A Travel Guide to Ao Nang, Thailand
After some time in Chiang Mai we hopped on a 2-hour flight to Ao Nang in Southern Thailand. When we arrived at the airport we snagged a shuttle heading in the direction of our hotel. The whole process ended up being an absolute nightmare. The transportation system at the Krabi airport was extremely disorganized. They had us wait in a line, board a shuttle with our luggage, then un-boarded us to wait in another line, board a different shuttle and cross your fingers you're in the right spot. The shuttle driver we ended up with didn't slow down for speed bumps or corners or anything actually. Luke and I looked at each other and thought this could possibly be our last night on earth, haha, so dramatic. We made it to our hotel a few hours later than expected, but we were off the shuttle so we were happy!
We spent the next four days in Ao Nang with a goal of ultimate relaxation. While I wouldn't call our time in Ao Nang relaxing... the town was busy, vibrant and bustling! Not quite what we thought it was going to be, but we still loved our time there nonetheless.
We stayed at the Kokotel Krabi Oasis and were able to walk everywhere that we wanted to go. The hotel offered free shuttles to the beach and back, which was a nice perk. They also offered free breakfast every morning that we definitely took advantage of.
Upon arrival in Ao Nang our plans were loose. We knew we wanted to take a boat to the islands and to Railay Beach. Other than that, we just wanted to take it easy and see where the days led us.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to see our recommended Ao Nang itinerary!
Our recommended itinerary for four days in Ao Nang.
Day 1
Breakfast in town
Walk up and down the main street checking out the restaurants and shops
Grab a fresh fruit shake from a sidewalk stand (we loved the banana shakes and had them daily!)
Dinner at Kodam Kitchen (make reservations as the place fills up quick)
Day 2
Breakfast in town
Take a speedboat trip to the Hong Islands (there are tour companies everywhere. we used this tour with My Thailand Tours and loved them - they'll pick up/drop off at your hotel!)
Relax with Thai massages in town before dinner
Dinner at the Ao Nang Night Market
Day 3
Breakfast in town
Take a long tail boat to Railay Beach and spend a few hours sunbathing, swimming or kayaking (there are kiosks around town to purchase long tail boat tickets to take you to Railay Beach and back)
Dinner at The Hilltop (make reservations and they'll pick up/drop off at your hotel!)
Day 4
Breakfast in town
Repeat anything above that you loved!
or
Visit the Tiger Cave Temple
Visit the Phi Phi Islands
We spent the next four days in Ao Nang with a goal of ultimate relaxation. While I wouldn't call our time in Ao Nang relaxing... the town was busy, vibrant and bustling! Not quite what we thought it was going to be, but we still loved our time there nonetheless.
We stayed at the Kokotel Krabi Oasis and were able to walk everywhere that we wanted to go. The hotel offered free shuttles to the beach and back, which was a nice perk. They also offered free breakfast every morning that we definitely took advantage of.
Upon arrival in Ao Nang our plans were loose. We knew we wanted to take a boat to the islands and to Railay Beach. Other than that, we just wanted to take it easy and see where the days led us.
Scroll to the bottom of this post to see our recommended Ao Nang itinerary!
Swings everywhere!
Day 1
Breakfast in town
Walk up and down the main street checking out the restaurants and shops
Grab a fresh fruit shake from a sidewalk stand (we loved the banana shakes and had them daily!)
Dinner at Kodam Kitchen (make reservations as the place fills up quick)
Day 2
Breakfast in town
Take a speedboat trip to the Hong Islands (there are tour companies everywhere. we used this tour with My Thailand Tours and loved them - they'll pick up/drop off at your hotel!)
Relax with Thai massages in town before dinner
Dinner at the Ao Nang Night Market
Day 3
Breakfast in town
Take a long tail boat to Railay Beach and spend a few hours sunbathing, swimming or kayaking (there are kiosks around town to purchase long tail boat tickets to take you to Railay Beach and back)
Dinner at The Hilltop (make reservations and they'll pick up/drop off at your hotel!)
Day 4
Breakfast in town
Repeat anything above that you loved!
or
Visit the Tiger Cave Temple
Visit the Phi Phi Islands
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