Assalamualaikum and hi! It's been a while. I guess I'm gonna start to write again. 😊
So, for the past few years, I've been travelling from time to time actually. And I'm kinda loving it! Since my trip to Krabi is the most recent one, I'll start writing about this trip first. Then only, I will write about my previous travels. Okay?
Before you read on this post, feel free to watch my highlights on my first day in Krabi. 😁
Before you read on this post, feel free to watch my highlights on my first day in Krabi. 😁
My trip to Krabi, Thailand was from 14 to 18 April 2019 (Sunday - Thursday). I booked the return flight tickets for 2 persons including 5 days and 4 nights stay at Aonang Baansuan Resort via Expedia - AirAsiaGo for RM859.64 on the 7th of September 2018. Bear in mind that I'm from Merlimau, Melaka so my expenses might differ from those who are travelling from Kuala Lumpur or other states in Malaysia.
13 April 2019 (Saturday)
My husband drove us from Merlimau, Melaka to my parents' house in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. The Proton Saga FLX 1.3CC was fed with full tank petrol which cost us around RM60 and the toll fare was RM15.70 from Ayer Keroh to Sg. Besi.
We stayed overnight at my parents' house and my dad sent us to KL Sentral the next day.
14 April 2019 (Sunday)
At around 10 in the morning, we arrived at KL Sentral and we straight away bought the SkyBus tickets to KLIA2. The price for 1 person per trip was RM12 over the counter but if you purchase return tickets right away via online, you could save up to RM4. Means, you just have to pay RM20 for the SkyBus return ticket per pax. I didn't purchase the tickets earlier so I was frustrated on my own. Haha! I recommend you to purchase the tickets via online because you can ride on any bus on the date you have purchased. The bus runs every half an hour so you don't have to worry about being late to the airport.
So, we hopped on the 10.30 a.m. bus and arrived at KLIA2 around 11.30 in the morning. Then, we went to Family Mart to have our lunch which cost us around RM40 (including 2 breads as a snack in the flight later). Haha! We just love to eat, ya know. After we had our lunch, we walked towards the international departure hall. Luckily, this time around our flight was not delayed like the last time my friends and I went to Boracay, Phillipines. Fuh!
Our flight departed around 1.30 p.m. and we arrived at Krabi International Airport around 2 in the afternoon. 30 minutes flight duration only? No! Thailand's time is 1 hour earlier than Malaysia. The flight duration is actually 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After we settled with the Thailand's immigration, which went smoothly, we straight away got our airport transfer to our hotel for 150 baht each. The transport provided was a chartered van. If you're a little adventurous, you could take the shuttle bus for the same price but maybe the journey could take up more of your time.
Tip : Book a hotel with free airport transfer and book a room with free breakfast to save up money on meals.
Regarding SIM card, I recommend you to not buy it at the airport unless it costs you 150 baht and below. Why? I'll explain later in the next post.
Along the way, we were curious to see people wearing colourful clothes but they were all wet-soaked. We saw people splashing water towards other people or vehicles on the road. The driver told us that on 13 April each year, they have this festival called Songkran Festival. Usually, it will prolong until 15 April.
Finally, around 3 in the afternoon, we checked-in to our hotel. After settling down, we decided to go to the Krabi Night Market. Krabi Night Market only opens every Friday to Sunday. So, we wouldn't want to miss it. We actually planned to rent a motorbike for 250 baht per day (24 hours) but due to the Songkran Festival, all motorbikes were unavailable. Luckily, Su, the receptionist, offered us a ride to Krabi town on her way back home as her shift was over. We paid her a token of 100 baht as our gratitude for her deeds.
Krabi Night Market was colourful but they weren't many halal stalls as compared to Aonang. But we managed to get Thai Banana Nutella Pancake (40 baht), grilled squid (100 baht), pad thai (40 baht) and mango sticky rice (50 baht). We also got souvenirs for our close ones there. Keychains, pouches and fridge magnets were priced at 200 baht (15 pieces). There were also those which were priced at 270 baht for 3 packets. Each packet has 4 to 6 pieces inside depending on the design. I recommend you to buy the souvenirs at Aonang Muslim Street. It is cheaper. Urgh! Haha!
Then, we decided to go back to the hotel and took a tuk tuk (60 baht each). But alas, the tuk tuk only take us to Aonang main road towards the beach and not to our hotel. Our hotel was actually on the other direction so we dropped off at the Aonang main road. We took the chance to survey tour packages for 3 days while it rained.
We found a tour info booth which was managed by a Muslim Siamese girl who could speak in Malay. Nurhusna (+66623522677) and her friend actually used to work in Malaysia for 2 years before this. They were pretty convincing and we booked a 3-day tour package with her for 6100 baht in total. It's actually a good value because with 6100 baht, we had 7 Island Sunset Tour, Phi Phi Island Tour and Mr. Jungle Tour. All of this included return transfers, tour guide and dinner / lunch besides bottomless mineral water / drinks as well as fresh fruits.
Tip : Book a tour with lunch / dinner to save up money on meals.
After that, we went into a grocery store to buy bread, 2 large mineral bottles and 4 packets of instant noodles. All for 197 baht.
We then took a smaller version of tuk tuk to our hotel for 100 baht each person. There goes the money. Haha!
In conclusion, total spent on our first day in Krabi was 7717 baht (RM998.12).
Airport transfer : 150 baht x 2 pax = 300 baht
Token for Su = 100 baht
Thai Banana Nutella Pancake = 40 baht
Grilled squid = 100 baht
Pad thai = 40 baht
Mango sticky rice = 50 baht
Souvenirs = 470 baht
Tuk tuk (Krabi-Aonang) : 60 baht x 2 pax = 120 baht
3-day tour package = 6100 baht
Groceries = 197 baht
Tuk tuk (Aonang-Hotel) : 100 baht x 2 pax = 200 baht
Total including all Malaysian Ringgit expenses = RM1997.46.
Return flight + 5D4N stay for 2 pax = RM859.64
Full tank petrol = RM60
Toll fare Ayer Keroh-Sg. Besi = RM15.70
SkyBus one-way tickets for 2 pax = RM24
Lunch @ Family Mart = RM40
Thai baht expenses converted to MYR = RM998.12
I think it's time for me to stop. Will continue part 2 soon. 😃
So, we hopped on the 10.30 a.m. bus and arrived at KLIA2 around 11.30 in the morning. Then, we went to Family Mart to have our lunch which cost us around RM40 (including 2 breads as a snack in the flight later). Haha! We just love to eat, ya know. After we had our lunch, we walked towards the international departure hall. Luckily, this time around our flight was not delayed like the last time my friends and I went to Boracay, Phillipines. Fuh!
Our flight departed around 1.30 p.m. and we arrived at Krabi International Airport around 2 in the afternoon. 30 minutes flight duration only? No! Thailand's time is 1 hour earlier than Malaysia. The flight duration is actually 1 hour and 20 minutes.
After we settled with the Thailand's immigration, which went smoothly, we straight away got our airport transfer to our hotel for 150 baht each. The transport provided was a chartered van. If you're a little adventurous, you could take the shuttle bus for the same price but maybe the journey could take up more of your time.
Tip : Book a hotel with free airport transfer and book a room with free breakfast to save up money on meals.
Regarding SIM card, I recommend you to not buy it at the airport unless it costs you 150 baht and below. Why? I'll explain later in the next post.
Along the way, we were curious to see people wearing colourful clothes but they were all wet-soaked. We saw people splashing water towards other people or vehicles on the road. The driver told us that on 13 April each year, they have this festival called Songkran Festival. Usually, it will prolong until 15 April.
Finally, around 3 in the afternoon, we checked-in to our hotel. After settling down, we decided to go to the Krabi Night Market. Krabi Night Market only opens every Friday to Sunday. So, we wouldn't want to miss it. We actually planned to rent a motorbike for 250 baht per day (24 hours) but due to the Songkran Festival, all motorbikes were unavailable. Luckily, Su, the receptionist, offered us a ride to Krabi town on her way back home as her shift was over. We paid her a token of 100 baht as our gratitude for her deeds.
Krabi Night Market was colourful but they weren't many halal stalls as compared to Aonang. But we managed to get Thai Banana Nutella Pancake (40 baht), grilled squid (100 baht), pad thai (40 baht) and mango sticky rice (50 baht). We also got souvenirs for our close ones there. Keychains, pouches and fridge magnets were priced at 200 baht (15 pieces). There were also those which were priced at 270 baht for 3 packets. Each packet has 4 to 6 pieces inside depending on the design. I recommend you to buy the souvenirs at Aonang Muslim Street. It is cheaper. Urgh! Haha!
Then, we decided to go back to the hotel and took a tuk tuk (60 baht each). But alas, the tuk tuk only take us to Aonang main road towards the beach and not to our hotel. Our hotel was actually on the other direction so we dropped off at the Aonang main road. We took the chance to survey tour packages for 3 days while it rained.
We found a tour info booth which was managed by a Muslim Siamese girl who could speak in Malay. Nurhusna (+66623522677) and her friend actually used to work in Malaysia for 2 years before this. They were pretty convincing and we booked a 3-day tour package with her for 6100 baht in total. It's actually a good value because with 6100 baht, we had 7 Island Sunset Tour, Phi Phi Island Tour and Mr. Jungle Tour. All of this included return transfers, tour guide and dinner / lunch besides bottomless mineral water / drinks as well as fresh fruits.
Tip : Book a tour with lunch / dinner to save up money on meals.
After that, we went into a grocery store to buy bread, 2 large mineral bottles and 4 packets of instant noodles. All for 197 baht.
We then took a smaller version of tuk tuk to our hotel for 100 baht each person. There goes the money. Haha!
In conclusion, total spent on our first day in Krabi was 7717 baht (RM998.12).
Airport transfer : 150 baht x 2 pax = 300 baht
Token for Su = 100 baht
Thai Banana Nutella Pancake = 40 baht
Grilled squid = 100 baht
Pad thai = 40 baht
Mango sticky rice = 50 baht
Souvenirs = 470 baht
Tuk tuk (Krabi-Aonang) : 60 baht x 2 pax = 120 baht
3-day tour package = 6100 baht
Groceries = 197 baht
Tuk tuk (Aonang-Hotel) : 100 baht x 2 pax = 200 baht
Total including all Malaysian Ringgit expenses = RM1997.46.
Return flight + 5D4N stay for 2 pax = RM859.64
Full tank petrol = RM60
Toll fare Ayer Keroh-Sg. Besi = RM15.70
SkyBus one-way tickets for 2 pax = RM24
Lunch @ Family Mart = RM40
Thai baht expenses converted to MYR = RM998.12
I think it's time for me to stop. Will continue part 2 soon. 😃
P/S : Click here to download a PDF version of my 5D4N Krabi itinerary. 😙