Krabi & Ao Nang guide
Active Krabi
A guide to the active side of Krabi: rock climbing, sea and freshwater kayaking, cycling, quad bikes, rafting, ziplines and paddleboarding, with advice on what to combine.
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DoRock Climbing at Railay
Railay's limestone cliffs are among the best-known climbing walls in Asia. A beginner half-day course from Ao Nang takes four hours with guides, gear and park fees, and no experience is needed.
Ao Thalane Sunset Kayaking
Paddle through mangrove channels and between limestone cliffs at Ao Thalane, one of the most atmospheric kayaking spots in Krabi. The tour we link is a four-and-a-half-hour sunset kayak tour with a BBQ dinner.
Bor Thor Mangrove and Sea Cave Kayaking
A quieter alternative to Ao Thalane: paddle a mangrove channel near Bor Thor, slip into a sea cave on the tide and finish in a hidden lagoon. It is a longer, more adventurous kayak than the usual sunset trips.
Ao Nang ATV Jungle Trails
A guided quad-bike ride over red-dirt tracks, rubber plantations and forest paths behind Ao Nang. It is muddy, loud and fun, and a good way to spend an hour when the sea is too rough for boats.
DoSongprak River White Water Rafting
A rubber raft, a guide and a rushing river in the hills inland from Ao Nang. Best in the green season, when the rains fill the river and the island tours are at their least reliable.
Anyavee Railay Resort
A small, characterful resort on Railay East, a short walk from Railay West and Phra Nang. It trades beachfront for the quiet and the climbing cliffs, and suits travellers who want to wake up on the peninsula.
ibis Styles Krabi Ao Nang
A bright, modern budget-to-mid-range hotel with a pool and a good price, within easy reach of Ao Nang's restaurants and boat piers. It suits travellers who want comfort without a big spend.
Pak-Up Hostel
A budget hostel in Krabi Town, a three-minute walk from Chao Fah Pier and the weekend night market, with dorms, private rooms, a rooftop terrace and a bar. For travellers on a tight budget; adults only.