Krabi, Thailand Travel Guide :: Instagram Worthy Spots 2022
If you’re looking to plan a relaxing getaway full of adventure, consider Krabi, Thailand. Surrounded by lime stone cliffs and turquoise water, you can easily plan 4-5 days exploring the area. Thank you so much to Thailand Insider for partnering with me on this post. Read my previous post, sharing my favorite places to visit in Phuket, Thailand.
Travel Requirements
From May 1, 2022, travelers from all countries/territories are welcomed to travel to Thailand under specific requirements customized for vaccinated and unvaccinated / not fully vaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers must have the following documents for entering Thailand:
A valid passport, and a Thailand Pass (via https://tp.consular.go.th/), or a Border Pass for arrivals via border checkpoints.
An insurance policy with coverage no less than US$10,000. Thais and foreign expatriates under Thailand’s national healthcare coverage are exempt from this requirement.
A Certificate of COVID-19 Vaccination
Everyone 18 years of age and older must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 with an approved vaccine at least 14 days before traveling to Thailand. https://www.tatnews.org/2022/04/thailands-latest-entry-requirements-from-1-may-2022/
Where to stay
Rayavadee
Address: 214 Ao Nang, อำเภอ เมือง Krabi 81000, Thailand
Rayavadee is on the edge of Krabi National Park, nestled in the beautiful lush jungle. We arrived by car and then took a 20 minute boat transfer to the resort. It has over 100-pavillion properties and 7 luxury villas. I stayed in a two-story deluxe pavillion, which had plenty of space to lounge and relax. I love Rayavadee’s sustainable tourism practices, regular beach clean ups, water waste management system, and focus on healthy and organic produce at their restaurants.
I loved all of the sustainable and thoughtful amenities wrapped in a beige linen pouch, tooth brush, razor, brush, and mosquito repellent. The jasmine bar soap smelled amazing!
After a long hike, taking a luxurious bath is the perfect way to unwind!
Where to Eat
The Grotto at Rayavadee
We experienced the most magical sunset dinner at The Grotto, located on the edge of Phranang Beach. This is a short buggy ride from my villa and located on the Rayavadee property. It’s the perfect spot to put on a cute floral maxi dress and grab a cocktail under the limestone cave. We had a lovely private dinner with our group and the most delicious appetizers, seafood, and lemon dessert!
RAYAVADEE Breakfast Menu
I loved breakfast at Rayavadee with their gourmet dim sum, noodles, fresh juices, and coffee drinks. Arrive early to watch the Langur monkeys play in the mangrove trees and other critters walking on by. After a long day you can choose from dining at The Grotto, Krua Phranang, or Raitaylay Terrace.
Hikes
On our second day, we decided to go on an afternoon hike to Railay Lagoon. It’s a 1.4km moderate to challenging hike that requires rock climbing. I highly recommend going on a dry day and hiring a guide from Railay Rock Climbing. They made the entire experience safe and offer intermediate to advanced group courses!
Hike to Railay Lagoon
On our second day, we decided to go on an afternoon hike to Railay Lagoon. It’s a 1.4km moderate to challenging hike that requires scrambling and some rock climbing.
I highly recommend going on a dry day and hiring a guide from Railay Rock Climbing. They made the entire experience safe and offer intermediate to advanced group courses!
Where to Visit in KRABI
Phi Phi Island
We hired a private speedboat to the infamous Phi Phi Island and Maya Bay which is now open in 2022 (made famous by the 2001 movie “The Beach”! It’s been closed for several years to restore the ecosystem. You pay a small entrance fee to enter and it’s a short 5-10 walk to the beach. Although you can’t swim in the water, it was still an amazing experience walking along the white sand beach and admiring the limestone rocks. Afterwards, we had a chance to snorkel and see the beautiful coral and rainbow fish. Honestly a can’t miss experience while you’re in Krabi.
Bamboo Island
Bamboo Island has gorgeous scenery and crystal clear waters. It was one of my favorite more private white sand beaches. This is where we ended up stopping for a few hours to have lunch and swim. You can easily spend a half-day here playing on the make-shift swings, walking along the beach, or snorkeling! Learn more about pricing here.
