Ao Nang, Thailand is one of the most popular tourist districts in the Thai province of Krabi. The ample restaurants, bars, natural beauty, and other unique attractions are what keep people flocking to Ao Nang. Experience for yourself the reasons that people love visiting Ao Nang. Read on to learn about the best things to do in the area!
1. Rock climbing and caving tours
The abundant rocky islands and cliffs make Ao Nang a rock climber’s paradise. Even if you are not a seasoned rock climber, you are sure to find a climb suited to your experience, or lack thereof. Rock climbing tours often come with additional tours of the cave formations in the area.
If you have never climbed before, you may want to start with a shorter, half day climb, for a gentle, beginner friendly introduction to climbing. After completing your tour, enjoy the breathtaking views at the top, and a feeling of pride at your accomplishment. A full day rock climbing tour at Railay Beach, just a boat ride away from Ao Nang proper, is perfect for climbing enthusiasts.
Rock Climbing and Caving Tours
Location: Railay Beach
Price Range: from 31 USD to 56 USD
Duration: range from 4 to 8 hours
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2. Go scuba diving
July, 9th - mid of "green season": perfect weather combined with even more perfect underwater conditions give all our guests unforgettable diving experience.
Posted by Scuba Diving Krabi Thailand on Sunday, 9 July 2017
The warm water, coral reefs, and colorful sea creatures off the coast of Ao Nang make for picturesque and pleasant scuba diving experiences. January through March is considered to be the diving season, as visibility and sea conditions are best during these months. If you are a beginner, you may find the easier currents near the reefs to be best for you.
For more adventurous divers, you can select dives where you will be able to see sharks and barracudas. There are a plethora of opportunities for scuba diving. Some of the most popular dive centers are “The Dive Ao Nang” and “Kon-Tiki Krabi Diving & Snorkeling Center”. Check them out and choose a diving adventure that is right for you.
The Dive
Address: 249/2, Moo 2 Ao Nang, Muang, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Price: starting from 147 USD
Opening Hours: 11am - 8pm
Contact: +66-822822537
Website: The Dive
Kon-Tiki Krabi Diving & Snorkeling Center
Address: 137 Moo 2, Tambon Ao Nang, Amphur, Muang, Ao Nang, Muang, 81000, Thailand
Price: starting from 120 USD
Opening Hours: 9am - 9pm
Contact: +66-980141996
3. Get a Thai massage
Receive a massage that has been around and perfected for over two millennia. These massages are renowned for improving circulation, relaxing muscles, and even improving moods. Head to one of the many Thai massage centers, to experience supreme relaxation and reap the benefits of this ancient healing massage. Massage Corner is one of the most popular Thai massage parlors in Ao Nang, and for good reason. The relaxing ambiance, complete with wonderful scents and dim lighting, as well as professional and skilled staff, are among some of the reasons people love it.
Massage Corner
Address: 155/17 3, Moo 2 Ao Nang, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Opening Hours: 10am - 11pm
Contact: +66-812715399
4. Tree Top Adventure Park
This park accommodates virtually any type of traveler, from families to solo, seasoned hikers to beginners. You have the freedom and options to select an adventure that suits your needs and desires. Experience the jungle, all of the sights, smells and sounds from a unique angle: the top of the dense jungle canopy. After a short training session, to ensure your safety, take a climb up the cliff and begin your adventure. Choose from an assortment of games and activities in the treetops, ranging from ziplining to Tarzan swings to tightrope walking.
Tree Top Adventure Park
Address: 5/1 Moo 6, Ao Luek Noi, Ao Luek, Krabi, Thailand 81110
Price: 51 USD
Opening Hours: 9am - 5pm
Contact: Tel: +66-844623443
Website: Tree Top Adventure Park
5. Island hopping (from USD 27.0)
Posted by Krabi Trips Thailand on Friday, 13 January 2017
There are literally hundreds of small islands and rock formations near Ao Nang and in Krabi, in general, making Ao Nang perfectly situated to explore the various islands. There are several options for island hopping. The first is seeing islands on a tour: the Phi Phi Islands and Krabi 4 Island tours are some of the popular ones.
The Phi Phi Islands are incredibly popular, so chances are your tour will be crowded with many other people just as thrilled to visit these islands, proclaimed the “Jewels of the Andaman Sea”. The turquoise water will indeed remind you of expensive antique jewelry. The Krabi Island Tour is shorter than the Phi Phi Islands tour, making it more suited for families with young children.
If you would like to view the islands at your own pace and avoid crowds, you can rent a longboat or speedboat and head out to the islands with your own private boatman and guide.
Phi Phi Islands Tours
Prices: starting from 50 USD
Duration: between 6 to 11 hours
Andaman Sea 4 Island Tour by Longtail Boat from Krabi
Duration: 6 hours 30 minutes
6. Krabi Shell Cemetery
Visit the graves of creatures who roamed the earth 40 to 50 million years ago. This is possibly the only cemetery where it is appropriate for you to be filled with a sense of wonder, curiosity, and excitement. Look through the large collections of ancient shells and admire the intricate shapes and designs.
If you are an archeology buff and would like to learn more specific information about the shells, consider going on a guided tour, where a guide will provide you with plenty of geological information. If you are sensitive to heat, it may be best to visit the shell cemetery in the early morning or late afternoon, to avoid the midday heat.
Krabi Shell Cemetery
Address: Sai Thai, Mueang Krabi District, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Price: 6 USD for adults; 3 USD for children
Contact: +66-910432717
7. Railay Beach
Paradise may be the only way to describe this beach. This sandy beach, with aquamarine water, is flanked by dense jungle on one side, with several uniquely shaped cliffs in the background. It is perfect for relaxing in the sand and swimming. If you would like to engage in more rigorous activity, you can go rock climbing or kayaking.
After a day of lounging on the beach or scaling the side of a cliff, head to one of the numerous restaurants, bars, and shops, conveniently located on the beach.
8. Discover Krabi artistry behind the Blue Dragon Cabaret Show (from USD 30.0)
Make the most out of your trip to Krabi island and find out a little more about the cultural role of the Blue Dragon Cabaret Show in changing Thai dance as an art and as a movement for the trans community. This cultural show showcases Thailand’s “ladyboys” performing dances based form Vegas shows, boasting with a wide variety of talent and intricacy in cultural and contemporary dance. Participants will be entitled to hotel transfers, and pit stops to three different Krabi attractions, from Ban Ao Nang, I Asia Charmchuri Square, to Ao Nang Beach in Krabi Town. Spend the day discovering another side to Krabi’s cultural heritage in art and dance by booking this tour to see the Blue Dragon Cabaret Show.
Bangkok Calypso Ladyboy Cabaret Show
Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes
9. Romantic Sunset Dinner Cruise From Ao Nang (from USD 89.0)
Krabi, Thailand is an island destination like no other, one that usually needs no further introduction and boasts quite a stunning selection of white sand beaches. Couples traveling to Krabi island must make it a point to book a sunset tour on a cruise and see the scenic ocean view of the Andaman Sea coast while enjoying a BBQ seafood dinner. Get the chance to try other enjoyable water activities like snorkeling and diving at Poda Island and Pirate Beach. This romantic tour for two is one of the most booked in Viator and is definitely a must-try for those celebrating anniversaries and birthdays together. Maximize your Krabi vacation today and book a romantic cruise for two when in Thailand.
Romantic Sunset And Seafood Dinner Cruise with Plankton swimming
Duration: 7 hours
10. Phi Phi Islands in this full-day tour (from USD 95.0)
Welcome the gorgeous white sand beaches into one whole day of your itinerary when in Thailand. See what lies beyond the two stunning islands of Phi Phi Don and Phi Phi Leh, and discover other hidden gems within the islands that many tourists don’t often come to know about. Maximize your vacation at Krabi aside from just lounging on the beach and try other activities like snorkeling, diving, and maybe even swimming with remarkable sea turtles and sharks. Participants are entitled to a lunch buffet with fresh fruits, light refreshments, alcoholic beverages as well as snorkeling equipment and hotel transfers to and from the tour’s departure point.
Full-Day Phi Phi Islands Tour with Lunch from Krabi
Duration: 7 hours
11. See glowing planktons at night in this Bio Luminescent Swimming Tour (from USD 37.0)
Spend your nights swimming in the gorgeous blue oceans of Krabi Island and see yourself glow in a sea of luminescent planktons surrounding the waters. This tour is best for adventurous groups of friends and families who wish to experience something beyond the norm of beach lounging and bar hopping at night. The tour starts at 4:00 PM where guests will be entitled to free BBQ dinner, a tour guide, a life jacket, and a snorkeling mask for those who book this one of a kind tour. Watch the sunset and submerge yourself in the luminescent waters of Krabi island and end the wonderful experience with an exciting fire show on the beach. Make the most out of your trip and book this unique tour radiating with promise and adventure.
Bioluminescent Swimming Tour from Krabi
Duration: 6 hours
Be Goldilocks and find what is right for you...
Ao Nang has a wonderful mix of rigorous and relaxing activities. Depending on your goals, you should be able to tailor your stay in Ao Nang to your needs and desires. Whether you want to climb cliffs, relax and sunbathe at the beach, or anything in between, you are sure to find activities that are “just right”, in Ao Nang.
You can be Goldilocks
Ao Nang has a wonderful mix of rigorous activities and relaxing activities. Depending on your goals, you should be able to tailor your stay in Ao Nang to your needs and desires. Whether you want to climb cliffs, scuba dive, and tightrope walk across the jungle canopy or sunbathe at the beach and receive a massage, or anything in between, you are sure to find activities that are just right in Ao Nang.
Enjoy the clear waters of Phra Nang Beach
Contributed by Content Creator, Nikita
Phra Nang Beach is located south of Railay Beach West. It’s very beautiful and picturesque, BUT you won’t find any beach bars or restaurants on the beach, so I would recommend taking some drinks and snacks with you.
The best way to get to Phra Nang Beach is by taking a longtail boat from Ao Nang Beach. The boat ride lasts about 15 minutes and is about 100 THB (2.78 USD) per person.
You can be Goldilocks
Ao Nang has a wonderful mix of rigorous activities and relaxing activities. Depending on your goals, you should be able to tailor your stay in Ao Nang to your needs and desires. Whether you want to climb cliffs, scuba dive, and tightrope walk across the jungle canopy or sunbathe at the beach and receive a massage, or anything in between, you are sure to find activities that are just right in Ao Nang.
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