This large, long island, south of Krabi is the latest discovery on the backpackers trail. While the beaches here do not have the deep, clear water found on Phuket's west-coast beaches, the coconut village atmosphere here makes for a remote, and timeless ambience.
One can get there either by road or boat from Krabi town, or by a daily ferry- boat from Phi Phi Islands. There is a basic road down the island and some local transportation. Bungalow resorts have mushroomed here and now present in 50 locations. The quality of rooms continues to climb as more up-market tourists follow the back-packers' lead. |
