Sports and activities in Krabi

Posted by admin on May 25th, 2008 filed in activities, attractions, travel tips, watersports

Holidaymakers in Krabi will appreciate the numerous sports and activities, from which many are suitable for young and old that Krabi has on offer. The majority of the available activities are outdoor pursuits including: snorkelling, rock climbing, golfing, sea kayaking, diving and swimming. A rewarding option is to explore some of Krabi’s areas boasting exceptional natural beauty, by canoeing, jungle trekking, elephant rides or cycling.

Krabi Golf Course
The Pakasai Country Club is Krabi’s single golf course. This outstanding course is situated about seven miles from Krabi Airport and about 19 miles from the reputed Emerald Garden Resort in the province’s Neua Klong District. Emerald Garden organises golf package trips, which usually include visiting other interesting spots. A round here will cost around 1,200 baht. This price includes caddy and green fees as well as the rent for the necessary equipment. The true golfing enthusiasts also have the option travelling to Phuket (two hours by road) where they might play on several world-class courses.

Krabi Rock Climbing
Both Krabi and Ao Nang attract many international rock climbers. These destinations provide a world-renowned playground for advanced and beginning climbers alike. Courses are offered by a number of schools. The numerous formations of limestone cliffs contribute to the outstanding quality of the climbing routes.

Krabi Scuba Diving
Krabi’s islands such as the world-famous Phi Phi archipelago offer some of the world’s finest dive sites. Other popular activities here are exciting reef diving as well as superb snorkelling. Several of Ao Nang’s dive schools run advanced courses, Open Water 1 PADI courses. Additionally, they organise boat trips to some of the area’s spectacular reefs and ship wrecks.

Krabi Fitness
The well-established resorts in Krabi are facilitated with a fully equipped fitness centre, Jacuzzi, massage service and tennis courts. With exception of the months during the high season, non-resort guests are allowed to use these recreational facilities at a small fee.

Krabi Sea Kayaking
Sea kayaks offer an unforgettable experience exploring many of the paradise-like isles jutting out of Krabi’s shoreline along with the mysterious caves and tropic lagoons. There are several majestic locations, which only can be accessed by kayak! Several agencies operate daily kayak adventures.

Krabi Trekking
The lush rain forests in Krabi province provide great playgrounds for rewarding walking adventures. Huay Toh National Park houses some excellent trails, following a route across the forest continuing its way going uphill to a stunning waterfall. The awesome Khao Pra Bang Khram reserve offers spectacular nature trails as well. Other fascinating environments include: the Tha Pom mangrove river and Tarnbok Khoranee National Park. In each of these parks you can find clean, refreshing swimming spots.

Krabi Fishing
Fishing ranks among Krabi’s most popular recreational activities. Angling enthusiasts will find it rather difficult not to catch some fish. The fishing trip operators even advertise with slogans like “No Catch, No Pay!” Day fishing trips are most common but you also have the option chartering a boat and sail away at night or before dawn.

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