Rock Climbing Course in Railay Beach Tour

Rock climbing in Krabi for beginners
Beginner rock climbing courses are offered in Krabi. They can be anything from a half day to three days’ long. Naturally, the longer the course, the more skills you learn - by the end of the three-day course, you should be able to lead climb a route yourself. In a nutshell, strong bolts in the rock face serve as anchors for a rope which a lead climber will use for securing a safety backup should they lose their grip.

Beginners have the benefit of a rope attached to their harness, which is secured to the a bolt at the top of the climb (called top rope climbing) and controlled by an instructor below. This method, used everywhere in Krabi, is so safe and suitable for all ages and abilities. Each of the climbs is graded (using the French system) for consistency. You can even give your arms and legs a break and hang motionless in the air while you catch your breath.

There are at least ten rock climbing schools in Railay and Ton Sai, and several more in Ko Phi Phi. All have good, English-speaking instructors and provide guiding services for experienced climbers, equipment rental, as well as rock climbing courses. Fitness and strength is obviously a plus, but on the rock face, you will find the sheer will to climb counts for a lot, too.

Rock climbing in Krabi provides a challenge to both mind and body - there’s a reason it’s used on so many motivational training courses - and, here in Krabi, the sense of achievement you feel on reaching the summit of the course is doubled by the extraordinary views across the islands you will enjoy from the top.


Advanced rock climbing in Krabi
Those with plenty of experience rock climbing should bring their shoes (and possibly harness) with them; the rest can be hired locally rather than lugging it on the plane. Many of the schools and climbing companies are internationally accredited in safety training and have reliable and well maintained equipment. As always you should conduct your own checks when using other people’s equipment.

Over the years, many Thai and foreign rock climbing enthusiast have blazed routes up the many rock faces both here and on Koh Phi Phi and there are now more than 600 routes; from 5a’s to classic multipitch 6a’s, and even extremes of 8c.

HALF DAY CLIMBING COURSE [09:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00 hrs.]

This course is for everyone and is a fun four hours. It enables students to give rock climbing a go with the safety of an instructor. The climbing area is just a five-minute walk from the office. First, all students are fitted out with a climbing harness and shoes. The instructor demonstrates how to belay and the safety knots used. The instructor then climbs the route as lead climber and fixes a rope through an anchor (safety point). Now it’s the student turn to climb (top rope) which means the rope is above the person is very safe. So if you need to rest or let go of the rock the student will 'fall' a maximum distance of only 20cm. On our half-day course students experience climbs from 10 to 27 metres high. Course Includes: • Top rope climbing in paradise! (an introduction to climbing for beginners) • Basic safety instructions • Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area • Fruit and water

ONE DAY CLIMBING [09:00-17:00 hrs.]

Our one-day climbing course is a full day of adventure. The morning follows the same itinerary as the half-day course. Break for lunch. In the afternoon we walk along Phra-Nang beach to Khoa Luk Choee Cave. This cave passes through a huge rock face to Railey West Beach. Once through the cave you arrive at the other side approximately 17 metres from the ground but 60 metres above the sea. This gives an awesome view of the area and beach below. The instructor then sets up the rope through the anchor (safety point) the students are then shown how to abseil (lowering themselves to the ground). We then continue on to some more climbing routes. Finishes around sunset. Course Includes: • Top rope climbing • Exploration through Khoa Luk Choee Cave • Rappelling/Abseiling • Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area • Lunch and water

THREE DAY CLIMBING COURSE

This course is set up to teach students all the necessary techniques and safety maneuvers in climbing a sports route (fixed protection) safely. This particular area has some very easy climbs, that enable us to teach students to: Lead climb (the person who sets up the rope); Multi–pitch climbing (to climb to a great height using fixed protection and anchors provided); Abseiling (lowering down from an anchor to the ground). We also teach all the necessary knots used in rock climbing, what to do in certain situations e.g. what to do if an anchor does not open at the top of the climb, all the safety procedures and how it get back to the ground safely. Course Includes: • Self rescue, and rope technique • Top rope climbing • Rappelling • Lead climbing • Multi-pitch climbing • A free copy of our three-day course booklet • Certificate of achievement and free T-shirt • Hotel pick up from Krabi Ao Nang area • Lunch and water