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Krabi, Thailand
Krabi province offers some of Thailand's most spectacular natural walking experiences. Railay Beach, accessible only by boat, is surrounded by sheer limestone cliffs popular with rock climbers, with a lagoon viewpoint reached by a jungle trail. Ao Nang is the main resort town with a beachfront promenade, night market, and boat connections to the islands. The Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Suea) challenges walkers with 1,237 steps to a summit shrine with 360-degree views over karst peaks and coastline. The Emerald Pool and Hot Spring Waterfall in Khlong Thom offer magical walking experiences through lowland rainforest to a crystal-clear natural swimming pool. Krabi Town itself is a pleasant small city with a weekend walking street market along the riverfront. The mangrove forests and sea kayaking through Ao Thalane's limestone channels add water-based walking alternatives.
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The Tiger Cave Temple climb is brutal in the heat — start at dawn, bring at least a liter of water, and wear proper shoes for the steep, uneven steps.
November through March offers dry weather and calm seas for island-hopping. The Tiger Cave Temple climb is best done in the cool early morning year-round.