Krabi Activities and Adventure

There’s plenty to see and do in Krabi. For an active holiday, try out the following:

Krabi Rock Climbing

The soaring rock at Railay is part of the world’s largest exposed coral reef. It stretches down from China to Papa New Guinea and for many is the dream rock climbing destination. Titanium pegs run up the face providing ample support, and a thousand bolted routes. The French grading system of classification, and offer 5a to 8c climbs (easy to difficult) and Railay rock stalactites can break off at any moment. Luckily, Railay has a number of reputable climbing organizations that will help with all your climbing needs, from training courses to equipment.

Krabi Kayaking

The Railay peninsula is best enjoyed with the freedom and leisure of a kayak. The kayaks available to rent in the area are standard plastic one or two seaters, and perfectly suitable for the calm waters. The limestone islets off Phra Nang beach feature plenty of caves, lagoons and tunnel. Watch your head when entering the caves, though because the ceilings are jagged. The open water crossing that leads to the islands of Koh Poda and Koh Kai is particularly fun if you don’t mind a little exercise. Bring water and sun-cream. Most operators are in west Railay.

Krabi Hiking

For a serious hiking challenge, take a scooter along Krabi’s Talat Kao-Ban Huai To Road to Phanom Bencha National Park. Phanom Bencha National Park is 50sqm of forest with a range of flat topped mountainous. Streams, cascades and wildlife make this a visually stunning hiking destination. Phanon Bencha Mountain is a 1,4000m peak that takes three days to climb. It’s worth it. There are plenty of tour guides who will help you up the easier routes when you’re getting stated, and tents can be rented on site if you plan on camping. Be sure to stop by Namtok Huai To and Namtok Khlong Haeng waterfalls to cool off.

Krabi Excursions:

If you fancy playing Indiana Jones, be sure to visit Tiger Cave Temple, also known as Wat Tham Sua, near Krabi Town in southern Thailand. Monks still live and worship within this maze of natural caves in an overgrown jungle valley. Wat Tham Sua teaches Vipassana Buddhism (insight meditation), based on the teachings of the earliest Buddhist texts. In the main temple cave are photos of internal organs and split cadavers which, like the European mortality paintings of the 18teh century, are intended to inspire feelings of the temporary nature of the body, and turn attention to spiritual matters.

Here’s where the active part comes in: there’s a 1,272 step climb up a limestone tower to see the "footprint of the Buddha." The heat and humidity make this a difficult hike, even for the super healthy. At the top, you are rewarded with stunning 360° views of the surrounding countryside and the Andaman Sea.
Archeological findings including stone tools, pottery shards, and unfired clay holy images, dating from prehistoric times.