Krabi is generally considered to be one of the best places in the world for rock climbing.With its thousands of sheer limestone cliff faces, overhangs, and caves, there is something to challenge everyone, from the professional solo climber to the complete beginner. If you can take your concentration off the rock face, climbing in Krabi presents some of the best views a climber will ever see.

Beginners have the benefit of a rope attached to their harness, which is secured to the a bolt at the top of the climb (called top rope climbing) and controlled by an instructor below. This method, used everywhere in Krabi is so safe and suitable for all ages and abilities. Each of the climbs is graded (using the French system) for consistency. You can even give your arms and legs a break and hang motionless in the aur while you catch your breath.

There are at least ten rock climbing schools in Railay and Ton Sai, and several more in Ko Phi Phi. all have good, English-speaking instructors and provide guiding srevices for experienced climbers, equipment rental, as well as rock climbing courses. Fitness and strength is obviously a plus, but on the rock face, you will find the sheer will to climb counts for a lot, too.
Rock climbing in Krabi provides a challenge to both mind and body-there's a reason it's used on so many motivational training courses-and, here in Krabi, the sense of achievement you feel on reaching the summit of the course is doubled by the extraordinary views across the islands you will enjoy from the top.

Those with plenty of experience rock climbing should bring their shoes(and possibly harness)with them; the rest can be hired locally rather than lugging it on the plane. Many of the schools and climbing companies are internationally accredited in safety training and have reliable and well maintained equipment. As always you should conduct your own checks when using other people's equipment.
Over the years, many Thai and foreign rock climbing enthusiast have blazed routes up the many rock faces both here and on Koh Phi Phi and there are now more than 600 routes; from 5a's to classic multipitch 6a's, and even extremes of 8c. If you are serious about rock climbing in Krabi and will be hanging around awhile or returning its worth picking up a copy of king Climbers route guide(US$25), which is published(now in 5th edition)by a well known local climber.
A local climber by the name of Shamick Byszewski undertook the thankless task of rebolting many of the routes in 2005 using titanium bolts and public property open to all, if you wish to bolt routes of you own its advisable to consult with the locals rst to avoid stepping on any toes. These climbers make a living here and have put a lot of effort into opening and maintaining routes. Don't expect to simply show up and use them without making use of some of their services.

Krabi Attractions
Regarded by travelers from all walks of life as begin among the most beautiful tropical islands of the world.
Thale Waek (Separated Sea)
One of Thailand's unseen highlights, Thale Waek is situated along Ko Dam Khwan. As the tide recedes, the sea is gradually separated by the white sand and limestone beach that will appear to amazingly connect the two islands at low tide. The best time to visit Thale Waek is 5 days before and after the full moon from December to beginning of May. To visit Thale Waek, proceed on Highway No. 4034 from the city, then turn left and follow Highway No. 4202 to Ao Nang.
Mu Ko Hong
Mu Ko Hong consists of a group of limestone islands including Ko Lao or Ko Sa Ka, Ko Lao Riam, Ko Pakka, Ko Lao Lading and Ko Hong or Ko lao Li Pe which is the biggest island to the south. The attractions on these islands include fine beaches, shallow and deep-water coral reefs and various kinds of fish while popular activities include snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, sea-canoeing and nature studies on the 400-meter hiking tril around Ko Hong. Mu Ko Hong is located at the edge of the Than Bok Khorani National Park, and is accessible by a 1-hour boat trip from Ao Nang. The park entrance fee is 200 baht per person with an additional fee of 20 baht per person for camping on the island.
Hat Tham Phra Nang

This beach is the location of the 5-star Rayavadee resort, a private property that occupies 26 acres of the beach and the only compound located near Phra Nang Beach.

The Inner and Outer Phra Nang Caves, and Phra Nang Lagoon, which are located nearby offer remarkable views against a stunning backdrop and a range of accommodations to suit every budget.

Although these attractions are accessible only by boat, they still draw numerous visitors for recreational and adventurous activities such as diving, snorkeling, hiking and rock climbing.

At the north end of Sa Bohk Korani, which flows through a winding passage on the mountain, is a wood carving of a footprint of the Lord Buddha and a shrine of Chao Pho To Yuan - to Chong. Other attractions in the park include several limestone mountain caves, verdant mangrove forests and beautiful islands which can be reached only by boat Admission fee is 200 baht per person. The Park dose not provede accommodations, but camping in the park es allowed although tourists have to bring their own tents.

Susan Hoi features a slab formed from a huge number of embedded various types of mollusks which can be dated to approximately 40 million year ago. This shell graveyard at Ban Laem Pho was once a large freshwater swamp, the habitat of diverse mollusks. With changes on the surface of the earth, seawater enveloped the submerged mollusks resulting in a homogenous layer of fossilized mollusk shells forty centimeters thick known as Shelley Limestone. With geographical upheavals, the limestone layer is now distributed in great broken sheets of impressive magnitude on the seashore. The site is located 17 kilometers from the town.