Hong Island is an island off the coast of Krabi! The most magical way to experience Hong Island is by long tail boat. The boys thought they were Vikings sailing around on these boats. From Railay Beach where we were staying, it was easy to hire a long tail boat for the day. I highly recommend hiring your own private long tail boat because you will have your own private tour of the islands. The boat driver will stay as long as you want at each stop along the tour. On Railay Beach, there is a place to book your own long tail boat for the day. It was around $70 to book the boat for the day. You can bring your own lunch or buy from the food stand on Hong Island.
It was about an hour boat ride from Railay Beach. We left early in the morning so we would be some of the first people there. Our first stop was Than Bok Khorani National Park. As we arrived at the beach it was like something out of a movie. With the tall cliffs and beautiful turquoise water, Hong Island was absolutely breathtaking. Once you reach the dock to get off at the beach, there is a small entrance fee of 300 bhat to enter the national park. This was one of the most peaceful and beautiful places we visited in all of Thailand. The beach is great for relaxing and snorkeling. The boys saw a huge pink jellyfish and lots of other colorful fish. There are also several nature trails around the island.
Our next stop on the Hong Island tour was the famous lagoon. We got back on our long tail boat and headed for the lagoon! The passage to enter the lagoon was so beautiful and stunning. You ride though a small opening between huge limestone cliffs to get to the lagoon. The lagoon was breathtaking. We arrived at low tide so the lagoon was filled with starfish!
Our final stop on the tour was a beautiful beach with a swing that the boys had so much fun on! This beach is perfect for a picnic or just to rest and relax! There are a few things I recommend to bring with you to this island..Sunscreen, beach towels, snacks, drinks, hat, sunglasses, and of course your camera!
Our visit to Hong Island turned out to be one of the highlights of our trip! If you are ever in Krabi, Thailand you must take a long tail boat to this magical island!
