About This Tour
The Krabi City Landmarks Tour is an engaging and essential exploration that delves into the cultural heart and iconic natural formations of Krabi province, moving beyond the popular coastal resorts. The tour focuses on Krabi Town and its immediate surroundings, providing a blend of spiritual sites, natural wonders, and local life, making it a perfect cultural complement to the island-hopping adventures.
The journey typically highlights Krabi’s most recognizable natural landmark, the Khao Khanap Nam mountains, two distinctive limestone hills that stand guard at the entrance to Krabi River. Visitors can often take a boat ride to appreciate these geological features and the nearby mangrove forest. The tour then moves to cultural and spiritual sites, including the revered Tiger Cave Temple (Wat Tham Sua). This temple complex is famous for its mountaintop shrine, which requires a strenuous climb of over 1,200 steps, rewarding visitors with a breathtaking panoramic view of Krabi’s karst landscape and coastline.
Further exploration includes a visit to the city center and the iconic Krabi Town Clock Tower, a modern landmark that often features in photographs. The tour often concludes with a visit to a local market or a viewpoint overlooking the town and the sea, offering a taste of local life and stunning photo opportunities. The Krabi City Landmarks Tour provides a comprehensive and enriching look at the area’s spiritual, cultural, and natural heritage.
