Climb Thailand - Railay / Tonsai

Introduction

	In Thailand's southwestern province of Krabi, this is the original Thai rock climbing paradise. Home to two of the most beautiful beaches on the planet, Railay / Tonsai is world-famous among rock-climbers and is quite simply astoundingly beautiful.
The cliffs that cut the Railay / Tonsai pensinsula off from the rest of Thailand free it from all motor traffic and protect the unique landscape. The limestone cliffs of Thailand's magnificent Phra Nang peninsula are the backdrop for Railay / Tonsai climbing. The rock climbing at Railay / Tonsai offers routes of world class quality for both beginners and expert climbers. Climbers of all abilities will have an unbelievable time scaling these stalactite-dripping karst cathedrals.
	The Railay / Tonsai climbing, from single to multi-pitch climbs, is mostly right off the beach. Climbers can also climb on islands scattered throughout Thailand's Phra Nang bay - routes which are not yet included in any guide book.
We subcontract our Railay rock-climbing to 'Mister Climber', a three-year-old company that, in contrast to many of the older Railay outfits, is committed to maximising customer satisfaction. You can book direct on +66 836910009, or through this site - we charge the same rates as Mr Climber does direct, but speak English rather better. See the prices below.
	In addition to your Thai guide or guides, a locally-based Western climber accompanies our beginners on the first half-day of their 3-day course, to facilitate communications with the Thai guide and to ensure that expectations are fully met.
No other company in Thailand offers this service, which comes at no extra cost at all. Your Western guide comes completely free, as part of the standard package.
	Too many climbers are disappointed by being part of a large group sharing the services of a single guide. It is not unusual here for 6 climbers to share a single guide and rope. We at Andaman Adventures and Mister Climber promise to maintain a maximum customer to guide ratio of 3:1. No other company in Thailand does this.
After a day of Railay / Tonsai climbing, you can stroll to your resort pool or the beach for a dip, then perhaps get a relaxation or sports massage. We at AA.com (that's Andaman Adventures, not Alcoholics Anonymous!), offer expert guidance to select the most appropriate Railay / Tonsai climbing routes for your ability.
	For bookings of 2 people for 3 or more days, we will include an optional extra free trip to Railay's High Viewpoint. This is an amazing spot, right on top of one of the limestone karst crags.
Access to the route is fairly hard work, so no other companies go there, which is a shame for their customers, as the view from the top is stunning and it is an ideal beginner route.
	We take our customers there because we at Andaman Adventures are dedicated to doing our utmost to maximising our customers' safe enjoyment of their climbing holidays. Railay / Tonsai suffers from significant environmental problems - click here for more. We recommend climbers stay in Ao Nang, a short boat-ride away, which offers way better variety and value for money for food, accomodation and day trips. Click here for Ao Nang resorts. Click here for more on rock climbing in Thailand
Here's a deep water solo pic, click here for more on deep water soloing.

Routes Database

Tonsai West Railay Phranang East Railay

Prices (including equipment & insurance)

For all our climbing courses, we guarantee that the maximum climber to guide ratio will be 3:1. We often see other companies taking huge groups out with just a couple,of guides, which makes for a lousy day's climbing. We are, to our knowledge, the only company that promises to cap the customer to guide ratio at 3:1 - everybody else just books as many people as possible onto their courses, regardless of whether they will have a good day out or not.

Three Day Climbing Course: THB 6,000

• Knots and rope technique
• Top rope climbing
• Abseiling (Rappelling)
• Lead climbing
• Multi-pitch climbing (if progress permits)
• Hotel pick up from Railay / Ao Nang area
• Lunch and water
• One of our Western staff will come along for the first half day to facilitate communications and ensure expectations are met.
• Trip to the High Viewpoint (minumum 2 pax)
  

One Day Course: THB 1,800

• Top rope climbing
• Abseiling (Rappelling)
• Hotel pick up from Railay / Ao Nang area
• Lunch and water
  

Half Day Course: THB 1,000

• Introduction to climbing
• Knots and safety
• Hotel pick up from railay / Ao Nang area
• Fruit and water
    

Private Guiding

If you can afford it, this is your best bet, as you get the undivided attention of your guide and don't have to share him with other people. We will make sure that you get a guide with at least 5 years experience of guiding on Railay, who we have personally climbed with and whose safety and experience we can vouche for. If you choose this option one of our Western staff will come along for the first half-day to facilitate communication and ensure expectations are met.

If you have all your own gear, can already lead and just need someone to show you around for a day, contact us for a price.

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Photo Gallery

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Magazine Articles on Climbing in Thailand

Click here for base jumping. The bravest climbers in Thailand are the Thai guys who scale rock-faces with primitive equipment to harvest birds' nests. Click here for an article on the Lao Liang bird's nest collectors climbers of Thailand's Andaman coast. Click here for a magazine article on climbing the Thaiwand Wall, Railay, possibly the finest tropical crag in the world. Click here for a magazine article on rock climbing safety and accidents. Click here for a magazine article about a rock-climbing trip to Koh Yao Noi.

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