A 4 islands tour krabi is a one-day boat trip to small islands in the Andaman Sea off Krabi. Guests swim, snorkel and walk on island beaches between stops.
The sections below cover the route, boats, starting points and each island. They also cover snorkelling, tides, safety, GetYourGuide listings and common questions. To plan trips elsewhere in the country, start from the Thailand Tours homepage.
What does a 4 islands tour krabi cover?
A 4 islands tour krabi is a boat day trip from Ao Nang that visits four stops. One operator lists Tup Island, Chicken Island, Poda Island and Phra Nang Cave Beach. Trips run from a four-hour half day to a ten-hour day.
Operators run a 4 islands tour krabi from Ao Nang, a resort town in Krabi Province. Wikipedia says long-tail boats there give access to other beaches on the mainland and on nearby islands. Looking for a different trip? Browse the full list of Thailand tours.
The name counts stops, not only islands. So a 4 islands tour krabi joins island stops with one beach at Railay.
One operator lists the stops of its 4 islands tour krabi in this order.
- Tup Island: a stop to swim and take photos.
- Chicken Island (Koh Gai): a stop for photos and snorkelling.
- Poda Island: a white sandy beach for swimming and snorkelling.
- Railay Phra Nang Cave and Beach: a sandy beach with a cave.
The order is not the same on every boat. Another operator lists Phra Nang Cave Beach, Poda Island, Talay Waek (Separated Sea) and Chicken Island. Each 4 islands tour krabi sets its own order of stops. Check the stop list on the page you pick.
Titles differ too. One GetYourGuide listing is called “Krabi: Hong Island & 4 Islands Speedboat Tour with Snorkeling”. Another is called “Krabi: 4 Islands & Krabi’s Separated Sea Longtail Boat Tour”. Read the stop list on each listing, because a title does not name every stop.
A half-day 4 islands tour krabi is the shorter choice. That page adds snorkelling and a picnic on white sandy beaches.
A full-day 4 islands tour krabi takes longer.
GetYourGuide shows how far the lengths vary. A longtail or speedboat listing runs for 6 to 6.5 hours. A longtail listing with a Thai buffet lunch runs for 6.5 hours. The Separated Sea listing runs for 7 hours.
A hopping and snorkelling listing runs for 7 to 8 hours. A whirlwind listing with caves, sandbars and reefs runs for 5 hours. A caves and snorkelling listing runs for 9 hours.
Hours on the water differ from one listing to the next. For a day built around ruins instead of reefs, see what an Ayutthaya tour from Bangkok covers in one day.
One catamaran listing runs for 10 hours. Across the 4-island listings, lengths run from 5 hours to 10 hours. Pick a 4 islands tour krabi whose length suits your day.
What boat does a 4 islands tour krabi use?
A 4 islands tour krabi runs on a longtail boat or a speedboat, shared with other guests. The longtail is a wooden boat that runs onto the sand. The speedboat is a fibreglass boat with a canopy for shade.
The boat sets the pace of a 4 islands tour krabi. On GetYourGuide, the listing title names the boat type. One listing, “Ao Nang: 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat or Speedboat”, names both types.
A longtail is a long, narrow wooden boat. A car or truck engine sits on a swivel at the back. The propeller hangs off a long shaft, and the boatman steers by swinging the whole engine around. One operator adds that the shallow draft lets it run straight onto the sand at every beach.
A speedboat on a 4 islands tour krabi is built differently. One operator’s speedboat has a fibreglass hull, 10 to 14 metres long, and two to four outboard engines. The same operator says it has bench seats for up to about 25 people.
Group size follows the boat. One comparison table lists 8 to 12 passengers on a longtail and 15 to 30 on a speedboat. Your group shares one boat, one route and one timetable with strangers on a 4 islands tour krabi.
Crossing times on a 4 islands tour krabi depend on the boat. One operator puts the hops between stops at 10 to 15 minutes by speedboat and 15 to 25 by longtail. Another operator quotes longer hops for both boats. Treat any single figure as a guide.
One comparison table lists a cruising speed of 25 to 30 km/h for a longtail. For a speedboat it lists 50 to 70 km/h. The first operator says the shorter hops leave more time on the sand.
Noise and comfort differ too. One operator calls a longtail louder and wetter than a speedboat. Another says the engines can be extremely loud. A speedboat has seats with backrests and shade. One seller describes the longtail seat as a wooden bench with no shade.
Seat choice helps on both boats. One operator says to sit near the back of a speedboat. The bow slams into every wave, while the stern rides it. The same operator tells longtail passengers to take a middle seat.
A shared 4 islands tour krabi follows the standard route and timing with other guests. One operator says you get little say on a shared boat. Its speedboat plan has three stops before noon. Then comes lunch and free time on Poda Island, and the trip back to the pier.
Door to door, one operator lists 6 to 7 hours by speedboat and 7 to 8 hours by longtail. The other choice is a private boat. On a 4 islands tour krabi, your group then has the boat and the timetable to itself.
Where does a 4 islands tour krabi start?
A 4 islands tour krabi starts in the Ao Nang area of Krabi Province. Boats leave from Nopparat Thara Pier, Ao Nang Beach or Ao Nam Mao Pier. One operator’s listing covers pickup from hotels in Krabi Town, Ao Nang, Klong Muang and Tubkaek.
Ao Nang is a resort town in Mueang Krabi District. A large number of longtail boats there offer access to nearby islands and beaches. One guide says a 4 islands tour krabi can set out from Ao Nang Beach by longtail boat or speedboat. The beach has no pier, so Wikivoyage warns that your feet get wet when you board.
Nopparat Thara is a long beach at the western edge of Ao Nang. A river there hosts the pier where longtail boats and speedboats depart. One 4 islands tour krabi listing names this pier as its departure point. It tells guests to meet the guide next to the coffee shop at the pier.
Ao Nam Mao is a bay east of Ao Nang. Its main pier is a departure point for longtail boats to Railay, Phra Nang and the four islands. Songthaews and taxis from Krabi Town take 20 minutes to reach it. A 4 islands tour krabi can start at this pier too.
Ao Nang and Krabi Town also sit close to forest sanctuaries, for a change from boat trips. Readers choosing a Krabi elephant sanctuary visit can see which tours are bookable on GetYourGuide.
Krabi Town is the capital of Krabi Province. Wikivoyage puts Ao Nang about 15 km from the town. One listing charges extra for pickup from Tubkaek, Klong Muang and Krabi Town. Pickup in Ao Nang and Klong Haeng carries no surcharge there. Ask about it before you book a 4 islands tour krabi.
One operator’s hotel transfer excludes Railay. Wikipedia lists Ao Nang as 15 minutes north of Railay by longtail boat. Ask how your 4 islands tour krabi collects you there.
Pickup for a 4 islands tour krabi is around 8 am. One listing collects guests between 8:00 and 8:30 am. One itinerary has pickup at 8:00 am and boats leaving the pier between 9:00 and 9:30 am. Operators ask for your hotel name and room number at booking.
Guests are collected by minivan and taken to a pier. At the pier, staff sort guests into groups by the tour they booked. Each 4 islands tour krabi group then heads to its boat. A guest who skips the transfer gets a number to call at the meeting point.
You can also reach Ao Nang without a transfer. White songthaews run from Krabi Town to Ao Nang. In town, Wikivoyage says to look for them at the 7-Eleven at Soi 8 and Maharaj Rd. One guide says to pre-book a 4 islands tour krabi, not to ask beach boat owners at random.
What is Koh Poda like on a 4 islands tour krabi?
Koh Poda is a beach stop on a 4 islands tour krabi. It lies about 8 kilometres from Ao Nang and covers 0.46 square kilometres. It has white sand, shallow water and toilets, and one guide puts the stop at around an hour.
A 4 islands tour krabi reaches Poda by boat. One guide calls the island uninhabited and says boats are the only way there. Wikipedia places Poda about 8 kilometres from Ao Nang and lists its area as 0.46 square kilometres. It places the island in Mueang Krabi district, under the Ao Nang tambon.
One guide says Poda is the low green island seen from Ao Nang beach at sunset. A park guide puts the island group about 5 kilometres off the coast from Railay Beach. Open water lies between Poda and the Tup group at every state of the tide.
One guide describes white sand almost all the way around Poda, with limestone karsts standing offshore. It calls the sand fine and pale, with a gentle slope into the water. Trees stand close enough to the water to watch children from the shade. Another page calls the shade limited.
Swimmers meet calm, shallow water at the Poda stop of a 4 islands tour krabi. One guide says the water is clear enough to see your feet at chest depth. It adds that the shelf is gentle and suits weak swimmers.
One operator lists swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling and exploring the island as things to do on Poda. A travel page adds beach volleyball. A second operator’s itinerary lists sunbathing, swimming and snorkelling on a white, sandy beach. One guide adds that the karsts offshore give every photograph a middle distance.
A guide to the 4 islands tour krabi calls snorkelling straight off Poda fine rather than special. The same guide says Poda is for swimming, floating and lying down.
Guest reviews of one 4 islands tour krabi place lunch on Poda’s beach. One guest ate a simple packed lunch under the palms. A second guest describes a buffet on the beach with vegetarian options. A half-day operator lists Poda with snorkelling and a picnic on white sandy beaches.
A 4 islands tour krabi lands on an island with basic facilities. One guide lists toilets, shade and food stalls that come and go with the season. Another operator lists restrooms, food stalls and shaded areas. The first guide says there is no ATM and no shop on the island. The only reliable drinking water comes from the stalls.
How long does a 4 islands tour krabi stay at Poda? One guide puts the stop at around an hour, with lunch inside it. A guest on a private longtail tour reports about 40 minutes on the beach. The two figures come from different tours.
What do you see at Chicken Island and Tup Island on a 4 islands tour krabi?
A 4 islands tour krabi stops at Chicken Island, a limestone island with a rock shaped like a chicken’s head. Tup Island and Koh Mor lie beside it. At low tide a sand spit links all three, and you can walk across it.
Chicken Island, or Koh Kai, is a single limestone island off Ao Nang. It is 800 metres wide and a kilometre long. It rises 207 metres out of the Andaman Sea. Its name comes from the rock at its tip, which looks like a chicken’s head.
On a 4 islands tour krabi, the sandbar is called Thale Waek, or the Separated Sea. At low tide a strip of white sand shows between Chicken Island, Tup Island and Koh Mor. One body of water becomes two, and you can stand on the sand between them.
The sandbar is one sight; the Andaman Sea holds other island groups too. Mu Ko Lanta National Park, and whether a Koh Lanta Koh Rok tour visits it, is explained in the guide.
The sandbar only shows at low tide. The sea drops enough to expose it twice a day. It stays above the water for roughly one to two hours around the lowest point of the tide.
Ask about tide times before you book a 4 islands tour krabi. One guide says to check a Krabi tide table or ask your boat operator. If you hire a boat without a tour, tell the driver you want to see the sandbar.
One guide warns that the sandbar disappears as the tide turns, faster than it looks. On a 4 islands tour krabi, the crew works to a schedule and calls groups back with 15-20 minutes’ notice.
Tup Island is much smaller than the other islands in its group. It has a beach, and the water around it suits snorkelling. One guide calls the shallow water a safe haven for young children. On a 4 islands tour krabi, you can swim either side of the sandbar once the tide has enough depth.
Koh Mor is the third island on the sandbar. One guide calls it secluded, with a laid-back atmosphere and a sheltered cove. It lists swimming, sunbathing and snorkelling there. A second guide says not to wander to the far side of Koh Mor and lose track of time.
At Chicken Island, a 4 islands tour krabi lets you snorkel the shallow reef around the island. One guide says people photograph the rock from the boat rather than climb it. If you want to stay dry, you can sunbathe or walk the beach. Bring your own water and snorkel gear, because the island sells nothing.
Wear reef shoes, or at least flip-flops, for the sandbar on a 4 islands tour krabi. One guide says sharp corals and shells emerge from the water. A second guide calls the sandbar a visit first and a snorkel stop second.
What will a 4 islands tour krabi show you at Phra Nang Cave Beach?
Three operators list Phra Nang Cave Beach as one stop on a 4 islands tour krabi. Limestone cliffs rise on three sides of the beach, which lies on the Railay peninsula. A shallow cave with a shrine stands at its eastern end.
Railay is a small peninsula, with Krabi Town to one side and Ao Nang to the other. Wikipedia says high limestone cliffs close off any land route, so only boats get in. The boat on a 4 islands tour krabi brings you to the beach by sea.
The cliffs wall in the beach on three sides. They hold climbing routes above the sand. Wikipedia says the Railay cliffs draw climbers from all over the world. One guide calls this beach one of the more accessible climbing spots in Railay.
On a 4 islands tour krabi, you see a small cave. One guide calls it not very big or deep. A second guide says the floor is sand and the sea reaches the entrance. A third notes hanging stalactites.
Hundreds of wooden offerings surround a small altar inside. The altar is heavy with flowers, incense and coloured cloth. One guide says the cave remains an active place of local worship. It has no opening hours, so you can just walk up and look.
On a 4 islands tour krabi, the beach has white sand and calm, clear water. One guide calls it swimmable. Another describes the sea as gently shelving. At low tide, the sand stretches wide and flat in front of the cave. Another guide says low tide also opens shallow rock formations at the far east end.
Water this clear raises a question about what lies under the surface. For that angle, read what snorkelling is like on a Similan Islands tour from Phuket.
One travel blog says its group spent about 45 minutes at this stop. The group visited the cave, then went back to the boat. One review of a longtail trip says the group had free time here. It walked around the area and found caves and a local temple. Check the listing you pick for its stop times.
One guide says visibility at the beach is decent, but marine life close to shore is limited. So on a 4 islands tour krabi, the beach and the cave are the draw here, not the reef. The same guide says longtail boats fitted out as floating kitchens pull up at lunchtime.
Phra Nang is not the only cave on Railay. Diamond Cave is reached from Railay East. One guide says wooden boardwalks run 130 metres through it, past stalactites and a bat colony.
Princess Lagoon is a separate climb. Its trail starts on the footpath between Railay East and Phra Nang Beach. One guide calls it a steep, challenging trek with a rope on the route. Another says to expect around 45 minutes of intense scrambling. The three operator pages for a 4 islands tour krabi list neither Diamond Cave nor this climb.
Is a 4 islands tour krabi inside a marine national park?
Yes, for the island stops. Mu Ko Phi Phi and Hat Noppharat Thara together form one national park. It manages the group that holds Tup Island, Chicken Island and Poda. A 4 islands tour krabi therefore visits a marine national park.
The national park dates from nineteen eighty-three. Its area of about 388 square kilometres takes in parts of the Andaman Sea. Wikipedia gives the park IUCN Category II status and notes its coral reefs. Tourists know its Poda group as the Four Islands. That group holds Ko Poda, Ko Kai (Chicken Island) and Ko Thap, also spelt Tup.
Koh Poda has its own ranger station. The park charges a landing fee there, and the fee is separate from the boat price. It applies once a 4 islands tour krabi lands on the island.
At Koh Poda, a stop on a 4 islands tour krabi, a fringing reef sits just offshore in shallow water. Corals named by one park guide include leaf coral, thorn coral, tree coral and cup surface coral. It lists mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, fishes and other aquatic animals.
One operator guide covers the islands on a 4 islands tour krabi. It says they have shallow reefs with a variety of fish and corals. A hotel guide describes the snorkelling at three of the stops:
- Koh Poda has coral gardens and easy water access.
- Chicken Island has schools of fish and gentle reef slopes.
- Tup Island has coral patches on both sides of its walkable sandbar.
The same hotel guide lists reef fish that snorkellers meet around Krabi. They include butterflyfish, angelfish, damselfish, sergeant majors, moorish idols and parrotfish. It also names clownfish, which live among anemones.
Thailand bans four sunscreen chemicals in all its national parks. The ban applies at Koh Poda, a 4 islands tour krabi stop inside the park. The chemicals are oxybenzone, octinoxate, 4-methylbenzylid camphor and butylparaben. Violators can be fined.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand cites studies that found these chemicals harm coral reefs. It names damage to coral larvae and coral bleaching. It advises coral-friendly, mineral-based sunscreen, such as zinc oxide. Check the label before you join a 4 islands tour krabi.
One operator asks guests on its 4 islands tour krabi to follow the guide’s instructions. It adds one more rule: do not step on coral. Another operator guide warns that sea anemones can pierce your foot, so do not step on coral or rocks.
The hotel guide says never to touch coral and to avoid feeding fish. Feeding disrupts their natural behaviour and can lead to aggression. One operator also tells guests to ask before applying any lotion.
A travel guide to Koh Poda says rental gear from boat crews is inconsistent. It suggests bringing your own mask if you have one.
When does a 4 islands tour krabi run, and in which season?
A 4 islands tour krabi runs as a morning, afternoon or sunset trip. One operator picks guests up around 8 am and drops them back around 3 pm. Peak season runs from November to April, and operators cancel trips in bad weather.
Pickup windows differ by operator. Another picks guests up around 8 am and returns them around 3 pm. Each 4 islands tour krabi sets its own window, so check yours when you book.
Other boat trips have closures to plan around. Maya Bay shuts every year, and the guide to a Phi Phi island tour from Phuket says when. For boats, see which ones run a James Bond island tour from Phuket.
Half-day slots exist too. One operator lists a morning slot from 08:30 to 12:30. It lists an afternoon slot from 14:30 to 18:30. A sunset 4 islands tour krabi starts with a pickup around noon and ends around 7 pm, says one operator.
One operator says the later you go in the afternoon, the less crowded the islands are. A GetYourGuide listing called “Krabi: 4 Islands Late Tour” carries the words “No Crowds” in its title. It runs for six hours. Ask for a late 4 islands tour krabi if crowds bother you.
Tides control whether the sandbar shows. Wikivoyage lists a site with seven-day tide tables for Ao Nang. A GetYourGuide listing names the sandbar at Koh Mor and Koh Tub as a stop.
Wikipedia says Krabi sees around six million tourists a year, with a peak season from November to April. For the green season, it names the fifth month to October, with seasonal rainfall. Expect that rainfall on a 4 islands tour krabi in those months.
Wikivoyage ties November to April to a cooler climate and dry northeasterly winds. It gives the sea temperature as 29°C all year round. Wikipedia notes that monsoon rain can last for days at a time.
One operator tells guests to prepare for a cancellation call in the rainy season. It names large waves and lightning as the two factors that cancel trips. Waves can grow at any time, it adds.
Wikivoyage says a longtail boat gets passengers wet if the water is even a little choppy. On a 4 islands tour krabi by longtail, expect to get wet in choppy water.
A GetYourGuide listing for a longtail or speedboat tour says the programme can change with weather and sea conditions. If the trip cannot run, the operator contacts guests as fast as possible. Guests then change the travel date or cancel with a full refund.
One operator also reserves the right to change the programme for the weather. A 4 islands tour krabi that cannot sail ends in a new date or a refund.
What do you need to bring on a 4 islands tour krabi?
For a 4 islands tour krabi, pack swimwear, a towel, a hat, sunglasses and sunscreen. Under the Tourism Authority of Thailand’s advice, every boat passenger must wear a life jacket at all times. Operators list different age and health limits, so check them before you book.
Operator guides list similar items for a 4 islands tour krabi. One lists swimwear, a towel, biodegradable sunscreen and a waterproof bag. Another adds a hat and sunglasses. A third advises snacks, extra water and your own snorkelling gear.
Wear comfortable, quick-drying clothes, with swimwear for the snorkelling. One guide advises loose clothes and big hats. Another advises a towel for the beach stops.
Pack sun protection for a 4 islands tour krabi using NHS advice. The NHS advises a wide-brimmed hat that shades the face, neck and ears. It also advises sunglasses, and sunscreen of at least SPF 30 with 4-star UVA protection. Reapply it straight after you have been in water.
One guide advises approved sunscreen only. One operator advises applying sunscreen before the boat leaves.
Sunscreen is not the only rule on island trips. Groups who book a private Phi Phi boat tour can read what the marine park means for it. Monkey Beach rules sit in the guide to a Phi Phi island trip from Krabi.
Plan for motion sickness on a 4 islands tour krabi. The NHS also says to skip alcohol, spicy food and heavy meals shortly before or during travel. A pharmacist can recommend a treatment.
Operators list life jackets in their packages. One guide expects every tour to carry accident insurance and enough life vests for everyone. The same guide notes that there have been boating accidents. Ask your operator to confirm both before you book.
Age rules for a 4 islands tour krabi differ by operator. Two operators exclude children under two years. A third states that it has no age restrictions. The NHS says to keep children under six months out of direct strong sunlight. It lists dissolvable motion sickness tablets for children.
Older travellers and people with limited mobility need to read the rules for a 4 islands tour krabi. One operator does not accept adults over 75 years old. Another lists wheelchair users and people over 95 years among those who avoid the tour. A third calls the tour unsuitable for people with mobility impairments.
Operators exclude pregnant women. One states it plainly: no pregnant women are allowed on the tour. One operator does not recommend the tour for people with back injuries, heart illnesses or other serious health problems. It adds that the trip can be away from any medical attention.
You do not need to swim to join a 4 islands tour krabi. One guide says the provided snorkelling gear and life jacket mean even non-swimmers can enjoy the coral reefs. Another says non-swimmers can join, but swimmers will enjoy the snorkelling more.
What does a 4 islands tour krabi package include on GetYourGuide?
A 4 islands tour krabi on GetYourGuide runs from 5 to 8 hours. The six main listings checked here all show free cancellation and pickup. Five of the six name lunch, and ratings run from 4.1 to 4.6 stars.
The largest listing by review count is the Premium 4-Island Day Trip by Longtail Boat with Lunch. This 4 islands tour krabi holds a 4.6 rating from 6,477 reviews and runs for 6 hours. Its labels read “Pickup available” and “Free cancellation”. A highlight line says you choose between a private or shared tour, with hotel transfers.
The second-largest listing offers a choice of boat. It is called 4 Islands Tour by Longtail Boat or Speedboat. It scores 4.6 from 2,296 reviews and runs for 6 to 6.5 hours. Its highlights name a Thai-style mini buffet lunch at the beach. Labels show pickup, free cancellation and a booking cut-off of 6 hours.
Two listings split by boat type. The longtail one adds a Thai buffet lunch. It scores 4.4 from 1,063 reviews and runs for 6.5 hours. The speedboat one is a 4 islands tour krabi with a lunch box. It scores 4.4 from 881 reviews and runs for 5.5 hours. Both show pickup and free cancellation.
Two more listings run on different clocks. The Ao Nang one-day tour with lunch scores 4.5 from 319 reviews. It runs for 5 to 6 hours. The 4-Island Hopping and Snorkelling Tour scores 4.1 from 194 reviews and runs for 7 to 8 hours. That longer 4 islands tour krabi also carries a “Private option available” label.
Hours are not always stated. The Premium Speedboat listing, with a 4.4 rating from 107 reviews, shows a one-day validity label instead. A 4 islands tour krabi like this one shows pickup, free cancellation and a private option. Its booking cut-off is 10 hours.
The late 4-island listing, rated 4.8 from 80 reviews, names a buffet lunch and drinks. Snorkelling appears in the highlights or title of three of the six 4 islands tour krabi listings. The frame labels do not list snorkel gear, water or a park fee. Open each GetYourGuide page to read the full inclusions.
Free cancellation is the label on all six main listings, so each 4 islands tour krabi shows it. Five also show a booking cut-off. The cut-off runs from 2 hours on the Ao Nang tour to 10 hours on the longtail buffet tour. Two add a refund note: a full refund, or a new date, if the trip cannot run.
Review counts differ a lot. A rating from 6,477 reviews rests on a bigger sample than one from 194. Read each rating with its review count beside it. Before you pick a 4 islands tour krabi, compare boat type, hours and lunch details.
Which further questions come up about a 4 islands tour krabi?
Travellers also ask about halal lunches, guides, tipping, cameras, drones, the Hong Islands and cancellation. The answers below come from Wikivoyage, the Tourism Authority of Thailand and operator pages. Terms differ between operators, so check the listing for your 4 islands tour krabi before you pay.
Can I get a halal, vegetarian or allergy-safe lunch on the tour?
One operator lists a halal lunch box on its 4 islands tour krabi. A second operator offers vegetarian meals on request, and its booking form includes a vegetarian choice. Wikivoyage says travelling in Thailand with significant allergies is challenging, because labelling and awareness are very low. It names soy, fish sauce, shrimp paste and peanuts in traditional Thai food.
Does the guide or the boat crew speak English?
One operator lists an English-speaking guide in its package. Another lists a guide fluent in Thai, English and Malay. Reviews of a 4 islands tour krabi differ. One guest wanted better English from the local guide. A guest of a private longtail trip says neither the guide nor the boat operator spoke English. Communication was limited.
Do you tip the boat crew or the guide?
The operator pages checked list no tipping rule for a 4 islands tour krabi. Wikivoyage notes that tips are not the norm in Thailand, and that Thai people do not tip themselves. You need not feel odd about skipping a tip, it adds. Where a service charge applies, it advises against tipping, because the charge is meant as the tip.
Can I bring a camera or a drone on the boat?
On a 4 islands tour krabi, one operator tells guests to bring a camera or smartphone. Another lists a waterproof camera. Drones face stricter rules. Under Tourism Authority of Thailand guidance, each drone needs NBTC registration. Camera drones need CAAT registration too. Visitors are told to check national park requirements and local restrictions before they fly.
Is it the same as a trip to the Hong Islands?
No. The Hong Islands are a separate group inside Than Bok Khorani National Park. One guide says tours there anchor offshore and hand guests into kayaks for a short paddle through a cave mouth. One page adds that a walkway on the beach has 419 iron stairs. A 4 islands tour krabi lists other stops.
Can I cancel or change the date after I book?
Two operator pages state that you can cancel for free until 24 hours before the start. The other lists free changes of date or destination, with no limit on the number of changes. Read the cancellation line on your listing before you book a 4 islands tour krabi.