Greetings! This marks my second visit to the esteemed Blue Room.

This time, we will share our experience of traveling to the Andaman Sea at the beginning of the year. ^_^ This trip happened unintentionally, that is… the red-tailed airline released a 0 baht promotion in the middle of last year. . I must say that I am allergic to airline promotions! No matter which airline it is, I will eagerly wait for it. It's like I don't know where to go, I just go wherever is cheap. Think too much and you'll miss out, hehe >///<

Let's Begin!

I booked a promotional round-trip flight from Bangkok to Krabi with AirAsia for 200 baht (at the time, I thought, "If I don't go, I won't regret spending the money"). I went for 4 days and 3 nights, from January 14th to 17th, 2017. It's been 3 months, and my diligence has finally arrived, so I'm here to share my experience.

It's time to board the plane, let's go!

After a journey of over an hour, we finally arrived in Krabi province. We are so excited! ^.^

Rough Trip Plan for 4 Days and 3 Nights:

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Day-by-Day Itinerary:

Day 1:

• Arrive at the airport in the late afternoon.
• Check into your accommodation.
• Enjoy dinner.
• Relax and settle in, as there are no planned activities for the evening.

Day 2:

• Embark on a private trip to Koh Hong.

Day 3:

• Experience the beauty of Koh Phi Phi on a dedicated trip.

Day 4:

• Depart from the island around midday.

...Upon our arrival at Krabi Airport, we exclaimed, "Let's head to our accommodation!"

We have booked accommodation near Ao Nang. The city center seems far from the sea. ^_^

Regardless of whether you stay in the city center or Ao Nang, there will be a shuttle service to pick you up at your accommodation to take you to the trip you have purchased.

From the airport, there are shuttle buses (I don't remember the price... maybe around 150 baht... haha) that take you between the airport, the city center, and Ao Nang. It's easy and convenient!

"You can tell the driver the name of your accommodation or the area where you are staying. The driver knows everything, really! (They even crossed the street to drop off a foreigner because the accommodation was on the opposite side. So cute…)"

We have arrived at our accommodation for the next three nights. Tadaaaa...^O^

Our accommodation is called "Kiss Hometel" and is located in the area of…Napparat Thara Beach…which is a little further than Ao Nang Bay, but not too far away. However, it is less crowded.

The room was not photographed, but it was clean. *.* It is suitable for the price of a few hundred baht. >>> For the price of a few hundred baht, there is no view. 555<<<

After settling into our accommodation, we decided to take a stroll around Ao Nang Bay.

The tide is currently low, so the beach stretches far into the distance. We need to wait for high tide when boats can dock directly on the shore.

… After a leisurely stroll, it was time for dinner. Having already completed my homework, I searched for nearby restaurants and found two highly-rated options.

And the winners chosen by the online community are... Wang Sai Seafood, and... and... Krua Thara! Congratulations!

>>> Wang Sai Seafood: A renowned restaurant (according to internet searches) located in Ao Nang. It's situated on the main road, making it easy to find.

>>> Krua Thara: Equally renowned, with two branches located on Naphratthara Beach.

Today, we happened to be strolling around Ao Nang, so we decided to have lunch at Wang Sai Seafood. ><

The food is delicious (I was a little hungry). The view is amazing... especially during sunset.^^

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"Your stomach is full, so you can go back to your accommodation and rest. Get ready for tomorrow's trip."

... Farewell Day 1 ...

++++ Day 2 +++++

Today, we will go swimming, enjoy the breeze, and admire the sea at... Koh Hong... (From what I heard from my friends who have been there, everyone said the same thing: >>> Koh Hong is very beautiful, you must stay for a long time ^^ But if you go with a tour, they will limit the time you can spend on each island. -.- What should we do...!! Then a private tour is the way to go, haha ^O^

>>> First of all....we need to buy a tour. We bought one from the Aonang Longtail Boat Cooperative.
---> Welcoming with kindness, taking care of you like a special guest, providing service like a VIP, guaranteed quality, and fairness <--- Their slogan, hehe ;)
The Koh Hong trip by longtail boat costs 750 baht per person. ^.^ If you want it faster, it costs 900 baht per person. But we bought a private longtail boat that we could customize, go anywhere we wanted, and stay as long as we wanted, so it cost 3,000 baht. It was a chartered boat.
(For two people, it was 1500 baht each...more expensive than an airplane ticket...>>> The price is high...but it's worth it! 555 <<<)

Tickets purchased, let's go!

>>> I woke up early and a car picked me up right in front of the hotel. It took me to the pier....oh! I thought it was a van. Anyway, let's go ^///^

Although the long-tail boat pier is the designated boarding point for all tour companies, regardless of where you purchased your tour, it is important to note that this is not the only pier in the area.

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Let's go and immerse ourselves in the Andaman Sea nature of Krabi Province.

... into the vast unknown ...

And then... we arrived at our first destination, which is >>> Paradise Island, or Koh Lading <<<.

Crystal-clear water, pristine sea, pure bliss.

The place is not crowded yet because we arrived early this morning. The other tours haven't started yet.

Enjoy a refreshing swim and capture some memorable photos before continuing your journey.

The second island >>> Sea purslane island <<<

"It's truly beautiful. ^///^"

Third location: Bay of Rooms (Lagoon)

The lagoon is only accessible during high tide.

Entering the lagoon, the water is emerald green, a stark contrast to the outside. I didn't swim, but simply enjoyed the natural beauty. ><

Next, let's head to Koh Hong.

The third island...>>> Koh Hong <<<

The water was clear and cool, but there were no fish to be seen. I just swam and looked at the sand (Food was expensive, but I really liked the banana smoothie. 80 baht, but worth it).

The entrance fee to the park is 60 baht per person.

Oh my...!! Crystal clear water ^_____^

Take a picture first before it gets crowded. Play in the water when it gets crowded. Hehe...

That's all for the 1-day trip today >>> Not satisfied yet, but definitely worth the relaxation ^____^

...return to the accommodation to find dinner to eat...

And of course, another restaurant we found >>> Krua Thara <<< conveniently located right across from our accommodation. Hooray! No need to walk far. The food was delicious! I loved it! +_+ The restaurant looks nice, not beachfront, but the atmosphere is great. And as usual, I didn't take any pictures of the restaurant's interior, so here's the sign instead ;) *** (I highly recommend the cockle salad. The cockles are big, fresh, and the salad is delicious with herbs.)

>>> You can return to your accommodation after a satisfying meal. Rest and prepare for tomorrow's trip. <<<

... Farewell Day 2 ...

+++++ Day 3 +++++

Today, we have an appointment at >>> Phi Phi Islands. As usual, we called to book a tour with the Long-Tailed Boat Cooperative (because we are too lazy to find out which tour is good, so let's just take the same one). ^.^

Today, we are not taking a private tour because the only way to get to Phi Phi Islands from Krabi is by speedboat. It would be too expensive to rent a whole boat, so we decided to join a tour. A private tour is quite expensive. ^^ The price of the Join tour is 1,200 baht per person. As usual, a car will pick us up at our accommodation.

>>>Let's go....

On the tour we went on today, there were only two Thai people, "the two of us", not including the guide. The rest were all foreigners. TT_TT (Sometimes I'm not sure who the foreigners are. >>> Hey, this is my country, why do I feel embarrassed? It's like I'm on a trip to a foreign country where I don't meet any Thai people.)

After picking up all the tourists from their respective accommodations, we gathered to check names and distribute wristbands to identify our group.

(Of course!! Every word you hear around you... is in a universal language, even the guide speaking to us) ^O^

>< We then boarded a boat and headed straight for Phi Phi Island. Yay! ><

Our first stop for swimming was >>> Bamboo Island <<<.

The water is incredibly clear, and the sand is dazzlingly white. I'm in love! <3

The entrance fee to the park is 40 baht per person. (One-time payment for access to the entire Phi Phi Islands.)

I didn't take many photos because the water was so clear, I couldn't resist taking a dip.

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Subsequently, they traveled to the Phi Phi Islands, passing by Viking Cave en route.

This is a private area with a bird's nest concession owner. Access is restricted. You can only view the surrounding area.

Next, head to >>> Ao Bila (lagoon) <<<

**** An emerald green pool nestled amidst the mountains, with crystal-clear water. ****

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She didn't play as usual. She just came in, took a look around, and then left. She seemed to be checking the clarity of the water. >///<

(No tour will allow you to swim in the water because there are too many boats, it's dangerous.)

And now, we arrive at the highlight of the Phi Phi Island tour, the magnificent >>> Maya Bay <<<.

The location served as the filming site for the movie "The Beach" (which I haven't seen yet).

....The tourist crowd was immense. I barely took any photos as I was too busy enjoying the water....

^___________^

>>> Leaving Maya Bay, it's time for lunch at Phi Phi Don Island. <<<

(Most tours include a buffet lunch with 2-3 dishes.)

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Next, head to the last island before returning: Monkey Island.

She simply went down to take pictures with the monkeys.

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Most foreigners were excited, but we were indifferent, so we chose to stay on the boat (for about 10 minutes) and take pictures of the scenery.

Excuse me! Please move a little, I want to take a picture of the view. Oh my...>///< If you want to see the monkey island, you can look through me, it's behind me. Hehe.

After Monkey Island, the guide took us snorkeling in the middle of the sea (forgot the name of the island).

The trip to the Phi Phi Islands has come to an end. It was an unforgettable experience that will stay with me forever. TT__TT

...It's time to say goodbye to all my international travel companions... I want to say that >>> It was so much fun! My fellow travelers were so lovely, everyone seemed kind, cheerful, and bright (I love trips with only foreigners!!). On the way back, there was a shuttle to take everyone. Whoever got off first, everyone on the bus would say "bye-bye". I secretly took a group photo on the bus, and everyone turned to smile and wave. Oh...so cute ^^

Day 3: Conclusion

+++++ Last day +++++

.....Farewell, beloved Krabi .....
Today, there is nothing (not even pictures) as we travel back to Bangkok. ^.^

...a little bit
--> If anyone gives Krabi 4 days, find time to collect all the attractions. >< This time we went late and came back early, so we lost 2 days. But I recommend that those who want to go once and get the most out of it should go early in the morning and come back late at night. You can go on a 4-island tour one day and then visit the attractions on land the next day.
--> The sea in Krabi is beautiful. I like the fact that it is mostly surrounded by mountains, making it look very natural.
--> We chose this company's tour because when we called to ask for details, they told us that the boat driver was a local himself. He was kind and experienced, and they didn't hire someone else to drive (it felt good).
---> The price is not expensive if you don't go private.

....Total expenses (as a budget tourist)
--> Flight ticket: 200 baht
--> Accommodation for 3 nights at 700 baht per night: 2,100 baht
--> Koh Hong trip: 1,500 baht
--> Phi Phi Island trip: 1,200 baht
--> Food expenses: 1,000 baht.

...If I have the chance to come again, I will take a tour of the 4 islands and a land tour...

This trip…ends here. Goodbye, and thank you to everyone who read this. It may have been helpful, or it may not have been. I encourage you to read from other sources as well.

**I humbly leave my first post here in this corner.**

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