Joanna James
The long Andaman coast beachfront, incredible nightlife and breathtaking seaside scenery are a few of the many wonders of Ao Nang, but for avid explorers, a hop, skip, and a jump away from the resort town lies oodles of opportunities for exciting exploration. Come, explore and discover!
Arguably the most popular boat tour from Ao Nang, the Four Islands tour takes you to some of the most beautiful islands the surrounding waters of the Andaman Sea have to offer: Koh Poda, Koh Gai, Koh Tub, and Koh Mor. Hop aboard a traditional long-tail fishing boat and set sail into the wide-open seas to explore what these tropical islands have in store for you. From lazing on picture-postcard beaches to snorkelling in crystal clear waters teeming with marine life and engaging in exciting adventures galore, you are spoiled for choice.
The rather long distance from Ao Nang compared to other island destinations in the vicinity, Phi Phi Islands makes for an adventure that is truly for the adventurous. The 4-island archipelago in southern Thailand's Krabi Province is on the itinerary of many travellers to the area and is certainly not without reason. Take in breathtaking views at Phi Phi Viewpoint, snorkel in vibrant coral reefs at Maya Bay and lose yourself in the lively atmosphere of Phi Phi Don.
Explorations around Ao Nang don’t only involve tropical islands and palm-fringed beaches. For a true change of scenery, make your way to the striking Tiger Cave Temple. For those vacationing in Ao Nang, things to do might be plentiful, but visiting this sacred site would never be in vain. Savour a dose of fascinating history and culture and retreat to one of the resort town’s finest hotels. Your options include Avani Ao Nang.
Authentic shopping experiences have evolved to become part of the classic sense of travelling and holidaying, and Ao Nang is certainly no exception. As the sun goes down and the darkness descends upon beautiful Ao Nang, set out to the bustling centre of Krabi for a dose of island retail therapy. While it may not fall exactly within the definition of a “day” trip, it is a delightful experience to be had nonetheless, for it affords more than just shopping for the avid explorer.
Ao Nang, no different to the rest of southern Thailand, has no shortage of white sandy beaches that look right out of a postcard, but Railay Beach in the vicinity is virtually unlike any other. Although immersive beach bumming is something many beachgoers look forward to, what puts the slice of beach on the map is its towering limestone cliffs that make Railay Beach an excellent rock climbing spot in all of southern Thailand.
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