Canoeing & Kayaking

Among the best ways to enjoy the spectacular seascape, limestone cliffs and caves in Krabi's waters are canoeing and kayaking. These sports allow the travellers to explore the hidden areas offshore at a more leisurely pace. Canoeing and kayaking operators are available at Au Nang.

Diving & Snorkelling

Like Phang-nga, Krabi offers a great opportunity for diving due to its numerous natural marine resources including over a hundred offshore islands. Dive shops around Rai Le and Au Nang provide dive trips as well as diving and snorkelling gear for rent. Another nice dive site is Ao Ling or Monkey Bay.

Rock Climbing

Apart from marine sports, Krabi is also an ideal place for rock climbing. Lines of sheer limestone cliffs along Tham Phranang and Rai Le beaches have attracted thousands of climbers from all over the world to challenge themselves every year. The routes are of various levels from low to high difficulty. So, even the inexperienced climbers can have a try. Equipment, instruction and guides are available at most lodgings.

Other Activities

There are many other activities that can be enjoyed at this wonderful coastal province, such as game-fishing, sailing and mountain biking. Please ask for information from your hotel or travel agent.

Laanta Lanta Festival (Early March)

The Laanta Lanta Festival, held every year in Lanta Old Town around March, is a celebration of the racial harmony and a chance for locals and visitors to enjoy cultural performances and traditional games and sports.

You can enjoy a wide variety of local cuisine at over 50 food and beverage booths. Performances of Rong-Ngen, the traditional music and dance of the ancient Sea Gypsies, can be enjoyed on the main stage, as well as performances presented by groups from all over Thailand. A second beachside stage features contemporary jazz and reggae performances nightly, in a relaxed party atmosphere.

Floating Boats of the Sea Gypsy (Loi Ruea Chao Le Festival)

On the full moon day of the 6th and 11th lunar months (around May and October)

This festival is a rare and old tradition of the sea gypsies on Ko Lanta. On the full moon day of the 6th and 11th lunar months, the sea gypsies will gather at the beach near Ban Saladan to float boats in the sea in order to float away the misfortunes and bring good luck. During the ceremony, a typical southern Rong-ngeng dance and music will be performed around the boats.

Opening the Andaman Sea (Krabi Boek Fa Andaman) (around Mid November)

This festival is held annually to officially open the tourist season of the province. It features parades, cultural and musical performances, sea kayak competitions, boat races, sales of food and local products and many other activities.

For exact dates and schedules, contact Tourism Authority of Thailand, Krabi Office, tel. +66 (0) 7562 2163; +66 (0) 7561 2811-2. E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.