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Canoeing & Kayaking
Canoeing and kayaking are two ways to enjoy
the spectacular seascape, limestone cliffs and caves in Krabi's
waters as these sports allow visitors to explore hidden offshore
areas at a more leisurely pace. Canoeing and kayaking operators
are available at Ao Nang.
Diving & Snorkeling
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 Ao Nang provide dive trips as well as rent diving and
snorkeling gear such as mask/snorkel/fin at the rate of 150
baht/ set/ day (with a deposit of 500 baht).
The advantage of diving from Ao Nang is
the nearby sites in the Poda Island group, where water visibility
is better than that of the mainland, but not as good as Phi
Phi. There are 15 dive sites off of Ao Nang, all reachable
with a 20 to 60-minute boat ride. For experienced divers there
is a 50-meter long cave at 5-12 meters depth at Yawabon Island
behind Poda. The water visibility is at its best from November
to April. Some Ao Nang dive shops close during low season,
May to October, while some (Ao Nang Divers for instance) remain
open all year long. Two local dives in the Poda/Yawasam group
cost approximately 1,900 baht. Four-day PADI open water courses
have risen to 10,000 baht. For more information contact either
Seafan, Aquavision, Poseidon, Phra Nang, Stingray, Ao Nang
Divers (in Krabi Seaview), or Coral Diving (Krabi Resort).
Unlike Phi Phi, scuba dive operators in Ao Nang close from
May to October.
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 challenged
thousands of climbers from all over the world every year.
The levels of difficulty of the various routes vary, so even
the most inexperienced climbers can experiment. Equipment,
instruction and guides are available at most lodgings.
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