Railay & Phra Nang Beach from Ao Nang
Half or full day · Longtail from Ao Nang beach
The easiest DIY day from Ao Nang. Railay is a small peninsula cut off by limestone cliffs, so there's no road and you go by longtail boat. West Railay has the beach, Phra Nang Cave Beach and its Princess Cave shrine sit round the corner, and the cliffs pull in climbers from all over the world.
Quick facts
- Duration
- 10–15 min boat each way; stay as long as you like
- Departs from
- Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club booth, Ao Nang beach (Nopparat Thara pier at very low tide or in rough weather)
- Best for
- DIY · Beach day · Budget · Climbers
- Price
- Ask at reception for prices
Highlights
- Phra Nang Cave Beach
- Princess Cave shrine
- Limestone cliffs & climbers
- Only reachable by boat
Usually included
Based on published programmes; it varies by operator, so confirm when you book.
- Shared longtail seat (ticket per person)
- Everything else is DIY
Good to know
- Shared boats leave once about 8 people are aboard, roughly 08:00–18:00.
- Buy tickets at the official booth, not from touts on the beach.
How to arrange it
Ask at The Hangout tour desk in Ao Nang, or message @hangouthostelaonang on Instagram. The desk confirms what is running today, the current price and the pick-up.
More from Ao Nang
Sources (checked 26 Sep 2026)
- Wikipedia — Railay
- Your Krabi — Getting to Railay
- Thailand Longtail — Ao Nang to Railay by longtail (2026)
Photo: Phra Nang beach 46.jpg by kallerna, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons.
Information is gathered from the sources above and can change; always confirm with the tour desk.