Personally dont care for Ao Nang at all any more ( was great back in the 90's) . Although the back drop is beautiful its a not a good area for swimming and its way over developed and u need take a boat to Raliay beach,its also not cheap
Krabi town is just another thai town, not much to see or do
I'd skip Ao Nang an just head to Koh Lanata, its only another 2 hours. If ur driving make sure u stop just south of town and visit Wat Tam Seua ( tiger temple) and if feeling strong walk the steps to the top for fantastic views .Takes about 45 minutes,
I do like Koh Lanta,, there is a bridge now so u only need do one ferry, I usually stay on the first beach ( think called Long beach) at The Lanta bee Garden Bungalows,
http://www.lantabeegarden.com/ small operation, no pool but right on the beach
whats best is its not far to town for some shopping and excellent seafood restaurants,
How are u traveling?
Lanta has really been built up in the last 4 years or so but still nice before the European crowds arrive end of nov
IF it was me, i'd fly onto Phuket and stay a few days,( much nicer than Krabi) than rent a car from Davids car rent an do a road trip taking in Krabi, Ao Nang, Lanta .Expect to pay around 9,000 baht R/T on air asia make sure u book the whole trip under one ticket
if driving from Phuket u can also stop at the Monkey temple outside Phang Naga and visit the shell cemetery outside Ao Nang
Personally dont care for Ao Nang at all any more ( was great back in the 90's) . Although the back drop is beautiful its a not a good area for swimming and its way over developed and u need take a boat to Raliay beach,its also not cheap
Krabi town is just another thai town, not much to see or do
I'd skip Ao Nang an just head to Koh Lanata, its only another 2 hours. If ur driving make sure u stop just south of town and visit Wat Tam Seua ( tiger temple) and if feeling strong walk the steps to the top for fantastic views .Takes about 45 minutes,
I do like Koh Lanta,, there is a bridge now so u only need do one ferry, I usually stay on the first beach ( think called Long beach) at The Lanta bee Garden Bungalows,http://www.lantabeegarden.com/ small operation, no pool but right on the beach
whats best is its not far to town for some shopping and excellent seafood restaurants,
How are u traveling?
Lanta has really been built up in the last 4 years or so but still nice before the European crowds arrive end of nov
IF it was me, i'd fly onto Phuket and stay a few days,( much nicer than Krabi) than rent a car from Davids car rent an do a road trip taking in Krabi, Ao Nang, Lanta .Expect to pay around 9,000 baht R/T on air asia make sure u book the whole trip under one ticket
if driving from Phuket u can also stop at the Monkey temple outside Phang Naga and visit the shell cemetery outside Ao Nang