Koh Kai - The Chicken Island

Are you done with crowdy tows and monotonous holidays? Thinking about a picture-perfect vacation in the lap of nature away from city lights and noises? Then Chicken Island in Mueang Krabi District of Krabi in Thailand may be a perfect stop for your vacation dreams. Koh Kai which is sometimes spelled as Koh Gai or Koh Khai which means ‘Chicken Island’ in the Thai language is also called Koh Hua Khawan or Koh Poda Nok. At the southern tip of the island is a giant Chicken-shaped rock, from where the island name comes.

Things to do in Chicken Island

The island is surrounded by clear waters and in water are a variety of beautiful fishes and amazing water jewels-the corals! Grabbing a snorkel and other equipment and venturing out in the sea exploring the beauty under the fluid wonder is the best thing and the best experience you can save for life. Snorkeling and scuba diving with friends and family could be a cherry on the top.

Get your camera on!

The picture-perfect rock and getting snapped in its vicinity to get amazing photos by the limestone chicken is worth having things once in a lifetime. Great to visit and see how great nature can be at sculpting too.

More attractions

Adding to this amazing experience, another happy-seeing opportunity awaits in the fact that the island is connected to Koh Tap and Koh Mor via a sandbar which is visible at low tides. It exists in such a way that you can walk from one island to another while surrounded by crystal clear waters. This is known as ‘Separated Sea’ or ‘Thale Waek’.

Also, the white beach is nothing less. Professional photographers and the tiny photographers residing in each tourist can sure have so much to capture and many stories of beauty to tell and show off about when they return home.

Pocket-friendly

You do not need to worry about the expenses as it is gold in cents. The island is included generally in the 5 island packages from Krabi and Phuket on Thailand trip but worth all the boats to be sailed at its sands.

How to reach

It is located about 8 kilometers away from Ao Nang (Nang Shore). It takes only 30 minutes by a long tail boat from Raileh Beach. You can carry your snorkeling and scuba diving equipment on the boat and enjoy the clear waters doing these adventures at Chicken Island.

Best time to visit

The Chicken Islands can be visited all year round since it is not affected by monsoon during May - October. No need to even wait for any particular time of year to visit here. Got holidays and need to venture out to have a good time in nature’s lap? You can visit here at once then.

So what are you waiting for? Get your camera and snorkels and swimsuit and set out to an amazingly adventurous and picturesque place in Thailand free of all the noise and blinding lights. This will be a great treat for you and family and friends.