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Cruise from Ao Nang by private longtail to Poda, Chicken, Tup and Phra Nang — swim, snorkel and cross a tidal sandbar at low tide. This private 6–7 hour tour includes lunch, transfers and a local English-speaking guide.
Cruise from Ao Nang by private longtail to Poda, Chicken, Tup and Phra Nang — swim, snorkel and cross a tidal sandbar at low tide. This private 6–7 hour tour includes lunch, transfers and a local English-speaking guide.
A wooden longtail slips away from Ao Nang at dawn, engines rasping as limestone towers slide into view like weathered sentinels. Salted wind and the smell of diesel give way to warm sea air; palms thin and reveal beaches of white sand and clear water where the day is spent on your own terms.
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Operated by Krabi Castaway Tours · Ao Nang, Krabi
A wooden longtail slips away from Ao Nang at dawn, engines rasping as limestone towers slide into view like weathered sentinels. Salted wind and the smell of diesel give way to warm sea air; palms thin and reveal beaches of white sand and clear water where the day is spent on your own terms.
These islands sit on the edge of the Krabi limestone shelf — uplifted marine limestone sculpted by millennia of rain and waves into cliffs and sea caves. Local fishing villages and longtail captains have guided visitors here for generations; Phra Nang’s fertility cave still hosts offerings and small spirit shrines, linking modern visits to older coastal beliefs. The sandbar at low tide between Tup and Chicken islands (Thale Waek) is a tidal trick that rewards timing. Underwater, fringing reefs and shallow coral gardens are home to tropical fish, though warming seas have stressed parts of the reef.
Practically: expect a 6–7 hour private charter with hotel transfers from Ao Nang, English-speaking guide, snorkel gear, life jackets, lunch and cold drinks. Stops typically include a swimming beach, two snorkeling sites, the low-tide sandbar, and Railay/Phra Nang for cave viewpoints and climbing cliffs.
Plan early departures to catch calmer seas and the sandbar at low tide, wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes, and bring cash for tips and souvenirs. Respect spirit sites at Phra Nang — cover shoulders briefly when visiting the cave — and avoid touching corals while snorkeling to help the reefs recover.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Light activity level — suitable for most people who can swim and board a small boat
The private longtail tour runs about 6–7 hours with typical departures in the morning; pickup from Ao Nang hotels is included.
Yes — masks and snorkels are provided, along with life jackets; many guests prefer to bring their own well-fitting mask.
This is a private charter, so the guide will accommodate priorities like more snorkeling time or extended beach stops when conditions allow.
No — the sandbar at Tup/Thale Waek is tide-dependent; guides time visits around low tide to allow guests to walk between islands safely.
Krabi’s cliffs are ancient marine limestone uplifted and eroded over millions of years; local coastal communities have used longtail boats for transport and fishing for centuries.
Coral reefs here are stressed by warming waters and boat impacts; choose reef-safe sunscreen, avoid anchoring on reefs, and follow guide instructions to minimize disturbance.
Krabi Castaway Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
A wooden longtail slips away from Ao Nang at dawn, engines rasping as limestone towers slide into view like weathered sentinels. Salted wind and the smell of diesel give way to warm sea air; palms thin and reveal beaches of white sand and clear water where the day is spent on your own terms.
A wooden longtail slips away from Ao Nang at dawn, engines rasping as limestone towers slide into view like weathered sentinels. Salted wind and the smell of diesel give way to warm sea air; palms thin and reveal beaches of white sand and clear water where the day is spent on your own terms.
These islands sit on the edge of the Krabi limestone shelf — uplifted marine limestone sculpted by millennia of rain and waves into cliffs and sea caves. Local fishing villages and longtail captains have guided visitors here for generations; Phra Nang’s fertility cave still hosts offerings and small spirit shrines, linking modern visits to older coastal beliefs. The sandbar at low tide between Tup and Chicken islands (Thale Waek) is a tidal trick that rewards timing. Underwater, fringing reefs and shallow coral gardens are home to tropical fish, though warming seas have stressed parts of the reef.
Practically: expect a 6–7 hour private charter with hotel transfers from Ao Nang, English-speaking guide, snorkel gear, life jackets, lunch and cold drinks. Stops typically include a swimming beach, two snorkeling sites, the low-tide sandbar, and Railay/Phra Nang for cave viewpoints and climbing cliffs.
Plan early departures to catch calmer seas and the sandbar at low tide, wear reef-safe sunscreen and water shoes, and bring cash for tips and souvenirs. Respect spirit sites at Phra Nang — cover shoulders briefly when visiting the cave — and avoid touching corals while snorkeling to help the reefs recover.