Krabi Kayak and Snorkel 4 nights / 5 Days

Trip Grade: Easy and relaxing
Best Season: Thailand is best from November to March.

Highlights of Activities: Kayak through lush mangrove forests between limestone karsts mountains, tidal caves with stalactites and stalagmites and stunning scenery, snorkel and swim in clear waters with white sandy beaches and relax in the ambiance of nature. Wildlife such as crab eating Macaques, Water Monitor lizards, Sea Otters, White Belly Sea Eagles, Bramany Kites, Brown Fish Owls, Egrets, several species of Kingfishers and others.

Highlights of Krabi:
Krabi has spectacular beaches and islands made up of craggy limestone cliffs and lush mangrove forests. Railey Beach is one of the most exclusive destinations that are surrounded by a sheer wall of craggy limestone cliffs. These cliffs cut off from the mainland, prohibiting vehicle access. Hence, the sandy beach is undisturbed. Railay Beach is also a popular destination for rock climbers for both experienced and beginners from around the world.

Railay Beach offers various standards of accommodations (tourist class, middle class and five star) in limited numbers, all shaded by the original coconut palms.

Ao Nang Beach, the main gateway of Krabi, offers many choices of accommodations such as luxury five to four star resorts with spa facilities, middle class and tourist class hotel resorts. Restaurants serving local Thai and Western cuisines are abundant at Ao Nang Beach. Moreover, this small beach town offers various tastes of souvenirs, ATM machines and spa facilities to pamper you.

Krabi has hundreds of craggy karsts islands ideal for boating, diving and snorkeling. There is considerable exploring to do in the nearby destinations, inside and outside the many limestone cliffs. The possibilities for rock climbing and caving are infinite.

Discover Asia Travel's Krabi tours take you to some of the most beautiful limestone islands, lush mangrove forests and national park conservation areas where you can hike, kayak, snorkel and swim in the paradise of nature.

Itinerary: Krabi Kayak & Snorkel 5 Days:
Day 1 Arrive Krabi
Arrive Krabi, transfer to your beach resort and remaining time at leisure to relax.
Overnight at resort. Meals: none.

Day 2 Kayak in Than Bok Khor Ranee National Park
Enjoy kayaking along the river, which is flanked by mangrove forests and scenic limestone karsts mountains. The highlight of the trip is paddling through the marvelous tidal caves. We will see stalagmites and stalactites in Lod cave, and visit the Pee Hua Tho cave which has prehistoric paintings. Once we paddle through the Light cave, we will find ourselves in the fascinating paradise room, where we can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and beautiful scenery. Next, we paddle through the Dark passage cave.

Schedule:
Breakfast at resort and depart at 09.00am,
Around 10.00am, arrive at Bor Tor pier of Than Bok khor Ranee National Park, where we begin our kayak trip.
Basic instruction on how to use a sit-on-top hard shell kayak is given for your knowledge and safety issues.
Enjoy kayaking and exploring the fascinating stalactite and stalagmite at the Light Cave, more exciting kayaking to the Dark Cave;
Continue adventure through the Lod Cave, which is famous for its beautiful stalactite and stalagmite.
Visit Pee Hua Tho Cave with prehistoric paintings and paddle back to the pier. Enjoy freshly cooked delicious lunch.
Next, transfer Taan Bok khor Ranee National Park scenic nature trail for a short walk and return transfer to resort. Meals: BL.

Day 3 Kayak Tha Lane Bay mangrove forests
Tha Lane bay mangrove forests and karts limestone mountains adorned with lush vegetation, beautiful vertical cliffs, stalactites, caves, lagoons and stunningly beautiful scenery are some of the gems of Krabi for a pleasant day trip. We will paddle through the mangrove forests along the limestone mountain cliffs, narrow canyons and lagoons to explore the floras and faunas of Tha Lane. If lucky, you will see Gibbons in the trees while crab eating Macaques and Water Monitor lizards are frequently seen. Occasional visitors to the area are the sea otters along waterline at the cliffs. Red billed King Fisher and white belly sea eagles are some of the resident birds frequently sited in the area. Our final paddle will be through the vertical canyons, which leads to the beautiful seafront and then to the pier where we will have lunch.

Schedule:
Breakfast at resort and depart for kayak trip at 09.00am,
Around 10.00am, arrive at Tha Lane Bay Pier.
Start adventurous kayaking along the mangrove forest.
Fresh lunch will be served at the local restaurant at pier.
Then, continue journey by vehicle to Tha Prom Klong Nam Song, a natural fresh water stream often referred as crystal pool for refreshing swim before heading back to our hotel. Arrive back to hotel around 3.30-4.00pm.
Meals: BL.

Accessories to Bring: swimwear, sunglasses, sun-lotion, insect repellent, camera, clothes, wide-brim hat, and beach slippers.

Note: This program is under the limitation of the weather conditions.
Basic training for how to maneuver kayak is provided.
Remark: Schedule is subject to change due to the weather condition.

Day 4 Snorkel around the outlying islands by long-tailed boat
Breakfast and then depart for a half-day trip by covered long-tailed boat will take us to the outlying islands, one of which is Koh Hong, a former pirate's cove surrounded by sheer cliffs. It is accessible only at high tide. Its clear water makes great snorkeling while the sandy beaches around this island is great for swimming, walking and sunbathing. After lunch, return to resort and at leisure.
Meals: BL.

Alternative program is to small islands (Koh Lak, Koh Dam Kwan (Chicken Island), Koh Si, Koh Taab and Koh Poda, and Phra Nang Cave) and beautiful uninhabited beaches close to Phranang Bay. If you are looking for easier trip close to your hotel, choose this alternative. Depart from hotel at 9.00am.
After lunch, return to hotel and then at leisure.

Day 5 Departure from Krabi
Breakfast at the hotel and at leisure until departure for your next destination.
Meals: B.

Package tour based on quality 3 to 4 star hotels. Departure daily year round, Minimum 2 Persons. Krabi Kayak and Snorkel Tour 5 Days: TOUR COST PER PERSON IN US DOLLARS:
Group Size:	TOUR COST:
1 Persons	US$1,318 per person
2 Persons	US$854 per person
3-12 Persons	US$504 per person
Bangkok-Krabi Airfare roundtrip: US$242 per person Airfare are current, includes departure tax, insurance, and subject to change.