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Krabi Islands by Speedboat
Krabi Islands by Speedboat
Discover 4 amazing islands of krabi
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A half day in the sun here without UVA protection can ruin the rest of your holiday. The minivan makes its way through leafy country lanes, passing waving and smiling schoolchildren, rubber farmers carrying wicked-looking curved machetes and housewives sweeping their yards with short-handle brooms. Pretty soon we rumble up to an open-sided riverside hut and clamber out to watch a promotional video about Krabi's attractions. We're informed that Railay Beach is an ideal place for 'hiking' while the video shows people rock climbing! |
First stop: Phra Nang Beach in Railay
Ten minutes later we're aboard a two-engine speedboat and Marion, our guide, introduces herself and explains that our first stop is Phra Nang (Princess) Beach. The boat roars out of the river estuary and we motor past Ao Nang while people point out their hotels on the mainland to their fellow passengers. In no time at all we've passed Ton Sai and Railay beaches and are revving down as we approach Phra Nang. The main attraction here is a limestone cave used as a shrine by local fishermen.
The entrance is lined with lingams or phallic symbols of every size, shape and colour and were placed here to appease a local mythical princess. At the other end of this 600-metre beach is a rough and difficult track leading up to a cave but we don't have enough time to go that far so we swim out in the wonderfully calm and inviting water. |
Second Stop: Chicken Island
"See you tomorrow," Marion shouts down the beach some 30 minutes later to a lingering Indian couple as the captain starts his motors. For a moment they look worried then scurry aboard, laughing. Our next stop is the weirdly shaped Chicken Island with a rocky outcrop that looks just like a chicken's neck and head. I've never seen stone giblets before but I bet it lays hard-boiled eggs. Just a short hop away we stop at a rock face and gently ease ourselves off the back of the boat into the water.
The snorkeling here is fantastic with spectacular coral and tropical fish of every hue and size. Below the shoals of banner fish I spy some sea anemone with accompanying nemo clown fish and one bright blue specimen that I've never seen before. A diving friend tells me that there are sea horses here and I don't disbelieve him. |
Third Stop: Tub Island
Next stop is Tub Island (pronounced 'Tap') which is quite an unusual sight to say the least. A sandbar links the two sides of the island over which you can walk at low tide. Presently there is about a foot of water washing over it but when Marion mentions that a bar sells beer on the other side several people splash over for a brew, despite it being 11 in the morning. A lazy hour later a lunch of chicken, omelette and rice is served up with 'Krabi cake' and fresh seasonal fruit. When all the leftovers and containers are bagged up we zoom over to our penultimate destination, Poda Island. |
Fourth Stop: Poda Island
Koh Poda is no more than a kilometre in diameter and is circular in shape. Off its east shore stands an obelisk-like rocky outcrop that is reminiscent of James Bond Island's gravity-defying rock. The island has a causarina tree grove in which to
sit to avoid direct sunlight. 99% of the Asian passengers
take advantage of this and 99% of the Caucasians spread
out their towels to sunbathe while the Asians scratch
their heads in wonder at the sight. |
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By Sam Wilkinson |
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| Krabi 4 Islands Half-Day Tour | |||
Exciting island-hopping to the tropical hot spots in the Krabi sea : Phra Nang Beach, Tub Island, Chicken Island and Poda Island. Swimming, snorkelling, sunbathing, exploring and photography are the main activities to enjoy. Expect plenty of sun, a rich variety of corals and fishes, crystal clear waters and white powdery sand beaches, lined with coconut palms. Fast and fun. |
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