Krabi & Phi Phi Islands

Description

Many argue that Krabi's beaches, backed by dense rain forest, are amongst the most beautiful in the world. One of Thailand's best kept secrets, Krabi is undergoing an awakening. First discovered by cruising yachtsmen and backpack travellers – and remaining sleepy for many years – it now hosts bungalow resorts, top international hotels and numerous restaurants.
Yet the area retains the flavour traditionalists have always loved – for example, the fabulous beaches to the south of Ao Nang, tucked below towering rock walls, are still accessible by boat only.
South of Krabi, and east of Phuket you discover the Phi Phi Islands – one of the most beautiful island groups anywhere. Spectacular vertical cliffs rising from clear seas, beautiful lagoons enclosed by rock walls and idyllic tropical beaches have rightly made these islands amongst the most famous in the world.
In 1998, the southernmost of the two islands, Phi Phi Le, was chosen as the location for filming ‘The Beach', starring Leonardo Di Caprio.
Sleepy, exotically tropical and remote when you want it to be, Phi Phi can keep you as busy as youlike, too. Clustered around the main town – Ton Sai Bay –resorts, restaurants, pubs and shops jostle for position with strolling vacationers and bicycles. Phi Phi has no cars.

When to Go
Phuket and the surrounding areas are best known as a ‘winter’ destination amongst package holidaymakers looking for constant sunshine. But the ‘summer’ months-Phuket and Phang-nga’s ‘green season’ – offer perfect conditions for keen sailors who want something more than a gentle cruise between idyllic islands.
From May through to October, the southwest monsoon brings with it reliable winds averaging 12 knots. Spells of brilliant clear blue skies are interspersed with occasional showers – and temperatures are never lower than 25'C.
Phuket Race Week, held in July each year, is timed to take advantage of the green season’s perfect sailing weather and presents the perfect opportunity to combine a few days yacht racing with cruising Phang-nga Bay under sail.

Routes

Itinerary 7 days/6 nights

Day1:   Phuket –  Phang Nga Bay
Visit the famous James Bond island
Day 2:  Phang Nga Bay – Koh Pak Bia
Sail to Koh Pak Bia
Day 3: Koh Pak Bia – Ao Nang
Spend the night and go Shopping on Ao Nang, Krabi.
Day 4: Krabi – Koh Dam - Phi Phi Island
Pass through the Koh Dam group with Chicken Island on the way to Phi Phi.
Day 5: Phi Phi Island – Koh Rok Nok
Visit Phi Phi Ley on the way to Koh Rok Nok with amazing coral heads.
Day 6: Koh Rok Nok - Koh Racha
Straight sail to Koh Racha, the best beach in the region.
Day 7: Koh Racha – Koh Kai Group – Yacht Heaven
Stop for lunch at the Koh Kai Group before heading back to Yacht Heaven.

Access
Krabi Town
With provisioning of a similar standard to Phuket available, Krabi Town can be accessed from Phra Nang by longtail boat or dinghy, or by road from Ao Nang.
Ao Nang Beach: Ao Nang is important due to its access to the main road to Krabi Town. Rock walls prevent road access from beaches further south. Resorts, bungalows, shops and restaurants are found along the beachfront road. Telephone, transport, and all the usual amenities of a growing resort town are available.
Krabi airport is to the northwest of Krabi Town, about 40 minutes by road from Ao Nang. There are regular direct flights to Phuket, Bangkok and Singapore.
Ko Phi Phi
Ton Sai Bay on Phi Phi Don is the place for shopping, provisioning or transport to Phuket, Krabi or neighbouring islands. The village, with its restaurants, hotels and shops is concentrated on the narrow sand isthmus connecting the two lobes of Phi Phi Don, extending along the northeastern side of the bay for well over a kilometre. Most needs of visiting yachts can be catered to here
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