If you are looking for a hidden gem and a full-day off-the-beaten path tour, the little-known Muslim community on Koh Klang provides an entirely new travel experience. Learn the local way of life, do some batik painting and visit a prehistoric cave.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Small group
- Limited to 2 participants
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 6 hours
- Starting time 8:30 AM
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Pickup included
- Please wait in your hotel lobby. The supplier will confirm your pickup time via email.
Experience
Highlights
- Visit Krabi's unique local Muslim community on Koh Klang and go back in time with their traditional way of life
- Take part in batik painting, dyed fabric with patterns hand-drawn using candle wax
- Be amazed by Khao Kanap Nam, the Amazon of Krabi
- Learn about the prehistoric inhabitants of Khao Kanap Nam Cave with remnants of their existence still on display
- Enjoy a delicious set menu seafood lunch at the famous Baan Mah Ying restaurant
Full description
Visit the famous Mud Crab and Eagle statue in Krabi Town and enjoy a great photo opportunity along the Krabi river bank. Take a long tail boat to the beautiful dense mangrove jungle at Koh Klang, meaning "Middle Island" due to its wide and breathtaking estuaries on both sides of the island. The well preserved mangrove forest is supported by the local community ecotourism activities.
Next, visit the stunning Khao Khanap Nam, the city’s unique twin limestone mountains 100 meters high which straddle the Krabi river. At Krabi River Cave there is evidence that it has been inhabited by people from prehistoric times dating back 48,000 years.
Depart from Khao Khanap Nam to Koh Klang and enjoy an authentic lunch at Bann Ma Yhing Restaurant. Learn about the local way of life in this secluded muslim fisherman village. See the local women in beautiful handmade batik skirts crack open freshly roasted cashews. Take part in the rice drip making, boat head modelling, batik painting, rubber cutting and more.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- English speaking guide
- National park fees
- Set menu restaurant lunch
- Long tail boat transfers
- Cold towel
- Water
- Accident insurance
- Gratuities
Not suitable for
- Pregnant women
- People with mobility impairments
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What to bring
- Comfortable shoes
- Sun hat
Know before you go
- The supplier will confirm the exact pickup time via email
