Hidden away in southern Thailand, just off the coast of Krabi, you’ll find the enchanting haven known as Koh Poda, often referred to as Poda Island. This little paradise is easily accessible from popular resorts such as Ao Nang, Railay Beach and Klong Muang. Whether you opt for a day or half-day excursion by speedboat or long-tail boat, Koh Poda’s proximity guarantees an effortless trip. There’s no doubt about it, as this island offers a little slice of paradise with one of Krabi’s most impressive beaches.

About Koh Poda, Krabi

As part of the Had Noppharatthara – Mu Koh Phi Phi National Park, this uninhabited island requires visitors to pay a national park fee of around 400 baht per person on arrival.

For nature-lovers, this island always captivates with its breathtaking panoramas and postcard-perfect scenery. Adventurers can indulge in a range of watersports such as swimming, snorkeling and kayaking during their stay. The island’s main attraction is an imposing limestone cliff that majestically dominates one end of the island.

Many visitors enjoy walking around the island, an experience that is both exciting and relaxing. Soft beach sand surrounds almost the entire island, and a vast expanse of palm trees forms the island’s inner circle.

Koh Poda Highlights

As you head inland, you’ll discover a circular expanse of soft white sand that gracefully transforms into a palm kingdom, around 1 km in diameter.

Just 20 metres from the shore lies a captivating coral reef, offering an playground for snorkellers, who can observe a multitude of brightly coloured fish in their native habitat.

A high limestone cliff dominates one end of the beach, creating an exquisite backdrop for superb photography.

The serene, translucent waters of Koh Poda’s coastline are ideal for a wide range of water sports, from swimming to kayaking.

Visitors can also choose to lie on the beach, enjoying the soft sun’s rays while taking in the captivating scenery all around them.

How to get there

The best way to get to Koh Poda is from Krabi’s major resorts, such as Ao Nang Beach, Railay Beach, Tonsai Beach or Klong Muang Beach. Many hotels, travel agencies and even directly on the beach offer longtail boat crossings. Costs vary according to season, supplier and resort. If you plan to charter a boat exclusively for your group, the price can be negotiated on the spot.

Just 8 km from the mainland of Krabi, the trip to Koh Poda is effortless by long-tail boat, a journey that offers delightful scenery. This captivating ride, which lasts around 25 minutes, showcases the beauty of the surroundings and is a real highlight of the excursion.

Best time to visit Koh Poda

The best time to explore the island is in the morning, ideally around 9 or 10 am. This allows visitors to explore the island in peace, as boat services usually finish around 4 pm.

Tourists Reviews

Let’s see what other people are saying about Koh Poda on TripAdvisor: 

christine w
worth a visit
Feb 2023
this island is worth a visit ,nice long beach you can walk around. good for snorkling swimming and just relaxing. There is a place there where you can buy food and drink and tables and benches you can sit and eat.Toilets are clean, We was also lucky to see monkeys there..It does get busy certain times due to tourists island hopping but they stay for a short while and then go……

Fani M
Small Paradise
Jan 2020
I was not sure if I should go, given the negative comments on how dirty and overcrowded the island was. However when I arrived I was completely happy with my decision to go. Our boat dropped us off at the „back side“ of the island and there is literally nothing. No kiosk, no toilets, no mass tourism nor speedboats.

On the beach there was absolutely no garbage and the water was beautiful. If you swim out in the snorkeling zone you will see starfish, boxfish, barracuda, crabs , corals, parrotfish, and many more)

I walked to the orher side where the big rock is and there is food being sold (corn 80 thb, water 40 thb, chips 50thb).

Trip from ao namg costs 300 thb plus 400 thb national marine park fee. You will decide with all passengers on the boat when you want to leave the island again because everyone comes back with the exact same group/boat.