Rock climbing is popular at eastern Railay from which visitors can walk to its western side.

Rock climbing courses

Rock climbing became popular at Railay since 1992, after a French cliff climber surveyed this area and designated several climbing courses of different difficulty levels. Cliff climbers from all over the world visit Railey every year, making it like an international meeting place of cliff climbers.

Railay Beach : Railay Bay Krabi Thailand

This beach is generally divided into two sections, East Railay and West Hat Railay. Of these two, West Hat Railay offers visitors more traditional beach scenery. The bay is rather pretty, and there is a broad sandy beach and clean, clear water. Although it has less to offer in the way of facilities, and has a more limited variety of recreational activities than Ao Nang, West Hat Railay is quieter and more peaceful.

Across the peninsula from West Railay is East Railay, which varies from the other beaches in the area in that it could actually be classified as a mud flat, especially during low tide. Even so, it does offer some rather remarkable views. One end of the beach is covered with mangrove trees, and good views of mountains and islands are available.

As for sandy beaches, East Hat Railay has relatively little to offer, but is within walking distance of both West Hat Railay, and Hat Tham Phranang, which offer some of the best beaches anywhere.

Both East and West Railay can be reached by boat from Krabi's Chao Fah Bridge. These boats cost 70 baht per person, and typically take about 45 minutes.

However, outside of the months between November and April, these boats usually do not go all the way around to West Railay, because of unfavorable sea conditions. During this period, you must get off the boat at East Railay, and then walk to your final destination.