Located approximately 814 kilometers from Bangkok is Krabi Province, one of the most attractive coastal destinations in southern Thailand. Its true virtue is the fact that it is located a short boat ride away from many of Thailand's most beautiful

Encompassing an area of 4,708 square kilometers, the western border of Krabi is the Andaman Sea itself. The northern provincial borders are Surat Thani and Phang-nga provinces, the southern borders are Trang Province and the Andaman Sea and the eastern borders are Nakhon Si Thammarat and Trang Provinces. Krabi is an ideal getaway destination teeming with natural attractions including peaceful white sandy beaches, fascinating coral reefs, numerous  islands and verdant forests with cliffs, caves and waterfalls to explore.

Krabi's topography is mostly mountains and highlands separated by plains in some parts. Flowing through Krabi City to the Andaman Sea at Pak Nam Sub-district is Maenam Krabi (Krabi River) which is 5 kilometers in length. In addition, there are several canals originating from the province's highest mountain range, Khao Phanom Bencha including Khlong Pakasai, Khlong Krabi Yai and Khlong Krabi Noi. Lush mangrove forests line the canals and the banks of the Krabi river, particularly before it empties out into the Andaman Sea. The provinces sandy soil conditions are suitable for growing various agricultural products, particularly rubber trees, palms, coconuts, cashew nuts and coffee.

Due to the influence of the tropical monsoon, there are only two seasons in Krabi; the hot season from January to April and the rainy season from May to December. Temperatures range between 17 °C and 37 °C. Krabi is administratively divided into 8 Amphoes (Districts) and the province’s jurisdiction covers not only in-land districts and sub-districts, but also extends to more than 130 large and small islands including the world famous Phi Phi Islands (see the Phi Phi islands article).

In addition, Krabi is the location of three world class beaches: Ao Nang, Ao Phra Nang, and Rai Le Beach. Additional attractions in the province are stunning limestone cliffs and rock formations which make it a heaven for rock climbers and a National Park located approximately 40 kilometers outside of town with lakes, caves and spectacular natural scenery. A must see is also a national heritage site known as Sue San Hoi (The Shell Cemetary), which is an amazing natural platform which appear like concrete slabs and are formed from shell fossils.