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Some of the islands are located within Ao Phang Nga National Park, so fees may apply. Be sure to have cash on hand as most tours don’t include the national park fee.
The sea can be choppy, so those prone to seasickness should prepare ahead of time—especially if you’re traveling by longtail boat.
Because of the bumpy waters, most boat operators won’t serve pregnant women or children under 1 year old.
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An admission ticket for the Hong Islands (Mu Ko Hong) costs US$8.50 for adults and US$3 for children. Island-hopping tours of the Hong Islands start from US$75 and go up to US$350 for a private speedboat option that includes night snorkeling with bioluminescent plankton.
From Krabi, you can reach the Hong Islands (Mu Ko Hong) in a traditional longtail boat or a speedboat; the speedboat is the fastest option and only takes 45 minutes to reach Ko Hong Island. If you’re traveling from Phuket, take the 1.5-hour ferry to Krabi, which is where most speedboat tours depart from.
The main attractions in the Hong Islands (Mu Ko Hong) include Hong Lagoon (Emerald Lagoon), a forest-shrouded pool famous for its vivid water; the limestone cliffs and rock formations that protrude from the sea; and the nearby Koh Lao Lading, which is nicknamed Paradise Island thanks to its white sands and pristine water.
The most popular activities on the Hong Islands are swimming in the warm waters of the Andaman Sea and snorkeling at spots rich with marine life—you’ll likely see colorful marine life and sea turtles, and monitor lizards and gibbons on land if you’re lucky. The limestone caves and rocks are also great to explore by kayak.
There are only very basic facilities on the Hong Islands (Mu Ko Hong) as they are uninhabited. There are restrooms and information offices, but there are no restaurants or large stalls—there may be vendors selling drinks and snacks, however, but it’s best to bring everything you need and check whether your tour includes a packed lunch.