ralph81 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 (edited) Hi, One of my friends from the UK is coming to visit and wants to visit as much as he can in the 2 weeks he is here, so this is the itinerary he is suggesting (last two weeks in November): Wednesday - Fly from Bangkok to Krabi. Spend night in Krabi town to allow us to take the ferry to Koh Lanta the following morning. Thursday - Depart from Krabi Town Hotel at 10:00 – Arrive at Langkawi at 18:00 local time. Friday - Stay in Langkawi Saturday - Stay in Langkawi Sunday - Ferry to Koh Lanta Monday - Stay in Koh Lanta Tuesday - Ferry to Koh Lipe, stay in Koh Lipe only this one night Wednesday - Ferry to Koh Phi Phi Thursday - Stay in Phi Phi Friday - Ferry to Krabi, flight back to Bangkok in one of the latest flights of the day Too much? Any suggestions / alterations? I do not know what Langkawi is like, what he really wants to go and see it. Thanks guys! Edited October 3, 2013 by ralph81 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Lipe before Lanta! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph81 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Lipe before Lanta! True!!! I forgot we are going south to north.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Too much. You will be in transit a lot. Doesn't make your vacation much fun. Krabi town isn't very interesting, IMHO. Why not take a mini bus immediately to Lanta? Fairly quick. Another option is to fly into Krabi and back from Langkwai? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph81 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Too much. You will be in transit a lot. Doesn't make your vacation much fun. Krabi town isn't very interesting, IMHO. Why not take a mini bus immediately to Lanta? Fairly quick. Another option is to fly into Krabi and back from Langkwai? I thought too much too... and from last time ferry or speed boat rides are not much fun. The only problem I see coming back from Langkawi is that you have to fly to KL? I don't think there are any flights to Bangkok, otherwise that would be ideal. I ll check that minibus option to Lanta, I wasn't aware of that... Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patongphil Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Only advice I can give is avoid Phi Phi. This stunningly beautiful area is now inhabited by some of the lowest forms of human life imagineable. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph81 Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Only advice I can give is avoid Phi Phi. This stunningly beautiful area is now inhabited by some of the lowest forms of human life imagineable. Haha, I know what you mean. I stayed there 3 nights recently, I only want to get there to reach Maya Bay & James Bond Island and alike, not really for the nightlife... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khun Robert Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would say: BKK - Krabi, stay overnight Ferry Krabi - Langkawi (Malaysia) Ferry or speedboat Langkawi - Koh Lipe Ferry or speedboat Koh Lipe - Koh Lanta Ferry or minivan Koh Lanta - Ao Nang (touristic) or Ao Nammao (local area), Krabi From Ao Nang book a day tour to Koh Phi Phi and a day tour to James Bond Island. Fly back to BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luang Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 I would add that if you are just planning on heading to Pantai Cenang, Langkawi then it really isn't worth it. Beaches way too busy and not much to look at really. However if you venture further NW you will find some stunning places to stay and see -Pantai Kok, Mutiara Bay, Burauy Bay. Re. return flight, you could do your Thai islands- on to Langkawi -ferry to Penang and fly back that way. Penang is well worth a day or two and something with a bit of historical/architectural culture to finish the trip off with. I would consider: Krabi - Phi Phi - Lanta - Lipe - Langkawi - Penang (fly back) Have fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcCulloch Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 I would say Langkawi is definitely worth a look. I stayed in Malaysia for about 1.5 years and visited the island a couple of time and it is a cool island. More commercial than some of the other islands in Malaysia but still nice beaches, etc. Although I prefer Perhentian in the East of Malaysia as the water and beaches are a lot more unspoiled and stunning. As said above Penang is quite nice as well and if you want beaches then Batu Ferringhi is really nice. Had a work weekend away there last year and nice bars on the beach, bbq and purple skies, Top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 (edited) I would say Langkawi is definitely worth a look. I stayed in Malaysia for about 1.5 years and visited the island a couple of time and it is a cool island. More commercial than some of the other islands in Malaysia but still nice beaches, etc. Although I prefer Perhentian in the East of Malaysia as the water and beaches are a lot more unspoiled and stunning. As said above Penang is quite nice as well and if you want beaches then Batu Ferringhi is really nice. Had a work weekend away there last year and nice bars on the beach, bbq and purple skies, Top notch. Odd. Most people would describe Ferringhi as an overdeveloped toilet, really nice beach ? You are joking I think ? I like Penang, spent a good part of my life there but I think its been a long time sine I heard anyone describe the beaches as nice. Langkawi though, in agreement there, great place. Btw. Ferry from Krabi not run for several years, was a very short lived operation I recall, bus it to Satun and ferry from there. Edited October 4, 2013 by roamer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocN Posted October 6, 2013 Share Posted October 6, 2013 Cut out Phi Phi for sure. Not worth it! I would concentrate on Lanta and do a lot less travelling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simonjacq Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Second to Luang, Langkawi is way too much commercial and not really a good place to recommend (even i am a Malaysian) since you are visiting the islands in Thailand where you will most likely find better beaches there. For transfer from Langkawi, take a ferry ride to Koh Lipe seems to be a better option. Flight options from Langkawi is rather limited to inbound. Hope this helps. Simon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcCulloch Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 I would say Langkawi is definitely worth a look. I stayed in Malaysia for about 1.5 years and visited the island a couple of time and it is a cool island. More commercial than some of the other islands in Malaysia but still nice beaches, etc. Although I prefer Perhentian in the East of Malaysia as the water and beaches are a lot more unspoiled and stunning. As said above Penang is quite nice as well and if you want beaches then Batu Ferringhi is really nice. Had a work weekend away there last year and nice bars on the beach, bbq and purple skies, Top notch. Odd. Most people would describe Ferringhi as an overdeveloped toilet, really nice beach ? You are joking I think ? I like Penang, spent a good part of my life there but I think its been a long time sine I heard anyone describe the beaches as nice. Langkawi though, in agreement there, great place. Btw. Ferry from Krabi not run for several years, was a very short lived operation I recall, bus it to Satun and ferry from there. Actually, on reflection, I understand your point and would agree to an extent. I guess a work funded stay at a nice hotel, free weekend of food and drink and nice weather maybe clouded my judgement of Batu Ferringhi There are a lot better beaches around Malaysia and Thailand. I'm not sure about the over-developed toilet but there are nicer all the same. I agree that Penang is nice overall but and would imagine you would have had a nice time living there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcCulloch Posted October 7, 2013 Share Posted October 7, 2013 Cut out Phi Phi for sure. Not worth it! I would concentrate on Lanta and do a lot less travelling. Just out of interest, what do you dislike about Phi Phi? I have only been once and found it quite enjoyable and would like to return to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ralph81 Posted October 7, 2013 Author Share Posted October 7, 2013 I was in Phi Phi for 3 nights in August and, despite the weather, I liked it. However everyone I met there said that Koh Lipe and Koh Lanta were so much better, more like "paradise". Phi Phi was ok but overcrowded yes, and good if you want to party as there was always loads going on in the beach bars at night. All in all I think we are going to avoid Phi Phi as everyone, including travel agents, seem to agree that it is too much travel, and it seems I am going to book the following: Wednesday FLIGHT – BKK to KL in the morning, visit KL stay 1 night Thursday FLIGHT – KL to Langkawi Friday Langkawi Saturday Langkawi Sunday FERRY – Langkawi to Koh Lipe Monday Koh Lipe Tuesday Koh Lipe Wednesday FERRY – Koh Lipe to Koh Lanta Thursday Koh Lanta Friday FERRY Koh Lanta – Krabi & FLIGHT Krabi - BKK Saturday BKK Sunday Departure to UK Maybe one more day in Koh Lanta and one less in Koh Lipe / Langkawi, not sure yet!!! Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roamer Posted October 8, 2013 Share Posted October 8, 2013 Late November Langkawi accomodation can be scarce due to long stay Scandinavians fleeing the winter back home. Best to book in advance. AB motel is pretty good, more information on this thread. http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/445731-langkawi-malaysia-resorts/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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