Krabi

Had Nopparat Marine National Park

Krabi Province is 940 km south of Bangkok and has long been a popular destination for budget travellers. The addition of an international airport and high end resorts now attract a much broader spectrum of visitors to the area particularly families.

The area features some of Thailand's most stunning landscape. Sheer limestone cliffs are crowned with elevates jungles beaches. The rugged cliff-faces are scarred with numerous caves and crevice many of which are climbed by adventurous sports climbers.

Diving around Krabi

Directly off Ao Nang are two islands Koh Podah Nai and Nok and handful of limestone outcrops. The area's local diving concentrates around these as well as the sites at Koh Phi Phi, Shark  point Marine Sanctuary and Hin Daeng and Mouang. Divers can enjoy an abundance of radiant soft corals and a tremendous diversity of marine lift. There are gently sloping reefs caves and exciting swim-throughs.

The shallow reefs also offer opportunities for some tremendous snorkelling. The local sites are accessed in around 20 minutes whilst those further afield take over an hour.

How to get there

By boat: Longtail boat to Ao Nang Railae and Had Nopparat Thara from Krabi Town take 40 minutes to reach Railae and another 5 minutes to Ao Nang followed by another 5 to Had Nopparat Thara. Boats also provide a regular service between the three beaches. Large passenger boats depart daily from Ao Nang Railae and Krabi. Town to Koh Phi Phi and ti Koh Lanta from Krabi Town.

By bus: VIP air - conditioned buses leave Bangkok's Southern Bus Terminal daily. The local bus terminal is just outside Krabi Town and takes 12 hrs to reach. For further information regarding any bus service contact Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal Tel +66(0)2 435 1199, (0)2 435 1200

By air: Daily flights depart Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Flight time is 80 minutes. On arrival at Krabi airport a connection to Krabi Town or one of the beaches will be necessary. For further information contact Thai Airways International , Tel:Bangkok +66(0)2 280 0060 (Krabi) +66(0) 75 620070-1 or booking online

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