Thailand itinerary
Andaman Beach Run
Phuket, Krabi, and Railay, the Andaman coast's greatest hits in 10 days.
The Andaman coast is Thailand at its most dramatic: vertical limestone karsts rising out of turquoise water, sea caves, and beaches that look engineered for a postcard. This route strings together the three best-known stops on the west coast. It works best in the dry season (November to April) when seas are calm enough for the boat trips that make this coast special.
The route
- 1Bangkok1 night
- 2Phuket3 nights
- 3Krabi3 nights
- 4Railay3 nights
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Day by day
Day 1
Bangkok
The arrival hub: temples, markets, and rooftop food, walkable in the cool season.
- Transit day: grab lunch at a Chatuchak-side cafe
- Fly to Phuket in the evening (multiple flights daily, about 1.5 hours)
Days 2–4
Phuket
Largest Andaman island: beaches, diving, and the main southern airport.
- Phang Nga Bay day trip: James Bond Island and the sea caves
- Old Phuket Town: Sino-Portuguese shophouses and excellent coffee
- Promthep Cape for a classic Andaman sunset
- Kata or Karon beach for a quieter swim than Patong
Tip · Rent a scooter from Old Town to explore the southern cape and beaches at your own pace.
Hotels in Phuket · Agoda↗Days 5–7
Krabi
Limestone cliffs, Railay, and a launchpad for Andaman island-hopping.
- Four Islands snorkel tour from Ao Nang pier
- Tiger Cave Temple: 1,237 steps for a 360-degree view
- Hong Islands longtail trip to the inner lagoon
- Sunset seafood dinner on the Ao Nang beachfront
Days 8–10
Railay
Cliff-framed beaches in Krabi province, reachable only by longtail boat. The big draw is rock climbing.
- Rock climbing on the limestone walls, with routes graded for first-timers
- Phra Nang Cave Beach, one of the best stretches of sand in the country
- Longtail across to the lagoon, then the scramble up to the viewpoint
- Sundowners on West Railay as the cliffs turn gold
Tip · Railay is cut off by cliffs, so the only way in is a longtail from Ao Nang or Krabi. No roads, no cars. Pack light.
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