The 4 island tour Krabi price in 2026: ฿599–฿1,000 per adult by shared longtail, ฿749–฿1,200 by shared speedboat.
- Add the park fee: usually ฿200 adult / ฿100 child, cash.
- Private longtail: from ~฿4,050 per boat. Private speedboat: ~฿8,900–฿10,995.
- Transfers outside Ao Nang: about ฿100 per person.
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The 4 island tour Krabi price in 2026 is ฿599–฿1,000 per adult on a shared longtail boat and ฿749–฿1,200 on a shared speedboat. Want your own boat? A private longtail starts around ฿4,050; a private speedboat runs ฿8,900–฿10,995. And on top of any ticket there's the national park fee, usually ฿200 per adult and ฿100 per child, paid in cash.
We pulled those numbers from operator listings in September 2026. They wobble a little with the season. The gaps between boat types don't, and neither does the one real trap: the fee that isn't in the price.
Understanding the 4 Island Tour in Krabi
Basic Price of the 4 Island Tour
When people quote a price they mean a shared seat. So here's the cost of the 4 island tour Krabi, by boat type:
| Ticket type | Adult | Child (about 4–11) |
|---|---|---|
| Shared longtail boat | ฿599–฿1,000 | ฿499–฿795 |
| Shared speedboat | ฿749–฿1,200 | About ฿100–฿200 below adult (e.g. ฿900) |
| 7 Islands sunset tour (the 4 Islands plus extras) | ฿899–฿1,195 | Discounted |
| Private longtail (whole boat) | From ~฿4,050 for a small group; ~฿4,750–฿7,150 for bigger groups | |
| Private speedboat (whole boat) | ฿8,900–฿10,995 | |
Four things move the price:
- Boat type. Speedboats cost ฿150–฿300 more per seat than longtails.
- Where you book. Online direct is cheapest; beach stands start high but bargain; platforms add a margin.
- Your hotel. Ao Nang pickups are free; Krabi Town, Klong Muang and Tub Kaek add about ฿100 per person.
- Season. December–February prices are firm; May–October brings discounts.
Most people end up paying ฿700–฿1,100 per adult for the ticket and about ฿200 for the park fee. All-in, then, you're looking at roughly ฿900–฿1,300.
Tour Providers and Price Comparison
Krabi Tours, meaning the dozens of agencies lining Ao Nang’s beach road, all sell the same handful of boats at different mark-ups. What they published in September 2026:
| Provider | Longtail | Speedboat | Private |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viagotour (bigtourkrabi.com) | From ฿599 | From ฿749 | Speedboat ฿8,900 |
| Koh Tour Krabi | From ฿995 | From ฿1,150 | Longtail from ฿4,050; speedboat from ฿10,995 |
| Trip Thai Tour | — | ฿1,100 | — |
| Trip Store Krabi | ฿1,000 | — | — |
| Ao Nang street stands | ฿800–฿1,000, negotiable | ฿1,000–฿1,300 | Negotiable on the beach |
Picking a provider? Make sure the listing names the boat type, group size and what's included. Read the three newest reviews and forget the star average. And go with operators who state the park fee up front; hiders hide other things. The booking guide walks you through it.
Inclusions and Services in the Tour
What’s Included in the Tour Price
A shared ticket normally gets you this bundle:
- Return hotel transfer in the operator’s zone (usually Ao Nang).
- Boat, captain and crew.
- An English-speaking tour guide.
- Snorkel mask and life jacket.
- Lunch — a Thai buffet on Poda or a lunch box — plus fruit and drinking water.
- Basic accident insurance.
The meal and transfer bit matters more than it sounds. Poda Island has a couple of places to eat, that's it, and a taxi from Krabi Town to the pier and back would cost more than the tour. The English-speaking guide keeps everyone on schedule, shows you the snorkel zones, sorts out the park fee. On private charters, careful: the guide (around ฿1,200 extra) and lunch (about ฿100 per person for a lunch box) often aren't included. Read the small print.
Not included: national park fee, drinks other than water, fins, towels, tips. Why is the fee always separate? The park fee explainer gets into it.
Transportation Options for the Tour
There are two boat types. The speed boat does each hop in 10–15 minutes and copes with chop better. The longtail boat takes 15–25 minutes a hop and costs less. So: the 4 island tour Krabi by speed boat price is roughly ฿749–฿1,200, and the 4 island tour Krabi long tail boat price is ฿599–฿1,000.
Get seasick? Small kids or older relatives along, or going in the rainy season? Speedboat. It's comfier and every seat has a backrest. Want the cheaper, more traditional ride on a calm day? Longtail, no contest. With a licensed operator and life jackets on board, both are safe. Details: speedboat tour · longtail tour.
Finding the Best Value Tour
Best Value for Money Tours
Cheapest isn't the same as best value. Judge a tour on this:
- Price per adult including the park fee and transfer.
- Time on the islands versus time in vans and boats.
- Group size.
- Departure time — early boats avoid the crowds.
- Recent reviews mentioning punctuality and food.
On a budget, the best value is a shared longtail booked online from ฿599. Comfort? A shared speedboat at around ฿750–฿900. Group of four or more: a private longtail from about ฿4,050 works out at ฿700–฿1,000 each, same as a shared seat but no crowd. The reviews say it too, in their own way. The people writing five stars went early, or went private.
Booking and Availability
Booking online takes a couple of minutes. Date, boat type, hotel, then a deposit or the full price, then save the voucher. Done. Tours run every day of the year; in December and January book two or three days ahead. Most online listings let you cancel free up to 24 hours before departure and refund weather cancellations. Cash at a stand is harder to get back, so get a written receipt.
Tour Experience and Feedback
Traveler Reviews and Ratings
On agency sites, the Krabi Excursion Tours listings for example, 4 Island tours mostly score between 4.6 and 4.9 out of 5. Tripadvisor's not much different. What comes up again and again:
- Praise: clear water, easy snorkeling at Chicken Island, the sandbar, friendly crews, good value.
- Complaints: late pickups, the park fee surprise, crowded Phra Nang at midday, cramped longtails.
One reviewer pointed out that people on the same boat had paid about twice as much through a booking app as those who'd booked direct. Ouch. Let the reviews push you towards an early departure and an operator that's upfront about the fee.
Itinerary and Duration Details
The itinerary: four stops, roughly 7–8 hours, door to door:
- 08:00–08:30 — pickup in Ao Nang.
- 09:00 — boat departs Nopparat Thara Pier or Ao Nang Beach.
- Phra Nang Cave Beach — cliffs and the Princess Cave.
- Chicken Island — snorkeling on the reef.
- Tup Island — the sandbar walk at low tide.
- Poda Island — lunch and free time.
- 15:00–16:00 — back at your hotel.
Full-day speedboat versions (Koh Tour Krabi’s, say) stretch to 10–11 hours with extra stops thrown in. More on timings and island highlights.
FAQ
Is Krabi 4 Island Tour worth it?
Yes, the Krabi 4 Island Tour is worth it at ฿599–฿1,200 plus the park fee. Transport, lunch, a guide and snorkel gear are all in. Hard to beat anywhere in Thailand.
What is included in Krabi 4 Island Tour?
The Krabi 4 Island Tour includes hotel pickup in Ao Nang, the boat, an English-speaking guide, snorkel mask, life jacket, lunch, fruit, water and basic insurance. Not the national park fee, though.
How much does a Krabi tour package cost?
A Krabi tour package costs about ฿1,800–฿2,400 per adult for a two-destination speedboat day, Phi Phi plus the 4 Islands being the classic. Single tours run ฿599–฿1,200. Multi-day packages with hotels? All over the place.
Which tour is better, the Phi Phi island tour or the 4 islands tour?
The 4 islands tour is better for value, short boat rides and families. The Phi Phi island tour is better for bigger scenery, Maya Bay and so on, but it costs more and eats a longer day. Here's our comparison.