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You can read about the warning here. There is extensive rebolting being done to replace suspect bolts with titanium glue-ins.
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BETA PHOTO: Map of Railay peninsula
Description This area is new for Mountain Project, and is just getting started. Feel free to contribute!
Protection may vary from what you read in the guidebooks or here on this site as routes get retrobolted and threads/slings are added or subtracted from a route.
Located in the Southern Province of Krabi, the peninsula of Phra Nang/Railay Beach is isolated from the mainland by the very cliffs we climb/play on, accessible only by boat from Ao Nang, Ao Nam Mao or Krabi Town. Once you're there, you will find yourself surrounded by the beautiful Andaman Sea, lush jungle, and fantastic limestone cliffs. It has plenty of activities for the average tourists (sun, sand, sea, cuisine, massages, kayaking, diving) but let's admit it: we're here to climb, play and chill out in an exotic tropical paradise.
The Peninsula is actually divided into distinct areas: West Railay, East Railay, Tonsai Bay and Phra Nang Beach (see photo map). The routes are all bolted sport-climbing routes. The French grading system is used.
It's probably the most popular place in Krabi to spend Christmas and New Year, with the limited number of rooms filling up around six months in advance.
ATMs located in Bobo's Market and along the path through the resorts to Railay East near a mini-mart, another is located on the East beach in front of the Viewpoint Resort. There is an ATM on Tonsai Beach. There are several mini-marts and a couple of internet cafes. There are no cars or roads in Railay, which also gives the place a relaxed feel. All the climbing areas are a short walk away.
Guide books:
Getting There Bus, train or plane.
By Plane: most travelers can fly directly into Krabi Airport or Phuket Airport. A short 1-hr taxi ride from Krabi or 2-hr taxi from Phuket to Ao Nang beach or Ao Nam Mao followed by a 15-minute long-tailed boat ride to either Railay West/Tonsai Beach from Ao Nang or a 15-minute long-tailed boat from Ao Nam Mao if staying at Railay East.
By Train: Overnight train from Bangkok to Surat Thani, then you must take a bus (or taxi) to Krabi which takes around 2-3 hours.
By Bus: (not recommended) cheapest way to travel, but you get what you pay for. From Gov't buses and travel agency Death Coaches you have several options, just be choosey.
Accomodations Please check under the individual areas.
Guide Services
Diving
Other Resources
Things to do The monastery is Krabi's central temple and a local gathering point during Buddhist events and weddings. The main attraction in the temple is an impressive reclining Buddha image.
Which literally means tiger cave temple, is located in the Khiriwong Valley amidst lush forests and mountains with large trees over a hundred years old approximately 9 kilometers northeast of Krabi Town. Aside from being the site of a meditation center, the compound is also a place of archaeological and historical interest as excavations have uncovered stone tools, pottery remains and Buddha footprint crafting molds. In addition, a cave in the compound has what appears to be tiger paw prints in the stone
The ClassicsMountain Project's determination of some of the classic, most popular, highest rated routes for Laem Phra Nang (Railey and Tonsai Beaches):
Featured Route For Laem Phra Nang (Railey and Tonsai Beaches)
West Railay beach with long-tail boats
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View of the bay from top of some route on Fire Wal...
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orange chandeliers, ao nang thailand
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This is Kay bouldering at some random island a few...
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There are so many stellar climbs in Tonsai. Howev...
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Beautiful Railey sunset.
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Taiwan wall
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sun set at 123 wall
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Leslie Allred smokes it on the Thaiwand.
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Hanging out over Railey
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clay allred deep water solo
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Sunset at Railey
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Perfect rest day - sit on the beach, eat grilled c...
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yo yo yo, come to the fire show!!
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This is how most climbers arrive in Krabi, walking...
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| Comments on Laem Phra Nang (Railey and Tonsai Beaches) |
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By Charlie Perry
From: Fort Collins
Dec 30, 2006
| This is a great adventure and a great place to climb. However check out the routes first. A bolt has a short life expectancy, and you could be climbing on what looks like a perfectly good bolted route where the bolts' holding power amounts to a small RP. There is a local climbing shop were you can rent gear and get beta on routes. Don't think that in such a remote place you will be alone. When we were there the place was packed with Europeans and we stayed in Ao Nang. If you are planning on going, email me and I will provide as much beta as possible (i.e. where we made mistakes and where we discovered some real fun.) |
By Clay Allred
From: Moab UT
Feb 19, 2009
| Get Wee's book when you get there, no offense to Sam, but its more up to date and is still only like 10 bucks when you get there. And don't miss Wee's deep water solo trip either, it's incredible, so sick. |
By Matt Pickren
Nov 12, 2010
| No offense to Clay for his comment or Wee for his book, I'm sure its great, BUT...
Buy Sam's book. Even if its in addition to Wee's BUY IT. Railey needs ALOT of new bolts and 100% of the proceeds of the book goes into new bolting. And from what I've seen, Sam is NO slacker, he spends damn near all of his vacation rebolting many, many climbs so we can all have a safe vacation. |
By Bria Schurke
From: MN
Sep 26, 2011
| Anyone looking 4 a climbing partner in Dec?5.11female |
By Frances Fierst
Administrator
From: Manila, Philippines
Dec 17, 2011
| I can personally recommend Ao Nang Climber guide service. They are located in Ao Nang, 150 meters up the road from McDonalds.
Tel. +66 (0) 866 899 461
E-Mail: aonangclimber@hotmail.com
www.rockclimbing-thailand.com/ |
By Tim C
From: Lakewood, CO
Apr 29, 2013
| The climbing is fun but the Boat Cartel is annoying. Also the Deep Water solo that they offer at the climbing areas is not worth it (try to get a long tail for the day to take you around to that water areas by asking the climbing companies if they can supply one for you, to get around the boat cartel). |
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