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agents in town. Further south,
Surat Thani
is an alternative mainland jumping-off
point and closer to Ko Samui.
CHUMPHON KRABI TOWN
Five to six hours
by minibus from Chumphon.
Krabi Town (
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Krabi Town
is a transit link for travellers sliding through to the offshore islands and
beaches of the Andaman. Your long cross-peninsula journey will soon be rewarded
with the Andaman's signature scenery, which is even prettier than the pretty gulf
coast. While you're on the mainland, treat yourself to a night-market meal, a classic
Thai experience.
KRABI TOWN RAILAY
45 minutes
from Krabi's Khong Kha pier.
Railay (
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Stunning karst mountains jutting out of jewel-coloured seas define
Railay's
pinched
bit of sand, known for its looks and its athletic abilities. Rock climbers scramble up
the bearded limestone towers to survey the sea and the horizon. There are also
sweaty jungle hikes, sea kayaking and cave exploring.
