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Sea
Canoeing
Enjoy the breath-taking beauty and uncanny peace of a voyage
among the mangroves, caves and limestone massifs of Ao Tahlehn
Bay and Koh Hong is in Krabi, and Tahm Pee hua Toh (Big
Headed Ghost) Cave in Ao Luk District.
Rock
Climbing
Krabi's
Strange and beautiful limistone cliffs have become popular
rock and mountain climbing attractions for adventurers from
around the globe. The uninitiated needn't be afraid, local
companies are happy to teach and climbs have been mapped
out for every level of expertise. The beaches of Rai Ley
and Nam Mao have many such companies.
Forest
Treks
Sights
you'll never forget are around the next bush in Khao Nor
Chuchi, which is criss-crossed by easy trails; other interesting
trails are found in Khao Panom Benjah National Park
Bird-Watching
Bird-watching
is especially good from January till April in the mangrove
forests surrounding Kanab Nam Hill near Krabi Town. Many
rare birds are to be seen there : gurneys, Finfoots, Big
Winged Brown Kingfishers, Egrets, Bittems, Herons and more.
Another
excellent bird-watching sight is Khao Nor Chuchi Forest
Preserve , com-monly khown as Tung Tiao, in Klong Tom district,
a low-land forest populated by the nearly extinct and only
recently re-discovered black-breasted Pitta Gurhey.
Diving
Krabi's
waters are great for snorkeling and scuba diving. Popular
sites include: Koh Poda, Koh Hong, Koh Yung, Koh Phi Phi
Ley, Hin Muang and Hin Dang Reefs, Koh Rok and Koh Ngai.
Many companies cater to divers of every level and pocket
book; most are located at Ao Nang, Krabi Town, Phi Phi Don
Island , and Koh Lanta.
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