Rai Leh and Ko Phi Phi are just around the corner and there are many tour operators offering activities such as sea kayaking and elephant treks.
Andaman Camp and Cruise
Tel: +66 87 885 1125, (http://www.andamancampand...). private, customised day trips and camping trips to many islands. they can also help plan individual itineraries, accommodation and transfers. fast, helpful,english speaking service with emails answered within 24 hours. highly recommended.
Rock Climbing - Climbing can be arranged through Ao Nang agencies who will arrange transfers, lunch, and as much climbing as your limbs can handle - alternatively, simply wander over to Rai Leh or Ton Sai and organize an introductory course yourself.
Scuba diving
Aqua Vision Dive Centre
On the main beach road 2 minutes up from McDonalds and at the Sheraton Krabi Beach Resort - Experienced PADI and SSI dive center, English, German, Swedish, French, Spanish, Russian and Thai language dive guides. Dive trips by choice of speedboat including Hin Daeng, Ko Ha Yai, Racha Islands, or Day Boat to Phi Phi, Shark Point and local islands.
Raya Divers
100% Finnish-run 5-star PADI shop; instruction also available in English. Good gear and an emphasis on safety.
Scuba Addicts
The premier PADI and SSI training facility in Ao Nang, Krabi. Scuba Addicts offers diving and snorkeling adventures for all ages and abilities, that are tailored to suit your individual or group needs. Our aim is to make your scuba diving holiday in Ao Nang, Krabi fun and memorable, for all the right reasons, and keep you coming back for more. Contact us at [email protected] for a friendly chat
Most of the dive shops offer a very similar price for the dive courses and dive trips. However, take a good look around as there some good seasonal bargains to be found. Sites visited daily include the local islands in Ao Nang bay, Phi Phi Marine National Park, the King Cruiser Wreck site and Shark Point Marine sanctuary. It's now also possible to do a one day safari by speedboat to Hin Daeng and Hin Muang for the chance to see whale sharks and manta rays, or to do some spectacular cavern diving at the 5 islands of Ko Ha Yai. Some of the more popular dive sites can become crowded in the peak of high season Late December to early January.
Absolute Diving
Located on the main road, just a few minutes from Ao Nang Beach opp. SSS-Recompression Chamber. Daily trips to the areas best dive sites on our own Speedboat. Small, safe groups for the better diving experience. PADI Courses from Beginner to PRO.
Kon-Tiki Diving and Snorkeling Center
Ao Nang's only PADI 5-star IDC & National Geographic Dive Center and Go Eco operator. The fleet of 4 boats runs daily diving & snorkeling tours to Phi Phi Islands, Shark Point, King Cruiser Wreck, Hin Daeng/Hin Muang. The dive center is recognized as one of Thailand's leading eco-dive centers with several awards for educating environmental awareness. Any organisation and nationalty are welcome to join us. Find Kon-Tiki Krabi in front of Krabi Resort.
KrabiDivers.com
Located in the heart of Aonang, the beachside town of Krabi, in the Sea of Love PLaza. KrabiDivers.com provides dive courses, trips, liveaboards, dive equipment sales and also helps customers with hotel bookings and other arrangements.
Phran Nang Divers
100% English-run PADI dive center with over 15 years experience diving in Ao Nang. Courses run in English and German, most European languages also available.