Canoeing - Many companies around Ao Nang beach and a few on Klong Muang beach offer this service, canoes and kayaks can be rented and are an excellent way to discover the many caves and coves around the Krabi area on your own or with an organized tour.
Climbing - The dramatic limestone cliffs around the Krabi region offer some of the best rock climbing in the world. From beginner to advanced level, everyone can enjoy this pastime - a number of companies around the Ao Nang beach and at Railey Beach area offer full and half day trips.
Cycling - To experience the beautiful countryside around Krabi a good option can be to hire a bicycle. Caution should be taken as the roads can become quite tight but are generally quiet.
Diving - With over 100 islands, Krabi has many exciting undersea sites and teems with exotic sea life. Several companies offer dive trips to the 15 dive sites off Ao Nang -all within a one hour boat ride including a 50 meter long cave at depths of 5-12 meters at Yawabon Island.
Elephant Trekking - A different way to spend a day is to take an elephant trek through some of the lush undergrowth of the local forests. There are a few elephant camps in the Krabi area the best known of which is Nosey Parkers and treks can be easily booked through local agents.
Golfing - Currently there is only one 18 hole golf course in Krabi which is the Pakasai Country Club. There is another golf course under construction about a 6 minute drive from Thara Heights and should be ready by the middle of 2008. Krabi also has a driving range approximately 10 minutes from the Thara Heights Villas.
Sailing - With over one hundred islands Krabi offers some of the most breath taking sailing in Thailand. With one of the many sailing companies around the region you can truly enjoy these local delights. Half day, full day or multiple day trips are available for that unforgettable experience.
Sightseeing - Apart from beautiful sailing around Krabi's 100 islands the area also has a forest national park with a huge diversity of flora and fauna. The cave of Tham Chao Le surrounded by mountains and beautiful islands has prehistoric cave painting depicting animals, people and patterns. The emerald pond in Than Bok Khorani National Park is a beautiful natural lake where visitors can swim, nearby you can visit natural hot springs and waterfalls. Fossils shell beach (Susan Hoi) is a shell graveyard dating back approximately 40 million years ago, and is about 15 mins from Krabi town. There are also a number of temples and monasteries including Wat Tham Suea meaning tiger cave temple is 9 kms form Krabi and is an extremely peaceful temple amidst lush forests and mountains.
Snorkeling - Amongst the many islands there are some particularly memorable places to enjoy the reefs and sea life particularly around Poda Island. Snorkeling gear can be rented from as little as 150 baht a day along the beach front in Ao Nang.
