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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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Southern Thailand Discovery 4 Days
Krabi, Lanta gateway & Phang Nga
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Distance
800 km
Duration
4 days · ~11 h total driving
Difficulty
Medium
Elevation
~600 m
Best time
Nov–Apr
About this route
Four days discovering southern Thailand's variety: Krabi nature, Koh Lanta ferry gateway, and Phang Nga Bay — island and coast combined.
Starting point
Patong Beach Roundabout
Recommended motorcycle
Honda ADV 350 / Forza 350
Parking info
Ferry pier scooter parking available
Highlights
Krabi, Emerald Pool, Railay, Lanta ferry, Phang Nga
4 days
Day-by-day plan
For multi-day tours, plan accommodation and fuel in advance.
D1
Arrive Krabi
Overnight in Ao Nang.
- 📍Patong
- 📍Krabi Town
- 📍Ao Nang
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D2
Krabi nature
Emerald Pool and Railay.
- 📍Emerald Pool
- 📍Hot Springs
- 📍Railay
🏨 Overnight
- Ao Nang otel
D3
Lanta gateway
Hua Hin Pier ve Phang Nga.
- 📍Hua Hin Pier
- 📍Lanta
- 📍Phang Nga
🏨 Overnight
- Phang Nga otel
D4
Bay and return
Phang Nga; Phuket.
- 📍Monkey Cave
- 📍Phang Nga Bay
- 📍Patong
All stops (day by day)
Click a stop — photos, map, reviews and full destination guide
🛣️ Total distance
800 km
🏍️ Driving time
11 h
📍 Visit time
37.5 h
⏱️ Rental period
4 days
⛽ ~26 L · 1140 THB + ferry
Day 1 — Arrive Krabi
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Krabi Town→ details
🛣️ 155 km from previous stop⏱️ 180 min drive📍 60 min visit
Authentic Thai town with local markets and culture
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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 2 — Krabi nature
5
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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Hot Springs→ details
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Natural hot springs and mud bath
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Railay Beach→ details
🛣️ 8 km from previous stop⏱️ 15 min drive📍 150 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)
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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 3 — Lanta gateway
9
Koh Lanta Island→ details
🛣️ 50 km from previous stop⏱️ 60 min drive📍 60 min visit
Ride to Hua Hin Pier — ferry to Koh Lanta (motorcycle-friendly)
⛵ Motorcycle + island/boat access
Koh Lanta is reachable by road + ferry with your motorcycle; continue exploring the island by scooter.
Last point by motorcycle: Ban Hua Hin Pier (Ko Lanta — Saladan ferry pier)
Boat departure: Vehicle ferry (motorcycle-friendly) · Ferry: 15–20 min
10
Khlong Thom
🛣️ 30 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 30 min visit
Yol üstü mola.
11
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint→ details
🛣️ 80 km from previous stop⏱️ 90 min drive📍 60 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 — Konaklama
🛣️ 20 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 720 min visit
3. gece.
Day 4 — Bay and return
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Monkey Cave Temple (Wat Suwan Kuha)→ details
🛣️ 25 km from previous stop⏱️ 30 min drive📍 60 min visit
Cave temple in Phang Nga with giant Buddha and cave monkeys. Full-day trip.
💡 Monkeys can be aggressive — don't show food. Highway comfort on Forza 350.
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Phang Nga Bay→ details
🛣️ 15 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)
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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.
⛽
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.
🌧️
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
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