Jessica May
This was an amazing tour! Very long day but well worth it!! The weather gods turned it on which was lucky.. All our stops were simply breathtaking.. Phi Phi islands, Maya Bay, Bamboo island. We had perfect amount of times spent at each.. the waters were crystal clear and a great temperature. Lovely buffet lunch. Definitely swim and snorkel! Then we went onto the afternoon sunset tour on Poda Island which was stunning.. BBQ dinner and sat on the beach for the sunset! Lastly swimming with the bioluminescent plankton which was very cool to see! What a day and it’s great value for money! Highly recommend:) Tour guide Nadia was very funny and she was awesome. Ming was also very cool and helpful! Thank you!!
JC
Fantastic Hong Islands trip on the speedboat—fast, smooth, and well-organized Rating: 5 / 5 Stars (or your preferred rating) Pros: Speedboat Advantage: Taking the speedboat got us out to the Hong Islands quickly and comfortably, leaving plenty of time on the beach and in the water instead of wasting time in transit. Incredible Scenery: Hong Island, the emerald lagoon, and the surrounding limestone karst islands are stunning. The 360° viewpoint climb is a workout, but the panoramic views at the top are worth every step. Great Tour Crew: The Krabi Sunset Tours team was well-organized, friendly, and kept everything moving smoothly from hotel pickup to drop-off. Beating the Morning Crowds: The schedule worked out great for enjoying the beaches without the heavy peak-morning crowds. Cons: Steep Steps to Viewpoint: The climb to the 360° viewpoint is hot and steep, so proper shoes/sandals (not flimsy flip-flops) are recommended. Summary: A top-notch island tour in Krabi. The speedboat makes the journey effortless, the sights are world-class, and Krabi Sunset Tours delivered a seamless, memorable day. Highly recommended!
Henri Baumgärtner
Outstanding experience. Went on a traditional boat tour to hong island and we ended up with a fantastic guide and only 2 others on our boat. Only thing you could „complain“ about is that there will be other boats from other company’s too and it might get crowded.
Jimmy De groof
We hadden een fantastische 4 eilanden tour gehad. Met een goede gids. Onze kinderen hebben van de speedboat genoten en het eiland hoppen. Alles liep zeer vlot en was prachtig verlopen
Wilfred Bouw
Het was een zeer goed verzorgde excursie, vanaf het oppikken bij het hotel, tot aan de boot tot aan het eten, alles was netjes geregeld.. Absolute topdag gehad en een echte aanrader!
Koh Rai is the furthest island from the mainland and the least visited. Very few tours make the extra journey out here, which means you're likely to have the place almost entirely to yourself. That alone makes it special.
The reef around Koh Rai is largely undisturbed. The snorkeling here has a different quality, bigger formations, more fish and a sense of genuinely exploring something untouched. Hawksbill turtles have been spotted regularly on the northern side.
The beach is small but beautiful, and the backdrop of limestone cliffs makes for incredible photos. A stop here is only included on the speedboat and private tours.
Koh Rai is included on the full speedboat and private tours.
Only the full speedboat tour and the private charters go out that far, and even then it is weather permitting. The captain decides on the morning, because it is the most exposed island in the group.
It is the furthest island from the mainland, so a stop costs a meaningful amount of the day in travel time. Most joined itineraries would have to drop another island to include it, which is exactly why it stays quiet.
The reef is less disturbed, with bigger formations and more fish than the busier stops, and hawksbill turtles are seen regularly on the northern side. Nothing is guaranteed with wild animals, but Koh Rai is the best chance of a quiet reef in the group.
On a private charter, yes: tell the captain at the pier and he will build the day around it if the sea allows. On a joined tour it is added when conditions are right rather than on request.
No. There are no facilities, no shops and no toilets, which is part of the appeal and worth planning around. Hong Island is the stop with toilets and changing facilities.
Koh Rai sits in the Krabi marine national park, just off the coast of Ao Nang.
Open in Google MapsBook online, pay on the day of the tour. Free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
