Krabi & Ko Phi Phi
 The
stunning sea mountain scenery of Phang-nga Bay extends down to Krabi,
reaching south into deeper, crystal clear waters.
In contrast to the hushed, green-tinged mystery of the bay, here
you will fi nd fine snorkelling, diving and fishing.
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 fl avour 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 you like, 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.
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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.
