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BoholDiver · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Canada

I am considering this day trip to Railay from Phuket.

According to what I have read, it takes roughly 3 hours to Krabi by bus, then 40 more minutes by boat to Railay beach.

My question is, is it worth it? I saw some pics, and it's a wonderful beach, but it's a long trip just to see something beautiful. Anyone think it's worth it?

rocket_scientist · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Prague

Hi - I think you said Railay. That should be a beach near Ao Nang. I think you can get scooters in Krabi and drive yourself.

BoholDiver · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Canada

I did say Railay. We are going to Phuket. I was asking if it is worth the almost 4 hours trip to spend a little time in Railay.

Scooters are out of the question. We have a 2 year old daughter.

rocket_scientist · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Prague

Yea, Railay is beautiful as is Krabi. I don't think Phuket has the Karsts, the Karsts are well worth seeing. There is national park outside of Krabi thats pretty close to a jungle experience. I recommend being there at dusk when the animals come out and sing. Little pickup truck taxis ride all day so you have some options. I think your trip would make a busy day.

rocket_scientist · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Prague

Thats odd, we did the opposite. You decided it was best to go to Phuket and and then wondered about a side trip to Railay. I decided to go to Railay and wondered about a side trip to Phuket.

thrylos · Joined: 10 Jun 2008

Probably too far for a day visit, esp w/ a kid. You're better off going on a boat ride day trip rather than being stuck on a minibus tuktuk for that time. It may be worth it as a boat ride, but still too rushed I think for 1 day.

Plenty to see/do around Phuket-- Always go to PhaNga, about 1 hour from the airport, 2 something from town/beach. Ko Yao island is close and beautiful, very easy to get to from town/east side.

Moldy Rutabaga · Joined: 01 Jul 2003 Location: Ansan, Korea

Hello again Bohol

Definitely too rushed for a day trip, especially with a little one.

As I remember, there are three beaches -- West Hat Rai Leh (upscale & expensive); East Hat Rai Leh (cheap but not as nice); Ton Sai (good beach, mid-priced). I stayed at Ton Sai. Prices will be a little higher than Phuket.

The sunsets are gorgeous. Well worth staying for a day or two. The only downside is that you need to take a boat between Ton Sai and the other beaches.

A day trip you might make from Rai Leh is Ko Phi Phi, a fun little island a little south of Krabi. No cars! People push little carts and say "beep, beep" as they pass.

rocket_scientist · Joined: 23 Nov 2009 Location: Prague

BoholDiver · Joined: 03 Oct 2009 Location: Canada

I actually have a regard for the safety of my family. No scooters for us.

Thanks to all who have replied. I have done a little research, and the best route seems to be trying to get directly into Ao Nang, not Krabi town. Krabi town seems a bit out of the way and I doubt there's anything there that I can't see/get in Phuket.

If we go, we'll stay the night in the Ao Nang area, or maybe in Rai Leh.