Koh Jum & Koh Pu Krabi
Koh Jum and Koh Pu Krabi are located in the Krabi Province in the Andaman Sea. Koh Jum and Koh Pu Krabi islands can only be described as the Sleepy Islands of Thailand.
Koh Jum & Koh Pu area is surrounded by the more known islands of Koh Lanta and Koh Phi Phi, which are all Krabi Islands.
The island is made up of two parts, the north being Koh Pu. and the south being Koh Jum. Koh Jum is much smaller than Koh Pu, but most of its hotels are located in Koh Jum.
There are 3 villages on the islands: Koh Jum, Ting Rai, and Koh Pu. If you happen to miss the signage for each village, it becomes obvious once you reach Koh Pu because it is densely populated with rubber trees and coconut.
Koh Pu is also home to most of the monkeys on the island. As always, it’s important to keep your items with you at all times as they have a tendency to steal.
Rubber tapping, selling mangrove trees for charcoal production, and fishing serve as the locals’ primary sources of income and food.
Tourism is a small percentage of businesses for the locals because for only 6 months is the island suitable for most tourists because of the monsoon season, especially the months of August and September.
The best time to visit Koh Jum and Koh Pu
The monsoon/rainy season starts from May to October; therefore, the best time to visit is from November to April.
Getting around Koh Jum and Koh Pu Krabi.
There are no cars on the islands, only motorbikes and bicycles. There are readily available motorcycle-side car taxis to take you around the island.
Alternatively, you can hire a scooter for approx. 250 THB a day or a bicycle. Hiring a bicycle in Koh Jum is very popular because the main roads are concrete and well-made.
Driving around Koh Pu and Koh Jum is very easy. The roads are well-maintained, and unless you drive off into the jungle, you can drive anywhere.
Things to Do Around Koh Jum and Koh Pu Krabi
The Islands have such a laid-back, peaceful, tranquil vibe that it’s the perfect island to do nothing but sleep, relax, and enjoy doing nothing! In addition, the only activities available are taking a bicycle adventure, hiking to Koh Pu viewpoint with a guide, or participating in a cooking class.
If you’re seeking a boat tour to explore the neighboring small islands, then book a longtail boat ride around Koh Jum and Koh Pu. You can arrange this by asking the hotel staff to contact the captain below. You can hire the longtail boat for 4 to 5 hours at 2000 THB, accommodating up to 8 people.
Contact Mr. Poom at +66-61-657-3070.
You can snorkel and observe starfish on Lo Lah Island, Coconut Bay, and harvest seaweed on Koh Si Ma Island.
Seafood restaurants in Koh Jum
Koh Jum and Koh Pu do not have livestock, therefore meats are sent via longtail boats from Krabi Town. However, the seafood restaurants have the most delicious seafood and fish dishes. One of the main sources of business for the locals is fishing; therefore, seafood and fish are readily available. Koh Jum Seafood and Chawle restaurants were equally good, and there was more or less a short walking distance between the two.
Koh Jum Seafood Restaurant
Chawle Seafood Restaurant Koh Jum
You find Chawle Seafood Restaurant Koh Jum here on Google Maps.
Mama Halal Food Koh Jum
The best noodle soup on Koh Jum, Mama Halal: A large portion of yummy noodle soup, 60 THB
You find ร้านก๋วยเตี๋ยว Mama Halal Food Koh Jum here on Google Maps.
Beaches around Koh Jum
Beaches around Koh Pu
Coconut Bay Beach is a rocky bay but fabulous for a spot of snorkeling, and its home is the beautiful Rock View Terrace.
Sunset Beach and Secret Beach: The perfect spot to spend the afternoon and into the sunset. My favorite location, however, is Koh Pu, which is a good 20–25 minute drive.
It’s also home to the amazing Koh Pu Valley resort rock bar.
Recommended Beach Bars
Koh Pu Valley Resort on Sunset Beach/Secret Beach is my favorite beach bar in Koh Pu.
You find Koh Pu Valley Resort here on Google Maps.
The Rock Bar: If only to admire the piece of art and take in the beauty of Ting Rai Beach.
You find the Rock Bar here on Google Maps.
Recommended Coffee Shops
Rock View Terrace is a super cool cafe that serves cold beers too. There are lots of photo opportunities and cool places to relax or chat with the well-spoken owner.
This area is an excellent snorkeling bay; on hire are full-face snorkeling masks for 100 THB.
You find Rock View Terrace here on Google Maps.
Caff Day Coffee Shop: Great coffee and cakes. A lovely spot for relaxing.
You find Caff Day Coffee here on Google Maps.
Mr. Boy Cafe: A nice place to just chill by the sea.
You find Mr Boy Cafe here on Google Maps.
Luboa Café – Garden is a wonderful cafe situated under a green garden with cute furniture and little paveways. In addition, it has the best coffee on the island. The delicious cheesecake and croissants are divine.
You find Luboa Café – Garden here on Google Maps.
Recommended hotels on Koh Jum & Koh Pu Krabi
For added information or to check booking availability, click the provided link below to book via Booking.com. If these hotel recommendations do not suit you, click the link below for all the accommodations available in Koh Jum and Koh Pu.
How to travel to Koh Jum & Koh Pu
Getting to Koh Jum & Koh Pu Krabi
From Krabi Leam Kruat Pier Krabi or Klong Jilad Pier Krabi Town. The longtail boat ride is 30 minutes and costs 140 THB.
You can take a shared Songteaw from Krabi bus station to Leam Kruat Pier 50 THB per person.
From Koh Lanta – use this link Ko Lanta : Ferry Transfer From Ko Lanta to Koh Jum/Koh Pu booking the ferry via Get Your Guide.
Koh Jum has two piers where ferries and speedboats arrive from Krabi, Koh Lanta, and Phuket.
Koh Jums Pier is where the large ferry from Koh Lanta, Krabi, and Phuket arrives.
MuTu Pier is where the local boats arrive with food deliveries, which people can hop on board for a low-cost transfer.
This is the pier where longtail boats arrive from Leam Kruat Pier Krabi.
Koh Pu Pier
The speedboats arrive at Koh Pu pier which takes tours from Krabi and people from Koh Pu.
If planning to Island Hop around Southern Thailand please also find my helpful tips here Travel Planning around Thailand – on linking each Island to reduce time and money.
On our Thailand Travel Tips by Samui Explorer blog, You find my Thailand Travel Tips for those arriving in Thailand for the first time.
