The best things to do with kids in Krabi include a wide range of activities to enjoy with the whole family. Krabi Province is slowly but surely gaining ground on the list of the most visited destinations in southern Thailand. With 154 islets and islands, stunning inland scenery, and a development that, so far, has respected the traditional way of life of this rural region, it has all the assets to please vacationers and their children looking for a genuine natural destination for their holiday.
Please note that a few of the activities below require the kids to be at least 120 cm tall or older than 10 years old, while the rest are even suitable for infants.
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Island hopping
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There is no better place than Krabi to go island hopping in Thailand. You and your children can enjoy a very exciting day at sea, visiting Koh Poda, Koh Hong, Koh Kai, or other renowned islands lying a short distance from the Krabi coast.
You could join an organised tour or simply hire a long-tail boat and make your own itinerary for the day. You and your children will enjoy the excitement that ancient explorers felt while accosting a new territory. Sunbathing, snorkelling, and exploring are the 3 main activities that you can enjoy on an island-hopping day out in Krabi.
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Krabi Fun Park
Baan Laem Pho
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Krabi Fun Park allows you to discover the rainforest from its canopy, by sliding on ziplines from tree to tree. Located at Baan Laem Pho, between Ao Nang and Krabi Town, the activities available at Krabi Fun Park are suitable for children taller than 120 cm.
Ziplining is brought to new levels of fun thanks to the creativity of the park’s managers, as some special lines offer daredevils the chance to ride a bicycle in the air or to ride a Harry Potter-inspired broomstick. You are sure to have great fun at Krabi Fun Park, which is run by a very professional team that takes all safety matters very seriously.
Location: Sai Thai, Krabi 81000, Thailand
Open: Daily from 8.30 am to 4 pm, Saturday and Sunday until 5 pm
Phone: +66 (0)85 446 6399
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Thung Teao Forest Park
Khao Pra-Bang Khram
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Thung Teao Forest Park is a splendid natural sanctuary that hosts unusual sites such as the crystal lagoon (aka emerald pond) and the blue pool. These 2 freshwater basins are named after their respective vivid colours.
Located about 50 km south of Krabi Town, it features a 2.7-km nature trail through the tropical rainforest. The park gives everyone the chance to safely explore the wild side of Krabi Province. Restaurants and shops can be found at the entrance of the park.
Location: Khao Pra-Bang Khram, Krabi, Thailand
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Rock climbing in Railay
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Railay is a mecca for rock climbers in southern Thailand. The tall, limestone cliffs specific to this area of Thailand offer a unique playground to those who like to climb. Most of the climbing schools in Railay have the equipment for you to use and provide rock climbing courses and tours for children above 8 years old.
A climbing course not only teaches rock climbing techniques but also improves self-confidence through the practice of a challenging activity under the supervision of recognised professionals.
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Treetop Adventure Park
Ao Luk
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At Treetop Adventure Park, you can take your children for a walk through the forest canopy. Located in Ao Luk, in the north of Krabi Province, Treetop Adventure Park offers you the chance to discover the rainforest from the treetops.
Walk on swinging rope bridges, ride a bicycle 8 metres above the ground, hop from tree to tree on a flying fox, and more. It's challenging but, above all, it's fun! After a short instruction course about how to use the equipment and how to secure yourself along the aerial route, you will be ready to enjoy a great adrenalin rush.
Location: Ao Luek District, Krabi 81110, Thailand
Phone: +66 (0)84 462 3443
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Caves in Ao Luk District
Ao Luk
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Ao Luk is a vast seaside area located toward the northern end of Krabi Province. It is a large maze of mangrove forest and features limestone cliffs specific to Phang Nga and Krabi provinces in southern Thailand. It is the perfect place for a day of adventure with the family.
Hire a long-tail boat at Bor Thor jetty on Tha Prang Canal and go cruising the mangrove to visit the famous caves of Tham Lod and Tham Phi Hua Tho, located on the canal banks. On the way back, you could have lunch at the pier (there’s a cool rustic restaurant overlooking the canal).
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