Koh Lanta-Koh Phi Phi-Krabi Attractions

Starting to the north of Krabi town, one can experience the refreshingly cold water, of the mangrove forest and freshwater stream that runs through it, at Tha Pom.

About 25-30 minutes from Krabi by taxi or motorbike, this is a small mangrove forest with a raised walkway that has been designed to allow the visitor time to meander around learning about the flora and fauna before reaching the stream which has several stepped piers giving access to those who wish to cool off by paddling, swimming or simply sitting in the cool, fresh water. For the more adventurous, inner tubes are available for rent and allow one to float for around a kilometre through the forest. If you wish to experience this then it is advisable to check on the water level before starting as it becomes shallow in some places.

One piece of advice for Tha Pom is to avoid visiting on Sunday unless you wish to share it with the many locals who throng here on their one day off.

Moving along the coast to the South, we come to Thalen Bay. At present there is little in the way of accommodation here aside from some bungalows and a few restaurants but it is the home of Krabi's sea kayaking industry.

From here it is possible to rent single or twin kayaks and explore the nearby cave complexes at a very leisurely pace. Many people imagine this to be a fairly tiring experience but is it deliberately kept at a gentle level to allow everyone the chance to see both the caves whilst paddling in the Andaman Sea.

Each bay is accessible via the inland road. There isn't a beach road running all the way (yet!).