Long tail from Ao nang to Railay

[pavloh]

I am sure this is a old question but just wanted to know if anything has changed.

I love Ao Nang and was there about 4 years ago stayed at golden beach resort.

I have 5 days and was hoping to spend 2 days in railay at sand sea resort and 3 back at golden beach and wondered the price of the long tail and how often they go.

Appreciate any help

[Ace of Pop]

If You mean from the Pier at the dead end, i sat there a few days ago,and they seemed to go when anyone walked up,bit choppy though, didnt notice the price.Not that many folks about.

[tw25rw]

When I went last year, they go when they had 8 people..

On the return trip, rather than take us back to the jetty, he stopped short and made us clamber over the rocks.. Nice.

[Farang Paul]

80 baht each way, leaving from Ao Nam Mao, Ao Nang (both ends of the beach) and Nopparathara.(Wang Sai)

Boat leaves when 8 people on board.

Be prepared for changes since you were last here, lately there has been standing room only on the beaches at Railay - though the season is beginning to tail off now. Ao Nang also has been crowded and is developing faster than the infrastructure should allow.

[pavloh]

Thanks for the info . Planning for April so maybe not as busy

[gk10002000]

I stayed in Ao Nong in december 2013. I took the long tail over to Railey. Pretty much walk up and get on, but they do wait for about 6 people or so, 8 if they think there are enough people hanging around. The return trip took a little longer to get on a boat. Had to wait about 30 minutes to get enough people together. We left with only 5. I suspect at the very end of the day, it might be a bit risky in case all the boats are full? But I suspect one could clamber on one if you had to, even if it is a bit crowded.

The trip is short. Raily beach is sandy, whereas Ao Nong beach is kind of muddy and slimy feeling. More plant matter runoff from the jungle? I liked Ao Nong as it was quiet and pretty. Very good choice of foods and curries and seafoods. I liked swimming under the Big Buddha on Phuket better though. Not patong, that was too crowded, but a few kMs south at Karon beach.

[geriatrickid]

When I went last year, they go when they had 8 people..

On the return trip, rather than take us back to the jetty, he stopped short and made us clamber over the rocks.. Nice.

Better than the last boats out at 5 pm. They go to their tie up around the point, on the other side of AoNang and you have to climb out over several boats.

A very large woman had a tough time doing that, while the boat jockeys snickered. It was rather cruel and cringe worthy.

[gk10002000]

I forgot to add that the price that the OP asked for. I honestly can't remember if it was 200 or 300 baht round trip.