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Outdoors Railay, Krabi

Railay Beach

An outdoor spot in Railay, Krabi, free to visit and worth about 4 hours. Best time to go: Full day.

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Railay Beach in Railay, Krabi
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Why go

Boat-access peninsula with limestone cliffs, rock climbing and calm swimming.

It is one of 10 curated places we feature in Krabi, alongside 4 outdoor spots, 2 places to eat and 1 activity. 2 more of our picks sit within 1 km in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Phra Nang Cave Beach and Railay Viewpoint and Lagoon. Set aside about 4 hours here; it works best as the anchor of a day rather than a quick stop.

Type
Outdoors · Beaches
Neighborhood
Railay
Price
Free
Time needed
4 hr
Best time
Full day

Nearby

The 6 closest curated picks in Krabi, measured as straight-line distance.

  1. 1
    Phra Nang Cave Beach

    Beach under towering cliffs with a cave shrine filled with offerings.

    Outdoors · 0.8 km straight-line
  2. 2
    Railay Viewpoint and Lagoon

    Steep, muddy scramble up ropes to a viewpoint and hidden lagoon.

    Activity · 0.9 km straight-line
  3. 3
    Tew Lay Bar

    Small Railay East bar with a tree platform over the water.

    Drinks · 1.1 km straight-line
  4. 4
    Ruen Mai

    Garden restaurant in Krabi Town serving southern Thai dishes.

    Food · 9.7 km straight-line
  5. 5
    Krabi Town Walking Street

    Weekend night market with Thai street food and live music.

    Food · 10 km straight-line
  6. 6
    Tiger Cave Temple

    Hilltop temple reached by 1,260 steps, with views over Krabi's karsts.

    Sight · 16 km straight-line

On these curated routes

Railay Beach is a stop on our Bangkok to the Andaman route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.

More outdoor spots in Krabi

3 more curated outdoor spots in Krabi. See the full Krabi guide.

When to go

Average daily highs in Krabi run from 28°C in September to 31°C in April; September is usually the wettest month. For Railay Beach itself, we suggest: Full day.

Modelled monthly averages for Krabi from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Krabi weather by month.

Getting there

Map links open a live search for Railay Beach, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.

Address
2R7P+7RP, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Coordinates
8.01321, 98.83709
Destination
Krabi, Thailand

Railay Beach: quick answers

How much time do you need at Railay Beach?

Plan on about 4 hours at Railay Beach. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.

When is the best time to visit Railay Beach?

Our pick: Full day. Insider tip: Longtails leave from Ao Nang beach.

Is Railay Beach free?

Yes, we list Railay Beach as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.

Where is Railay Beach?

Railay Beach is at 2R7P+7RP, Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand, in Railay. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.

Which TripsCircle routes include Railay Beach?

Railay Beach appears on Bangkok to the Andaman, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.

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Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.