Deep Water Solo Koh Yao Noi

Introduction

The sea cliffs of Koh Kudu near Koh Yao Noi are currently one of the two best places in Thailand for novices to go deep water soloing.

	The images included on this page are of advanced deep water soloing, as they are more interesting to look at.
There are also very easy routes suitable for beginners who have never climbed anything before, who can top out on a 12 foot-high or a 20 foot-high ledge. There are enough routes for climbers of all abilities.
	There follows an example itinerary which must be modified according to the time of high tide on the day the trip runs. The water is deep enough to climb the Koh Kudu sea cliffs during low tide, but we don't do this - when the climber stands up on the front of the kayak and grabs the rock-face prior to ascending, we want him or her to be able to reach above the sharp, barnacle-encrusted base of the cliff.
In addition to a great day's deep water soloing, the itinerary includes relaxation on the beach inside Koh Kudu's lagoon. This pretty beach is a shady and quiet spot in which to soak up a few rays.
	Also included is an exploration of the lagoon at Koh Roi, which usually takes place after we eat lunch on Koh Roi's beach. A window from the sea gives access to the inside of the lagoon. Access is by kayak at high tide and on foot at low tide. Inside the lagoon sheer walls rise over a hundred metres straight up, surrounding a mangrove lagoon.
This secluded little world is only accessible via the window in the rock-face. It has not yet been discovered by the big Phuket tour companies, so is always deserted. This is a new tour which we have so far, as of June 2009, run only 5 times - on none of these trips have we encountered a single soul inside the lagoon at Koh Roi. There are more advanced DWS routes available near Koh Roi, which we will also deep water solo, but only if the party includes only advanced climbers.

Sample Itinerary

The above is a sample itinerary. The actual itinerary will often be varied to take into account the time of high tide, but will always include all the above activities.

Prices

Children under 13 years old - THB 1,200

Children under 4 years old - free

Minimum 2 adults.

Note that this is a private trip, nobody else will be sharing the boat with you.

For a trip starting on Phuket, contact us for prices.

Included

• Lunch
• Fruit
• Water
• Kayak - maximum 3 guests per kayak
• Experienced English-speaking guide who knows exactly where you can and can not jump in the water.
• Longtail boat to act as 'mother-ship' - maximum 6 guests per boat.

Excluded

• Pickup. We have excluded pickup and dropoff as so many people hire a motorbike, and so can easily get to and from Tackao Pier themselves. Pickup and drop off costs a maximum of THB 150 round-trip per person, except if the visitor is staying at Paradise resort. If you are staying at Paradise, pick-up and drop-off will be on the beach in front of the resort.
• Climbing Shoes. Many people taking this tour have their own shoes, so we have excuded shoe hire. Shoe hire costs THB 200 extra.