This route tales you to some of the beaches in the vicinity of Ao Tha Len. It is worth starting early so you have enough time too linger at each of the beaches.
Rents for motorbikes start at 180 Baht per day, depending on the duration of the lease. Cars start at 1.000 Baht per day. Ask at Akanak Resort, Krabi Discovery or The Bananas for Alternatively you can find Avis, Budget and Hertz at the airport upon arrival. Budget has a subsidiary in Klong Muang. Cars can also be rented with a chauffeur if you do not want to drive yourself. For further information you can alsways ask at the front desk of your accommodation.
High Season Rates: 900 to 1,200 Baht Green Season Rates: 900 to 1,200 Baht
Krabi Discovery Resort and Restaurant in Ao Tha Len offers nice detached bungalows with hot shower, air con and fridge. The restaurant is open from 8.00 - 21.00. Transport is advisable when staying in Ao Tha Len.
The Bananas Bungalows (เดอะบานาน่า บังกะโล) (AoThaLen)
High Season Rates: 550 to 800 Baht Green Season Rates: 400 to 600 Baht
The Bananas Bungalows are situated right on the beach. This pristine Bungalow site is run by Olli, who takes care of all the customer's wishes. It is a place you will feel welcome from the moment you enter the gates. The bungalows are made from bamboo with private bathrooms and there is plenty of space at The Bananas to put up your hammock! The concrete Bungalows and the dormitory have hot water showers too. The Restaurant at the Bananas cooks to your individual taste with specials in the evenings. Shuttle services, motorbikes for rent and tours.
Follow the road from Ao Tha Len through Khao Thong and continue on H4034 until you see the sign Sofitel Pokeethra Thara. Turn right here. On your left you can visit the Giant Catfish Farm. Then continue on this road which takes you to Klong Muang.
Klong Muang consists of three bays. the first one is the one that leads to the Royal Palace, the second is on Klong Muang Main Beach and the third one is in the bay at Sofitel Resort. Getting into Klong Muang take the dirt road down to Ruam Siam Restaurant and enjoy a snack down by the beach or take a massage right next door.
Ruam Siam is located on the beach. Wide choice of Thai Dishes, also some European Snacks are offered. The Restaurant offers inviting deckchairs to enjoy the sunset. The massage sala next door also belongs to the restaurant.
The Giant Catfish Farm is outside Ao Nang on the road to Klong Muang. Giant Catfish Farm is a 7 rai nature park. The beautiful park has numerous ponds with 20 different kinds of fish, including some of the biggest catfish in South Thailand. Your walk through the park leads you over swing bridges and you can get a good overview of southern Thailand's flowers and plants. There are also turtles. crocodiles, scorpions and local insects on display.After the walk through the park you can take a dip in one of the Jacuzzi shaped pools. Entry Fee 50 baht for adults and 30 baht for children, including fish food.
47 Moo 6, Ao Nang, Krabi 81000 Tel.: 082-8151997
From Klong Muang you follow the road towards the North and it will take you right to Tup Kaek. Here you find the fancy Hotels and Resorts. However, the beach is not private and you can go down any time just in front Sunset Resort. At the end of the road after Amari Resort there is a National Park from where you can hike to a secluded bay. The restaurants at all the resorts in Tup Kaek, except Phulay Bay, welcome walk-ins.
The Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort is the cheapest resort at Tup Kaek Beach. The Bungalows are a bit small but have all the amenities of a four star resort. The restaurant at Tup Kaek Sunset Beach Resort offers Thai food, Seafood and Steaks at reasonable prices for the area.
The Amari Vogue Resort Krabi is located at the south end of Tup Kaek Beach. The architecture at the Amari Vogue Krabi Resort is beautifully designed. The two restaurants are renowned for their excellence in Thai, Italian or Western cuisine. The Amari Vogue Resort Krabi has 3 swimming pools. The service at Amari Vogue Resort Krabi is exceptional. All the rooms at Amari Vogue Resort Krabi are nicely furnished and have sea views. Suites and a pool villa are also on offer. It will be an unforgettable experience to stay at Amari Krabi Vogue Resort with the beautiful secluded beach just in front.
Going back take the same road and just after Klong Muang take a right to Nopparat 2 - Long Beach. A sign that reads Private Beach will guide you there. Here time stands still. There still is no electricity and power is only available at certain hours a day. Have some refreshments at one of the bungalow sites at Long Beach. Then take the same road back to Ao Tha Len.
Long Beach Krabi Villas (ลองบีช กระบี่ วิลล่า) (Nopparat2)
High Season Rates: 500 to 2,000 Baht Green Season Rates: 350 to 1,200 Baht
Long Beach Krabi Villas is situated at the quiet and pristine Noppharat Beach, on the other side of the River Klong Son, also called Long Beach. The wooden bungalows at Long Beach Krabi Villas are functional but no TV's or fridges', as there is no electricity at this part of the beach. The generators however, run from 6 pm until 7 am. Long Beach Krabi Villas is a perfect place to chill out and calm down. Motorbikes can be rented and tours can be booked through the friendly staff. The restaurant at the beach offers food at reasonable prices.
155 Moo 4, Nongtalay-Klongmoung Road Ao Nang Krabi 81000 Tel.: 094-5912558 or 094-5912559
Pan Beach Bungalows & Restaurant (แพนบีชบังกะโล) (Nopparat2)
High Season Rates: 800 to 1,200 Baht Green Season Rates: 500 to 800 Baht
P.A.N Beach Bungalows is situated at the quiet and pristine Noppharat Beach, on the other side of the River Klong Son, also called Long Beach. The wooden bungalows at P.A.N Beach Bungalows are functional and do have neither TV nor fridge, as there is no electricity at this part of the beach. The generators however, run from 6 pm until 7 am. P.A.N Beach Bungalows are a perfect place to chill out and calm down. Motorbikes can be rented and tours booked through the friendly staff. The restaurant at the beach offers food at reasonable prices.
105 Moo 4, Ao Nang Krabi 81000 Tel.: 089-8664373 or 089-7242806 - Fax.: 075-612555
High Season Rates: 1,200 to 2,000 Baht Green Season Rates: 600 to 1,300 Baht
The Private Sand Beach Resort is situated at the quiet and pristine Nopparat Beach, on the other side of the River Klong Son, also called Long Beach. The wooden bungalows at Private Sand Beach Resort are functional and have neither TV nor fridge, as there is no electricity at this part of the beach. The generators however, run from 6 pm until 7 am. Private Sand Beach Resort is a perfect place to chill out and calm down. Motorbikes can be rented and tours booked through the friendly staff. The restaurant at the beach offers food at reasonable prices.
162-162/8 Nhong-Talae, Krabi, Nopparat Thara Beach, 81000 Ban Khlong Muang Tel.: 075-622088
The Emerald Bungalow Resort Krabi (ดิเอ็มเมอรัล บังกะโล รีสอร์ท กระบี่) (Nopparat2)
High Season Rates: 1,500 to 2,800 Baht Green Season Rates: 1,200 to 2,500 Baht
The Emerald Bungalow Resort Krabi is situated at the quiet and pristine Noppharat Thara Beach, across the Klong Son River, the beach is also called Long Beach. The Emerald Bungalow Resort Krabi is the most expensive one of the 4 resorts along the beach. You can choose between Aircon or fan bungalows. The bungalows are all nicely furnished. The Aircon Bungalows have warm water. The big restaurant and bar offer a nice view of the islands and the beach. The Emerald Bungalow Resort Krabi has its own generator and power is on from 5 pm until 11 am.
Moo 4, Ao Nang Krabi 81000 office:16 Sri Phang-nga Road (Talad Kao) Krabi 81000 Tel.: 081-8921072 or 081-9562566 - Fax.: 075-631119
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