Krabi Elephant Trekking.
THE elephant is seen as a symbol of the nation and a talisman for the Thai people. With their wrinkly grey skin and swaying trunk, they are a fascinating combination of brute force, gentleness and remarkable agility that inspires both respect and affection.
With elephants fast disappearing from the wild in Thailand, the best place to see these fascinating animals up close is in a trekking camp. There are only a few camps in Krabi - such establishments must follow strict guidelines as set by the National Livestock Department regarding the provision of adequate food, water and shade for their animals, as well as proper health care.
Elephant Trekking and River Camp
We've resisted putting up elephant trekking for a while now, but had a change of heart due to popular pressure. The clincher was enjoyment the little ones got out of it. This is a special experience for kids. Riding through the jungle on the back of an elephant is not forgotten quickly.
Nosey Parkers elephant camp established in 1999 is a 7km car ride from Ao Nang Beach. The camp is located in a shady forest area with abundant of water for the animals to enjoy all year round. Your elephant trek will take you across the river that runs through the camp and into the forest. While walking through the forest you will see and hear the surrounding wildlife...
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Aonang Beach Hotels.
Ao Nang is the busiest beach destination in Thailand's Krabi Province. Ao Nang is the most "Westernized" beach in Krabi, originally a backpacker hotspot but now moving slowly upmarket as the airport brings in higher flyers.
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Koh Lanta Hotels.
Koh Lanta is an island off the Andaman Coast of Southern Thailand. Like many other destinations in Krabi Province, it is known for its diving and long white beaches.
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Railay Beach Hotels .
Rai Leh, also commonly known as Railay, is a tourist area located on the Andaman Coast of Thailand, in Krabi Province. Rai Leh is primarily known as a rock climbing hot spot, attracting climbers from all over the world to its superb towering limestone.