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| Ferry Crossing Nathon Pier > Donsak Pier Koh Samui, Thailand |
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| Crab Sculpture, Krabi |
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| Sea Eagle Monument, Krabi |
Day 6 Good Friday June 26 2026 (Koh Samui & Krabi) - saying bye bye to Koh Samui after a 2 nights stay, woke up very early for a MPV van picked up (06.00) > Nathin Pier for a Seatran ferry crossing to Donsak Pier & a connecting Phantip bus ride to Krabi Bus Terminal (combo bus & ferry ticket 1,100bht). My 1st day in Krabi !
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| Ferry Crossing / MPV Van & Bus Ride Koh Samui > Krabi (approx. 259km) |
Krabi, the capital of southern Thailand's Krabi Province is a resort town near the Andaman coast, it lies in an area of limestone karsts & mangrove forest, on a hilltop reached by stairs, the Tiger Cave Temple is a Buddhist site with panoramic views, Khao Kanab Nam, 2 slanting hills rising out of water form a local lamd,ark, Andaman Sea destinations like the Phi Phi Islands are accessible by ferry.
1) MPV van picked up from hotel > Nathon Pier, Koh Samui (dropped off) for a ferry crossing to Donsak Pier (mainland), bought a Koh Samui Hotel > Krabi Bus Terminal combo MPV van / bus & ferry ticket 1,100bht = Rm134 = US$33) for this leg of travel.
2) Arriving in Nathon Pier, Koh Samui
3) Boarding a Seatran ferry from Nathon Pier > Donsak Pier (traveling time 1.5hr) - took the 07.00 (instead of 08.00) ferry departure due to our early arrival at the pier, free seating, just sit & relax for the next 1.5hours on board the ferry or a little sightseeing from the ferry or take a power nap !
4) Arriving in Donsak Pier - just walk straight towards the open air Bus Transfer Station & wait for our MPV van to Krabi to show up (waiting time 20 - 30 minutes)
5) Boarding a Phantip bus from Donsak Pier Bus Transfer Station > Krabi Bus Terminal (approx. 204km, 2.5hrs)
6) My light lunch (raisin bun 35bht & walnut bread 40bht) at the Donsak Bus Transfer Station.
7) Suburban & countryside scenery from Donsak Pier > Krabi
8) Arriving in Krabi Bus Terminal - a short rest & toilet run; also checking on bus timetable from Krabi > Hat Yai, my next destination.
9) Local bus (songthaew) ride from Krabi Bus Terminal > Riverside Hotel (50bht per pax)
10) Hotel Accommodation (2 nights): Riverside Hotel, Krabi, room tariff Rm66, 2 single beds.
11) Krabi Riverside walk - welcome back, KM since your last visit to this riverside town in June 2013 !
12) The Mud Crab Sculpture, Krabi Town - an iconic landmark in Krabi & a tourist attraction, in the background there are two slanting limestone hills so very picturesque when you take pictures of the Black Crab Sculpture from the front !
13) Mok Awk Monument, Krabi Town - an iconic landmark in Krabi, this sea eagle together with mud crab are symbols of abundance in Krabi, very pleased to se my KM name initial engraved on the bottom level of the monument !
14) Thai durians in season now in southern Thailand - go for it if you are a Musang King durian lover ! Tell me about it whether Thai durians have the "oomph" like the Malaysian durians you had tasted back home !
15) Black Crab Night Market, Krabi town - a popular food haven spot fOr locals & tourists offering a diverse range of affordable dining options from vegetarian to Thai & Western cuisine to your delight ! we had a sit in light dinner ie mango sticky rice 60 bht in the night market.
16) Mango Sticky Rice (60bht) - we enjoyed eating this Thai food specialty in the night market, my travel buddy fell in love with this food & bought another pack the following night !
17) Krabi Town Riverside Walk from Chao FaPier > Eagle Sculpture site - best time to visit is at night when the place is fully lighted up !
18) Fruit & Food Market, Krabi - window shopping & bought Thai peanut pan cake 60bht to be eaten as a light snack.
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| Thai Peanut Pan Cakes, Krabi |
19) Krabi City Night Market - a weekend night market, today is a Good Friday so expect a bigger crowd when nightfall & the music is on !
20) Vogue Shopping Mall, Krabi - the 1st in Krabi, near the Krabi City Night Market, window shopping for me, rested for 30 minutes in the Food Court & a enjoy eating the banana waffles (10bht each)
21) Bought a pack of yellow flesh Thai durians (150bht = Rm18) from a roadside stall near the Black Crab Night Market - my 1st taste of Thai durians for this trip !
22) Dinner in a food stall near the Crab Sculpture, Krabi town savoured a bowl of fish maw soup (tasty & delicious, 70bht) & a plate of fried mussels 60bht.
23) Black Crab Night Market, Krabi - nice to have a stroll in the evening, locals enjoy the ambience here, a food haven for local Thai food !
24) Black Crab Sculpture by Night - just enjoyed my time near the little fountain square here ! I have a wonderful first day in Krabi, re-visiting this riverside town on the coast of Andaman Sea (last visit was June 2013), a little sightseeing (walking like a mud crab along the Krabi town riverside) & a little eating too (a taste of Thai durians, banana waffles, mango sticky rice, fried mussels & fish maw soup). I believe I will sleep well tonight ! Thank you very much, my dear Krabi for making my 2 nights stay a very welcoming & pleasant one !
