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Hong Island Tour Krabi by Longtail Boat pairs a traditional longtail boat ride with calm shallow snorkeling at Hong Island’s main beach. So this trip suits travellers who want a slower, more atmospheric pace than a speedboat offers. The engine noise and open design add real character to the crossing. Hong Lagoon usually comes first on the itinerary.
Because a traditional longtail boat moves at a slower, more atmospheric pace, the journey itself becomes part of the trip. So guests get more time to take in the scenery along the way. Hong Lagoon still features on this route, tucked behind towering limestone cliffs.
Meanwhile, calm shallow snorkeling at Hong Island’s beach suits beginners and children especially well. So families often find this stop the easiest to enjoy together. The optional viewpoint climb also remains available for guests who want the extra effort.
Once you’ve boarded, Pakbia Island and Lao Lading Island round out the day with more beaches and snorkeling spots. So the itinerary covers much of the same ground as the speedboat version, just at a gentler pace. A Thai-style lunch typically comes included at one of the beach stops.
Beyond lunch, snorkeling gear and fresh fruit usually come standard with the booking. A longtail boat pickup from Klong Muang, Tubkaek, or Krabi Town falls into the pickup surcharge zones. Checking your hotel zone at booking helps. Speedboat pickup from those same areas usually comes without the extra charge.
Hong Island Tour Krabi by Longtail Boat typically departs from Ao Nam Mao Pier, south of Krabi Town. Hotel pickup often comes free from Ao Nang and nearby areas outside the pickup surcharge zones. So most visitors don’t need to arrange their own transport there. Confirming your pickup zone at booking helps avoid any surcharge surprises.
Since you’re already exploring Hong Island, compare this with the Hong Island Tour Krabi by Speedboat for a faster pace. Or try Plankton Swimming Krabi by Long Tail Boat instead. Both also make easy additions to your Krabi itinerary.
For more on the wider area, also visit the official Tourism Authority of Thailand – Krabi Guide.
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9:00 AM – Leave from the wharf by longtail boat.
9:30 AM – Arrive at Filling Island, too known as "Heaven Island." Appreciate swimming and snorkeling in its excellent bay.
10:30 AM – Visit Pakbia Island and Rai Island, celebrated for their sandbars and picturesque sees. Take photographs, unwind, and investigate the surroundings.
11:30 AM – Head to Hong Island, the fundamental highlight of the trip. Unwind on the shocking shoreline, swim in the clear blue waters, and snorkel among colorful marine life.
12:30 PM – Appreciate a outing lunch on the beach.
1:30 PM – Investigate Hong Tidal pond, covered up interior the island. Voyage through its limit entrance and respect the emerald-green waters encompassed by towering cliffs.
2:30 PM – Withdraw from Hong Island and head back to the pier.
3:00 PM – Arrive at the dock and exchange back to your hotel.
Note: Please bring a valid ID for verification if required.
It involves around 419 steps, so a reasonable fitness level helps, though the views make it worthwhile.
Yes, calm shallow snorkeling at Hong Island's beach suits beginners and children well.
Yes, pickup often comes free from Ao Nang and nearby areas.