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-Krabi and Ao Nang
Bay is one of the top tourist destination in Thailand.
Around Krabi 's Ao Nang are several
beach resort. To reach them take Krabi flights out of Bangkok.
Krabi actually has a international airport but this is mainly used
on charter flights, there are no other international flights to Krabi,
except from Singapore but this is also not all the time.
Krabi hotel and beach resorts are
plenty, either around Krabi bay, the area around Ao Nang and
northwards of Ao Nang. There are also good and not so expensive bungalows and beach cottages on Krabi
island.
A rapid growing Krabi travel segment
are luxury hotels. Krabi luxury hotels are north of Ao Nang
around the Sheraton Krabi. Krabi 's first real luxury hotel was the
Krabi Sheraton. Several more Krabi luxury hotel have been built on the beach near the Sheraton Hotel.
At Krabi Ao Nang are no luxury
hotels. Krabi Railay Beach south of Ao Nang has several nice low
priced beach resorts, all are quite far from Krabi town. It needs
some travel to reach Krabi town from the popular beaches.
Krabi vacation are usually very quiet
vacation also in the luxury segment, if you want to have action and
nightlife you better go to Phuket, from Krabi not so far. Samui is
more or less a similar distance from Krabi as Phuket. Its easy to
take a bus to go there.
Bangkok is about 10 hours with the
bus from Krabi, Krabi flight to Bangkok are available several
times per day and take about one hour, here is a
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You can find a excellent beach very
easy at Krabi. Just look at the Krabi pictures, photos and
videos below and in the video section. Weather in Krabi Thailand
follows the same pattern as anywhere in southern Thailand. Dry and
sunny from November to April. Wet, sunny and cloudy the rest of the
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A Krabi tour and travel could be
enjoyed all around the year, since even if its
raining the sun is always out after a while.
The
Krabi region has a couple of excellent beach resort for
different price ranges plus different styles. Usually either
bungalow / cottage based or the usual apartment style. Offshore are
islands scattered in the Andaman Sea and swimming pools are
standard. Krabi province on Thailand's southwestern coast is not
new to tourism. Not so crowded like Phuket, yet well developed. In
little more than an hour's journey almost every Krabi beach resort
can be reached from Krabi airport. The hotel's and beach resorts
offer kayak and canoe paddle tours into the .mangrove forests to explore
hidden caves, some of the caves even have
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Some Krabi resorts
are on quite remote beach areas without a village
and luckily without this souvenir make shift
shelters on the beach, just beach, sand and blue sky
Somewhere in the further vicinity will always be
some kind of village and that means also a market,
that’s standard in Thailand. Even when there is no
village around movable snack stalls appear out of
nowhere when people are somewhere. Offering fried
chicken, smoky pies, hot dogs, vegetables, eggs and
mu – pork meat- in various forms. Most of these
movable constructions are fixed to a small motor
bike and include a barbecue construction. Papaya
salad – papaya pok pok- in Thai is prepared, but be
very careful with food from this flimsy virtual
restaurants, in around 60% you will get stomach
problems after eating. The problem is they don’t
take the hygienic issue serious and use water they
collect from the tab. Everyone in Thailand know
never let any tab water into your body. Seafood
could be a alternative, but this food stalls
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usually use secondary seafood, real restaurants are not
using anymore, means its not fresh. Muslim villages are
plenty and the muezzin screams several times a day by
loudspeaker. Some Krabi hotels and beach resorts offer Yoga
and Pilates lessons.
Every good Krabi resort also offers a spa facility with
various treatment variants like Thai massage and sometimes
Ayurveda and herbal saunas.
Beach bars are plenty, as are Honeymooner, actually they try
to market some Krabi tourist spots as honeymooner
destinations. About 120 km further south at Trang underwater
weddings are celebrated every year. Several Krabi island are
a great daytrip destination easily reachable with a longtail
boat Phi Phi Islands are also not far away and a boat
trip across is easy, a few years ago, "The Beach" with
Leonardo di Caprio was filmed, mainly at Maya Beach on Phi
Phi Island. |
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-Krabi,
together with Phang Nga Bay and the Trang archipelago is probably
the most scenic and attractive costal region in Asia.
During
the last 10 years Krabi Thailand became a
very popular travel and "green" destination.
A feast for the eyes,
places to relax, beaches, jungle, rock climbing, excellent food, good and very good hotels and beach
resorts. Krabi has hotels and resorts for
all sizes of wallets, including beach cottages, apartments, houses etc.
Every bigger hotel or resort has a spa, friendly people but the prices are high compared with other tourist spots in southern Thailand,
on many items and services up to 3 times the prices they ask in Phuket.
If
you approach Krabi from Phuket via Phangnga (highway 4) you will
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experience
a pleasant surprise, a few kilometers after passing Phangnga
you cruise right through dense jungle on your Krabi travel. Creeping up
the limestone formations around Krabi is a carpet of
dense green to serve as a habitat for many insects, small animals
(the bigger ones are already gone), birds, flowers and plants. In
the last 10 years the people of Krabi
southern Thailand got a little bit more conscious
about their environment and don't destroy for quick
money, it paid of somehow.
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the excellent road from Phuket - Phang Nga to Krabi very
tall jungle
trees stand out from the thick undergrowth. The
main highway is
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upgraded around
Krabi to 4 lanes which
adds a lot of safety for the traveler since as usual no one cares
about traffic rules and the other, but since there is more space now there
is also more space to avoid a accident. |
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road from Phuket to Krabi
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Pictures
of Krabi are
rubber plantation, oil palm plantation,
huge limestone hills, beaches, islands and caves. Al blend nicely
into the green background and wait to be explored.
The weather sometimes
during the Krabi rainy season is not so fine, but since
its never below around 22 degrees Celsius its not a problem.
Krabi
rainy days are few, the rain moves away quickly and the
sun is out again for your Krabi travel days.
The
road from Phuket to Krabi offers lots of spectacular
views. On your Krabi visit you will encounter that
considering all this limestone caves, Krabi and many other
parts of Thailand are somehow like a Swiss emmentaler
cheese, holes everywhere.
Plenty
of Krabi Thailand tours are offered to different Krabi locations.
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For rock
climbing enthusiasts
the south of Thailand is where the action is.
The
rock formations in Thailand are almost
every- where limestone. The level of climbing
can be as
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challenging as tackling over vertical
cliffs. The rock formations in Thailand are almost
universally limestone. The level of climbing
can be as simple as bouldering or as
challenging as tackling over
vertical cliffs. This makes Thailand a
popular rock climbing destination since it
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Mention Thailand and images of beaches,
elephants and Bangkok come to mind.
Less known is the fact Thailand rock
climbing
is some of the best in the world. Located in
Southeast Asia, Thailand is bordered by
Cambodia, Burma and Laos in the north and
Malaysia in the south.
The shape of the
country is somewhat similar to Italy, and
you'll find similar differences between
northern and southern Thailand that you do
in Italy.
Krabi is also
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climbing spot.
The beauty of climbing in
Krabi
is...well, the beauty. While you might
have visions of jungles and mosquitoes when
thinking of Thailand, Krabi is an area of a
different sort. Most of the climbs have been
set up on cliff faces on the beach. Being
natural capitalists, the Thai's have built
hotels, bars and so on at these locations.
As a result, you can literally climb a
multi-pitch route for five hours, cool off
with a swim and then have a beer. If there
is such a thing as a rock climbing heaven,
many feel Krabi is it. |
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-Phuket to Krabi
the road leads to the southern
section of the "tail" of Thailand,
among other great Krabi locations, Krabi province has a wide
variety of rock climbing "garden". Most of the climbs in
this area are of the pre-bolted sport route variety. There
are literally hundreds upon hundreds of climbs with
difficulty levels from beginner to multi-pitch knuckle
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Before you cash in your savings, keep in
mind that Thailand is a seasonal vacation
spot. If you go during the wet monsoon
season, there is a good chance you'll just end up sitting
around drinking beer. While that isn't too bad, you'll go
crazy looking at the
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climbs that are so close, but oh so far
away.
Generally, you want to head to Thailand from
late November through maybe April. The
summer months tend to be both incredibly hot
and wet. Make sure you pull up forecasts for
the area before booking a trip. Flying to
Thailand is inexpensive, but flights are
incredibly long with stopovers. Still, it is
all worth it once you experience Thailand
rock climbing.
About the Author:
Rick Chapo is with http://www.nomadjournals.com/climbing.cfm
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-Krabi
- The New Adventure Hot Spot
Thailand has long been established as a
tropical holiday destination where weary
travelers can go to relax on a beach and
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be treated to
luxurious and affordable service. Recently, however,
Thailand has started to emerge as a first class adventure
destination, offering rock climbing, sailing, diving and
caving and cave tour activities for those who like their vacation time
spiced up with a bit of action.
Krabi Cave Tour Video
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When Sam Barrett
started researching holiday destinations, he initially
didn't even consider Thailand. "I was looking for a place
that would offer lots of adventure. I'm not one to sit on
the beach and work on my tan, and I had always pictured
Thailand as a bit of a relaxation destination. It was only
when I started researching holidays on the web that I
discovered that Thailand had plenty of action on offer" |
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Choose from world class rock climbing
circuit in Krabi, Thailand or in the
north around Chiang Mai. Diving in Thailand
is some of the best in the world and even if
you're not an experienced Scuba diver,
you'll find plenty of novice dives available
around the beach resorts and islands in the
south. For sailing, paragliding,
water-skiing and jetskiing, head to Phuket
or Phi Phi Island where they excel at
offering a great selection of water sports.
If
caving
is
your passion, you'll want to head to one of the many
National parks in Thailand. Khao Sok National Park in Surat
Thani (southern Thailand) has some great caving options
available as well as rainforest hiking, canoeing and jungle
elephant riding.
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If you're
looking for a bit of adventure on your next vacation, or
want to combine relaxing on the beach with a bit of outdoors
action, you'll be hard pressed to find a better holiday
destination than Thailand.For more information on Thailand adventure holidays, take a
look at Limestone Lake Rainforest Tours. You can find them
at http://www.limestonelaketours.com Copyright Kris
Gardener.
About the Author
Kris Gardener is Manager of Limestone Lake
Rainforest Tours, Khao Sok, Thailand. She
has been living and working in the Khao Sok
area for over 7 years. Kris' husband has
lived in Khao Sok all his life, is a TAT
licenced guide and is owner/operator of
Limestone Lake Rainforest Tours, a company
specialising in unique tours and
accommodation in the Khao Sok area.
http://www.limestonelaketours.com
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-What else
in Krabi
Thailand ?
With so many activities that are perfect for
the whole family to enjoy, Krabi has framed
itself as a laid-back resort destination
where the emphasis falls on comfort and
relaxation instead of on high-energy
parties. The natural landscape is
accentuated by limestone outcroppings known
as karsts that pop up all over the
countryside. With abundant plant life and
beautiful coral reefs, there's plenty to
explore while you're staying here.
Exploring the archipelago
Krabi spectacular beaches and limestone rock
formations
One of the most remarkable ways to
experience the limestone rock formations and
spectacular beaches is to take a daytrip
from one island to another. Many tour guides
offer organized daytrips to the highlights
of the archipelago, which are worth it and a
chance to break away from the crowds of the
mainland resort. For the more independent
explorer, sea kayaks can be rented for trips
out to some of the nearest small islands. A
boat day trip to Phi Phi is a must too!
Than Bok Khoranie National Park
If you have a tent and would like a place to
set up camp, consider heading out to Than
Bok Khorani National Park, a secluded place
with no concrete accommodation but an
abundance of plant species culminating in a
very picturesque pond surrounded by
gardenias and apocynaceae. The park also
boasts several limestone caves and some
lovely mangrove forests. Many visit on a day
trip from Phuket.
Rock climbing
Many rock climbing outfitters in Krabi also
give lessons at various skill levels to help
you improve your rock climbing abilities.
The limestone cliffs and unique stone
formations have helped Krabi carve out a
global reputation among rock climbing
circles. Ton Sai is the first stop for most
climbers, as it’s the most frequented
climbed spot in the area. Other climbing
outings to more secluded areas are easily
arranged with the help of climbing
outfitters.
Koh Lanta Marine National Park
The sea gypsies, or Chai Leh, still live and
work on the island of Koh Lanta—now a marine
national park. For centuries they have
practiced their own form of spirit worship
and spoken their own distinct language.
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This island also
has the region's standard fare of beautiful beaches, unique
rock formations and stunning coral reefs for exploration.
Some of the rainforest on this island is virtually untouched
and remains protected. Visitors can rent bungalows and stay
a while. It’s also connected to Phi Phi island by ferry.
Shell Fossil Cemetery
Thirty five million years ago, the site of
Ban Laem Pho Cape was an enormous freshwater
swamp that hosted millions of small snails.
The remains of these creatures formed a
fossilized composite that has grown almost
16 inches thick. This huge slab has become
one of Krabi's most popular attractions and
can be reached via a 10-mile drive from the
town of Krabi.
Krabi nightlife
Ao Nang Beach resort area is the primary
tourist hub of Krabi, with Krabi Town itself
not offering a whole lot to out-of-towners
except for a glimpse of everyday life for
the locals. While not quite as exciting as
Phuket, in the resort area you'll find bars
and restaurants whose doors remain open past
midnight, though you'll be hard-pressed to
find any exhilarating parties or
discotheques. Instead, this is a more
family-oriented holiday spot with some nice
restaurants and a relaxed, quiet atmosphere.
Scuba diving
The official diving season in Krabi is from
November to March, though the conditions
are hospitable all year round and divers are here at every
time of the year. Snorkeling is also a great way to get
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coral reefs. Diving companies on the mainland can get you certified as a
diver and will also
arrange diving trips out to all of the best reefs in the
surrounding area. The diving at Phi Phi is especially good.
Enjoy a
lazy beach afternoon at Krabi's Ao Nang Railay Beach.
A
interesting Krabi sightseeing
spot attracting several hundred
visitors per day is the fossil
shell beach. Also called the
Krabi fossil shell cemetery
is all together about 80 million
years old and was layered with
shell fossils over time. Today a
flat platform of compacted
fossils is along the shore.
About 35 million years ago
today's Ban Laem Pho Cape in
Krabi was an large freshwater
swamp with millions of snails.The remains formed a fossilized
shell layer almost 40 centimeter
thick.
The car
park and shopping are a is just
on the cliff where a stairway
leads down to the
Fossil
Shell
Beach,
the stairs are broken off in the
moment -2008-.
That means the
real Fossil
Shell
Beach
can only be reached out of
Ao
Nang by boat, at
present.
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Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery fossil slabs and
chicken island on the horizon
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery plus Longtail
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Daytrip to Krabi Wat Tham Seua
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Wat Tham Seua is the largest temple in
Krabi, and its name means Tiger Cave Temple.
It's literally tucked into the limestone
cliffs of
Ao Luk Thanu mountain range, and
the Buddhist monks that live and worship
here do so in the caves themselves.
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the summit of a 1,272-step climb, a point that affords
wonderful views of the countryside spreading
in every direction.
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