Krabi Private Island Escape: Ultimate Longtail Adventure

We did the Four Islands trip, taking the private boat for ourselves and our three teenage daughters. We enjoyed a super day, the highlight of which was snorkelling next to Chicken Island. The boat captain didn’t speak too much English but took care of us so well. He made sure we saw the important views, and took care to cover the boat for us to protect us from the flash rain. Fruit, water and snorkel equipment was provided. Pickup from and to the hotel was welcome especially as the pier is a little way away from the main Ao Nang area where we were staying. The tour agency were in close contact with us via WhatsApp ( message and audio call), and the representative organising the tour spoke perfect English. We were able to clarify any doubts easily and felt very well supported throughout the entire trip. We really appreciated the advice to start the trip at 6am to avoid the other boats leaving at 8am. Early start but totally worth it. We had the islands to ourselves when we first arrived, although I imagine it is busier in the main tourist season. We all enjoyed it so much that we booked the Hong island trip for the next day. Unfortunately we had monsoon rain in morning on the second day but we were well looked after again and managed to start the trip a few hours later. We had the same boat captain again which was wonderful. We visited the lagoon on one of the islands and climbed to the viewpoint on Hong Island. Unfortunately we didn’t see so many fish, probably due to the weather, but swimming in the lagoon more than made up for it. Our captain made sure to position the boat for the best photo ops. Another amazing and lovely day exploring the Thai islands, despite the cloudier and intermittent rain. Fully recommend!

Excellent day even in the rain. Boat was comfortable, lunch of chicken and rice was great even for my gluten free husband and we were picked up and the captain was very nice. Recommend for family day out

I cannot recommend this trip highly enough. They were happy for us to start our tour when it suited us best. The pickup from the hotel was prompt and efficient. The boat was great and perfectly clean. Our driver was friendly and helpful, regularly offering cold bottled water from the cool box, halfway through he also cut and prepared watermelon and pineapple which was delicious. It felt like we were able to see all the 4 stops on the island tour but without being overwhelmed by crowds/large groups. If I come back to Krabi I would definitely arrange the private tour again, much better than being herded onto a boat with another 30-40 tourists! Thank you for a brilliant trip.

This is a half day tour with pick up and drop facilities. On board they have plenty of cold water for you to drink. There is a place to snorkel however that place has sea urchins and it's advisable unless you are a good swimmer not to snorkel there as you don't wanna step on one. Also you really can't see anything so really not worth doing. Another thing if you have some mobility issues do the speedboat trip rather than long tail as getting in and out of these boats is tough. Also please wear beachware as some tourists were dressed for insta moments and really not the right place for that. They served lunch on the beach at Poda island a very simple lunch. Overall worth it but certainly not a must do activity.

Wow – what a day! We recently booked a private 4-Island Tour from Ao Nang, and every part of the day was just a great experience! From the drive to and from our Ao Nang hotel, to the transit on our own longtail boat through four different islands, everything was just what we’d wanted. We swam on the beach at Thale Waek, my husband snorkeled at Chicken Island, we viewed the incredible scenery at Poda Island and wrapped up with a great hour at Railay Beach. Not being a strong swimmer, I’d been a bit concerned about the transit on and off the longtail boat at each stop, and about snorkeling – but everything was super-easy! At the Ao Nam Mao Pier (where the tour began and ended) and at Railay Beach, we got on and off at a floating pier, and at Thale Waek and Poda Island, it was an easy transit on and off the boat into knee-deep water – made especially easy by the skill of the longtail boat captain, who was amazing in his ability to get us super-close to the shore each time. And at Chicken Island, where we anchored a bit off shore, my husband snorkeled and I stayed on the boat – which was wonderful, as the water was so clear that I could see perfectly all of the way to the bottom; it was just like I was looking into a giant aquarium from the top at an incredible number of beautiful fish! From the delicious snack of fresh pineapple and watermelon, to the beautiful scenery and amazing islands, to the efficient and friendly staff, this was just an awesome day; I wouldn’t have changed a thing!

Absolutely our favourite excursion from a six week trip! The captain was very friendly with the children, the scuba spots had tons of fish, the 4islands were unbelievably beautiful, the whole experience was incredible as was the value for money. We even got to swim with plankton at sunset and experience bioluminescence! Pond was incredibly helpful with rescheduling our day trip after I booked the wrong date in error. Professional, helpful & friendly. Don’t think about booking this trip, just do it. You won’t regret it. Thank you all for wonderful memories that our family will cherish forever.

4 island long boat trip Pros The time spent out at sea looking at the islands The cut up fruit and chicken fried rice Seeing the islands The nice people ( on and off boat ) Cons The boat engine is out of the water and extremely loud so not peaceful 😬 We were supposed to spend another hour or two on the last island. Due to language barrier we did not realise boat would be anchored away from shore ( it had been ‘in port’ on the other isles.). We therefore did not have our towels, sun cream, my husband didn’t have his shoes, we had no cameras or shorts etc . We thought we could get off and eat and then bring rubbish back to the boat and get our stuff. This spoiled the last island and we left early. NB 200 tbh payable per person as you are in a national park and 10tbh pier fee. This is just FYI so bring with you.

The pick up was on time. The life jackets are worn out. The captain brought us to Thale Waek island and we had to pay 200 baht each. The snorkelling spots are not fantastic. There were no fish at the 1st stop. We only managed to see some fish and corals at the last stop. The islands sceneries were amazing

An experience not to be missed, the captain of our longboat No. 2 was very helpful. The snorkelling area he bought us to was swarming with fish in crystal clear water, wonderful day with beautiful (of course) beaches.

Beautiful islands, beaches and snorkeling. Courteous guide! It was pouring for some of it and was still very cheerful!