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 Rai
Leh (also known as Rai Lay) is the major rock climbing site in Thailand
and Malaysia
and probably also in the whole of South East Asia.
It offers a unique combination of breathtaking scenery, beautiful
beaches with soft sand, an excellent tourist infrastructure, many
climbing shops and schools and an overwhelming number of routes
suitable for both absolute beginners and experienced climbers.Rock
Climbing
The limestone cliffs that dot the entire area surrounding Krabi
are heaven for rock-climbing enthusiasts, who come from all over
the world to take up the challenge of climbing.
Over 150 odd routes have developed since the late 1980's when Krabi
first witnessed the sight of people scaling it's craggy mountains.
Routes include high quality limestone, steep, pocketed walls, overhangs
and hanging stalactites, with some accessed by boat belay, others
involving jungle walk approaches or abseils into the sea.
The headland between Tham Phra Nang and Rai Leh Beaches harbours
some particularly popular spots, with good climbing for beginners
and more experienced climbers alike. Guided climbs and instruction
are available in most of the more populated tourist areas, particularly
in the resorts and bungalows of Ao Nang and Rai Leh Beach. Climbing
gear is readily available for hire as is information on routes and
bolting. Extreme care must be taken however, to ensure that your
guides and equipment are reliable.
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 Hiking
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The interior of Krabi's mainland is covered with richly forested
lands much of which is designated national park area and ideal for
avid hikers. A favoured area for hiking is Khao Phanom Bencha National
Park, featuring caves, waterfalls, streams and rock pools. Easily
reached by Songteaw, motorbike or mountain bike, the park has several
trails leading to it's scenic spots and provides ample opportunity
to observe abundant plant and animal life along the way.
Another good hiking spot is at Khao Pra-Bang Khram next to the
Bang Teao Village. A 2.7 km forest trail - the Thung Teao Trail
- begins and ends at the Khao Nor Chuchi Sanctuary Headquarters.
Information can be obtained from the no-hunting zone office at Ban
Bang Teao.
Climbing Support:
Cliffs Man: on Railay E. mobile T 01-3975559 Half day course(800B)
- 5 days(5000B) course
We did not check all the schools. So shop around. Phra Nang Rock
Climbers next to Coco's Bungalows
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