The
rock climbing on Koh Yao Noi and the surrounding smaller
islands in Phang Nga Bay
is on the world class limestone that has made southern Thailand rock climbing
famous. Nestled between the mass tourism destinations in Phuket
and Krabi, Phang Nga Bay offers a wonderful retreat from
the noise, crowds and general touristy feel of these well-worn travel
destinations.
Though bolted climbing route are normal for most climbing in Thailand, traditional climbing is readily available as well. If you like the idea of climbing where others haven't climbed, we've got the solution. There are climbs for beginners and experts alike. No experience is needed for our climbing tours. In fact, we specialize in teaching beginners the safest and most efficient climbing methods. If the idea of climbing in a stunning natural setting away from all other tour groups, this is your best option. Climbing in certain places, like Krabi, is very popular, but the drawback is crowds, noise and the feeling that you're doing something that plenty of others have done before. We offer the opposite.
Our tours offers one of a kind, personalized climbing adventures that no other company offers. We have the benefit of knowing all the ins and outs of Phang-Nga Bay. Our climbing trips can also be customized according to your preferences. We also use climbing to access mountain tops and ridges where humans have seldom, if ever, been.
Our Trips:
Most of our climbs are accessible only by boat. You may reach the cliffs
by the traditional longtail boat. All of our trips include water, lunch,
and fruit. Prices vary according to what you would like to do. You can
customize your day or days with us to include a number of different adventure
options.
If you have never climbed before, we have top-rope courses as well as lead climbing courses. If you are an experienced climber, we offer trips to islands previously inaccessible.
Click here to
read more about the rock
climbing in Phang Nga Bay.
Click here to see a rock
climbing photo gallery.
Click here to see a rock
climbing grade conversion chart.
Your climbing Guides
Dave has been an avid climber for more than twenty years and was one of the pioneers of climbing in the famous New River Gorge in West Virginia.
Dave is a highly trained tour leader with certification through many international first aid and rescue organizations. In addition to a comprehensive first aid kit, PaddleAsia climbing trips include a spine board and emergency oxygen. No one else goe as far as we do when it comes to safety and preparedness.
We look forward
to seeing you Koh Yao and hope we have the opportunity to take you climbing!
Getting
here
There are a variety of accommodations on Koh Yao Noi, ranging from basic bungalows to a luxury resort. We are happy to make reservations for you before you arrive.
Koh Yao Noi is easily accessible from both Phuket and Krabi. There are hourly ferries from Phuket and a couple of ferries from Ao Nang, Krabi per day.
Rock
Climbing Day Trip or Two-day trip
If
you have limited time and want to get away for a quick rock climbing day
trip or two-day trip, we offer a very nice trip to a small park by Phang
Nga Town. There are lots of bolted routes and enough different cliffs
to always be able to climb in the shade.
If you choose the two-day option, you will spend the night at a nice air-conditioned guesthouse and be treated to some superb Thai cuisine at a riverside restaurant.
If you're already in Phuket or Krabi and need to get away from the crowds, this is the perfect opportunity.
