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KRABI TRAVEL AND TOURS
If you drive, you can park your car on the way from Neua Klong to Maung
District. This can be easily noticed but if you go by bus, you can tell the driver where
to go. Another incident happened when the government agreed to built the mainroad through
the canal and wanted to build a concrete bridge instead of the wooden one. |
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KRABI TOURS
AND EXCURSIONS
One
of the labour decided to make a pledge to the holy spirit there to let them work
comfortably and thoroughly as well as gave a promise to build a concrete well to set the
area of the fountain. Finally,they succeed so he did what he engaged to do. Furthermore,
it is told among the villagers that there was an enormous snake with 2 combs taking care
of the well. This is why this place was considered the sacred place. For travelers, here a
hot spring bathroom provided is well-known since it can cure a skin disease
Cham Island or Poo
island : A large Muslim populated island forming its own sub-district in Krabi. The people
earn their lives mostly in fishing, rubberwood cultivation and the local craft of cloth
weaving. The last item has become so well known that Krabi province is famous for its
cloth, called Pah Tor Koh Poo woven cloth. During the fair-weather months of dry season,
passage to the island can be made by taking a boat from Jao Fah pier in Krabi town. When
it is rainy, take a boat from Laem Kruad pier in Neua Klong District instead. Beach
bungalows are available for overnight visitors.
Sri-Bo-Ya Island :
This island lies not so far from Cham Island and its likewise populated by Muslims engaged
in fishing and rubber planting. The atmosphere is quiet and pleasant--perfect for
unhurried holiday relaxation. Beach bungalows are available. During fair- weather months,
take the boat from Jao fah pier in Krabi Town; in rainy season, leave from Laem Kruad pier
in Neua Klong instead.
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ECO
TOURISM
 Krabi
province contains superb natural scenery with jungle covered limestone cliffs, rock
formations, hot springs and mangroves as well as islands and beaches. Distinct from the
rest of Thailand, with influences from Malaysia, the local culture has retained many of
its traditions and remains largely unaffected by tourism, making the area quite unique.
Tours are available, (mostly in Land Rover type vehicles) which explore the countryside,
travelling on back roads, though small villages, oil palm and rubber plantations, and
jungle trails. Tours usually include a the trip through the mangroves which have their own
unique eco-system with some cave exploration.
Specialist activity tours, like canoeing and elephant trekking, are also available. Most
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 SAILING
TRIPS
Visit some of the beautiful islands surrounding Krabi by taking a day cruise. One day
trips offered through agencies like Ao Nang Travel and Tour Co., Ltd include stopovers at
major scenic spots like Phi Phi Island, or Lanta Island with swimming and snorkel stops at
secluded beaches. Lunch provided - all on comfortably equipped boats. |
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 JUNK
TOURS
For something a bit different, why not try a trip on a wooden junk? These beautifully
crafted boats provide travellers with a really unique experience guaranteed to relax.
Lazy Tours Ltd offer a range of Junk-Cruises around Krabi and Phuket area aboard the
"Dauw Talae 2" . Tours presently operate from Phuket and Krabi. Those who have
limited time can join the cruise for 1 leg of the journey - either from Krabi or PP
Island. The cruise provides ample opportunity for swimming, snorkelling, and lay overs at
some of the most scenic beaches in the area. Though not a dive boat, the Dauw Talae 2 also
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KRABI ACTIVITIES
Krabi, a province with 160 kilometres of
coastline along the Andaman Sea in
southern Thailand, is home to some of
the most extraordinary natural wonders
of the world. Idyllic islands and coves,
powder-white beaches, stunning coral
reefs, dramatic limestone karst
formations, lush jungle and mangroves
are all within easy reach. Just 80
minutes from Bangkok by air, Krabi is a
dream locale for nature lovers,
adventurers and romantics alike. Many
plan to come to Krabi only for a day or
two, but fall in love instantly; Krabi
is an itinerary-changer. Its power of
attraction is born from the beauty of
the natural surroundings combined with
the graciousness of its residents.
There’s no place on earth like Krabi...
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Beach and island hopping
Exciting island-hopping to
the tropical hot spots in
the Krabi sea : Phra Nang
Cave, Tup Isl., Chicken Isl.
and Poda Isl. Swimming,
snorkelling, sunbathing,
exploring and photography
are the main activities to
enjoy. Expect plenty of sun,
a rich variety of corals and
fishes, crystal clear waters
and white powdery sand
beaches, lined with coconut
palms. The fabulous Phi Phi
Islands are only 45 minutes
away from Krabi by speed
boat including Phi Phi Ley,
made famous by Leonardo
Dicaprio’s film “The Beach”.
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Climbing
Krabi is the original Thai
rock climbing paradise. Home
to two of the most beautiful
beaches on the planet,
Railay / Tonsai is
world-famous among
rock-climbers and is quite
simply astoundingly
beautiful. The cliffs that
cut the Railay / Tonsai
pensinsula off from the rest
of Thailand free it from all
motor traffic and protect
the unique landscape. The
limestone cliffs of
Thailand's magnificent Phra
Nang peninsula are the
backdrop for Railay / Tonsai
climbing. The rock climbing
at Railay / Tonsai offers
routes of world class
quality for both beginners
and expert climbers.
Climbers of all abilities
will have an unbelievable
time scaling these
stalactite-dripping karst
cathedrals.
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Scuba Diving
Thailand is considered to be
one of the top ten scuba
diving countries in the
world boasting crystal clear
waters, spectacular reefs
and rock formations, plus a
colourful selection of
marine life. There can be
few countries other than
Thailand that offer so much
scuba variety, Whether you
are a complete novice or a
qualified diver you'll find
Krabi offers scuba diving
holidays and courses suit
your ability.
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Kayaking
In
a land of heart-stopping
seascapes, it's hard to
select the best kayaking.
When judged by wealth of
sites, though, Thailand's
most amazing adventure
kayaking is in the Andaman
Sea. Petroglyphs,
spectacular karst scenery
(limestone rock-faces rising
vertically out of the sea),
stunningly beautiful
lagoons, hongs (hollow
islands), squeaky-clean
beaches, tropical wildlife,
coral reefs and stilted Thai
fishing villages await you.
The world-famous kayaking
sites Koh Panek and James
Bond Island, in Phang Nga
Bay between Phuket and Krabi,
are sadly no longer
recommended during high
season, as they have been
over-run by day-trippers
from Phuket.
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Fishing
World-class
game and big-game fishing in
Krabi with family-friendly
itineraries, day-trips and
liveaboards to Thailand's
premier fishing
destinations. Catch marlin,
sailfish, wahoo, giant
trevally, barracuda,
yellow-fin tuna, Spanish
mackrell, snapper and lots
more. Its unforgettable, the
sun and the blue skies
combined with monster fish
make this an unbeatable
destination for fishermen of
all abilities.
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Elephant treking
Experience
a beautiful river and jungle
forest from the back of an
elephant. The elephant camp
is just 15 minutes from Ao
Nang, where the natural
environment provides
permanent shade and abundant
water for the elephants
throughout the year. Your
elephant trek will take you
along a river running
through the camp and into
the rain forest at the foot
of the beautiful "karst"
mountains, with the sheer
cliffs special to this area.
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White water rafting
A Dam was built in the hills
near Rai Leh to service a
tin mine which is now
abandoned. White water
rafters now use it twice a
day flooding the river with
a tide of water on which you
can ride. Two expert guides
take you on a runaway ride
down 5 or 10 kilometer
stretch of river which gets
faster and and more furious
the further down you go. An
exhillarating experience.
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Tiger Cave Temple ( Wat Tham
Suea )
The cave temple is aptly
named because of the rock
outgrowth nearby resembling
a tiger's claw. The temple
is located about 3km from
the town towards North East.
Wat Tahm Seua is known as a
center for meditation. Its
spectacular setting in the
Ao Luk Thanu mountain ranges
provides the necessary quiet
atmosphere for meditation.
The main vihara or the
sanctum sanctorum is inside
a small shallow limestone
cave. Both sides are lined
by cells like caves which
are called monastic cells or
kutis. The area is well lit
and very well maintained
preserving the serenity of
the environment. Some 250
Monks and Nuns live in the
temple compounds at the
moment. Here you can venture
it up the hills. There are
two passages, one taking you
up by 1200 steps to the hill
top. The commanding view all
around shall be worthy of
taking the strain to climb
the hill. The second passage
is only 130 steps up and you
reach the place where monks
live in their small
cottages.The whole area is
full of caves and limestone
rock formations.
Archeologists have found
remnants of ancient
habitations as old as from
stone age. Stone tools,
shards of pottery and beads,
idols of clay have all been
unearthed which bear
testimony to the cultural
heritage of the area |
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