This road leads you through a beautiful rural landscape with breathtaking karst stone formations. Those of you who want to kayak. Ao Tha Len is the place to do so.
Rents for motorbikes start at 180 Baht per day, depending on the duration of the lease. Cars start at 1.000 Baht per day.The car rentals are located at the airport. You can find Avis, Budget and Hertz as well as local companies such as Krabi Car Rent. Cars can also be rented with a chauffeur if you do not want to drive yourself. Most Travel Agencies also rent motorbikes or just ask at the front desk of your accommodation.
Arunsiri Travel and Tour located in the same building as Krabi Nature View Guesthouse offers all kinds of travel services such as flight bookings, reservations for buses, trains and minivans. Good English, friendly service.
Wandee Travel and Motorbike (วันดีแทรเวลด์ แอนด์ ทัวร์) (Krabi)
Wandee Motorbike for Rent and Travel Shop has well maintained scooters for rent, automatic and semi-automatic. Wandee Travel Shop organizes tours, car rentals, taxis and your onward journey to any destination.
Krabi International Airport (สนามบินนานาชาติกระบี่) (Krabi)
Domestic and International flights leave from Krabi Airport, which is located about 12 km from Krabi Town.
133 Moo 5, Highway 4 Road, Nua Klong, Krabi Tel.: 075-636541-2 or 085-8892664 - Fax.: 075-636549
From Krabi take H4 towards Ao Luk, Phuket. In Khao Kram a sign leads you to Tha Phom Klong Song Nam. Turn left and follow the road until the end and visit the Park.
From there you go back and instead of going to the Highway, you take a right on H4034, take the next right, a sign Ao Tha Len will lead you the way.
On your left hand side you see Gillhams Fishing Resort, an excellent spot for anglers from all over the world. Interested in fishing? Day and half day fishing is available. Walk-Ins are welcome and the restaurant is open to the public as well. From Gillham´s you just follow the road and pass farm houses, you will see the rural life of Muslim villagers and have some spectacular views of the karst stone islands in the Andaman Sea.
High Season Rates: 3,600 to 8,000 Baht Green Season Rates: 3,600 to 8,000 Baht
Gillhams Fishing Resort is a paradise for anglers. Stuart Gillham, a world known English angler has built this beautiful resort on many hectares of land. The anglers can expect huge fish, such as giant catfish, stingrays, etc. Please refer to the excellent website for further information and exact prices. Gillhams Fishing Resort is a very quiet and chilled out place. The location is great to explore the beauty of Krabi province. Gillhams offers free shuttle service in a radius of 25km, however being mobile is advised. The restaurant overlooking the lake offers English and Thai Cuisine.
High Season Rates: 1,200 to 3,400 Baht Green Season Rates: 600 to 1,200 Baht
Phu Tara Resort is a very special bungalow site approx. 20 km from Ao Nang. It is ideal for those looking for tranquility. A river runs through the premises and invites you to have a refreshing swim or just linger in one of the deckchairs and enjoy the cool breeze from the mountains. 5 of the Bungalows at Phu Tara Resort have a living room and a bedroom. All of them are nicely furnished. Phu Tara Resort offers Shuttle Services, however it is an asset to be mobile as you can profit from the ideal location to explore the surroundings.
144/1 Ban Naisa, Kao-Thong, Ban Nai Sa, Krabi, Thailand 81000 Tel.: 081-3964074 or 084-4383256 - Fax.: 075-620203
Tha Pom Klong Song Nam (Tha Pom Klong Song Nam) (Krabi)
Tha Pom Klong Song Nam (Two waters meet)is well known for its crystal clear water stream. Sea water meets fresh water during the high tide resulting in a mixture of waters in the stream.
Tha Pom Klong Song Nam is a beautiful area five kilometers in length. It is unique for its outstandingly clear emerald-green waters and its location on the tide line. The stream water is alternatively fresh or brackish depending upon the state of the tides. This has resulted in the development of three different forest systems in a very concentrated area. A boardwalk leads you though the park. The admission fee for adults is 100 baht.Children 30 baht. In order to keep this fragile ecological system intact swimming is prohibited. However, there is a pool nearby where you can take a dip.
Tha Pom Tha Pom Klong Song Nam is about 40 km. from Krabi town.
When the road comes to a T-Junction you take a left and follow it until it ends. You have the Pier on your right and a Muslim Restaurant built on stilts over the ocean to your left. This is also the home of Krabi Sea Kayak. Here you can go kayaking, a great experience in Ao Tha Len.
Enjoy a cold drink and hospitality from the heart at the Bananas...on your way back. Here you meet fellow travelers and can chill out by the beach
The Bananas Bungalows (เดอะบานาน่า บังกะโล) (AoThaLen)
High Season Rates: 550 to 800 Baht Green Season Rates: 400 to 600 Baht
The Bananas Bungalows are situated right on the beach. This pristine Bungalow site is run by Olli, who takes care of all the customer's wishes. It is a place you will feel welcome from the moment you enter the gates. The bungalows are made from bamboo with private bathrooms and there is plenty of space at The Bananas to put up your hammock! The concrete Bungalows and the dormitory have hot water showers too. The Restaurant at the Bananas cooks to your individual taste with specials in the evenings. Shuttle services, motorbikes for rent and tours.
Sea Kayak Krabi offers half and full day kayak trips with professional guides to various destinations. Full day tours includes lunch. The staff at Sea Kayak Krabi are very friendly and have good English. Sea Kayak Krabi is very good value for money. Pick-up Service.
You then take the same road back in Kaho Tong and turn right on H4034. After 4 kms you see a sign Phu Tara resort on your right. Enter the resort and enjoy a dip in the clear fresh water of their spring. You can relax in one of the salas by the water. The fee for swimming is 30 Baht.
Then go back to the main road H4034 and follow it through beautiful landscapes. It will take you right back into Krabi Town.
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