Considered as an action and adventure province, there are plenty of things to do in Krabi. With various landscapes and attractions, Krabi offers a lot of marvelous activities which will meet your favors all along your stay in this "Emerald of Andaman".

Snorkeling and diving
Snorkeling and diving seem to be the most popular activities in Krabi due to its proximity to some of the world best dive sites in Andaman Sea. Snorkeling and diving shops are all available on Krabi mainland and on the developed beaches like Ao Nang Beach, Pranang Beach and so on. The most popular dive site is the incomparable Phi Phi Island which possesses the charming underwater world full with multi-colored corals and various marine lives.

Rock climbing
Rock climbing has recently boosted in Krabi among those who love thrilling outdoor sport, and Krabi offers proper setting for this kind of sport due to its jagged cliffs, especially at Pranang Beach and Railay Beach. Rock climbing absolutely evokes your adrenaline rush and challenges your dauntlessness. However, although it seems to be scaring, but it is certainly safe since climbers are instructed on safety rules first.

Canoeing and kayaking
Canoeing is the best way to explore and to be close to the natural beauty of Krabi. The canoe trips in Hong (or rooms in Thai) are highlighted. Hong is lagoons hidden in the cave which can be entered at a low-tide of water. Passing through a tunnel of a cave, you will feel like escaping into the lost world inside, and the unbelievably picturesque sight of white sandy beach fringed by the aquamarine water appears before you. Ao Nang Bay is one of the good points for canoeing and kayaking.

Mountain biking
This is also the best way to explore Krabi closely and healthily all at once. The terrain is spectacular and the scenery is remarkably magnificent.

Entertainments
Nightlife in Krabi cannot compete with its neighbor, Phuket. There are no pubs, ago-go bars or raging discos, but rather a simply open-air pub&restaurants and cafes on the side walk, offering some beers, soft drinks and quite delicious food. As Krabi is an action and adventure province, nightlife is thus not its specialty.

EVENTS & FESTIVALS

The Setting Adrift of the Chao Le Boats
May 2001, Krabi

This festival takes place on Kho Lanta during the full moon night of the sixth and eleventh lunar months. This is a traditional ceremony performed by Sea Gypsies, or "Chao Le," who gather on the beach near Ban Saladan Village. Here they dance their famous "ram rong ngeng" around the boats to be set adrift in the belief that they will bring prosperity and happiness as well as cast away all evils with the vessel. Ceremonies feature cheerful singing and dancing.

Andaman Sea Festival

This is a tourist festival taking place in November and celebrating the opening of the tourist season in Krabi. In the festive day, there are water sport competitions, cultural shows and etc.

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