Than Bok Khorani National Park
Let's get the sore point out of the way first: foreigners pay 300 baht, and the main nature trail is about 1,500 metres. Plenty of reviewers do the maths and come away grumbling, and I don't blame them. What you get for the money is a clear river you can actually swim in, shaded walkways that cross and follow it, caves, mangroves and limestone karsts rising over the whole thing. Judge it as a beautiful tropical garden with a swimming spot rather than a full day's hiking and it makes a lot more sense.
Come early. People who arrive before the crowds describe having the water almost to themselves, and it fills up noticeably after 10am. There's a restaurant on site, though at least one visitor found menu items without prices listed, so ask before you order. The park also works as a jumping-off point for boat trips out to Hong Island and the smaller islands nearby, which is arguably the stronger half of a day out here.
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Reviews from Google
Dont miss it. Ok 300 baths for farang but you can swim in beautiful area..almost alone. Nice trail ... Amazing Nature. Clean toilet. Restaurant ok but some menu dont have price...😅
More like a tropical garden than a national park as the size of it is rather small. Of course I was annoyed to pay 300 Baht for a trail of 1500 m that is to say 5 Bath per meter for a “faranj”… Having said that, I enjoyed the scenery, the colour of the waters, the plants and the animals found on the way.
A pleasant spot amid the local karsts featuring a few hundred metres of shaded walkways winding beside and across a swimmable local river, but also another attempt at a tourist trap. I'm fine paying a bit more as a foreigner, but 300 baht for an hour of boardwalks feels like a money grab. 150 baht would be more decent value. I think family tourists like us would spend much more time and money exploring Krabi mainland with reasonable entry fees. The current stay away pricing seems like an own goal for local tourism development.
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Than Bok Khorani National Park: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Than Bok Khorani National Park worth visiting?
Than Bok Khorani National Park holds a 4.4★ rating from 2,931 Google reviews — a strong rating for activities & tours in Krabi.
What are the opening hours of Than Bok Khorani National Park?
Than Bok Khorani National Park is typically open 08:00-16:30 — see the full day-by-day schedule in the location info on this page. Hours can change on Thai public holidays, so check ahead for holiday visits.
When is the best time to visit Than Bok Khorani National Park?
The best months to visit Krabi are November – April, with the most reliable weather. Crowds peak in December – February — going early in the day usually means fewer people. Months to think twice about: June – September (rough Andaman seas).
Where is Than Bok Khorani National Park located?
Than Bok Khorani National Park is at 2 2, Tambon Ao Luek Tai, Amphoe Ao Luek, Chang Wat Krabi 81110, Thailand, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
Location Info
2 2, Tambon Ao Luek Tai, Amphoe Ao Luek, Chang Wat Krabi 81110, Thailand075 681 096www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064738237160&mibextid=ZbWKwLVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental
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Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – April
Avoid: June – September (rough Andaman seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
23°C – 33°C(73°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – February
Getting there
Krabi Airport (KBV) has direct flights from Bangkok (1.5 hrs). Ferries connect to Koh Lanta, Koh Phi Phi, and Phuket. Bus or minivan from Phuket takes ~3 hrs.
Getting around
- •Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach)
- •Songthaews in Ao Nang
- •Grab (limited, mainly Ao Nang)
- •Motorbike rental