Koh Aleil is part of the Than Bok Khorani National Park about 4.6 kilometres (2.6 miles) North of Koh Hong.

• Walk, It’s only small so there is no other way.

The closest destinations are Koh Yao Yai and Koh Yao Noi, however it was while staying in Ao Nang we took a day trip to visit the islands. We walked down to the huts on the beach to enquire, however these were quite expensive. One of the boatmen were there and cut us a good deal. Jumping on a longtail took us around 45 minutes to reach the first island Hong Island. If you choose to pay extra and go by speedboat the trip will only take around 15 minutes. There is a 400 baht each national park fee (200 Children), so make sure you take some cash with you to cover this and the other islands entrance fees.

• Longtail boat, be aware that you’re expected to walk out several metres into the surf before getting on a boat (depending on the tide). It might be best to change into clothes suitable for getting wet, or at the very least be sure you don’t have more luggage than you can carry a few metres into the ocean. Getting waterproof bag for your photo, video equipment and phone is highly recommended. They like to have at least eight people to fill a boat before they will depart or you can pay a little extra.
• Speed boat, costing more than double that of the longtail, but it will get you there in 15 minutes. However expect a bumpy ride.

• From Ao Nang, jumping on a longtail took us around 45 minutes to arrive.
• You can hire kayaks from behind the beach. Beware it takes around 30 minutes just to get to the lagoon from the beach.
• The prices are much higher than on the mainland, so it may be best to eat beforehand or take your own to save some money
• When travelling to islands around Krabi, it may be preferable to purchase only a one-way ticket so that your trip can be easily altered and you can easily arrange your departure.
• Longtail boats leave constantly from the beach. There is no pier so expect to get at least your feet wet, probably more. Getting waterproof bag for your photo, video equipment and phone is highly recommended. They like to have at least eight people to fill a boat before they will depart or you can pay a little extra.
• Negotiate with long-tail boat drivers.
• Get a group together and charter a longtail boat. Split between four or more people, it should be cheaper than an organized tour.
• Haggle in the markets, especially if buying in bulk.
• If you eat the street food like the locals, you’ll be hard-pressed to spend more than 200 THB a day on food (maybe not even that).
• If you travel during May through October, you will be missing the peak season, and save quite a bit, even though you might catch some rain.