Destination Thailand
Krabi Excursions
Krabi City Tour
Operated: Daily, 08:30–14:00 or 14:00–21:00 hrs.
The Krabi City tour is ideal for those eager to get an insight into the lifestyle, culture and food of the provincial capital and its people. Guests are taken to Krabi City to view the lively market. Next is a visit to Wat Tham Sua (the Tiger Cave Monastery) which affords superb hillside views and is part of a temple complex in which monks live and worship in a maze of natural caves. Inside one of the caves appears to be tiger paw prints embedded in stone. Another interesting attraction is the Gastropod Fossil museum containing 40 million year-old fossils shells that have formed giant slabs jutting out into the sea. The final call is to the Nopparat Thara Beach in the National Park to view the untouched three-km long sandy beach shaded by casuarinas trees.
Four Island Trip
Operated: Daily, 09:30–14:00 hrs.
Enjoy an island hopping boat trip around the Andaman Sea to see some of the most stunning tropical locations on Earth. Koh Tup is a very small island and at low tide it is possible to walk along a white sand bar to Chicken Island. This latter island is a popular local landmark so named because of the shape of its dominant limestone rock that resembles a chicken’s head. Koh Poda is a small circular limestone island no more than one-km in diameter covered by palm trees and encircled by a pure white sand beach. You can snorkel over the coral reef 20-metres off shore to view the abundance of colorful tropical fish. Phra Nang Bay is a secluded peninsular accessible only by boat and it is home to the famous Railay Beach which is surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and is a world-class destination for rock climbers.
Rock Climbing at Railey Beach
Operated: Daily, 08:00–12:00 hrs.
Railay Beach is to rock climbing what Monaco is to motor racing! Once you make it to the top of the beachside cliffs, the view is unbelievable with a vista of limestone rocks dramatically rising out of the sea. This area is the original Thai rock climbing Mecca and is home to two of the most beautiful beaches on the planet; Railay and Tonsai. The tour starts with short boat ride to a peninsular that is only accessible by boat. Our preferred partner, climbing specialist company King Climbers, cater for beginners, indoor climbers, kids, mums and dads. State-of-the-art specialist climbing equipment will ensure total safety so climbers can enjoy the dizzy heights and take in the breathtaking scenery with total peace of mind. Be warned! This is an adrenaline sport that is highly addictive.
Elephant Trekking & White Water Rafting
Operated: Daily, 08:00–17:00 hrs.
A perfect tour that starts with a gentle early morning drive to the scenic Tone Pariwat Sanctuary Station, a beautiful place covered with lush tropical vegetation and an abundance of wildlife in Phang Nga province. The pace picks up with elephant trekking to explore the area’s natural beauty with the added advantage of an elevated view from the top of a jumbo. The elephants carry guests to a waterfall with the opportunity to cool off in a chilled rock pool. The tour reaches its crescendo with action-packed white-water rafting down a mountain river fringed with forests. This tour is recommended for those who like a blend of serenity and excitement.
Jungle Safari At Khao Sok
Operated: Daily, 08:30–18:30 hrs.
This jungle safari takes in one of the most beautiful areas in Thailand. Khao Sok is part of the largest area of rainforest in southern Thailand. The vista includes spectacular views of limestone mountains and the Sok river meandering through the jungle landscape. The best way to explore this terrain is on the back of an elephant as they are incredibly skillful at climbing steep jungle trails and the higher elevation offers great views. An experienced handler (mahout) controls the elephant as you pass exotic tropical vegetation. The adventure also includes a canoe trip down the Sok River paddled by an experienced guide. Look out for tropical birds and animals such as monkeys and deer. This excursion is both fun and educational and offers an opportunity to see one of the world’s remaining untouched rainforest areas.
Sea Cave Canoe at Ao Luk
Operated: Daily, 08:00–18:00 hrs.
This water-based adventure takes in nine caves in Ao Luk National Park situated in the northern area of Krabi province. A highlight is Hua Galok Cave that was once a prehistoric human settlement. It is set in a limestone hill in a seldom visited bend of the mangrove-lined Klong Ta Prang waterway. Besides impressive stalactite formations, this high vaulted cave features 5,000 year-old cave paintings of human and animal figures and geometric drawings. Nearby Lod Cave is distinguished by a navigable stream flowing through it. The cave can be visited by kayak or by boat from Bor Toh Pier which is situated along the secluded Klong Ta Prang.
Phi Phi Island By Speed Boat
Operated: Daily, 08:30–16:30 hrs.
Taking in the famous Phi Phi Islands that were featured in the Hollywood movie ‘The Beach’ starring Leonardo DiCaprio, this tour is the ultimate tropical island experience. You can laze on the beach, or don snorkel and mask to view the abundant tropical fish swimming over the coral close to shore. The itinerary includes a visit to Phi Phi Ley, an uninhabited island that lies 1.5km off the southernmost tip of Phi Phi Don. We also visit Bamboo Island which can be circumnavigated on foot in less than an hour. This excursion offers stunning views of vertical cliffs, capped with green foliage that give way to small sandy beaches and tropical coral seas. Traditional Thai food is served for lunch at Tonsai Bay, the main village on Phi Phi. On the return, a stop is made at Chicken Island, so named because of the shape of its dominant limestone rock that resembles a chicken’s head.
