Major city · Thailand
Ao Luekอ่าวลึก
Skip Ao Luek as a base: visit the caves on a half-day trip from Krabi Town or Ao Nang. One night only if you want to kayak Tam Lot and Tam Pii Hua Toe without the crowd.
Ao Luek is a quiet town 50 km north of Krabi, known for three caves you reach by kayak or longtail boat. The caves are the only reason to stop: Tam Lot is a drive-through cavern, Tam Pii Hua Toe (Big Headed Ghost Cave) has ancient carvings and large skulls, and Tam Pet (Diamond Cave) sparkles with mineral formations. Most travellers see them on a guided tour from Krabi and move on.
More
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- THB
- Best months
- Nov–Apr
- avoid May–Oct (rainy season, some caves may flood)
- Airport
- KBV
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
- Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
- Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
- Thailand ↗Check entry rules and any arrival card on the official Thai government sites for your passport; visa-exempt stays and pre-arrival forms change.
- Thailand ↗Do not criticise or mock the monarchy: insulting the royal family is a criminal offence.
- Thailand ↗Temples and palaces: shoulders and knees covered, shoes off before entering halls.
- Thailand ↗E-cigarettes and vapes are illegal to import or use; do not pack them.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Ao Luek191 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Ao Luek, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Thai baht (THB, ฿).Thailand-wide
- SIM or eSIMAIS and TrueMove H sell tourist SIMs at airport arrivals; passport registration is required.Thailand-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Thailand-wide
- TippingSit-down restaurant: Leave ฿20–100 (≈ US$1–4) or the coins; skip it if a 10% service charge is on the bill.Thailand-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets A/B/C/O. US/Canada (A/B): fits · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 220 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Thailand-wide
- SafetyAo Luek is safe; watch for slippery cave floors and muddy paths.
Show all 12 answers
- RestroomsWestern toilets in malls and hotels; squat toilets with a water bucket in rural stops.Thailand-wide
- Emergency numbers191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany Bangkok street-food vendors stay off the main roads on Mondays (street-cleaning day in several districts)…Thailand-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportKBV Krabi International Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) south; taxi or bus to Ao Luek, about 45 min).KBV Krabi International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) south; taxi or bus to Ao Luek, about 45 min).
- Getting aroundHire a car or motorbike in Krabi to reach the caves.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Motorcycle taxi within town฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2)
- Budget bedHomestay (basic), a night, per room฿400 (≈ US$13)
- Mid-range bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿800 (≈ US$25)
- High-end bedGuesthouse double room, a night, per room฿1,500 (≈ US$50)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ฿800 (≈ US$25) · Mid ฿1,500 (≈ US$50) · High ฿3,000 (≈ US$95)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- KBV Krabi International Airport (About 40 km (25 mi) south; taxi or bus to Ao Luek, about 45 min)KBV Krabi International Airport (About 25 mi (40 km) south; taxi or bus to Ao Luek, about 45 min)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Feb
Best
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
Mar
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Apr
Best
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
May
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Jun
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Jul
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Nov–Apr. Avoid: May–Oct. Month by month →
Warmest Mar (35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)), coolest Jan (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Sep (19 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Ao Luek: next 7 days
Loading forecast…
Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
Loading…
Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Feb
34°C (93°F)93°F (34°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Mar
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Apr
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
May
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Jun
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Jul
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
16 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
10 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Hire a car or motorbike in Krabi to reach the caves. Motorcycle taxis are available in town. Longtail boats from Bor Tor Pier to Tam Pii Hua Toe: about 400 baht per hour (check).
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1 h
Bus or taxi, about 50 km (31 mi) southBus or taxi, about 31 mi (50 km) south
Night market, riverfront, and access to Railay and Ao Nang.
Door to door: About 1.25 h
Bus or taxi via Krabi Town, about 60 km (37 mi)Bus or taxi via Krabi Town, about 37 mi (60 km)
Beach, restaurants, and longtail boats to Railay.
Door to door: About 1.5–2 h
Taxi to Ao Nang then longtail boat, about 1.5 h total
Climbing, beaches, and caves; accessible only by boat.
Door to door: About 2 h
Same as Rai Leh, then walk or climb over the headland
Backpacker vibe, climbing, and quieter beaches.
Had Yao
goDoor to door: About 40 min
Taxi, about 30 km (19 mi) southTaxi, about 19 mi (30 km) south
Long, quiet beach with a few resorts.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Ao Luek town centre
A few guesthouses and homestays; basic, no nightlife.
Bor Tor Pier area
Closer to Tam Pii Hua Toe; limited accommodation.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ฿800–1,200 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed
- Mid
- ฿1,500–2,500 (≈ US$50–80) excl. bed
- High
- ฿3,000 (≈ US$95)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Guesthouse double room1 × 1 night × ฿800 | ฿800 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ฿1,500 | ฿3,000 |
| Longtail boat to Tam Pii Hua Toe, 1 hour1 × ฿400 · check | ฿400 |
| Guided cave tour from Krabi (half day)2 × ฿1,200 · check | ฿2,400 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ฿660 |
| Trip total≈ ฿3,630 per person per day, bed included | ฿7,260≈ US$250 |
2026 estimate in baht; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Longtail boat to Tam Pii Hua Toe, 1 hourcheck | ฿400 (≈ US$13) |
| Donation at Tam Pet (Diamond Cave) | ฿100 (≈ US$4) |
| Simple Thai meal | ฿60–120 (≈ US$2–4) |
| Bottle of water | ฿10–20 (≈ under US$1) |
| Motorcycle taxi within town | ฿30–60 (≈ US$1–2) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Caves may close during heavy rain; check conditions locally.
- Tam Pet requires a torch (the monk lends one) and a 100 baht (≈ US$4) donation.
- No ATM in Ao Luek; bring cash from Krabi.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 191
- Ambulance
- 1669
- Tourist police
- 1155
Pocket card
Fill in, then print or save as PDF
Stays in this browser only; nothing is sent anywhere.
Ao Luekอ่าวลึก
Pocket card · Voykit
My bed tonight
—
—
—
ไปที่อยู่นี้ครับTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police191
- Ambulance1669
- Tourist police1155
Embassy
Most embassies are in Bangkok; the nearest consulate for many countries is in Phuket or Hat Yai.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Krabi Airport → Ao Luek, taxi: about ฿600–800 (≈ US$19–25), 45 min (check)
- Krabi Town → Ao Luek, bus: about ฿50–80 (≈ US$2–3), 1 h (check)
- Longtail boat Bor Tor Pier → Tam Pii Hua Toe, 1 h: about ฿400 (≈ US$13) (check)
Say or show
- สวัสดี — Hello (sawasdee)
- ขอบคุณ — Thank you (khob khun)
- เท่าไหร่ — How much? (thao rai)
- ถ้ำอยู่ที่ไหน — Where is the cave? (tham yoo tee nai)
- เช่าเรือได้ไหม — Can I rent a boat? (chao ruea dai mai)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Ao Luek. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Nov–Apr · avoid May–Oct (rainy season, some caves may flood) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Cave pages with verified opening hours and seasonal closures.
- Boat transfer times and prices from Bor Tor Pier.
- Guided tour operators with contact details.
Sources
Ask about Ao Luek
Loading…
Was this useful?