Koh Poda
The first stop on Krabi's 4 Islands tour, an uninhabited limestone island off Ao Nang with a long white beach, clear water and a sea stack offshore.
Details
- Address
- Mueang Krabi District
Tours that include Koh Poda
Skip-the-line entry, guided visits and day-tour combos around Koh Poda.
Why go, and how to do it well
Koh Poda is a small, uninhabited limestone island about 8 kilometers off Ao Nang and the one most people mean when they picture a Krabi island. A long white-sand beach runs along its sheltered side under a wall of jungle, the water is clear enough to see your feet well out from shore, and a lone sea stack stands just off the beach. It sits inside Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, which is why the resort that once stood here is gone and nothing has replaced it beyond a few park facilities.
Poda is the first stop on the 4 Islands tour, which also takes in Chicken Island, Tup Island and Phra Nang Cave Beach at Railay, and it is also an easy half-day on its own by shared longtail from the boat booth on Ao Nang beach. Arrive early or late and you have a real chance of a quiet stretch of sand; at midday the tour boats line up along the shore.
Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Oct 2026
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Tours that include Koh Poda
Skip-the-line entry, guided visits and day-tour combos around Koh Poda.
Around here, on foot
Well-rated places within a short walk of Koh Poda, nearest first. Minutes are at an easy pace in the heat.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Koh Poda, round out your day in Krabi with contrasting stops nearby.
Mueang Krabi District
Open in Google MapsMore islands nearby
All within 2.4 km away of Koh Poda.
Tup Island
Two tiny islands off Ao Nang joined to neighboring Koh Mor by a sandbar that rises out of the sea at low tide, so you can walk between them.
Chicken Island
Koh Kai, the island off Ao Nang named for a limestone pinnacle shaped like a chicken's head, best seen from the water on a snorkeling stop.
Tips for Visiting Islands
Check Island Closures
Similan Islands, Surin Islands, and Koh Tachai close mid-May to mid-October. Some smaller islands reduce ferry service in monsoon season. Always verify schedules before planning your route.
Snorkel Gear Is Cheap to Buy
Rental gear is often scratched and ill-fitting. Buy a decent mask and snorkel at a Big C for 300–500 THB — cheaper than two days of rentals and much more hygienic.
Bring Cash to Smaller Islands
ATMs on smaller islands like Koh Kood, Koh Mak, and Koh Yao charge high fees and sometimes run out of cash. Withdraw enough on the mainland before heading over.
Koh Poda: Frequently Asked Questions
Is Koh Poda worth visiting?
Koh Poda holds a 4.7★ rating from 889 Google reviews, placing it among the highest-rated islands in Krabi.
When is the best time to visit Koh Poda?
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 Koh Poda located?
Koh Poda is at Mueang Krabi District, in Krabi. Getting around Krabi: Long-tail boats (islands & Railay Beach); Songthaews in Ao Nang.
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