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Climbing Koh Yao Noi-
The best rock climbing crags in Thailand
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press - there are now a good selection of beginner
routes on Koh Yao Noi, which are all in pristine
condition, unlike the beginner routes on
Railay-Tonsai, which are now all polished by such
high usage.
Koh Yao’s rock-faces are fast becoming Thailand’s
next vertical playground. In the high season, when
Railay and Tonsai are inundated with thousands of
climbers, the best rock-climbing destination in
Thailand is now Koh Yao Noi, with over a hundred
routes of varied grades, all in pristine condition
and affording wonderful views from the tops of its
semi-deserted crags.
The climbing on Koh Yao Noi is perfect for the more
adventurous climber, though it's not necessary to be
able to climb advanced grades. For mid-range
climbers this is currently the best destination in
Thailand. The Railay/Tonsai routes in the range 6a -
6b+ are all highly polished and overcrowded in the
high season, whereas on Koh Yao Noi the many new
routes at these levels are in mint condition and
never crowded.
Koh Yao Noi has some of the best rock climbing crags
in Thailand. The Grateful Wall, on the north side of
Koh Yao Noi, is possibly the best wall for moderate
climbing in Thailand. Also, the setting is
unbeatable - perched 5 meters above the sea, you are
blessed with amazing views of the islands scattered
throughout Phang-Nga Bay.
Other crags are not listed in any guidebook or in
this website's route directory, as we need special
permission to climb there from the local bird’s nest
collectors. Located amongst some of the most popular
islands in the region, these secret crags offers up
amazing climbing for the more experienced climber.
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