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 Mu
Koh Hong
Mu Koh Hong consists of a group of limestone islands
including Koh Lao or Koh Sa Ka, Koh Lao Riam, Koh Pakka,
Koh Lao La Ding and Koh Hong or Koh Lao Li Pe which is
the biggest island to the south. The attractions on
these islands include fine beaches, shallow and
deep-water coral reefs and various kinds of fish while
popular activities include snorkeling, scuba diving,
fishing, sea-canoeing and nature studies on the
400-meter hiking trail around Koh Hong. Mu Koh Hong is
located at the edge of the Than Bok Khorani National
Park, and is accessible by a 1-hour boat trip from Ao
Nang. The park entrance fee is 200 baht per person with
an additional fee of 20 baht per person for camping on
the island.
 Tham
Chao Le
A beautiful cave adorned with stalactites and
stalagmites as well as prehistoric cave paintings
depicting people, animals and various geometrical
shapes. These paintings are assumed to have been painted
after those of Tham Phi Hua To.
The cave is located to the west of Laem Sak in a bay
surrounded by mountains and picturesque islands. The
cave can be reached by taking a 10 to 15-minute boat
trip from Laem Sak.
Tham Lot Nuea and Tham Lot Tai
To visit these two caves take the Ao Luk-Laem Sak route
for approximately two kilometers and then take a right
turn to the Bo Tho Pier. From the pier, hire a rental
boat and travel along the Tha Prang Canal for
approximately 15 minutes. After passing a mangrove
swamp, you will see Tham Lot Tai a cave beneath a
limestone hill with a stream flowing through narrow
passages. The main attractions are beautiful stalactites
and stalagmites. Tham Lot Nuea is a large cavern with
meandering passages longer than those of the Tham Lot
Tai, which are navigable only during low tide.
 Tham
Phet (Diamond Cave)
The name of this cave "Phet", which means diamonds, is
derived from the sparkling stone inside the cave that
produces beautiful reflections on the cave wall just
like glittering diamonds. Another attraction is a Buddha
image is enshrined in front of the cave. This cave is 3
kilometers from the Ao Luk Nua market intersection,
however, the best way to get there is to contact the
National Park Office at Than Bok Khorani and ask for a
local guide.
 Tham
Phi Hua To
Located just 500 meters from Tham Lot, the cave can only
be visited by boat from Bo Tho Pier. The cave is in Phi
Hua To Mountain which is surrounded by mangrove swamps.
There are 2 different paths inside the cave. On the left
lies the shortcut to the back of the cave where the
sunlight can shine through, and on the right is a path
to a natural hall believed to have been a shelter for
prehistoric people. Prehistoric paintings of men,
animals, human organs and numerous seashells can be seen
in the cave. The discovery of big human skulls in the
cave, resulted in the caves present name.
Than Bok Khorani National Park
The National Park covers an area of 37.5 rai of land in
Tambon Ao Leuk Tai. Its headquarters is located just one
kilometer from Tambon Ao Leuk Neua Market intersection
on the Ao Luk Sak road. The Park is covered by a canopy
of diverse species of trees such as wild gardenia, asoka,
and Apocynaceae that are scattered around Sa Bok Khorani,
an attractive emerald pond after
 which
the park is named where visitors can swim.
 At
the north end of Sa Bohk Korani, which flows through a
winding passage in the mountain, is a wood carving of a
footprint of the Lord Buddha and a shrine of Chao Pho To
Yuan - To Chong. Other attractions in the park include
several limestone mountain caves, verdant mangrove
forests and beautiful islands which can be reached only
by boat Admission fee is 200 baht per person. The Park
does not provide accommodations, but camping in the park
is allowed although tourists have to bring their own
tents.
Krabi Province Map
Source: Information by Tourism
Authority of Thailand
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