All about the Raleigh Peninsula in Krabi province

Reilly is a picturesque resort located on a peninsula in Krabi Province. It is separated from the main land by limestone, almost vertical, cliffs and clear sea waters. Despite its small area, this area is a resort unit in its own right. All the guests it gives a certain remoteness from civilization and at the same time allows you to live in decent conditions. Beautiful sunsets, clean beaches, the possibility of rock climbing will make your vacation on the peninsula unforgettable.

The Way to Raleigh

Those wishing to reach Raleigh in Krabi province should tune in to traverse the path by water transport. The fastest way to reach the lands of the peninsula is by long-tail boats or “longtails”, which start their route in Krabi Town and on the beaches of Ao Nang resort. The first option for a boat trip will cost one person 150 baht. The second depends on the time and day, and its cost ranges from 100 – 150 baht. From the beaches of Ao Nang to Raleigh can be reached in 10 minutes. However, in some cases, the tourist can spend time while the boat will gather 8 people.

Longtail boat or water taxi

If you don’t have time to wait or just want to go faster, you can do this:

pay for all the seats yourself. This requires paying 800 baht to the boatman in Krabi.
Divide the total amount for the seats for everyone who is already on the boat.

Many tourists rush to Raleigh in the morning and then hurry back to Krabi or Ao Nang in the evening. For this reason, waiting for enough hitchhikers in the opposite direction is sometimes time-consuming.

Railie Beach

The Raili Peninsula in Thailand can be reached by speedboat. During the high tourist season the boats offer regular cruises between the peninsula and three islands with the names Phuket, Ko Lanta and Phi Phi Don.

Transportation

Because of the small size of the peninsula, walking around is best done on foot. Transportation in Raleigh (more about the types of transportation in Thailand) cannot be called diverse. To move between beaches it is convenient to use the aforementioned long-tail boats. And if for long routes the price in Krabi is set at 100 – 150 baht, then for travel between the beaches boatmen charge only 50 baht per vacationer. The minimum passenger in this case is only 4 people. And if it is necessary to sail to the desired place immediately and there are no companions, then one passenger pays 200 baht for all seats.

Water tractor – brings people ashore from boats that can’t dock

Where’s the best place to eat on vacation in Raleigh?

Compared to mainland Krabi, food in Raleigh is much more expensive. It is more cost effective to eat at the hotel where you are staying. If the voyager chooses the economical option of accommodation without food, he will be able to satisfy his hunger in several places:

in hotel restaurants;
in the night bar district on the east side of Raleigh;
in the vicinity of the pedestrian street pertaining to the west side of the peninsula.

The so-called “restaurant boat”

Fans of the usual local dishes will find makashnits, that is snack bars on wheels. There aren’t many ride-hailing organizers in Krabi. They sail to the beaches of Raleigh daily and offer national Thai food, various drinks and fruit. Vacationers on the peninsula should be aware that eating here will cost them 1.5 – 2 times more (if compared to buying food on the mainland). However, it’s still considered a budget-friendly way to eat, as the prices in restaurants at West Raleigh hotels are sometimes quite high.

Raleigh Peninsula Hotels

Since the peninsula can’t boast a large number of hotels, it’s understandable that places are going out of stock. So it is better to book a hotel in Raleigh in advance, when there is a choice of comfortable accommodation at a reasonable cost. Once in the resort in the high season, the tourist may be faced with a lack of available rooms or with unaffordable offers. We recommend the 3 star hotel Railay Village Resort & Spa, which you can book at Hotellook.ru or RoomGuru.ru!

A selection of the cheapest hotels on Raleigh and in Krabi

The cheapest hotels and guest houses on Raili in Thailand are in the jungle of Krabi. They are good for those seeking solitude and not looking for a high level of comfort. But if you want to create a romantic setting and conquer your soul mate, it is better to splurge and stay in a comfortable place. When choosing a place to stay is also recommended to pay attention to its remoteness from the beach. According to the opinion of experienced travelers, the proximity of both places makes the rest more comfortable.