Krabi Hong Island Private Long-tail Boat Tour from Ao Nang

The Experience

The sun pulls at the limestone cliffs as your long-tail boat slips away from Ao Nam Mao Pier, turquoise water hissing at the hull. On a six-hour private run to the Hong Islands you’ll pass karst towers that have been weathering monsoon and tide for millennia, mangrove fingers tracing the shoreline, and pockets of sand that appear like islands’ private stages. These islands sit on the southern edge of Thailand’s Andaman shelf — limestone folded and eroded into cliffs, lagoons and narrow beaches — sites long known to local fishing communities and, more recently, to travelers seeking clear water and quiet coves. The Hong Lagoon opens like a secret room framed by cliffs; the 700‑meter beach on Koh Hong is wide and flat at low tide, good for walking and shelling. Expect a mix of calm snorkel spots and shallow reef edges where colorful reef fish investigate visitors. Culture here is coastal Krabi: small pier towns, vendors in Ao Nang, and boat operators who read the tide as instinct. Practically, the tour is customizable — pick two or four islands — and suits moderate mobility: short boat transfers, easy beach exits, and brief swims. Bring reef-safe sunscreen, a lightweight cover, and waterproof bag for phones. National park fees (about 300 THB) are separate; plan for early departures to catch still water and fewer boats at the lagoon. Whether you’re after a photography stop, a lazy beach hour, or a guided snorkel, a private long-tail tour gives rhythm to the sea and a clear, manageable day on Krabi’s most dramatic shorelines.

The Experience

Before You Go

Pay the park fee on arrival

Bring reef-safe sunscreen

Protect your feet for rocky beaches

Start early for calmer waters

Local Knowledge

Hidden Gems

Wildlife

Conservation Note

What to Bring

Reef-safe sunscreenEssential

Water shoesEssential

Light dry bagEssential

Snorkel mask (personal)

Common Questions

Is the national park fee included?

Can I customize which islands we visit?

Are life jackets provided?

How is snorkeling on this route?

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