to work out. Adventurers can fi nd a wide range of challenging activities
such as rock climbing, scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking and horse riding
while nature lovers will fi nd bird watching, elephant trekking and boat
riding trip very stunning and rest up an exhausting day by sightseeing
the local walking street market in the evening or even having an amazed
dinner beyond the horizon on the charming polished teak vessel. Nobody
just can stay inanimately in this animated city.
| Rock Climbing |
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The karst topography of Krabi can seem otherworldly tall spires of limestone with exposed cliffs. While fascinating to look at, these towers of rock are downright irresistible for rock climbers. The most famous destination in Krabi, and perhaps the world, is Railay. Its cliffs show over 700 routes ranging in skill level from beginner to extreme. All routes are graded and bolted. But Railay isn’t the only game in town. Koh Phi Phi Islands also offer some dramatic routes and even Koh Yao Noi is opening up for climbers. Deep water soloing is also possible and an exhilarating challenge for the experienced adventurers. |
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| Scuba Diving |
| The Andaman Sea is a treasure trove for divers. Healthy coral and reef fi sh are abundant and some open water dive sites also draw the larger pelagic creatures such as whale sharks or manta rays. Ao Nang offers some nice sites around islands such as Koh Ha, Koh Yawasam and Koh Si. But the most impressive destinations are within the national marine park at Phi Phi Islands. Many dive shops operate out of Phi Phi Don Island and have over 15 sites to typically choose from. Hard and soft corals abound while the occasional hawksbill or green turtle or even a black-tipped reef shark may pay a visit. Even more options await in Koh Lanta to the south. Also, divers can also book liveaboard dive trips to extend their range and dive time. |
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| Kayaking |
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A kayak makes for an excellent ex- ploration alternative to the racket of a longtail boat. Outfi tters either rent craft out to travelers or lead guided tours into the typically unseen places that boat tours pass by. Head into mangroves in and around Krabi and see the wildlife up close. Paddle among the channels in between the limestone towers at Ao Thalane where monkeys venture down to accept food from paddlers at the water’s edge (or even swim out to you). You can even go island hopping with kayaks. The hidden interior lagoon at Hong Island, for example, is often unreachable due to low tides. Leave the other travelers behind and venture into this turquoise treasure. The kayak can take you under the limestone overhangs of the islands and allows you to pursue your own path. |
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| Krabi is renowned for its amazing scenic limestone sea mountains and mangroves where adventurers can leisurely row through the crystal-clear bluish Andaman Sea to closely appreciate the beauty of nature. Many islands here are still uninhabited and untouched by civilization. Hidden in the islands are caves, tunnels and lagoons (better known as “Hong” which means “room” in Thai). When the tide is just right, ones can explore the “Hong”, an open-air cylindrical tidal lagoon which normally cannot be seen from outside, via the cave where, along the way, can see the wall fi lled by the layer of archaeological shell formation. Other famous destinations also include collection points of swallows’ nests which are used in Chinese delicacy. |
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| Elephant Trekking |
| Another fascinating way to see Krabi is up on the back of an elephant. Elephant camps care for a number of these magnifi cent creatures and can host travelers for rides through the shade of the jungle and along crystal clear rivers. View other wildlife as the granddaddy of all the animals takes you on a gentle journey for an hour. Kids of all ages will enjoy feeding the friendly pachyderms back at camp. If the stunning views of the limestone towers of rock weren’t exotic enough, try moving among them on an elephant! |
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| Hourse Riding |
| Meet breeze, silence and very natural environment at Ao Nam Mao Beach and experience the surroundings in a different perspective once on a back of a horse which is led by a skillful leader. While riding comfortably along the beach, you can enjoy the things pass by from the limestone mountain, small typical Thai village to shell fossil beach, the 75 million-year-old petrified sea animals. If the sea is at the right level, you may be offered a chance to swim with the horse. How special! |
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| Birdwatching |
| Krabi Province is home to hundreds of species of birds and a good number of transients. Even right in Krabi Town the river estuary is a perfect place to spot a number of species, including Nordmann’s Greenshank and Mangrove Pitta, and explore the mangroves. One can hire a boat, rent a kayak or even just walk along the short mangrove boardwalk a bit. Khao Nor Chu Chi (Khao Pra Bang Khram Wildlife Sanctuary) is another hot spot and if you’re extremely lucky you might see Gurney’s Pitta, once thought to be extinct and still endangered. Koh Phi Phi offers some birding as well, in particular sea eagles and swiftlets. |
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| Pre-historical wall paintings at Kalos Island |
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| Kalos Island is situated in Ao Luek district. “Kalos” (means “ugly” in Thai) was named by local Thai people after its weird shape. The island consists of limestone mountain that had been eroded by the sea for over thousands year, caves, mangrove forests and lagoons. Moreover, you can discover the more special thing here which is the 2,000-3,000 year pre-historical wall paintings of human, animal and some forms of geometry by taking a tour package or hopping in a kayak and paddling slowly in order to admire the scenery along the way. This path is very suitable for those ecology lovers. |
| Hua Thong Boat Ride |
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Hua Thong Boat or long-tailed boat was originated in Krabi and later becomes the symbol of the province. Originally it was created to be used for fi shing only but now the new purpose was added to be used for transportation and tourist industry. Travelers who want to visit islands in the traditional way can buy a package tour and ride on the boat with the local expert guides who really know every single corner in the sea. During the trip, you are given an opportunity to swim, snorkel in crystal clear water, rich in coral reef and take a photo to keep good memory of life. Although the usage of Hua Thong Boat has been changed from the past, it, anyhow, helps promoting identity of the locals to the visitors and helps maintaining this old boat for the next generation to come. |
| Sunset Cruise |
| Sailing on the horizon when the sun is dropping unhurriedly into the bluish sea giving reddish glow throughout the sky is an activity nobody should miss. Pla Luang, the restored Siamese junk built more than a century ago, is nominated as one of twenty places in Thailand to ask for a proposal. The charm of the polished teak vessel with its distinctive red sails together with great food and superb ambience of sundown on the coast of Phranang Peninsula will help much more easily for those who want to make a special event for their beloved. |
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| Pum Thai Restaurant & Cooking School |
| Come and taste the ‘authentic’ Thai recipe here at Khun Pum’s fi rst restaurant & cooking school on Koh Phi Phi and you won’t be disappointed. Who is this Khun Pum anyway, you ask? Well, she has been a cooking-lover right from the start. Been to the United Kingdom for a cooking class, then back to her home town to create her original dishes: a blend of her grandmother’s menus and her own creativity. Simplicity is the key. You won’t find fancy food at the restaurant, but rather traditional ones like Pum Fried Rice (Seafood fried rice), Cashew Heaven (Stirfried cashew nuts and vegetables with your choice of meat, the recommended one is with chicken) or Khaw Nieo Mamuang (Yummy yellow mango served with coconut sticky rice). And if you wish to learn the secret of these wonderful dishes, Khun Pum have cooking classes, too. Prices start from 450 Baht + 1 free cookbook. |
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| Thai food is famous the world over for its delicious curries and its sweat-inducing spices. Take a day to learn how you can bring those dishes into your own kitchen back home. Local cooking experts have opened cooking schools for travelers where you can spend a few hours shopping for the ingredients at the local market and then bringing them deliciously together in a kitchen classroom. Even if you have no skill with a wok, you are sure to have a great time – plus you get to eat the classwork when it’s all done. Schools are located in Krabi, Ao Nang and even Koh Lanta. |
| 125 Moo7, Ao Nang, Krabi 81000 Tel: +66 (0) 8 1521 8924 www.pumthaifood.com Email: phiphi@pumthaifoodchain.com |
| Green Tourism |
| Ao Luek may be a small district in Krabi, but its scenic tourist attractions are plentiful. This ideal hideaway is truly the place to get in touch with nature and its unspoiled beauty. Hills, small and big alike, break through the open seas as if a magic spell had casted them there. Immerse yourself in the local fi shermen’s community, one that is perfectly in tune with the calm rhythms of the hills and waves, and be inspired by the happiness that they derive from living in sync with their environment. At the same time, Ao Luk Community-Based Tourism Network is ready to provide tips or help for tourists throughout their journey. Various homestays are available at Ao Luk, once of which is the Raipreda Homestay Hotel. Located on top of a hill, the hotel is surrounded by an abundant forest and rock gardens of interesting shapes and sizes. The rooms are designed to blend in with its enveloping nature. To name a few, there is the nearby fruit garden, the grove of coconut trees, wildlife, and diverse species of birds in the forest. Further away, the mangrove forest kept active with many marine creatures—shrimps, crustaceans, crabs, and fish. Engage in the mangrove reforestation activity to help conserve the natural habitat that embraces so much of the area’s biodiversity. To genuinely learn about the local culture, don’t miss the Patay Cloth Workshop. The technique lies in using a warm and candle and a pen to create intricate designs. This patay clothe, made purelyfrom motivation and local craftsmanship, will surely be a wonderful gift. |
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Tourist Information and Service Center 9/3 Moo 2, Ao Luek Sub-district, Raipreda Homestay Hotel |
| Ko Klang Eco Tour |
Ko Klang, literally translated as ‘Middle Island,’ The cave hides more wonders in the form To spice up the atmosphere, Ko Klang residents If you travel seabound from Ao Nang beach in |
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| Ko Klang Community 195 Moo 1 Klongprasong Sub-district, Mueang District, Krabi 81000 Tel. +66 (0) 7562 1596 |
| Krabi Walking Street |
| Krabi Walking Street was fi rst opened on March 2009 in the heart of Krabi province. It is the place where Traditional Thai products, local products, local food, cultural entertainment, activities for children and other varieties come to offer both residents and tourists on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Although the size of the market is quite smaller than those of the big city like Chiang Mai but it is likewise packed up with tons of interesting things and has its own uniqueness. The visitors can see and enjoy crystal and cloth painted, open hat music and top games that many kids gather to play. More than 70 traditional and local food stalls are all ready to serve such as Somtam serves with rice noodle, spicy young bamboo boiled salad, choice of, mix rice with fresh Thai herbal and topping with “Boodoo”, a southern style sauce, and desserts and seasonal fruits. |
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| Krabi Walking Street |
| During your stay in Lanta Old Town, you will be pleased with all unique shops opening to service you whatever you want from ice-cream, fresh fruit, fi shing gear to souvenirs. Every house on both side of the main street is also a shop of some kind. Do not be shy and hesitate to go and check inside each shop if the door is open because it is worthy enough. You may enthrall for hours for the sumptuous and impressive handwoven fabrics at the Hammock House and hang around selecting a piece of Batik at Susanna’s watercolor and Batik collection for your family back home. General stores, post offi ce, hair salon and Sunday market are also available. |
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| Excursions |
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Southseas Holiday Have a go at kayaking and take in earth’s amazing treasures at Ko Hong Island. A variety of ecotourism activities will have you working out your body as well as sightseeing simultaneously. Hop on a speedboat and explore the splendors of Lagoon and Ko Lao La Ting that has been left unexplored for decades. Snorkel and take in sights of shallow-water coral reefs, one of the world’s most spectacular habitats. Tours take place daily at 9 a.m. till 4 p.m. Picnic lunches and equipments are provided.
27/1 Wachara Rd ,Paknum Muang ,Krabi 81000 Tel : 075 624505 Fax : 075 612 415 Website : www.southseaholidays.com E-mail : southseaholidays@gmail.com Mobile : 081 8932170 (Kat) |
Barracudas Tour Dive under and be amazed at the beauty of the Andaman coral Let’s Go Krabi Work your arms as you kayak at Por Tor. Step inside Thum Pee 440 Moo 2, Ao Nang Sub-district, |
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Sea Bee Submarine Diving Club Dive deep under the Andaman Sea, and 1/3 Moo 9, Viset Rd., Chalong Sub-district, Travel & Tour Take a journey to the best of the renowned 243 Moo 2, Ao Nang Sub - district, Unseen Excursions Discover Krabi on the roads less travelled, 151 Moo 6, Ao Nang Subdistrict, |
Nature Trail Car Rental Plan your ultimate Krabi vacation in total fl exibility. Free yourself 26/31 Ao Nang-Chongplee rd., Ao Nang Sub-district, |
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| Sofitel Phokeethra Krabi Golf |
Enjoy a fun and challenging golfi ng experience Klong Muang Beach, Nongtalay, Krabi 8100 |
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