Krabi, Thailand
Combine laid-back beaches with heart-stopping rock climbing cliffs, and you’ve got Krabi in Thailand. The province’s national parks – among them Ko Phi Phi and Ko Lanta – brim with jungles and gorgeous beaches, offering a varied menu of adventures on land and sea.
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Two beaches on Railay Peninsula seem especially well tailored for climbers. Beginners visit Railay Beach while experienced ones find more challenging climbs at Tonsai. You can choose from over 700 bolted routes depending on your ability. You can even try the overhanging cliffs for deep-water soloing, where you climb without attachments until you have no choice but to let go and splash in the seawater below!
Climbers congregate on Krabi in the sunny months between October and April. Daily bus services go from Bangkok and Phuket to Krabi.