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Operator Comparison

Krabi Vijit Tour vs Smile On Transport

Compare Krabi Vijit Tour and Smile On Transport — routes, service areas, and coverage across Thailand. See where they overlap and where each operator goes its own way.

Operator A Krabi Vijit Tour vs Operator B Smile On Transport
Krabi Vijit Tour 4.8 / 5 0+ reviews
Smile On Transport 4.5 / 5 20+ reviews

What travellers say: Krabi Vijit Tour vs Smile On Transport

Krabi Vijit Tour holds a slightly higher average rating than Smile On Transport, though based on far fewer reviews, with both operators showing mostly positive traveller feedback when booked via ThailandBoatTickets.com.

Krabi Vijit Tour

With an average of 4.8/5 from just 5 reviews and no negatives, the single detailed account praises Krabi Vijit Tour's responsive customer service for quickly resolving a pickup-location mismatch between the booking app and actual service area.

Smile On Transport

Smile On Transport earns 4.46/5 across 24 reviews, with travellers frequently noting professional, polite and punctual drivers plus helpful coordination, though a small number flag issues like vehicle safety, licensing plates, lateness without apology and language barriers.

Traveller sentiment favours both on ThailandBoatTickets.com, with Krabi Vijit Tour's limited but flawless scores contrasting Smile On Transport's larger sample that includes minor complaints; contact our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram or Facebook to book with confidence.

Pros & cons

Krabi Vijit Tour

Pros

  • Responsive, problem-solving customer service that proactively reaches out to resolve issues
  • Strong overall rating of 4.80/5 with 100% positive reviews and no negatives
  • Willingness to find workable solutions for booking discrepancies
  • Professional taxi van service (9pax) praised in available feedback

Cons

  • Pickup location mismatch between booking app and actual service area
  • Service limited to Krabi town despite app showing other points like Klong Thom
  • Very small review sample size limits reliability of insights
Smile On Transport

Pros

  • Professional, polite drivers frequently highlighted in reviews
  • Strong punctuality with drivers arriving on time
  • Helpful coordination and willingness to go extra mile (e.g. extra stops)
  • Economy taxi class well-rated at 4.64/5 across multiple reviews
  • Full refunds processed correctly after cancellations

Cons

  • Safety concerns including nervous drivers, missing seatbelts, and vehicle vibrations
  • Language barriers with some drivers who spoke no English
  • Licensing issues with use of private black-plate cars instead of required green plates
  • Occasional lateness without apologies and hygiene issues like cigarette smells
  • Risk of last-minute cancellations due to vehicle breakdowns

Service areas at a glance

Based on currently active routes for each operator.

Routes & coverage compared

Both operators run head-to-head on Ao Nang to Koh Lanta, Krabi, Phang Nga and Phuket; Koh Lanta to Krabi; Krabi to Koh Lanta, Phang Nga and Phuket; Phuket to Ao Nang, Koh Lanta and Krabi; plus Surat Thani to Krabi. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book these shared routes, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Krabi Vijit Tour uniquely serves Ao Nang to Hat Yai, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Surat Thani and Trang plus Koh Lanta to Bangkok and Railay, Krabi to Bangkok, Hat Yai, Hua Hin, Khao Lak, Khao Sok, Koh Lipe, Satun, Surat Thani and Trang, Phuket to Railay, and Surat Thani to Koh Lanta and Railay. Smile On Transport uniquely covers Ayutthaya to Bangkok, Bangkok to Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Chumphon, Don Mueang Airport and many other cities plus Khao Lak to Ao Nang, Koh Lanta, Phang Nga and Phuket, Surat Thani to Ao Nang, Donsak and Phang Nga, and extensive Bangkok-area and northern links. ThailandBoatTickets.com is the best place to book either operator, with our 24/7 Virtual Ticket Assistant (VTA) available on WhatsApp, Instagram DM, Telegram and Facebook.

Routes both operators run

Same departure and destination — true head-to-head options.

Price distribution

How ticket prices spread across each operator's routes (THB).

Krabi Vijit Tour tickets usually fall between 610 THB–1,460 THB (median 800 THB), while Smile On Transport between 2,740 THB–5,400 THB (median 4,100 THB). On the whole, Krabi Vijit Tour offers the cheaper tickets.

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Krabi Vijit Tour — min 430 · median 800 · max 4210 Smile On Transport — min 230 · median 4100 · max 17670

Which should you pick?

Best on a budget Smile On Transport — offers Economy taxi options via ThailandBoatTickets.com and our 24/7 VTA on WhatsApp/Instagram/Telegram/Facebook.
Fastest Smile On Transport — runs speedboat transfers and is praised for punctuality, bookable via ThailandBoatTickets.com with 24/7 VTA support.
Most comfortable Krabi Vijit Tour — highest 4.8 rating with responsive service, available on ThailandBoatTickets.com and our 24/7 VTA.
Most travel options Smile On Transport — provides combined taxi-plus-speedboat options through ThailandBoatTickets.com and 24/7 VTA on WhatsApp/Instagram/Telegram/Facebook.

Frequently asked questions

Krabi Vijit Tour vs Smile On Transport