The city chapter
Bangkok
3–4 nights
Temples, the Chao Phraya River, street food, shopping and evenings overlooking the city.
Read the full Bangkok guide →
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City and beach in one journey
Discover Thailand
Begin among Bangkok's temples, markets and city lights. Continue to Ao Nang for beaches, limestone cliffs and the islands off Krabi.
Plan the combined trip →Choose your destination
Six places. Six different Thailand journeys.
Compare the city, beach towns and islands, then open the complete guide to the place that suits your journey.
Bangkok
Temples, street food, river life and big-city energy.
Read the Bangkok guide →
Ao Nang
A practical base for Krabi's beaches and island hopping.
Read the Ao Nang guide →
Phuket
Beaches, Old Town, viewpoints and a wide choice of excursions.
Read the Phuket guide →
Hua Hin
A beach town, markets and a gentler pace south of Bangkok.
Read the Hua Hin guide →
Koh Samui
Palm-fringed beaches, temples and island life in the Gulf of Thailand.
Read the Koh Samui guide →
Phi Phi
Turquoise bays, limestone cliffs and car-free island life.
Read the Phi Phi guide →
Two sides of Thailand
Bangkok first. Ao Nang afterwards.
This order creates a natural transition from an intense city to slower beach days.
The beach chapter
Ao Nang
4–7 nights
A practical base for Krabi's beaches, Railay, long-tail boats, island hopping and slower days.
Read the full Ao Nang guide →Choose the right length
Three ways to plan the journey
7
nights
An efficient first trip
3 nights in Bangkok + 4 nights in Ao Nang
Enough time for Bangkok's essential contrasts and a few full beach days with one rewarding boat trip from Ao Nang.
10
nights
The best balance
3 nights in Bangkok + 7 nights in Ao Nang
Flyferie's favourite for a complete trip: the city first, then time for beaches, Railay, island hopping and slower days.
14
nights
Thailand without rushing
4 nights in Bangkok + 7 nights in Ao Nang + 3 flexible nights
Use the extra days around Krabi, on Railay or simply to slow down. A good choice when the journey should feel like a holiday, not a checklist.
Flyferie's own moments
From Bangkok to the islands
Every photo in this section was taken by Flyferie during our own journeys in Thailand. These are the places we would build the trip around.
Bangkok
Wat Arun from the river after sunset
Photo: Flyferie
Bangkok
The Chao Phraya connects the city
Photo: Flyferie
Ao Nang
Evening at Ao Nang Beach
Photo: Flyferie
Koh Lao Lading
A beach stop while island hopping
Photo: Flyferie
Koh Hong
Entering Hong Lagoon
Photo: Flyferie
Railay Beach
Railay's cliffs seen from the water
Photo: Flyferie
Krabi
The view from Khaothong Hill
Photo: Flyferie
Krabi
A day trip to Emerald Pool
Photo: Flyferie
Phi Phi
Phi Phi for a longer island journey
Photo: Flyferie
Railay, Koh Hong and Koh Lao Lading are easily reached on boat trips from Ao Nang. Phi Phi works both as a day trip and as a separate stop on a longer journey.
Where should you stay?
Choose the area before the hotel
The right area often matters more than the number of hotel stars. These four choices are a strong starting point.
Bangkok
Sukhumvit
Convenient BTS access, a wide hotel selection, restaurants and nightlife.
Bangkok
Riverside
River views, boats and a calmer hotel experience near several attractions.
Ao Nang
Ao Nang Beach
The easiest choice for a first visit, with boats, restaurants and everything close by.
Ao Nang
Nopparat Thara
Quieter surroundings, more space and still close to central Ao Nang.
How the journey fits together
From Norway to city and beach
01
Fly to Bangkok
Start with the city days and use rail, river boats and short taxi rides between areas.
02
Continue to Krabi
Fly south to Krabi Airport. Compare total journey time and baggage rules before choosing a departure.
03
Transfer to Ao Nang
Continue by pre-booked transfer, taxi or shared transport to your hotel in the Ao Nang area.
Photo credits
Flyferie · Photo: Bangkok, Ao Nang, Krabi, Railay, Koh Hong, Koh Lao Lading and Phi Phi