Krabi 4 Island Tour 2026: Tickets ฿1,100, Speedboat or Longtail, Private Boat Options & What's at Each Island

Krabi 4 Island Tour 2026 — Quick Answer

Most-asked questions about the Krabi 4 Island Tour, answered before you read further:

✅ Ready to book? Group speedboat tour at ฿1,100 — book the Krabi 4 Island Tour here. Private boat (longtail or speedboat) — WhatsApp us at +66 89 949 6235 for an instant quote.

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Krabi 4 Island Tour: What Each Island Actually Is

The "4 Islands" of the Krabi 4 Island Tour aren't four random stops on a route. They are a deliberately chosen sequence in the Andaman Sea off Ao Nang Beach, each with a specific natural feature that makes it worth visiting — snorkelling, sandbar, beach time, or shrine. Plus Phra Nang Cave Beach at the southern tip of the Railay peninsula, which every operator includes as a fifth stop. Five stops in total, sequenced around the daily low tide so you arrive at the sandbar in its visible window.

Here's what's at each one — what you actually see, and why each matters.

1. Chicken Island (Koh Kai) — the snorkelling stop

The first island the speedboat reaches, twenty minutes out of Ao Nang. The name is genuinely literal: a wind-eroded rock at the island's tip looks unmistakably like a chicken's head and curved neck. Once your guide points it out, the resemblance is uncanny — sharp, beak-like, almost cartoonish.

But the chicken rock is not why the boat stops here. The reason is the coral wall along the eastern side of the island, sitting in 2 to 4 metres of water — well within reach for snorkellers with a mask. The marine life is consistently good: schools of yellow-and-black sergeant fish, parrotfish grazing on the reef, occasional clownfish in the anemones near the base, and small reef sharks if visibility is exceptional and you're patient.

The unique selling point of Chicken Island is the combination: limestone karst scenery above the water and an active coral reef directly below. Most snorkelling spots in Thailand offer one or the other, not both. Non-swimmers can stay close to the boat with a life jacket and still see fish — the water is shallow enough that fins aren't strictly needed (we don't provide fins; bring your own if you want them). For families with young children, Chicken Island is consistently the highlight: fish come right up to you if you stay still, and the life jacket makes it safe.

You spend 30 to 40 minutes here. The masks are individually issued, mouthpieces are clean, and life jackets are required by Thai law on speedboats and at snorkel stops.

2. Talay Waek Sandbar — three islands, one walk

The second stop is, for most guests, the photograph of the entire trip. At low tide, a strip of pure white sand rises out of the Andaman Sea between three separate islands — Tup Island, Mor Island, and Chicken Island — and you can walk between them across the exposed seabed.

The Thai name is Talay Waek, which literally translates as "divided sea". The phenomenon is exactly what the name describes: the tide recedes, the seabed rises into the air, and three islands that are completely separate at high tide briefly become one walkable strip. The water on either side of the sandbar is ankle-to-knee deep — the same impossible turquoise as Chicken Island — with white sand glowing through it.

Tour timing across every operator on this route is built around this one feature. The sandbar is visible for roughly two to three hours per day around low tide. If you arrive too early or too late, the strip is underwater and the experience does not exist. This is the answer to the most-asked operational question on the tour: why can't I move the morning departure? Because the tide doesn't move with you.

You spend 30 to 40 minutes at Talay Waek. Your guide takes group photos in the middle of the sandbar with all three islands behind you — these are the photos guests describe years later. Walk slowly, take it in. There's nothing else like this in Thailand. It feels prehistoric and slightly surreal — a temporary path of sand the sea uncovers and re-covers every day, that you happen to have caught at the right hour.

3. Poda Island (Koh Poda) — beach, lunch, and the longest stop

Poda Island is the largest of the four and where you spend the most time on the tour — typically 60 to 90 minutes. It's the lunch stop and the only one of the islands with proper space for a beach buffet. The beach itself is one of the genuine showstoppers in Krabi: a long, gentle curve of soft white sand, water you can wade out into for fifty metres before it reaches your waist, and a row of vertical limestone karst islets sitting just offshore that make the view from your towel look like a screensaver.

Photographs of Poda do not exaggerate. If anything they undersell the colour of the water, which goes through three distinct turquoise gradations as the depth changes. Lunch is a beach buffet served under the trees by the boat operator: Thai green or red curry, stir-fried chicken or tofu, fried rice or pad Thai noodles, fresh seasonal fruit (usually pineapple and watermelon), and bottled water. Halal-friendly preparation is available if you requested it at booking — the operator's kitchen runs separate halal-prepared portions in those cases. Vegetarian options are also possible with advance notice.

The unique value of Poda is space and time. The 4 Islands tour is otherwise a sequence of short stops, and Poda is where the day actually slows down. You can swim, walk the 800-metre beach end-to-end, or simply lie under a tree until the boat leaves. For families with young children especially, this is the part of the day that everyone enjoys — adults rest, kids exhaust themselves on the sand, and there's genuine beach time rather than another quick stop.

4. Phra Nang Cave Beach (the fifth stop included on every 4 Island Tour)

The final stop is technically not one of the "4 Islands" — it's a beach at the southern tip of the Railay peninsula, accessible only by boat — but every operator includes it as the closing stop of the day, and any tour that doesn't is incomplete.

Phra Nang Cave Beach is one of the most photographed beaches in Thailand. You'll recognise it immediately from screensavers and travel posters: limestone cliffs rising vertically from the sand, pure white beach, swimmable turquoise water, and at one end of the sand a small natural alcove that houses a Buddhist fertility shrine.

The shrine is the cave's claim to fame. Local fishermen historically left wooden phallic carvings as offerings to the spirit of a princess said to live in the cave, asking for safe passage and good catches. The tradition continues — the cave today contains hundreds of brightly painted wooden offerings stacked along every shelf and ledge. It's genuinely unusual.

An honest note no Klook listing will tell you: the cave itself is small, often crowded, and a five-minute visit is enough. The beach is the actual attraction. Most experienced guests walk straight past the cave queue, find a spot on the sand, and use the 40 to 60 minutes here for swimming and photographs. Climbers can occasionally be seen on the rock walls above the beach — Phra Nang is one of the most famous deep-water-soloing spots in Asia.

For couples and honeymooners: Thai traditional costume rental is available on the beach for ฿300–600. Against the backdrop of the limestone cliffs and porcelain spires-of-stone, these are genuinely among the most striking photographs from any Krabi trip.

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Speedboat or Longtail — Which Boat Is Right for You?

This is the single most important decision you'll make about the Krabi 4 Island Tour, and the question that comes up more than any other in pre-booking enquiries. Here's the honest answer.

What we recommend: speedboat

Trip Thai Tour primarily recommends speedboats for the 4 Island Tour, for four specific reasons:

Comfort. Speedboats have proper bench seating with backrests and partial overhead shade. Longtails are a wooden bench, no shade, and you sit on it for the full day. Six hours on a longtail bench in the open Andaman sun is genuinely uncomfortable — and the reviews bear this out, repeatedly.

Speed. Travel time between islands is 15 to 25 minutes by speedboat versus 40 to 50 minutes by longtail. On a tour with five stops, this is the difference between 2 hours total transit and 4+ hours total transit. More beach time per stop, less time on a boat, on the same total day.

Less spray, less seasickness. Speedboats slice through chop. Longtails ride on top of it — every wave you cross sends spray over the gunwale, and on any kind of swell the slamming becomes significant. Guests with motion sickness, back issues, or anyone over 60 should choose the speedboat without hesitation.

Boat maintenance and safety. The speedboats we book through are serviced regularly — engines maintained on a schedule, safety equipment inspected, life jackets in working condition. This matters more than guests typically think about: boat breakdowns on Krabi day tours are a recurring complaint in TripAdvisor reviews, and they almost always involve the cheapest longtail operators. Pay for the well-maintained boat.

Why some guests still choose longtail

Longtails aren't bad. They're a different experience, with genuine appeal for the right guest:

Atmosphere and authenticity. The traditional Thai longtail with its painted hull, decorated bow, and exposed engine is iconic for a reason. If you specifically want the traditional Thai boat experience — and you've seen the photos and they're what made you book — the longtail delivers that.

Cost. Longtails are cheaper to operate and the per-person price reflects it. For couples on a budget who specifically want the cheaper option and don't mind the trade-offs, the longtail makes sense.

Photographs. The longtail is a more photogenic boat than the speedboat, no question. If your trip is primarily about photography and the boat is part of the picture, choose accordingly.

Honest comparison

There's no wrong answer — but for most guests, on most days, the speedboat is the right choice. We're happy to book either.

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✅ Ready to book the Krabi 4 Island Tour? Group speedboat tour at ฿1,100 per adult — book the Krabi 4 Island Tour here. Private boat (longtail or speedboat) — WhatsApp us for an instant quote based on your group size.

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Group Tour or Private Boat — Which Is Right for You?

The second question we get asked most often. Both work; they're for different travellers. Here's how to choose.

Group join speedboat — ฿1,100 per adult

The standard 4 Island Tour. Your group joins other guests on a shared speedboat, follows the standard route and timing, and comes back to your Ao Nang hotel by late afternoon. Includes: speedboat, English guide with the group, halal-friendly lunch on Poda (request at booking), snorkel mask and life jacket, fresh fruit, water, hotel pickup from Ao Nang.

This is the right choice if:

• You're a solo traveller, couple, or small party (1–3 people)
• You want the cheapest credible booking with a TAT-licensed operator
• You're flexible on timing (the schedule is fixed: 8:00–8:30 AM pickup, 9:00 AM departure, 4:00 PM return)
• You don't mind sharing the boat with other guests — typically 15–25 people on a standard speedboat

Private longtail — from ฿6,990 per boat (up to 5 guests)

Your own longtail boat, your own English guide. Same five stops, same day, but the pace adapts to your group and the boat is yours alone. Halal-friendly lunch and dietary requirements arranged in advance. Lunch on Poda, snorkel mask and life jacket, fresh fruit, water, hotel pickup from Ao Nang, all included.

At 4 to 5 guests, the per-person price is roughly ฿1,400–1,750 — slightly above the group tour but you get the whole boat, your own guide, and flexibility on timing within the tide window. The atmosphere of a longtail with privacy is what most couples and small families come for.

Private speedboat — from ฿14,990 per boat (up to 10 guests)

The premium option. Your own speedboat with up to 10 guests, your own English guide, your own schedule within the tide window. Same inclusions as the private longtail but with the comfort, speed, and safety advantages of a maintained speedboat. At 6–10 guests, the per-person price drops to ฿1,499–฿2,498 — essentially private-tour service at near-group-tour prices once the group size is right.

This is the right choice if:

• You're a family of 5+ or a multi-family group
• You want the comfort and speed of a speedboat with the flexibility of a private booking
• You have specific dietary requirements that need confirmation in advance
• Anyone in your group has back issues, motion sickness, or simply prefers comfort
• You want photos without 20 strangers in the background

How to book the private options

The dedicated private booking page is launching soon. In the meantime, all private inquiries go through WhatsApp:

💬 WhatsApp us at +66 89 949 6235 with your travel dates, group size, ages of children if any, boat preference (longtail or speedboat), Ao Nang hotel name, and any halal or vegetarian requirements. We confirm availability and quote within 15 minutes during business hours.

We are a TAT Licensed Tour Operator — Licence No. 14/04232. Private bookings carry the same operational standards as the group tour: same boats, same supplier, same insurance, same halal-friendly lunch arrangement.

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The National Park Fee, Honestly

If you read 1-star reviews of any Krabi 4 Island Tour on Klook, GetYourGuide, or Viator, the same complaint appears more than any other: hidden National Park Fee at the pier. Guests pay for the tour online expecting an all-inclusive price, then arrive at the pier on the morning of their tour and are asked for additional cash. They feel ambushed. Sometimes they don't have the cash. Often they leave a 1-star review.

Here's what's actually happening, what we do about it, and why.

What the fee is

The Hat Noppharat Thara — Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park entrance fee for foreign visitors in 2026:

• ฿200 per adult, ฿100 per child (4–11 years)
• Thai nationals pay ฿40 per adult, ฿20 per child
• Set by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation, the official Thai government body that manages the park

Every visitor to these islands pays this fee. Every operator on every tour. There is no way around it; the park ranger collects the fee at the pier and issues a receipt that serves as your park entry pass for the day. The money funds conservation, ranger patrols, and beach maintenance across the protected islands you're visiting — you can see the difference at Poda and Phra Nang versus unprotected beaches in southern Thailand.

Why we don't include it in the booking price

We could. We could quietly add ฿300 to your booking total, hand the cash to the ranger on your behalf, and call it "all-inclusive". Many operators do exactly this and add a small markup on top.

We don't, for two reasons:

It would create a hidden markup problem. Every Baht we collect from you on behalf of someone else and then mark up creates an opportunity for the booking total to drift away from honesty. We'd rather show you the exact ฿200/฿100 you'll pay the ranger so you can see we add nothing on top.

It avoids the ambush problem from the other direction. When you read our booking page, you see the booking price AND the park fee separately, both stated clearly. There's no surprise at the pier because you arrived knowing exactly what you'd pay and to whom.

The fee is collected in cash, in Thai Baht, at the pier on the morning of your tour. Bring exact change if possible — the rangers usually have change but lines move faster when you don't need it. Keep your receipt; it's your day pass for all the islands you visit.

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When to Visit Krabi for the 4 Island Tour

High season: November to April

The cool and dry season. Calm seas, clear skies, water visibility good for snorkelling, and consistent daily low tides that make the Talay Waek sandbar reliable. This is when most tours run at full capacity, prices are stable, and weather cancellations are rare.

The trade-off is volume. Poda Island lunch is busy; Phra Nang Cave Beach can be crowded. The water itself is huge and the islands absorb most of the crowd, but expect more boats anchored at each stop.

Low season: May to October

The rainy season. Mornings are often clear and tours typically run as scheduled, but afternoon thunderstorms are common and the marine authority occasionally closes the route on bad-weather days. Sea visibility can drop on rough days, making the snorkelling at Chicken Island less spectacular.

If you book during low season, build flexibility into your itinerary: book the tour earlier in your Krabi stay so a weather rescheduling still fits your trip, and have a back-up plan for the day in case the boat doesn't run. The trade-off in your favour: fewer tourists, lower hotel rates, and on the clear days the water is genuinely emptier.

Tide timing within any season

The morning departure on every operator's schedule is locked to the daily low tide. The Talay Waek sandbar is visible for 2–3 hours per day, and tour timing exists to put you on the sandbar within that window. This is why a "later start" on the 4 Island Tour isn't possible — not because of operational laziness, but because the natural feature you came to see won't be there.

You can check tide times for Krabi via standard tide-table apps (or your weather app's marine section) before booking. We schedule each day's departure once we know that day's tide; the standard 8:00–8:30 AM pickup window assumes a typical morning tide window.

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What to Bring on the Krabi 4 Island Tour

The boat provides masks, life jackets, fresh fruit, bottled water, and lunch. It does not provide towels, fins, dry bags, sunscreen, or towels to use after swimming. Pack accordingly.

Essentials

• Swimwear worn under your clothes — there's no proper changing room on the boat
• A quick-dry towel — not provided
• Reef-safe sunscreen, SPF 50+ — regular sunscreen damages the coral you'll be snorkelling in. This matters
• Sun hat and sunglasses — at least 4 hours of the day is in direct sun
• A dry bag for your phone, wallet, and passport — boats board from the beach, feet and bags get wet
• Cash in Thai Baht — ฿200/adult and ฿100/child for the National Park Fee, plus an extra ฿300–500 per person for any optional snacks, drinks, or the Thai costume rental at Phra Nang
• Underwater camera or waterproof phone case — Chicken Island snorkelling and the Talay Waek sandbar are the photograph moments of the day
• Comfortable sandals you can wear wet — flip-flops work; closed shoes are too hot for the beach time
• Snorkel fins (your own) — only mask is provided; fins are not. Bring fins if you want them

One thing you'll wish you had

A light long-sleeved top or rash guard. The sun on the open boat between islands is more intense than guests expect, and snorkellers in particular get sun on their backs without realising while floating face-down. A rash guard is the single most useful piece of clothing on this tour after a hat.

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Boarding from the Beach: What to Expect

The Krabi 4 Island Tour boats — both speedboat and longtail — board directly from the beach, not from a jetty. There is no walkway, no dock, and no dry option. You walk a few metres into ankle-to-shin-deep water, climb a small ladder or step into the boat, and your feet are wet for the first ten minutes.

This is the single most common surprise for first-time visitors and worth knowing in advance:

• Don't wear anything you can't get wet from the knee down
• Keep electronics in a dry bag, not your hand
• Carry your sandals up the boat ladder, don't try to wear them in
• Once you're on the boat itself, you're dry for the rest of the journey

Older travellers and anyone unsteady on their feet should ask the guide or boat crew for a hand at boarding — they're used to it and will help. The water is calm at the morning beach pickup; the only time boarding becomes harder is if there's afternoon swell at one of the island stops, which is rare.

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How to Get to Ao Nang from Krabi Airport

If you're arriving in Krabi by air and heading straight to your Ao Nang hotel:

• Airport shuttle bus — runs every 30 minutes to Ao Nang, ฿150 per person, ~45 minutes
• Pre-arranged taxi — book with your hotel; ~฿800–1,000 one-way
• Grab taxi — works at Krabi Airport, fare ฿700–1,000 to Ao Nang
• Public songthaew (Thai-style minibus) — cheap but slow and shared with locals; ~฿100/person

For the 4 Island Tour, you must be staying in Ao Nang. Pickup is from Ao Nang area hotels only. We do not pick up from Krabi Town (40 minutes away), Klong Muang (a separate beach 25 minutes away), Tub Kaek, Nopparat Thara, or Railay Beach (boat-only access). If you're staying outside Ao Nang, you can still book the tour by arranging your own transport to an Ao Nang meeting point — confirmed at booking.

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How to Book Your Krabi 4 Island Tour

⭐ "Speedboat over longtail was the right call — talked to a couple at lunch who'd done the longtail and were soaking wet by 11 AM. National Park Fee was clear from the start, no surprises at the pier. Halal sorted in advance for my brother-in-law. Sandbar walk between three islands is the best photo we've taken in Thailand." — James and Emma R., Manchester, United Kingdom (2026)

Ready to book?

✅ Group speedboat tour, ฿1,100/adult — book the Krabi 4 Island Tour here. Confirmation in 15 minutes via WhatsApp during business hours.

✅ Private longtail or speedboat — WhatsApp us at +66 89 949 6235 with your travel dates, group size, ages of children, and boat preference. We respond within 15 minutes during business hours and quote on the spot.

We are a TAT Licensed Tour Operator — Licence No. 14/04232. You're booking with a registered Thai tour operator, not a reseller of unknown origin — important on a day trip where boat safety, insurance, and weather decisions actually matter. Learn more about Trip Thai Tour on our About page.

Planning more of Krabi? Browse our full range of Krabi tours — all with Ao Nang hotel pickup included. Most travellers staying 3+ days in Krabi pair the 4 Island Tour with a Hong Islands day for a complete Andaman experience.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the 4 islands in the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

The four islands are Poda Island (Koh Poda — the lunch stop with the longest beach), Chicken Island (Koh Kai — named for its chicken-shaped rock, the snorkelling stop), Tup Island and Mor Island (the two islands connected to Chicken Island by the Talay Waek sandbar at low tide). The tour also includes Phra Nang Cave Beach at the Railay peninsula as a fifth stop — every operator includes it. All five sites are part of Hat Noppharat Thara — Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.

How much is the Krabi 4 Island Tour in 2026?▼

Trip Thai Tour group speedboat tour is ฿1,100 per adult and ฿900 per child (4–11 years). Children under 4 are free without a seat. Private boat options start from ฿6,990 per boat for the private longtail (up to 5 guests) or ฿14,990 per boat for the private speedboat (up to 10 guests). National Park Fee (฿200/adult, ฿100/child) is paid directly to the park ranger at the pier — we never include it in the booking price.

How much is the National Park Fee for the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

The National Park Fee for foreign visitors in 2026 is ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child (4–11 years). Thai nationals pay ฿40 adult / ฿20 child. The fee is set by the Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation and is collected by the park ranger at the pier in cash, in Thai Baht. Every operator on every tour pays this fee the same way — we do not bundle it into your booking price because that would create a hidden markup, and we don't want that on our pages.

Should I choose speedboat or longtail boat for the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

Speedboat is faster, drier, and more comfortable. Travel time between islands is 15–25 minutes by speedboat versus 40–50 minutes by longtail, which means more beach time on the same total day. Speedboats also have proper bench seating with some shade, far less spray, and dramatically less seasickness — important for older travellers and anyone with a back issue. Longtail boats are cheaper, atmospheric, and photogenic — choose them if you specifically want the traditional Thai boat experience and don't mind the trade-offs. Most of our guests choose the speedboat after reading the comparison.

Should I book the group tour or a private boat?▼

Group join is the right choice for solo travellers, couples, or anyone wanting the cheapest credible booking — ฿1,100 per adult. Private boat is the right choice for families of 4+, photographers wanting flexibility on timing, anyone with strict dietary needs, or anyone wanting their own pace at each stop. Per-person economics often favour private once your group reaches 4 guests on a longtail or 6 guests on a speedboat — at those sizes the private boat costs roughly the same as the group tour but gives you the whole boat.

Is halal lunch available on the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

Yes — halal-friendly lunch preparation is available on both group and private bookings if you request it at the time of booking. Tell us when you book and the operator's kitchen prepares your portion of the beach buffet accordingly. Honest distinction: this is halal-friendly preparation in a shared catering kitchen, not a fully halal-certified facility. For most travellers this is acceptable; if you require strict certification, mention it at booking and we'll discuss whether this tour fits your needs.

What are the Krabi 4 Island Tour opening hours and tide timing?▼

Group tours pick up from your Ao Nang hotel between 8:00 and 8:30 AM. The boat departs the pier around 9:00 AM and returns to Ao Nang by 3:00–4:00 PM — the full day is roughly 7 hours. The morning departure timing is set deliberately to align with the daily low tide so you arrive at the Talay Waek sandbar in its 2–3 hour visible window. This is why the morning departure cannot be moved — every operator on this route times their day around the same tide chart.

Do you pick up from Railay Beach or Krabi Town?▼

No. Pickup is Ao Nang area only — for both group and private bookings. We do not pick up from Railay Beach (no road access — Railay is reached only by boat), Krabi Town, Klong Muang Beach, Tub Kaek, or Nopparat Thara. This is a deliberate operational choice that keeps our 8:00–8:30 AM schedule reliable. Guests staying outside Ao Nang can still book by arranging their own transport to an Ao Nang meeting point — confirmed at booking. Railay guests typically take an early morning longtail across to Ao Nang at their own arrangement.

What is the Talay Waek sandbar?▼

Talay Waek means 'divided sea' in Thai. It's a strip of pure white sand that rises out of the sea at low tide between Tup Island, Mor Island, and Chicken Island, exposing the seabed and letting you walk between three separate islands. At high tide the sandbar is underwater. Visible for roughly 2–3 hours per day around low tide. It's the most-photographed moment of the entire 4 Island Tour and the reason most guests describe this as the highlight of their Krabi trip.

Is Phra Nang Cave actually worth visiting?▼

Honest answer: the cave itself is small, often crowded, and a five-minute visit is enough. It contains a Buddhist fertility shrine with hundreds of carved wooden offerings — genuinely unusual and worth a quick look. But the cave is not the reason to come. Phra Nang Cave Beach (the beach in front of the cave) is the actual attraction: limestone cliffs rising from soft sand, swimmable water, one of the most photographed beach views in Thailand. Most experienced guests skip the cave queue and use the time for the beach.

Is the Krabi 4 Island Tour suitable for families and children?▼

Yes — children consistently love this tour more than parents expect. The sandbar walk feels like an adventure, the snorkelling at Chicken Island is shallow and safe with a life jacket, and Poda Island has space to run. Children 4–11 pay ฿900 on group tours; under 4 free without seat; above 11 pay adult price. Halal-friendly and vegetarian lunch options available with advance notice. For families of 4+ the private longtail at ฿6,990 (up to 5 guests) often costs about the same per person as the group tour but gives you the whole boat.

What should I bring on the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

Swimwear worn under your clothes, a quick-dry towel, reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+, sun hat and sunglasses, a dry bag for your phone and wallet, cash in Thai Baht for the National Park Fee (฿200/adult, ฿100/child), an underwater camera or waterproof phone case, and comfortable sandals you can wear wet (boats board from the beach, feet get wet). The boat provides masks, life jackets, fresh fruit, and water — but not fins, towels, or fully dry boarding. Reef-safe sunscreen matters: regular sunscreen damages the coral you're snorkelling in.

What if it rains or weather is bad on my Krabi 4 Island Tour day?▼

If the marine authority closes the route due to weather (typically only during heavy monsoon, May–October), the tour is rescheduled at no extra cost or fully refunded — your choice. We do not run tours in conditions deemed unsafe by the authorities. Light rain alone does not cancel. If you visit during low season (May–October), book a flexible itinerary in case of weather rescheduling and consider booking earlier in your Krabi stay so a reschedule still fits.

Can I combine the Krabi 4 Island Tour with other Krabi attractions?▼

Yes, across multiple days. The 4 Island Tour is a full-day commitment ending around 4 PM, so the same day is realistically just this tour. Travellers staying 3+ days in Krabi typically combine it with the Hong Islands tour (a different style of day — protected emerald lagoons), Phi Phi Islands (longer boat day), Tiger Cave Temple, or Krabi Hot Springs. Browse our <a href='/Krabi'>Krabi tours</a> for full options.

What is your cancellation policy for the Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

A cancellation fee of 100% applies if the booking is cancelled 2 days (48 hours) or less before the tour date. For cancellations made more than 2 days in advance, please contact us via WhatsApp to arrange a refund or reschedule. Weather cancellations by the marine authority are rescheduled or fully refunded at your choice — no fee applies. We do not cancel confirmed bookings due to low numbers.

How do I book a private Krabi 4 Island Tour?▼

Message us on WhatsApp at +66 89 949 6235 with your travel dates, group size, ages of children if any, boat preference (longtail or speedboat), Ao Nang hotel name, and any halal or vegetarian requirements. We confirm availability and quote within 15 minutes during business hours (7 AM–9 PM Bangkok time). Private boat options start from ฿6,990 per boat for the longtail (up to 5 guests) or ฿14,990 for the speedboat (up to 10 guests). The dedicated private booking page is launching soon; in the meantime, all private inquiries go through WhatsApp.