My friend and I have agreed on flying to Krabi for our University Graduation Trip before committing to a full time job. All of our activities booking were made at Krabi airport itself. They have tour package including transport provided to and from airport. We had booked a 2 days tour for Island Hopping and ATV. We stayed in Marina Express Hotel and I actually think that it is a perfect location for Muslims guest. The mosque was just beside the hotel and there were many halal food vendors along the streets. I loved the hotel as it was so cozy!
About $50 per night including breakfast
Day 1 – Island hopping
We went for the Phi Phi Island tour package which includes Bamboo Island, Viking Cave, Lohsamah Bay (for snorkelling), Pileh Bay, Maya Bay, Monkey Beach and Phi Phi Don. I heard Phi Phi Island has the prettiest beach but unfortunately I did not see any due to the limited time given to explore the Island. Based on my experience, I felt that Bamboo Island was the prettiest. It was my first time snorkelling and honestly I was terrified that I had to stick next to my friend all the time. If you ask me, I did not exactly enjoy my first snorkeling experience (but all is different now – I love snorkeling!)
Day 2 – ATV tour
ATV tour includes going for an elephant ride, visiting the emerald pool and obviously, an hour of ATV ride. It was actually saddening looking at the condition of the elephants in Krabi as it looks like they were being abused. Our last stop of the day was riding on an ATV however it was pouring so heavily at that point of time. In the end, we get on the ATV in the rain which honestly was so much fun but I am not going to lie though, an hour of riding the ATV hurts my thumb so bad. I am glad we did it because, one bucketlist off the checklist!
Day 3 – Exploring Railay Beach from Ao Nang
We took the boat from Ao Nang to Railay Beach and I just have to warn you, DO NOT sit at the front of the boat or you will get SOAKED. The ride to Railay beach was super bumpy due to the strong current but it was fun for me – not so fun if you have motion sickness. It was nice spending the day chilling at Railay Beach. We ended our day by watching the sunset at Ao Nang beach and I think it was the prettiest beach sunset I have ever seen thus far.
How much did we spent?
Flight – $100 SGD
Return trip airport to hotel – 1000 Baht/$50 SGD
Island hopping & ATV tour – 1500 Baht + 200 Baht (for national entrance fee)/$60 SGD + $8 SGD (for national entrance fee)
Boat to Railay – 800 Baht per boat for 8 pax
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Memories in the making 