About Ko Poda
Ko Poda is a small limestone island in the Andaman Sea, about 8 km off Ao Nang in Mueang Krabi District, Krabi Province. Part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, it is known for its white sandy beach, clear turquoise water, and dramatic karst cliffs. A popular stop on the Four Islands day tour from Ao Nang and Krabi Town, it offers swimming, snorkeling and scenic views.
Visitors guide
Visitors arrive by longtail or speedboat to a crescent-shaped white sand beach fringed by clear shallow water and limestone cliffs. The island is uninhabited with no overnight accommodation. Expect a compact beach area for swimming, sunbathing and snorkeling over coral and fish near the shore, viewpoints toward Chicken Island (Ko Kai) and the Krabi coastline, and basic visitor facilities. It is typically visited as a 2-3 hour stop on an island-hopping tour from Ao Nang.
Key highlights
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White sandy beach with clear turquoise water ideal for swimming
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Dramatic limestone karst cliffs and scenic Andaman Sea views
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Snorkeling over shallow coral reef with tropical fish
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Iconic views of Chicken Island (Ko Kai) and the Four Islands group
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Part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park
History of Ko Poda
Ko Poda is part of Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, established in 1983 to protect the limestone islands, beaches and marine ecosystems of the Krabi coast in the Andaman Sea.
Route
| By air | Fly to Krabi International Airport (KBV) then transfer by road (about 30-40 minutes) to Ao Nang piers for boat transfer |
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| By road | Travel by road to Ao Nang Beach or Noppharat Thara Pier in Mueang Krabi, then take longtail boat (15-25 minutes) or speedboat (10-15 minutes) to the island |