Krabi island trips, activities and transfers rated 4.5 stars or higher with at least 40 reviews, each read one by one on GetYourGuide on 20 September 2026.
Krabi's boat tours look identical from a distance: a longtail, some snorkel gear, a beach lunch. The differences that matter are the route, the boat, the departure time and how many other people are on it.
We list only what clears an editorial bar: rated 4.5 stars or higher with at least 40 reviews on GetYourGuide's Railay Beach listing, with each tour's price, rating and review count read on 20 September 2026. The page has 25 trips, grouped below by what you actually want to do.
Start with the route, then pick the boat and the time of day.
| Trip | What the listings describe | Best for | From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Islands | Phra Nang Cave Beach, the Tup and Mor sandbar, Chicken Island and Koh Poda, by longtail or speedboat | First-timers and best value | US$22 |
| Hong Islands | Hong Lagoon, a 360 degree viewpoint and sandbars at Pakbia, 7 hours by speedboat | Scenery over quantity | US$35 |
| Phi Phi | Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Monkey Bay and Bamboo Island, by speedboat | One big day out | US$41 |
| Sunset and plankton | Snorkelling, a buffet or BBQ at sunset and, on some trips, a night swim with bioluminescent plankton | Couples and evening people | US$55 |
| Private longtail | Your own captain and route, 4 or 6 hours on the Ao Nang listing | Groups who want their own pace | US$111 per group |
| Activities | Mangrove kayaking, rock climbing, a Thai cooking class | A day off the boat | US$25 |
| Transfers | Krabi Airport to Railay, and Railay to Phi Phi by speedboat | Arrival and onward travel | US$25 |
Prices, availability and departure times move with dates and promotions. The cards below show what we read on 20 September 2026; the booking page shows the live figures.
The classic Krabi day out. The listings describe stops at Phra Nang Cave Beach, the Tup and Mor sandbar, Chicken Island and Koh Poda, with lunch, by shared longtail or speedboat. This is where the best value is, from US$22.
Top pickFrom US$37Best for: First-timers who want the classic Krabi day out
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Best valueFrom US$22Best for: Budget travellers who still want the full 4 Islands route
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7 islandsFrom US$30Best for: Travellers who want more stops than the standard 4 Islands
See prices & availabilityA different trip from the 4 Islands: the listing describes Hong Lagoon, a 360 degree viewpoint and sandbars at Pakbia on a 7-hour speedboat tour. Only one Hong trip clears our bar, because the others have too few reviews.
Hong IslandsFrom US$35Best for: Anyone who wants quieter, more scenic islands than the 4 Islands
See prices & availabilityPhi Phi is a long day from Krabi. The top-rated early-bird trip lists pickups from about 05:50 and a return to the pier around 15:45 to 16:00, so expect to be up early.
Highest ratedFrom US$80Best for: Phi Phi in a single day without the late-morning crowds
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Early birdFrom US$73Best for: Early risers who prioritise Maya Bay
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Early birdFrom US$73Best for: Travellers who want an early Phi Phi with a relaxed lunch
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Phi Phi day tripFrom US$41Best for: A straightforward, well-priced Phi Phi day
See prices & availabilityEvening-focused trips finish with a buffet or BBQ at sunset, and some include a night swim with bioluminescent plankton. Several popular plankton trips rate below 4.5 stars and are not listed here.
Sunset cruiseFrom US$134Best for: Couples and anyone who wants a slower, evening-focused trip
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Phi Phi + planktonFrom US$78Best for: Travellers who want Phi Phi and a sunset in one long day
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Phi Phi + sunsetFrom US$78Best for: A big day that finishes with the sunset
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CatamaranFrom US$55Best for: Travellers who prefer a bigger, more stable boat
See prices & availabilityPrivate boats are priced per group, not per person, and let you set the route and timing. The Ao Nang listing offers four itineraries with 4 or 6 hour options, and one listing departs from Railay itself.
Private boatFrom US$111 per groupBest for: Groups who want their own pace and fewer crowds
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Luxury privateFrom US$203 per group of up to 4Best for: Couples and families who want privacy and comfort
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Luxury privateFrom US$225 per group of up to 4Best for: Small groups who want a slow, private day
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From RailayFrom US$134 per groupBest for: Travellers staying on Railay
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Local boatFrom US$117 per group of up to 4Best for: Groups of up to four on a tighter budget
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Private + picnicFrom US$225 per group of up to 4Best for: Small groups who want the 4 Islands without a crowd
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Private speedboatFrom US$562 per group of up to 10Best for: Larger groups who want Phi Phi on their own schedule
See prices & availabilityAo Thalane mangrove kayaking, half-day rock climbing at Railay and a Thai cooking class: useful for a day when you would rather not spend hours on a boat.
KayakingFrom US$25Best for: Anyone who wants a quiet, shaded half day
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Rock climbingFrom US$48Best for: Beginners who want to try climbing in its best-known setting
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Rock climbingFrom US$47Best for: First-time climbers
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Cooking classFrom US$54Best for: A rainy or hot-afternoon activity on Railay
See prices & availabilityTwo transfers we could verify: a private airport transfer that includes the boat to Railay, and a fast speedboat between Railay and Phi Phi.
Airport transferFrom US$25Best for: Arrivals who want no pier confusion
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Railay to Phi PhiFrom US$30 one wayBest for: Onward travel to Phi Phi, or back
See prices & availabilityPrices, ratings and review counts read on GetYourGuide on 20 September 2026. Prices move with dates and promotions, so check the live page before booking.
Three widely booked trips fall below our 4.5 star bar as displayed on 20 September 2026: the 4 Islands Day Trip by Speedboat including Lunch Box (4.4 stars, 876 reviews), the 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat and Thai Buffet Lunch (4.4, 1,058 reviews) and the 7 Islands Sunset Tour with Buffet Dinner (4.3, 3,742 reviews). They may still suit you, but we do not link to tours under 4.5 stars.
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