Krabi’s Wilderness: National Parks & Outdoor Adventure
From towering waterfalls to limestone monoliths, Krabi’s national parks and active outdoor options highlight its eco-rich allure.
Krabi Province is a playground for nature lovers and adventure enthusiasts alike. Its dramatic limestone formations—found at destinations like Railay Beach—draw rock climbers globally. Railay itself also hosts the annual Rock and Fire Festival, showcasing the province’s vibrant climbing culture Projects 4 Climate+15Wikipedia+15Facebook+15 . Inland, Khao Phanom Bencha National Park protects virgin rainforest, waterfalls, and wildlife across 50 km², while Hat Noppharat Thara–Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park preserves stunning coral reefs over 388 km²—both IUCN Category II areas Travel And Tour World+4Wikipedia+4Wikipedia+4 . Further south, Mu Ko Lanta National Park blends island ecosystems and cultural heritage, including those of the ancestral Chao Ley community Wikipedia+1 .
These preserves anchor Krabi’s eco-tourism framework, offering a blend of scenic trekking, kayaking, snorkeling, and immersive biodiversity encounters.