Best Activities in Southern Thailand

Canter and galop along the deserted and windswept Ao Nam Mao Beach which is the perfect location for horse riding. The beach is always very quiet apart from local fishermen searching for crabs, amazing considering it’s only ten minutes from the touristic center in Ao Nang.

Set off on a horseback riding adventure on the beautiful Ao Nam Mao Beach with stunning views to the 4 Islands. Enjoy horse riding through lush green countryside, visit local villages, and swim with the horses off the shore.

The 2-hours Thai'd Up adventure offers an introduction in canopy zip lining in the lush green forests of Krabi, just outside of Krabi Town and Ao Nang. The package includes equipment fitting, a safety briefing and a training zone introduction.

Watch a romantic sunset on the “7 Islands Sunset Tour” by longtail boat from Krabi. Visit Yawasam Island, a fantastic place for snorkeling as well as Chicken Island. Walk on the sandbar connecting Tup and Mor islets and enjoy a delicious BBQ dinner right at the beach of Poda Island.

Embark on a thrilling speedboat adventure to four of Krabi's most stunning islands, renowned for their pristine beaches, crystal-clear waters, and limestone cliffs. Soak up the sun, snorkel among vibrant coral reefs, savor a delicious sunset BBQ, and swim with bioluminescent plankton under the starry sky.

Indulge your senses with a half-day spa program in a secluded hot spring retreat located along the bank of Khlong Thom river just opposite the famous hot waterfall of Krabi. Relax in natural hot springs, and enjoy body treatments, hydrotherapy in hot and cold water pools, Thai yoga, and a traditional Thai massage.

Learn to cook your favourite Thai dish with experienced cooking chef Apple at the Riverside Thai Cooking School overlooking the river flowing through Khao Lak’s town centre. You will learn how to prepare Thai Spring Rolls and a sweet dessert, and can choose 1 dish out of more than 20 different menus.

Enjoy a half-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui traveling by longtail boat to two spectacular snorkel destinations taken care by the lovely crew of Mr. Man. Stop at Koh Tan (Coral Island) for a 1-hour guided snorkeling adventure over a pristine coral reef, then head over to a white-sand beach for more snorkeling and fun in the sun.

Take an afternoon boat trip and get to see gorgeous vistas from your wooden beach seat around Koh Tao with the crew of Oxygen. Stop at Lighthouse Bay/Mango Bay, Shark Bay, Ao Leuk and Hin Wong Bay that are otherwise hard to access by road. The highlight of this tour is the climb to the viewpoint on Koh Nangyuan followed by a snorkeling adventure at the Japanese Reef Garden.

The all-in-one program combines the easy and extreme zipline courses with totally 49 games in the lush grounds of Aonang Fiore's Zipine Park in Krabi.

The secrets to authentic Thai cooking, will be discovered in this small group cooking class, under the tuition of the professional Thai chef Ya. The Krabi Thai cookery course will introduce you, in theory and in practice, to the ingredients and dishes of classic Thai cuisine. From typical Thai fruits and vegetables, to the preparation of spicy Thai salads.

Smart Cook in Krabi offers you the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in a traditional Thai home-style setting with individual hands-on method taught by friendly knowledgeable Thai cooking experts. Learn about Thai spices and how to use them, learn how to concoct and cook a few of the most popular dishes in Thailand and feast on what you’ve just prepared with your group of apprentice Thai-cuisine cookers.

Smart Cook in Krabi offers you the opportunity to learn how to cook real Thai food in a traditional Thai home-style setting with individual hands-on method taught by friendly knowledgeable Thai cooking experts. Learn about Thai spices and how to use them, learn how to concoct and cook a few of the most popular dishes in Thailand and feast on what you’ve just prepared with your group of apprentice Thai-cuisine cookers.

The easy course comes with 20 games through the trees of the Aonang Fiore Resort on a variety of fun and challenging rope bridges at the highest height of 5 meters. It is highly recommended for families with children.

On the evening course you will learn to cook 4 different Thai dishes out of 10 with Lanta Thai Cookery School set in a tropical garden in a spacious teakwood house. Experience the exotic herbs and spices that makes Thai cuisine so unique in the world of culinary delights.

Discover the secrets to authentic Thai cooking in this evening cooking class under the tuition of the professional Thai chef Ya. The cookery course in Krabi will introduce to the ingredients and dishes of classic Thai cuisine, from typical Thai fruits and vegetables, to the preparation of spicy Thai salads.

The extreme zipline course offers 29 games with a 80 m long double zipline at a height of 18 meters. It is for adventurous people who are not afraid of heights, including Superman, flying state board, and a 30 meters long cable bike at a height of 7 meters.

Make a short morning or afternoon visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Kathu where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Prepare fruits for the elephants and feed them before scrubbing their skin and rinsing off the mud with a rain shower.

Make a short morning or afternoon visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Prepare fruits for the elephants and feed them before scrubbing their skin and rinsing off the mud with a rain shower.

Traveling by bicycle is a great way to appreciate and preserve Krabi’s amazing countryside. Enjoy the colorful wildlife that you see during this relaxed bike tour through lush green rainforest and typical villages peppered with many local attractions.

Traveling by bicycle is a great way to appreciate and preserve Krabi’s amazing countryside. Enjoy the colorful wildlife that you see during this relaxed bike tour through lush green rainforest and typical villages peppered with many local attractions.

Enjoy a half-day cycling tour with local guide Wut along Ao Nang's coastline to Krabi Coastal Fisheries Research & Development Center in Ao Nam Mao, and to the local Muslim community in Baan Na Teen village for a Batik painting experience.

Experience the amazing elephant care program and immerse yourself into the natural beauty of the Elephant Care Village on Koh Samui. Get up close with these gentle giants with a once in a lifetime chance to prepare elephant food and healthy treats, and see them taking a bath in the mud spa and the herbal pond. Enjoy a Thai Cooking Class afterwards and feast on the sumptuous Thai style buffet at midday.

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Kathu where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

Make a half-day visit to the Phuket Elephant Care sanctuary in Naithon where these gentle giants are allowed to live their final years roaming freely in a lush, tropical area with a big natural lake without being forced to work. Walk with the elephants through green forest area, make a spa treatment, bath them in the big pool and pepare healthy herb balls.

Enjoy Krabi's famous Emerald Pool and hot springs on this refreshing half-day tour, known to be good for your health. Go for a swim in the cool, mineral-rich water of the Crystal Pool, then treat yourself as you relax by the Krabi hot springs or take a soak in their warm freshwater streams. Feel completely invigorated!

Float by kayak into the Mangrove forest of Thung Yee Pheng where you can spot monkeys, monitor lizards and many colorful birds. Continue to Aung Island and Koh Talabeng for sea cave kayaking, before having lunch at Bu Bu Island.

Climb the giant limestone karst of Railay Beach in Krabi rising from the warm turquoise ocean on a half-day course and enjoy the breathtaking views over the Andaman Sea. After the class swim out to see corals and colourful fish just a few metres off the stunning sandy beaches of Railay West or Phra Nang Cave.

Spend the morning or afternoon paddling in the cool shade of the Ao Thalane canyons in the north of Krabi. Explore the diverse ecosystem on a sit-on top kayak manoeuvring through caves and channels surrounded by towering cast formations whilst observing the diverse wildlife, including crab-eating macaques, gibbons, the occasional cicada, otters and your ever present monkey trying to hitch a ride.

Join a half-day zip line adventure 70 meters above Krabi's limestone mountains and rubber trees. Feel the thrill of a 250-meter zip wire, tree ladders, abseiling, and top-rope climbing.

Cruise by traditional longtail boat in an environmentally friendly way from Phi Phi Don to Phi Phi Leh and visit the hidden gems of Phi Phi Islands on a full-day or half-day tour including Maya Bay, Phi Leh Lagoon, Viking Cave, Shark Point and Monkey Beach.

Explore the hidden gems of Krabi with a visit of the natural fresh water streams at Sra Kaew on a sit-on top kayak. Swim in the Blue Lagoon and walk along the natural trail at the heart of Krabi's forest. Enjoy an ATV ride through rubber plantations surrounded by steep limestone mountains.

Take half-day trip in the morning of afternoon to Saiyor Garden on Koh Samui and visit the ancient Thai museum featuring old boats and ancient appliances. In the 3D art gallery you can learn about Thailand's history and culture, and take some great photos in the beautiful flower garden. The highlight is a ride with the amphibious ATV through the beautiful palm-tree scenery.

Start chugging with style and elegance from Ao Nang to Hong Island on a wooden longtail boat right after midday. Visit Hong Island with its impressive limestone formations, enter a secret lagoon and climb to the spectacular viewpoint with a 360° panorama. Swim at Pakbia Island including a BBQ dinner right at the beach. If you are lucky, you will also experience the glowing bioluminescent plankton while snorkeling at night at Koh Raeng.

Visit the Krabi Elephant Care House at the foot of Khao Phanom Bencha mountain and interact with the magnificent elephants in an ethical way including mud bathing, a jungle walk along a stream and feeding them with herbs.

Interact with elephants at the foot of Phanom Bencha mountain in an ethical way. Walk with these gentle giants along a stream through lush green jungle, bath them in mud and complete this unique experience with a cooling off at the 7-level Huay Tho Waterfall.

Spend a few hours time bathing and feeding elephants at an ethically-run sanctuary at the foot of Khao Phanom Bencha mountain range in Krabi. Complete this long-lasting experience with a visit of Tiger Cave Temple, where you can hike to the top with the most gorgeous views over Krabi's limestone cliffs, lush green rain forest and Andaman Sea.

Experience elephants in a safe and natural environment in the Krabi Elephant Sanctuary. The first elephant lodge in Krabi offers a new home for overtired elephants who have suffered from working long hours in the logging and tourism industry!

Spend a couple of hours exploring Krabi's most iconic mainland attractions. Walk on a jungle trail to a natural turquoise blue pond called Emerald Pool and take a refreshing dip in the fresh water. Enjoy a private relaxation at Wareerak Onsen Spa away from the crowds followed by a Thai style lunch in a local restaurant.

Spend a couple of hours exploring Krabi's most iconic mainland attractions. Walk on a jungle trail to a natural turquoise blue pond called Emerald Pool and take a refreshing dip in the fresh water. Enjoy a private relaxation at Wareerak Onsen Spa away from the crowds, enjoy a Thai style lunch and walk and bath with elephants in Krabi's Elephant Sanctuary.

Spend a couple of hours exploring Krabi's most unique mainland attractions. This includes a jungle trail to a natural turquoise blue pond called Emerald Pool, a private relaxation at Wareerak Onsen Spa away from the crowds, and kayaking and swimming in the clear water canals of Klong Root.

Spend a couple of hours exploring Krabi's most iconic mainland attractions. Walk on a jungle trail to a natural turquoise blue pond called Emerald Pool and take a refreshing dip in the fresh water. Enjoy a private relaxation at Wareerak Onsen Spa away from the crowds, enjoy a Thai style lunch and visit the famous Tiger Cave Temple.

Learn the secrets to authentic Thai cooking in this late-afternoon cooking class, under the tuition of the professional Thai chef Ya. The Krabi Thai cookery course will introduce you, in theory and in practice, to the ingredients and dishes of classic Thai cuisine. From typical Thai fruits and vegetables, to the preparation of spicy Thai salads.

On the lunch course you will learn to cook 4 different Thai dishes out of 10 and discover the exotic herbs and spices that makes Thai cuisine so unique. The Lanta Thai Cookery School is set in a tropical garden in a spacious teakwood house, the perfect place for a relaxing experience.

Join this luxurious sunset adventure and immerse yourself in the vibrant marine playground of Krabi. Get off the beaten path at the 4 Islands near Railay Beach and dive into the turquoise water of the Andaman Sea. Enjoy the astonishing beauty of the sunset aboard the 2-deck catamaran. Whether cool and elegant - the bar area is the ideal place to end the evening on a cozy note by having some freshly prepared BBQ Chicken, with a drink from the bar.

Visit the local market in Khao Lak and choose the ingredients to prepare your favourite Thai dish with the experienced cooking chef Apple at the Riverside Thai Cooking School. You will learn how to prepare Thai Spring Rolls and can choose 1 dish out of more than 20 different menus.

Enjoy a half-day snorkeling tour from Koh Samui traveling by longtail boat to two spectacular snorkel destinations taken care by the lovely crew of Mr. Man. Stop at Koh Tan (Coral Island) for a 1-hour guided snorkeling adventure over a pristine coral reef, then head over to a white-sand beach for more snorkeling and fun in the sun.

Take a morning boat trip and get to see gorgeous vistas from your wooden beach seat around Koh Tao with the crew of Oxygen. Stop at Lighthouse Bay/Mango Bay, Shark Bay, Ao Leuk and Hin Wong Bay that are otherwise hard to access by road. The highlight of this tour is the climb to the viewpoint on Koh Nangyuan followed by a snorkeling adventure at the Japanese Reef Garden.

Snuggle up with your partner and soak up the best views of Railay's towering limestone cliffs, including Poda, Chicken and the surrounding islands. Swim and snorkel just off the beach of 4 Island, and enjoy a romantic sunset on board the M/Y Lalida motor yacht made of golden teak wood in classic Thai style, followed by a luscious Thai dinner.

Don’t miss our original speed boat trip around the uninhabited island of Phi Phi Leh if you stay on the main island of Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi archipelago. 1.5 km off the southernmost tip of Phi Phi Don, this small jewel offers stunning vertical cliffs capped with green foliage give way to small sandy beaches and tropical coral seas. The crew of Arisa Speedboat will show you all the hotspots without the crowds - including a sunset and a night snorkel experience with glowing plankton.

Take a morning boat trip to the spectacular snorkeling spots around Koh Tao taken care by the phenomenal crew of Oxygen Tour. Avoid the crowds and cruise to Freedom Beach, Buddha Rock, Shark Bay, Aow Leuk and Tao Thong Bay with a maximum of 25 guests onboard including sandwiches, panna cotta and fresh fruits. You will be back at Mae Haad Pier at midday, with plenty of time to travel further to Samui or Chumphon on the same day.

Visit an untouched ecosystem at Ao Thalane Krabi in the afternoon after all the tour groups have gone. Explore paddling through mangroves and narrow canyons with your personal guide at your own pace and finish with a rich BBQ dinner at the private beach of Laem Chamuk Khwai.

Challenge yourself and climb your way up to the tropical summits of Railay Beach in Krabi with a half-day private climbing lesson. Choose from an early morning or afternoon departure with a convenient pickup from your hotel. Customize your course with a skilled, professional guide and experience greater levels of difficulty and safety. After the climbing course you can make use of some free time to rest at the spectacular Phra Nang Cave Beach before returning safely to the hotel.

Enjoy an afternoon of pure relaxation aboard the traditional style wooden junk ship Srisupai during your holiday in Krabi. You’ll take in one of Ao Nang most unmissable sights – its sunset. A delicious BBQ seafood and a rich Thai buffet dinner will be served on board.

Paddle through the wetlands of Ao Thalane in Krabi including mangroves, narrow channels and lagoons on a stunning sunset kayaking trip. Experience the beauty of this tranquil and species-rich bay with your experienced paddle guide followed by a delicious BBQ dinner in a seaside restaurant where you can watch the sunset over the Andaman Sea.

Join the super chilled Sea Eagle Sunset Tour and discover the 4 Islands in Krabi at slow pace. Depart at midday to avoid the crowds and get back after sunset, with plenty of fun activities in between: Snorkel at Koh Ya Wa Sam & Koh Ma Tang Ming, frolick at Poda Island and cruise around the archipelago on a luxury longtail boat. The highlight is a walk in ankle-deep water on the sandbar at Thale Waek connecting the small islets of Tup, Mor and Chicken Island. The crowning finale is an orange-red sunset at Phra Nang Cave Beach, followed by a Thai style BBQ dinner directly at Railay Beach.

In the Thai Charm Cooking class you will learn how to cook healthy Thai meals using fresh ingredients. Experience Thai-style cooking and Thai culture at their finest with friendly Thai cooking instructors right in the heart of Krabi.

Explore the mangrove forest of Krabi by traditional longtail boat and encounter the abundant wildlife including fish, monkeys and birds. On this 3-hour tour you will cruise through Krabi’s wetland with narrow canals and hidden gems, and visit also the famous Khao Khanab Nam Cave and Koh Klang community with rice fields and water buffalo.

Take a VIP ringside seat and watch a real Muay Thai boxing fight at William Muay Thai Stadium in Ao Nang Landmark. Get up close to the action as you watch the centuries-old martial art of Thai kickboxing with hotel transport and 1 soft or alcoholic drink.