Why should you go there and how do you do it right?

Krabi Island Adventure is the Krabi day trip offered by Blanco, the backpacker tour operator that also organizes the Koh Phi Phi boat party. It's an afternoon speedboat tour to four islands off Ao Nang, with swimming and snorkeling stops and a boat full of backpackers – so it's more of a social than a quiet day out.

Blanco's website lists the tour at 1,300 baht per person, including the national park fee. Check-in is at 12:45 PM at the KoKo Hostel in Ao Nang. The boat departs from 1:15 PM until approximately 7:00 PM, so the return trip is around sunset. The departure days are listed differently: Blanco's website mentions three afternoons per week, while the Google profile lists Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please confirm the day when booking.

It's an affordable way to reach the Four Islands since the park fee is already paid, but it's not the right excursion for families or those who want to snorkel in peace. For that, a trip by longtail boat (in a shared boat) or a private boat from Ao Nang Beach is recommended.