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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
📍 15 min visit
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
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Andaman Coast Complete 5 Days
Full program from bay to Krabi
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Distance
1250 km
Duration
5 days · ~11.5 h total driving
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~700 m
Best time
Nov–Apr
About this route
Every corner of the Andaman coast in five days by scooter. Boat tours, beach breaks, and nature stops — the most complete coastal tour from Patong.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Hotel and pier parking
Highlights
James Bond, Khao Lak, Similan gateway, Krabi, Railay, Emerald Pool
5 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Phang Nga start
Bay.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Samet Nangshe
- 📍Phang Nga
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga otel
D2
Boat and Khao Lak
James Bond; north.
- 📍James Bond
- 📍Khao Lak
- 📍Thap Lamu
🏨 Overnight
- Khao Lak otel
D3
Arrive Krabi
Town and Tiger Cave.
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Tiger Cave
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D4
Krabi nature
Emerald Pool and Railay.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Railay
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D5
Return
Phuket.
- 📍Krabi
- 📍Phang Nga
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
1250 km
🏍️ Driving time
11.5 h
📍 Visit time
56 h
⏱️ Rental period
5 days
⛽ ~40 L · 1760 THB + boat
Day 1 — Phang Nga start
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Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Instagram-famous Phang Nga panorama — limestone islands and sunrise platforms.
💡 Leave at 05:00 for sunrise. Paid parking; check drone restrictions.
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Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Phang Nga Bay cannot be explored by road; ride to the pier, then explore by boat.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier
Boat departure: Longtail or organised bay tour · 3–5 h (full bay tour)
4
Phang Nga — Konaklama
🛣️ 15 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
1. gece.
Day 2 — Boat and Khao Lak
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Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 240 min visit
James Bond Island and limestone karsts — epic full-day motorcycle tour.
💡 Leave early. Forza 350 ideal for highway miles.
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
James Bond Island (Khao Phing Kan) is not on land; you ride your motorcycle to the pier, then reach the island by boat tour.
Last point by motorcycle: Phang Nga — Surakul Pier (Phang Nga Bay Marina)
Boat departure: Longtail or speedboat (group tour) · Boat: 20–40 min (inside the bay)
6
Khao Lak Beach→ details
🛣️ 70 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 60 min visit
Phang Nga's finest beach in a protected area
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7
Similan Islands→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 30 min visit
Ride to Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak) — speedboat to Similans
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Similan is open sea; ride to Tap Lamu pier, then ferry or tour boat is required.
Last point by motorcycle: Tap Lamu Pier (Khao Lak / Thai Mueang)
Boat departure: Speedboat / dive boat (tour operator only) · Boat: ~1.5–2 h open sea
8
Khao Lak — Konaklama
🛣️ 5 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 720 min visit
2. gece.
Day 3 — Arrive Krabi
9
Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 90 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 90 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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10
Tiger Cave (Wat Tham Suea)→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Cave temple with climbable stairs
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Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
Day 4 — Krabi nature
12
Emerald Pool→ details
🛣️ 35 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 90 min visit
Turquoise natural pool for swimming and snorkelling
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13
Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 90 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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Railay Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 180 min visit
Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang — longtail boat to Railay (no road access)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Railay peninsula has no road access — surrounded by cliffs. Ride to Krabi/Ao Nang, then longtail to Railay.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang — Nopparat Thara Longtail Pier
Boat departure: Longtail (fixed fare board) · 10–15 min (each way)
15
Ao Nang Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Krabi — boat hub for Railay and islands
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach town — ride directly. Longtails to Railay and nearby islands depart from here.
Last point by motorcycle: Ao Nang Beach — Krabi (direct by motorcycle)
Boat departure: Longtail (Railay, Poda, Tup Island) · Railay: 10–15 min · Poda: ~25 min
Day 5 — Return
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Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 18 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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Phang Nga — Mola
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 30 min visit
Yol üstü.
18
Big Buddha→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 30 min visit
45-metre white marble Buddha with panoramic views over Chalong and Kata.
💡 Shoulders and knees covered. Free parking; quieter early morning.
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Patong Bay Hill View→ details
🛣️ 12 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive
Rat U Thit hill panorama over Patong Bay — classic city, beach and Andaman photo.
💡 Best at sunset. Narrow road — ride carefully.
🗺️ Open in Google MapsSafety tips
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Helmet
Full-face or open-face helmet required; use reflective gear at night.
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Rain
Carry rain gear and a waterproof bag for tropical downpours.
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Fuel
Keep the tank full on long rides; stations can be sparse on mountain roads.
🛞
Long ride
Take a break every 2 hours; avoid riding when tired.
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Monsoon
Slow down on winding mountain roads in rain; increase braking distance.
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GPS
Download offline maps for multi-day tours; signal may drop.
Recommended motorcycle for this route: Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Optimised for comfort, safety and control
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