The small Koh Pak Bia island is known for its sandbank that connects the two parts of the island. I found it more pleasant than Koh Hong for swimming. There is apparently also an interesting snorkeling spot but I haven't tested it. Almost all boat tours to Koh Hong also offer to stop at Koh Lao Lading and Koh Pak Bia.
Guide to visit Koh Pak Bia
We don't usually visit Koh Pak Bia alone but in a package that goes to Koh Hong and here too.
To make the boat tour to Koh Hong that includes Koh Pak Bia from Krabi or Ao Nang, you will have the choice between offers on a traditional longtail boat, slower, but it will leave from Ao Thalane (so there will be a minivan ride to there) not far from Koh Hong and longtail boats pollute less or on a speedboatd which is faster. To do the tour by longtail boat in addition to the tour agencies that all offer this trip, you can go to the kiosks of the Ao Nang Longtail Boat Service Club at the top of Ao Nang beach or call them at 075 695 473 or 075 695 313 and privatize a boat. For speedboats it will necessarily be in a group because it is very expensive to privatize a speedboat and there should be around twenty tourists on board. The prices for group tours are around 1.500 to 2.500 THB per person depending on the type of boat and the program of your excursion.
Offered in English This privatized longtail boat tour will take you to the sublime Koh Hong island and its interior lagoon as well as Koh Lao Lading and Koh Phakbia, two other very beautiful islands. This is Krabi's best-seller boat tour!