Krabi 4 Island Boat Tour: Private Long-tail & Snorkeling
Four Islands, One Boat, Low Tide Walking You Won't See Elsewhere
You board a private long-tail boat at Ao Nam Mao Pier and visit four islands over 4 to 6 hours: snorkel at Koh Gai, walk the exposed sand at Thaleh Waek during low tide, swim or walk at Koh Poda, and explore Phra Nang Cave with its stalactites and views. Hotel pickup, snorkeling gear, and refreshments are included. The boat is yours alone, so timing and stops adjust to what you want.
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Private 4 Island Tour by Long-tail Boat
- Meet at hotel lobby or bus terminal
- Take shuttle to Ao Nam Mao Pier
- Board private long-tail boat
- Snorkel at Koh Gai island
- Visit Thaleh Waek (Separated Sea)
- Walk and relax at Koh Poda beach
- Explore Phra Nang Cave and kayak
- Return to Ao Nam Mao Pier
- Shuttle back to hotel
What’s included
Your day includes hotel pickup from Ao Nang and nearby areas via shared shuttle, private long-tail boat charter for 4 or 6 hours, snorkeling mask and life jacket, fresh fruit and drinking water throughout the day, and drop-off back at your hotel by early afternoon. All four islands (Koh Gai, Thaleh Waek, Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave) are visited, with time for snorkeling, swimming, beach walking, and cave exploration depending on your interests and the tide.
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- Every day No fixed time
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The experience
The shuttle leaves Ao Nang at 8:30am, and by 9 you're already in the water at Koh Gai, mask on, looking down at coral and fish that don't move much because they've seen a thousand snorkelers. What makes this Krabi 4 island tour different is what happens next: around 10am the boat heads to Thaleh Waek, the "Separated Sea," and if the tide is right, you walk across sand that connects two pieces of water. It's not a trick of the light. It's real, and it only happens when the tide drops enough. Your guide will know the timing. Most days it works.
Koh Poda comes third, the one with the huge limestone rock you've probably seen in photos. The beach is white, the water is actually that color, and you get time to walk or swim depending on what you want. Then there's Phra Nang Cave: stalactites, a mountain view that opens up suddenly, and the option to kayak or climb if you're into that. The whole thing runs 4 to 6 hours depending on which package you pick, and the boat is yours alone, not shared with thirty other people. That changes how it feels. Your guide can linger at a spot if the snorkeling is good, skip ahead if it's not, adjust the order if the tide shifts. You're not locked into a schedule that works for a group of strangers.
Transport is handled: hotel pickup in Ao Nang and the surrounding area, then a shuttle to Ao Nam Mao Pier where the boat waits. Snorkeling mask, life jacket, fruit, water, all there. You show up, get in the boat, and the logistics stop being your problem. The boat returns you by 2:30pm, which leaves the afternoon open if you want to do something else in Krabi or just sit somewhere quiet after being in the sun and salt water for hours.
Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the main islands around Krabi without arranging a boat, managing a group schedule, or carrying your own gear. The private charter means you control the pace and stops, and everything from pickup to equipment is handled.
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Top questions
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What time does the tour start?
Pickup from your Ao Nang hotel is at 8am, and the boat departs Ao Nam Mao Pier at 9am. You're back at your hotel by 2:30pm for the 4-hour option, later for the 6-hour version.
Is snorkeling gear provided?
Yes. Snorkeling mask, life jacket, and all equipment are included. You just need to bring swimwear and a towel.
Can I choose which islands to visit?
The tour visits all four islands, but because it's a private boat, your guide can adjust the order or timing based on tide conditions and what you want to do at each stop.
What is Thaleh Waek?
It's called the "Separated Sea": two bodies of water that appear to split during low tide, with exposed sand between them that you can walk across. Timing depends on the tide that day.
Is this suitable for non-swimmers?
Yes. You can snorkel with a life jacket, walk on beaches, and explore the cave without swimming. Tell your guide what you're comfortable with.
How many people are on the boat?
It's a private charter, so it's just your group. The boat size accommodates small to medium groups comfortably.
What's included in the price?
Hotel pickup and drop-off in Ao Nang, boat charter, snorkeling equipment, life jacket, fruit, and drinking water.
Can I do activities like kayaking or cliff climbing?
Yes, both are available at Phra Nang Cave if you want them, but they're optional. You can also just walk and explore.
Krabi 4 Island Boat Tour: Private Long-tail & Snorkeling
6h
from US$ 119 per group
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