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Thailand island-hopping in 8 days: Krabi, Phi Phi, Phuket

Three islands, long-tail boats, almost no regrets.

The Traveolla Team·28 January 2026·2 min read
Thailand island-hopping in 8 days: Krabi, Phi Phi, Phuket

Days 1–3: Krabi (Ao Nang base)

Fly into Krabi. Railay Beach day, Hong Islands tour, Emerald Pool day-trip.

Days 4–5: Phi Phi (overnight)

Ferry from Krabi (2h). One night on Koh Phi Phi Don. Sunrise Maya Bay (capped numbers — book ahead via Thailand's National Parks). Skip the Phi Phi Don nightlife unless you want noise.

Days 6–8: Phuket (north-west beaches)

Ferry/speedboat to Phuket (1h). Stay Kata or Surin (skip Patong). Day-trip to Similan Islands if it's Nov–Apr. Last-day spa and dinner at a beach restaurant.

Boat timings

  • Krabi ⇄ Phi Phi: 0930, 1330 ferries; 0900 speedboats.
  • Phi Phi ⇄ Phuket: 0900, 1400 ferries.

What to pack

What to skip

  • Koh Lipe unless you're adding 3 extra days.
  • Koh Samui — it's east coast, different trip.

For custom pace (say, 5 Krabi nights instead of 3), ask us.

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