Krabi Phi Phi Activities & Sports

ROCK CLIMBING

This is a popular pastime in Krabi and the limestone cliffs in the area seem to have been created by nature for this very purpose. World renowned for the spectacular views and accessibility the cliffs of Krabi see flocks of tourists and avid climbers annually. One of the more popular, particularly with inexperienced climbers is the climb to see the Princess Lagoon and the scintillating views across the karst landscape both inland and out to sea that lies next to Railey Beach. There are fixed ropes to assist you at the steeper points, but most of it is a forest hike. Access is at the south end of either Railey East or Phra Nang beach.

HONG ISLAND

This limestone island has a beach and is surrounded by coral reef. To get to the islands takes about one hour by boat from Ao Nang beach.

AO NANG BEACH

There are around 83 small islands of various size and shapes in the bay off this beach. A boat trip or a sightseeing tour can be arranged from here. Either talk to one of the many 'long-tail' boat skippers or go on an organised tour one of the hotels or tour agencies offer.

BEACH FUN

Railey beach provides a great beach area at low tide for frisbee throwing (either on sand or in the water) or a game of football with the locals. There's a permanent volleyball net too, where you can play for hours with other enthusiastic players.

CANOEING

There are various establishments particularly on Ao Phra Nang and Railey beaches where you can hire canoes, either by hour or by day. A few charter companies in the area also offer canoeing expeditions along the coast or around the islands in the area.

SNORKELING, SCUBA DIVING and FISHING TRIPS

are organized from most beaches, some offering canoeing in two-person kayaks, sailing and windsurfing. If some sport is not offered at your beach, you can easily take one of the regular long-tail boats to the next beach and probably find it there.

PHI PHI ISLANDS

The superb scenery of these islands include beaches of silvery sand, emerald green sea, coral reefs and an abundance of colourful marine life.

THINGS TO DO ON PHI PHI

PUB CRAWL Tin Tins and Carlitos Bar on Phi Phi Island are the closest thing to a party pub but again its pretty easy going.

VIEW POINT To see the classic view of Phi Phi Island follow the path behind Tonsai Village and ask for the View Point. The path is very good, and it will take between 25 and 55 minutes. At sunrise many people unable to make the hike up to view point in the morning go the beach in front of the Beach Club to watch the sun spill onto the cliffs at dawn

MASSAGE Check out the shops where staff have been trained at Wat Po (Center for Thai Massage in Bangkok). Massage can be dangerous, so please take care that the person attending you really does know what they are doing otherwise you could land up with more aches and pains than you started out with.

SNORKELING, SCUBA DIVING and FISHING TRIPS Phi Phi Islands have some of the more popular dive spots a short boat ride away or simply jump into the water with a pair of goggles on, paddle out a short way and below you, in the emerald waters you'll see a marine wonderland. On the other hand if you'd rather catch the fish, Phi Phi has a number of charter companies catering to this sport.

BOXING 3 times a week the Reggae Bar complex has live real Thai Boxing. These Bangkok professionals have a training camps on Phi Phi Island. Friday night the purse is real and so is the fight. They get some big national names in the high season. Fight night is big and so are the crowds

HAIR BRAIDING Very popular amongst the younger crowd. Good value.

SNOOKER The snooker hall next to Tintin's bar and Club has 6 full size tables, 80 Baht an hour.

COCK FIGHTING and FISH FIGHTING The local Muslims love to gamble and Cock Fighting and Fish Fighting can be seen every now and again.

FOOTBALL About 3 times a year Phi Phi hosts a football tournament, island style. About 15 teams fight it out over 10 days of serious competition.