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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 Krabi map.

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 years.

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 prehistoric wall paintings.

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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

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.


Krabi Honeymooner
Krabi Islands
Krabi Islands

-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

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.

-Along the excellent road from Phuket - Phang Nga to Krabi very

 tall jungle trees stand out from the thick undergrowth. The main highway is

Krabi travel
Krabi travel

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.

Krabi rainy weather
Krabi rainy weather
road from Phuket to Krabi
road from Phuket to Krabi
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Krabi tours

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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Krabi Thailand

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Krabi Travel
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Krabi elephant travel
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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

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 has a little something for everyone.

Krabi Limestone Cave and Stalaktites southern Thailand
Krabi Limestone Cave and Stalactites
Krabi limestone cave Thailand
Krabi Tham Lod  Limestone Cave at Ao Luk
Krabi Cave tour by boat
Krabi Cave tour by boat
Krabi navigating into Limestone Cave
Krabi navigating into Limestone Cave
Krabi prehistoric cave paintings
Krabi prehistoric cave paintings
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Krabi prehistoric cave paintings animals

Krabi Limestone Cave
Krabi Limestone Cave
Krabi has a couple of interesting limestone caves located in the mangrove forests around Ao Luk and other places, some of them have prehistoric cave paintings like the Tham Lod cave, pictured here, also see the photos below. All caves are easily accessible either with a longtail boat or via canoeing or kayaking to the cave.The cave is located at appr. 3.5 meters above sea level and has two connected halls with prehistoric cave paintings depicting human figures, animals and utensils

Tham Phi Hua To is a limestone cave in the Phuket Range, surrounded by brackish canals such as Khlong Tha Prang and other., within a mangrove forest. It is presumed to have been a burial or ceremonial site of cave people believed to have roamed the area between 2000 - 3000 years ago.

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Krabi Ao Nang Railay Beach West Thailand
Krabi Ao Nang Railay Beach West

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 a great cliff

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.

Krabi Thai
Krabi Thai

 Krabi Railay Beach Limestone Island

Phuket to Krabi tall jungle trees
Phuket to Krabi tall jungle trees

-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 crushers

Phuket Krabi Fish Trawler
Phuket Krabi Fish Trawler
Phuket Krabi highway works
Phuket Krabi highway works
Phuket Krabi Farmer
Phuket Krabi Farm
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

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 - makers of rock climbing journals.

-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

Krabi prehistoric cave paintings handsKrabi Traffic Sign to the Caves Thailand
Krabi prehistoric cave paintings hands                               Krabi Traffic Sign to the Caves

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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Krabi Ao Nang Railay Beach northern Part                        Krabi Ao Nang Railay Beach southern part

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"

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.

Krabi Limestone World relax on the beach and outdoors action
Krabi Limestone World relax on the beach and outdoors action

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

-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
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.

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 a view of the 

Krabi Railay Beach north
Krabi Railay Beach north
Krabi Railay Beach South
Krabi Railay Beach South
Fossil Shell Beach
Fossil Shell Beach
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery plus Krabi Islands
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery plus Krabi Islands

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.

Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery fossil slabs and chicken island on the horizon
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery fossil slabs and chicken island on the horizon
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery plus Longtail Boats
Fossil Shell Beach Cemetery plus Longtail Boats
Sea Shells and Handicraft
Sea Shells and Handicraft
Sea Shell hanging Lamps
Sea Shell hanging Lamps

Daytrip to Krabi Wat Tham Seua
 

Krabi Orchid
Krabi Orchid

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.

The highlight of this temple is 'Buddha's footprint', located at

Krabi Wa
Krabi Wat

the summit of a 1,272-step climb, a point that affords wonderful views of the countryside spreading in every direction.

Author Andy Burrows is a web writer and frequent visitor to Thailand, for more on Krabi Krabi online he

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Krabi Krabi the tiger and the wat
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