Beginner's Half-Day Rock Climbing Tours at Railay Beach Krabi
Description
If you’ve never climbed before, this 4-hour introductory course is the ideal way to get yourself started! You will learn: top rope climbing, belay techniques, safety measures, how to use equipment and basic climbing techniques.
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Pickup Locations & Times
For customers based in Ao Nang, please provide us with the name of your hotel. Your hotel pick up will be 7.30-8 am (Morning 1/2 day + Full day programs) or 12:30-1 pm (Afternoon 1/2 day programs.) A surcharge will apply for transportation to/from hotels outside of Ao Nang (Krabi Town, Klong Muang, Tubkaek Beach). Pick ups outside of Ao Nang subject to availability. Please contact us for details. For customers staying on Railay, please send us your shoe sizes (US or European) and waist sizes, so we can prepare the climbing equipment for you. Your meeting point will be in front of the Railay Princess Resort, which is next to the boat pier on the east side of Railay, at 8:45-9 am (Morning 1/2 day + Full day programs) or 1:45-2 pm (Afternoon 1/2 day programs.) .
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Important Information
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Not recommended for child aged 4 years old and under
Reviews(165)
Overall a good experience but slow to start, not many tips given by instructor. Climbers are sort of left to their own devices to figure it out. No water provided.
My partner and I had the absolute best experience with the team from Real Rocks. They picked us up from right outside of our hotel on Railay beach, brought all the things that we needed. We then had a beautiful and phenomenal time climbing several different rock faces. The guides were kind and patient and we were so grateful that we did it. Our Guide, Faruk, was helpful to make sure we felt safe and took advantage of all we could that day. He was helpful and told us how to climb up the difficult walls, it was incredible.
Amazing experience since pickup, can’t recommend enough for all types of climbers. Gear is all brand new and the team has excellent belayers. Staff is all super fun, friendly and make the whole experience 5 stars. Shout out to Farouk!
I was really disappointed with this tour. The communication was poor from the start, and as a solo traveller it made the whole experience quite uncomfortable. I shared my hotel details and asked about the pick-up time, but I didn’t receive any response and had to chase multiple times. When I arrived in Railay, I was left on my own with no one to meet me off the boat. I had to wander around and eventually found the guide at the end of the platform. I was then placed with one other girl who had done a full-day course. There was no introduction, no support with getting my equipment on, and no basic guidance. Thankfully she helped me, because without her I would’ve had no idea what to do. The climbing itself was a great experience, but that was down to the location, not this tour. The guide’s English was extremely limited, which made communication even more difficult. I even did a few climbs without a helmet and the guide didn’t care. On the way back, we were crammed onto a small boat filled with local workers, which is definitely not what I expected or what I felt I’d paid for. Overall, it just wasn’t the experience advertised
Thank you very much for sharing your feedback with us, and we are truly sorry to hear that your experience did not meet your expectations. We take your comments seriously, and we appreciate you giving us the opportunity to understand what happened. We sincerely apologize for the communication issues you faced before the trip. That should not have happened, and we are reviewing our process to ensure that all guests—especially solo travellers—receive clear and timely information regarding pick-up and meeting points. We are also very sorry that you felt unsupported upon arrival and during the preparation. Our guides are expected to assist with equipment, provide safety instructions, and ensure every guest feels comfortable, regardless of experience level. It is concerning to hear that you had to rely on another participant for help, and we will address this with our team immediately. Regarding the guide’s limited English skills and the missing helmet during some climbs, this is absolutely not up to our safety standards. Safety is our priority, and we are investigating this incident to ensure it does not happen again. As for the return boat, we understand your concern. Railay only offers public longtail boats, and depending on the time of day, boats may also be shared with local workers. However, we should have explained this clearly to avoid any confusion or discomfort. Although we are glad to hear that you still enjoyed the climbing itself, we are very sorry that the overall experience was not as advertised. We appreciate your honesty, and your feedback will help us improve our service for future guests.
We felt very safe and secure with our climbing instructors. Their guidance and attention to our needs was superb. The climbs were in a spectacular location, perhaps a little tough for a complete novice but very enjoyable nonetheless. We booked a morning session to avoid the heat of the afternoon but as this coincided with high-tide, the beach was very crowded with tourists visiting the nearby phallus-shrines, although chaotic, it didn't have any adverse affect on our climbing experience once we commenced. Would thoroughly recommend Real Rock climbing!
it was great, full service and nice guides that don't give up on you even if you struggle with your first time climbing ❤️ Thanks Farah and Pooh
Such a great experience, I went with a friend who has no prior experience rock climbing and I have climbed before and it was perfect for both of us. Great guides and fun and challenging routes
Thanks, Jay for a fun time! Routes were maybe a little harder than beginner—best for someone who as at least casually climbed before.
I'm 59 and love hiking and scrambling but have never been rock climbing before. I did the beginners half day course and it was without doubt one of the best experiences of my life. The location is truly spectacular and the rock climbing was much more challenging than I had expected which made the experience even more rewarding. The guys from Real Rocks were superb and gave excellent instructions and I always felt safe on the rock face. Organisation was excellent, first being picked up from my hotel in Ao Nang, then driven to their place to get kitted out with shoes/harness/helmet and then long tail boat to Phra Nang beach. I wish I had done this 30-40 years ago but even if you're getting on a bit like me, I would still highly recommend this as long as you have a reasonable level of fitness and strength
This was so much fun! Guides were friendly and helpful. The beach we climbed at was beautiful, but got crowded quickly. Nevertheless, each of us was still able to get a good amount of climbing time in. Would definitely recommend!
