and Ao Phai Phlong is where most of the action can be found. A strip of resorts along a white beach that welcomes crowds of visitors at the beginning of the Christmas season. There are plenty of excellent tourist facilities and it is perfect for cheap shopping.

Due to Rai Leh’s beach isolation it stayed preserved against major tourist development. Cut off from the mainland by towering karst cliffs, the only way to access it is by boat. Is is a popular rock climbers destination, free of traffic boasting lovely nature.

If you really want to explore the wonderful scenery and interesting sites in Krabi it is probably a good idea to hire a car. This stretch of the coastline is perfect for some interesting trips by hire car. There are some astonishing Buddhist temples and enchanting sceneries easy to reach by car. Click here for Krabi car hire.

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Hotels in Krabi

There are hotels in Krabi suitable for all kinds of travellers. From budget back packers hotels to exclusive boutique Krabi hotels which are well staffed and include a full range of top facilities.

For best deals on hotel rates in Krabi it is advisable to pre-book your hotel in Krabi on-line. Especially during the Christmas season it is wise to reserve hotels in Krabi in advance so you will not be disappointed in not finding suitable accommodation by the time you arrive.

Airport and car hire in Krabi

An international airport nearest to Krabi is located in Phuket and frequently ferry shuttles depart direction Krabi. Buses are also frequent and reasonable efficient, arriving all the way from Bangkok. There’s always the option to book a hire car for Krabi at the Phuket airport as the main car hire companies and some local car rental companies are present at the airport.

Phuket International Airport is located in the north of the island, about 40 minutes’ drive from the centre and Patong Beach. The airport operates a wide range of flights, domestic and international. There are daily flights from Bangkok arriving here. The airport in Phuket has airport car parking facilities which can be booked on-line. For less expensive deals on Phuket airport parking it is best to reserve your car parking space on-line.