The 4 island tour Krabi national park fee is usually ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child (4–11). Cash, on the day.
- It goes to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park.
- Most tour prices exclude it; a few listings still quote ฿400/฿200.
- Children under 4 enter free.
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The 4 island tour Krabi national park fee is usually ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child aged about 4–11; under-4s go free. You pay it in cash on the day, at Nopparat Thara Pier, on the boat, or to rangers on Poda Island. The money goes to Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park. And almost no tour price includes it, which is where people get caught out.
Most operators in 2026 say ฿200 per adult. Some listings, and some rangers’ signs, still show ฿400/฿200, the rate for the Phi Phi side of the same park. Confusing? Yep. Bring ฿400 per adult in small notes and you're fine either way.
Understanding the Krabi 4 Island Tour
What is the Krabi 4 Island Tour?
The Krabi 4 Island Tour is a boat day from Ao Nang to Phra Nang Cave Beach, Chicken Island, Tup Island and Poda Island. Most popular tour in Krabi, and it's not hard to see why: close islands, shallow water, low price. Runs daily. Takes 7–8 hours. Lunch, a guide and snorkel gear included.
Why a fee at all? Three of the four stops sit inside a protected area. Poda, Chicken and Tup are part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, the same park as the Phi Phi Islands. The full tour overview starts at the 4 island tour Krabi guide.
Islands Included in the Tour
- Poda Island — the largest island, with the lunch stop and the park ranger station.
- Chicken Island — the chicken-head rock and a shallow snorkeling reef.
- Tup Island — two islets joined by a white sandbar at low tide.
- Phra Nang Cave Beach — on the Railay peninsula of the mainland, famous for the Princess Cave.
They're popular because they're genuinely beautiful and dead easy. 15–25 minutes from Ao Nang, calm water, beaches you just wade onto. There's a route map on the island names page.
Cost and Fees of the Tour
National Park Fees Explained
The Krabi National Park Fee is an entrance charge set by Thailand’s Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation. Foreigners pay more than Thais. That's normal at every Thai national park, so don't take it personally. It's per person, per day.
| Destination | Park | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Islands (Poda, Chicken, Tup) | Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi | ฿200 (some listings ฿400) | ฿100 (some listings ฿200) |
| Phi Phi Islands | Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi | ฿400 | ฿200 |
| Hong Islands | Than Bok Khorani | ฿300 | ฿200 |
So what does it pay for? Park rangers, the ranger station on Poda, toilets and facilities on the islands, mooring buoys that stop anchors wrecking the reef, beach clean-ups. It's also the park's main lever for managing crowds. And for conservation it matters a lot: these reefs have been hit by coral bleaching in hot years, and every stretch still intact survives because people aren't standing on it.
National Park Fees are compulsory for every single passenger. No paying, no tour, and “I didn’t know” gets you nowhere at the pier.
Total Cost of the Krabi 4 Island Tour
The total cost of the Krabi 4 Island Tour is three things added up. Worked example: two adults and one child staying in Krabi Town, booking a shared longtail online:
| Item | Calculation | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Tour tickets | 2 × ฿599 + 1 × ฿499 | ฿1,697 |
| Krabi National Park Fee | 2 × ฿200 + 1 × ฿100 | ฿500 |
| Transfer surcharge | 3 × ฿100 | ฿300 |
| Total | ฿2,497 |
The THB 200 fee is what people forget. A handful of operators do include it, and they say so loudly, with a price about ฿200 higher. Everything else is optional: drinks on the islands, fin rental, a tip for the crew. Every price by boat type is on the price page.
Transportation and Logistics
Transportation Options for the Tour
Two kinds of boat do the tour. The traditional longtail boat, long and narrow and wooden with an outboard-style engine on a long shaft: cheap, loud, lands right on the sand. And the speedboat, faster and smoother when it's choppy. Either gets you to the islands in 10–25 minutes. Compare them on the longtail and speedboat pages.
Inside Ao Nang, hotel pickup's included. The van grabs you between 08:00 and 08:30 and heads for the starting point at Ao Nang Beach or Nopparat Thara Pier. The pier is where the fee usually gets collected. Have the cash out as you climb out of the van; saves everyone a fumble.
Activities and Experiences
Activities Included in the Tour
Snorkeling's the headline: 30–45 minutes over the reef at Chicken Island, mask and life jacket supplied. Then there's the Tup–Mor sandbar walk at low tide, a swim at Poda after lunch, and the Princess Cave at Phra Nang to poke around in.
Small things that make the day better:
- Bring your own fins and a rash guard.
- Pack reef-safe sunscreen — it protects the reef your fee pays to protect.
- Keep a dry bag for your phone and the park ticket.
Comparisons and Booking
Comparing the 4 Island Tour with Other Tours
The Krabi 4 Island Tour and the Phi Phi Islands tour share a national park. They feel nothing alike.
| 4 Island Tour | Phi Phi Islands tour | |
|---|---|---|
| Park fee (adult) | Usually ฿200 | ฿400 |
| Tour price (adult) | ฿599–฿1,200 | From about ฿1,099 by speedboat |
| Travel time from Ao Nang | 15–25 min per hop | 45–60 min each way |
| Scenery | Sandbar, sea stacks, easy beaches | Towering cliffs, Maya Bay, Pileh Lagoon |
| Best for | Families, budgets, first day on the water | Big-scenery bucket lists |
Relaxed day, short boat rides? Then the 4 Island Tour. Chasing the famous postcard shots? Phi Phi, no question. More in 4 island vs 7 island tour and Phi Phi.
How to Book the Krabi 4 Island Tour
To book the Krabi 4 Island Tour, just do this:
- Choose longtail or speedboat, shared or private.
- Book online with an operator or platform, or in person at an Ao Nang tour stand.
- Check whether the park fee is included; assume it is not unless it says so.
- Confirm hotel pickup — the zone, the time window and any surcharge.
- Withdraw cash for the fee the day before; the islands have no ATMs.
Confirming hotel pickup is the step everyone skips. Staying outside Ao Nang? Then there's a surcharge and an earlier pickup window. The booking guide covers the lot.
FAQ
What is the fee for the 4 islands national park in Krabi?
The fee for the 4 islands national park in Krabi is usually ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child aged 4–11, in cash, and under-4s are free. Some listings still say ฿400 and ฿200. Carry a bit extra.
How much does the Krabi 4 island tour cost?
The Krabi 4 island tour costs ฿599–฿1,000 per adult by longtail and ฿749–฿1,200 by speedboat in 2026. Plus the national park fee, about ฿200.
Is the Krabi 4 island tour worth it?
Yes, the Krabi 4 island tour is worth it. Under ฿1,500 all-in gets you four beaches, snorkeling, lunch and transport. Go early, skip the crowds.
How much time for 4 island tour Krabi?
Set aside about 7–8 hours of time for the 4 island tour Krabi, from an 08:00 pickup to a 15:00–16:00 return. More on timings.