Activities and things to do: cycling
Cycling tours of Krabi
FOR those brave enough to attempt it (the climate is very hot and humid), cycling through the Krabi countryside is a richly rewarding experience. Most tourists will only ever see local people who live by the side of the main road - and that usually through the minibus window as it speeds past.
A mountain bike, available for rent in Krabi Town and in Ao Nang, will allow you to go 'off-road' and explore the network of dirt tracks that go back for miles behind the highways. You will come across astonishing landscapes, small farming communities - and no doubt a whole host of memorable encounters with friendly and welcoming local people.
The main highway network is also fairly cycle-friendly. The roads are generally not very busy and on the majority of them there is a hard shoulder. Local car drivers are also very used to motorcyclists, so other two-wheeled road users - although fairly uncommon - pose no problem for them.
As yet there is no company offering guided cycling tours of Krabi; however a good local map (and a good sense of direction) is often all you need. It is very hard to get lost, even off-road, as all dirt tracks eventually lead out to a named highway. A must for adventurous spirits.
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