Koh Hong is probably the most famous and popular island for boat trips from Krabi or Ao Nang. The island can be explored in two stages: first, the beach, where you can dock and relax, swim, and snorkel; and then the lagoon, surrounded by limestone pinnacles, which gave the island its name (hong means "room" in Thai). The beach is often crowded and offers a small snorkeling spot at the base of the limestone pinnacles. However, visibility there is often limited due to stirred-up sand. Nevertheless, you can observe some colorful fish. You can also rent kayaks or hike along the small path to a viewpoint. Mu Koh Hong, the Koh Hong archipelago, is located in the Than Bok Khorani National Park in Krabi province. It consists of several large and small islands, such as Koh Lao (or Koh Sa Ga), Koh Lao Riam, Koh Pak Ka, and Koh Lao Lading. Excursions offered by local agencies usually go to Koh Hong and at least to Koh Lao Lading and Koh Pak Bia – ideal for day or half-day trips. These tours are beautiful, but also very popular. So, if you're planning an early morning departure or visiting the islands around 4 pm to avoid the tourist crowds, keep in mind that the other islands will be very crowded, especially during peak season (December to the end of March).

Entrance to Than Bok Khorani National Park: 300 THB per adult and 100 THB per child. Open from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. The earlier you arrive, ideally around 4:00 PM, the fewer crowds there will be.

For a boat trip from Krabi or Ao Nang to Koh Hong, you have the choice between a traditional longtail boat, which is slower but departs from Ao Thalane (with a subsequent minivan transfer) – not far from Koh Hong and more environmentally friendly – ​​and a faster speedboat. Besides the travel agencies that offer this tour, you can also visit the kiosks of the Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club at the top of Ao Nang Beach or call 075 695 473 or 075 695 313 ​​to charter a boat privately. Speedboats are only available for groups, as private charters are very expensive and require approximately 20 tourists on board. Prices for group tours range from 1,500 to 2,500 THB per person, depending on the type of boat and itinerary.

How to get there

How do you get to Koh Hong? For a boat trip from Krabi or Ao Nang to Koh Hong, you have the choice between a traditional longtail boat, which is slower but departs from Ao Thalane (with a subsequent minivan transfer) – not far from Koh Hong and more environmentally friendly – ​​or a faster speedboat. Besides the travel agencies that offer this tour, you can also visit the kiosks of the Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club at the top of Ao Nang Beach or call 075 695 473 or 075 695 313 ​​to charter a boat privately. Speedboats are only available for group bookings, as private charters are very expensive and require a minimum of 20 tourists. Prices for group tours range from 1,500 to 2,500 THB per person, depending on the type of boat and itinerary.