Krabi Travel Forum

Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Mon December 22, 2008 11:07 PM UTC

Is it to much of a hazzle just to get to Railey beach to even consider going there with a one year old toddler?

Best
Frederik

frederikranke

7 replies

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Mon December 22, 2008 11:58 PM UTC

If you guys are taking your baby on long-haul flight from Oslo to TH, I think going to Railay would not a problem anymore. =)

It's just a matter of carrying your baby from the shore to the long-tail boat and the ride is just under 20minutes from Ao Nang to Railay.

Railay is less crowded than Ao Nang due to its location.

What hotel/resort are you staying?

Was this reply helpful?

yes

MVDELROSARIO

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 08:02 AM UTC

Shouldn't be a problem. Just keep in mind, there are no medical facilities at Railay. You would have to go to Ao Nang or Krabi Town. We just went to Railay in October and loved it! It's absolutely beautiful! I posted lots of tips and pics on my Krabi page.

Was this reply helpful?

yes

GracesTrips

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 05:08 PM UTC

Thanks to both of you! How late is it possible to arrive? Are the long tail boats running in the evening? We would probably arrive by plane around 20:00hrs, will that be to late to get to the beach?

Kind regards and Merry Christmas
Frederik

Was this reply helpful?

yes

frederikranke

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 07:01 PM UTC

Yes, that is late and the tide is out but make the arrangements with the place you are staying at for the transportion. They may accomodate you. Even if the tide is out, they have these tractors that will pick you up at the boat. The cab ride from the airport to boat launch is about 15-20 minutes. Then it's another 15-20 minutes from the launch to Railay.

Was this reply helpful?

yes

GracesTrips

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 07:04 PM UTC

Thanks once again! Final question... Do the taxies have "child seats" or is that uncommon? I have been to Thailand/Malaysia several times, but not as a father and have never thought about these things!

Best
Frderik

Was this reply helpful?

yes

frederikranke

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Tue December 23, 2008 08:17 PM UTC

I don't think so. I never saw it. In fact, I saw an entire family (4 people) on a motorcycle many times. The dad is driving with a kid tucked in front of him then mom, sitting behind dad, is holding the baby in her arms!

Was this reply helpful?

yes

GracesTrips

[Reply]

Re: Railey Beach with a toddler?
Posted: Wed December 24, 2008 03:16 AM UTC

After such a long haul, why not spend just a night in Krabi-town before heading off to Railey or Ao Nang. No real need to push to get all the way to 'paradise'. A nights rest in Krabi will ease the stress of having to get there right away, especially if it's a place that you haven't visited before.

With regrds to toddlers, NO, you've got to bring your own carrier/stroller, baby snuggler/carrier.

Was this reply helpful?

yes