7 days in Krabi and Koh Lanta: Andaman itinerary
Fly KBV in about 75 minutes (often 1,200 to 4,500 THB). Passenger boats to Saladan run about 400 to 800 THB in season; the car ferry leaves Hua Hin pier on the Krabi side.
Ao Nang desks or Railay cliffs start a Krabi week; Koh Lanta's west coast is the quiet finish. Fly Bangkok to Krabi in about 75 minutes. Sleep three nights in Ao Nang or Railay. A Railay longtail is about 15 minutes and 100 THB daytime.
Hop to Koh Lanta on the Krabi to Lanta boat, or the car ferry from Hua Hin pier on the Krabi side. Sleep three nights using Lanta where to stay. Klong Dao is the easy first beach. Keep Samui off this page.
Day by day
1 Land KBV
Ao Nang or a Railay longtail. No Hong Islands on landing day.
2 Railay or Ao Nang swim
Phra Nang if you sleep on the cliff. Ao Nang desks if you want cars.
3 Hong Islands or Tiger Cave
Boat if the sea is flat. Tiger Cave if it is not.
4 Boat to Lanta
Saladan arrival. Sleep Klong Dao.
5 Klong Dao day
West-coast sand. Sunset on the same beach.
6 South Lanta
Longer beach or a snorkel. Pack for KBV.
7 Back to KBV
Morning boat or car. Fly KBV.
Cliffs or desks, then a Lanta week
For Lanta plus Lipe see 10 days Lanta and Lipe. For Railay plus Phi Phi couples use the 8-day cliff page.
| Block | Sleep | Move |
|---|---|---|
| Nights 1 to 3 | Ao Nang or Railay | KBV; 100 THB daytime Railay longtail |
| Nights 4 to 6 | Lanta west coast | Saladan boat or Hua Hin pier on the Krabi side |
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- Ao Nang or Railay first?
- Railay if you want boat-only cliffs. Ao Nang if you want cars, desks, and an easier KBV run.
- Add Phi Phi?
- Only as a day boat from Ao Nang. An overnight eats the Lanta block.
- Car ferry or passenger boat?
- Passenger boats are faster to Saladan. The car ferry from Hua Hin pier on the Krabi side is the scooter and car path.