Travelling The Islands In The South

[westbounder]

Hi,

I live here in Chiang Mai and starting next week I will be spending a week at my favorite place in Phuket.

After leaving Phuket I want to go to Krabi then Samui.

I want to know to know the best and easiest way to go to Krabi from Phuket and I also want to know what area I should stay in Krabi. (I want a quiet area that have accomadations available for no more than 1,200 per night). It does not have to be near the beach.

I also need to know the best and easiest way to go from Krabi to Samui.

Thank you kindly

[jackr]

You could always do the seaplane trip from Phuket to Krabi, although probably a bit steep. Boats go from Phuket to Krabi from Chalong pier in southeast Phuket. How about staying on Rai Leh beach in Krabi... a lot more laid-back than burgeoning Ao Nang:

Recommend to see this place if you have the time and inclination:

... Than Bok Khorani National Park on the way to Pha Nga Bay

For Samui, how about flying direct from Krabi Airport to save mucking with buses and ferries.

[witold]

Boat to Krabi.  Buses should get you to Samui.  

I spent a few days in Krabi.  It is OK because it has many trips - a lot of which also go from Phuket... Otherwise, I'm not a fan of Krabi.  Next time, I will stay one town over at Ao Nang or somewhere else...

Anyway, I looked at about 5-6 hotels in Krabi.  Many that have decent looking lobby have low quality rooms.  I ended up staying at The Green Hotel (other side of main street that goes into the city.)  That was the best I could find and it is in your price range...