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Krabi Province, Thailand
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Ton Sai is a beach in Krabi Province, Thailand, offering a combination of inexpensive accommodation and great rock climbing routes that make it popular with both backpackers and climbers alike. Compared to neighbouring Rai Leh and Ao Nang it's relatively rough around on the edges; in particular, the beach gets unsuitable for swimming and becomes quite rocky as the tide goes out. But this only happens for about ten days a month. The rest of the time the beach is suitable for swimming.
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Another sight worth visiting. Takes some scrambling to get there, but surrounded by beautiful cliffs and perfect for a dip. Only worth visiting when the tide is high. The pool is sea water and empties out at low tide.
Beautiful viewpoint of Ton Sai and Rai Leh west. It is an easy climb up 4 bamboo ladders, but take a torch as it's pitch black in the cave. Breathtaking views that are definitely worth the climb.
Ton Sai is more of an "Do" place than a "See" place. But this is worth visiting. Thai women come here in the hope of increasing their fertility, and the shrine is studded with wooden phalluses. Quite a sight!
Wee's Rock Climbing School
Professional variety of climbing courses. Course prices range from 800 baht for intro courses to 9,000 baht for five day advanced courses. Also the pioneer of Deep Water soloing trips. Their gear shop has the best selection plus they publish the only complete climbing guidebook for the area. Helpful with info on Ton Sai, get a free map.
The first climbing shop on Ton Sai Beach is a locally-owned and operated climbing shop that provides courses, gear rental, private guides, and guide services. Courses are all-inclusive. Guides are experienced and professional, competing for the Thai National Team. The Rock Shop also produces a climbing guide book, The Pocket Guide, Thailand Sport Climbing available at several shops in Ton Sai, Rai Leh, and Ao Tong for 800 baht.
The only dive centre on Ton Sai Beach will guide you to the underwater world.
Highly recommended. Will do "Thai style" if you ask them. Sells fresh banana bread for 70 baht per loaf.
Best prices with the biggest plates. Expect a monster and delicious pad Thai, lad naa, or veggie burger for 100 baht, or a huge bowl of fruit with homemade yoghurt and granola for breakfast for 60 baht.
Set of 10 bungalows are comfortable and have views. During low-season it is the best deal on Ton Sai. Air-con rooms are also available, but expensive and unnecessary because there is no electricity in the day.
offers restaurants, accommodation, laundry, free WiFi, a cozy bar and climbing courses.
There's no easy overland access to Ton Sai, so all visitors arrive by boat.
Read in the guideThe only way to get around Ton Sai is on foot. The beach and the main road act as the primary thoroughfares for the area. It may take five minutes or less to cover the entire area.
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