Day Trips
We understand that not all of our guests are anglers, so here is a selection of excursions that you can do from the resort, here in Krabi.
Our in-house staff can book and organize your day trips and tailor them to your needs. You can either pre-book prior to your arrival, via email or pop into the resort office to book your trips during your stay. You will also find a selection of options inside your information folder which can be found in your room.
Taxi Service
We have our own Gillhams Mini-Bus which is used for transfers. Should you need a taxi during your stay then simply pop-in to the office and we can schedule your trip.
Some guests may venture into the local town, Ao Nang or Krabi Town during the day or after fishing.
Krabi Town, around 20km away, is less touristy but has a lot of character. Set on the banks of the river, you will find a couple of markets, plenty of bars and restaurants and also a small, modern shopping centre.
Ao Nang is a seaside town located approximately 20 minutes from the resort. This is the gateway for all of your island trips, you can catch a traditional long tail boat or speedboat to travel to your chosen destination. Ao Nang has a good nightlife but is not hectic or seedy like some parts of Thailand. It is family friendly and very safe. There are lots of bars, restaurants and shops. One highlight is the Landmark Night Market which is the perfect place to experience Thai street food, live music, refreshments and handmade souvenir's.
If our driver is busy, we do use a local firm, who we have worked alongside for over ten years and will take care of you during your journey.
Should you return to the resort late at night, don't panic. We have a security guard on the gate who will let you back into the resort.
Emerald Pool
If you're the kind of person that likes the outdoors then here's a trip for you - Emerald Pool, or Crystal Lakes as some people call it. The Emerald Pool is made up of many natural pools where the water has run through porous rocks from mountain springs, which has given it the color and clarity, leaving it looking like blue lagoons hidden in the rainforest.
On arrival you will have the option of walking directly to the pools on a comfortable sandy track roughly 1.2 kilometers straight through the forest or a slightly longer track of 1.8 kilometers through the jungle on manmade walkways and sunken logs making a stepping stone course. Although this route doesn't require trekking expertise, it still isn't suitable for children or elderly people.
The forest surrounding the Emerald Pools is a haven for birdwatchers early in the morning with many different types of exotic birds coming in to bathe and drink from the beautiful blue water, and it is even home to the Gurney's Pitta, thought to be extinct a few years ago.
As you reach the main pool you will see that your trek was well worth it and you will certainly be ready to cool off and take a swim. Take care while entering the pool, as some of the rocks are extremely slippery.
The pool itself is about 25 meters in diameter and ranges from 1/2 meter deep. There are also small huts around the pool for people to relax and have a picnic while watching for wildlife after that refreshing swim.
On exiting the park there are some small restaurants serving cold drinks and a small selection of Thai dishes for those who don't want to trek through the jungle loaded out with food and drinks.
This trip can be booked as a group tour or by private air-conditioned minibus or car. Please bring with you comfortable walking shoes, swimming costume and towels.
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Kayak Trips
Kayaking can be done either singularly, as a couple, large group or with a private guide.
Here is a little clip of some of our guests venturing up an estuary, exploring, on kayaks.
There is the option to kayak in the sea, into the mangroves, explore hidden caves or kayak in freshwater in gin-clear rivers set amongst the jungle or even a large clear water lake. Some of these locations you may even recognise from famous films.
Refreshments are available at each location as well as professionals being on hand to make your trip a safe and memorable one.
If you fancy a few hours bobbing about, exploring nature then pop into reception at the resort and we can help arrange the ideal trip for you!
Island Trips
Krabi is famous for its islands, as the Andaman sea hosts some of the most spectacular islands on the planet with their towering limestone cliffs along with soft white sandy beaches and small coves.
There are hundreds of huge limestone cliffs scattered all around Krabi and Phang Nga with a further 154 islands offering many different places to visit whether you want to relax on the white sandy beachess or go snorkeling and diving. Some of the islands even have restaurants and cheap bamboo hut accommodation.
Trips can be booked as a private tour either by speedboat/longtail boat or as a group tour where you will join other tourists.
Bond Island and Hong Island: This two-part trip not only takes you to the beautiful white sandy beaches and blue lagoons of Hong Island; it also takes you to the famous Bond Island where the 1974 James Bond movie The Man With The Golden Gun was filmed. Your tour guide will pick you up at Gillhams Fishing Resorts at 9am and take you to your speedboat/longtail boat. Bond Island is the first stop on this trip where you can get off, walk around and take pictures where Scaramanga's secret lair was built into the rocks and then swim in the bay of the island. After this you will be taken to Hong Island where you can swim, snorkel and have a picnic under the trees on the white sandy beaches. When your tour is over, you will go back to the pier and your guide will bring you back to Gillhams Fishing Resorts.
Phi Phi Island: One of the most popular Islands off Krabi is Koh Phi Phi, which is made up of several islands, the most famous being Koh Phi Phi Leh where they filmed The Beach with Leonardo Dicaprio. Unfortunately Phi Phi has paid the price of fame as every tourist wants to visit the island, and although the island itself has some of the most stunning surroundings, it's heavily overpopulated and in the high season you may even find it hard to find an empty spot on the beach. Also the sea can also be hard to swim in due to the many boats bringing tourists to the shores. We still wouldn't tell anybody not to visit this beautiful island, but if you're looking for quieter islands (although all islands in high season can be busy) there are many to choose from. Phi Phi Island is possibly one of the most famous islands in the world. Ask anybody to name a place in Thailand and it will be in the top three along with Bangkok and Phuket. Many movies have been filmed on and around the island of Phi Phi with the most famous being The Beach with Leonardo Dicaprio. Your trip will start with an 8am pick up from Gillhams Fishing Resorts where your guide will transport you to your speedboat/longtail boat. From there you will have an one hour/one and half hour run to the islands of Phi Phi where you will have chance to take many pictures of the large limestone karsts before snorkeling and swimming. You will be taken to Phi Phi Don, Phi Phi Leh and then Maya Bay where the famous movie The Beach was filmed. This island won't require a packed lunch, as there are many restaurants and even cocktail bars along the beach along with small market stalls selling hats, T-shirts and Phi Phi souvenirs. After your trip you will be bought back to the pier where you will be transported back to Gillhams Fishing resorts.
Hong Island Koh Hong is one of Krabi's most beautiful islands with white sandy beaches and an enclosed lagoon, which can only be accessed at high tide through a small gap between the mountains. The trip doesn't include lunch, but you can request a packed lunch here at Gillhams. Your trip will include: Pick up from Gillhams Fishing Resorts at 9am. Your tour guide will then transfer you to the speed boat/longtail boat. Your Hong Island tour will take you to the lagoon where you can swim in the clear water and take photos of the limestone karsts surrounding the lagoon. The next stop on the island is Pakbia for more swimming and relaxing on the white sandy beach. You will then be taken to another part of the island where you can snorkel and see swallows' nests. They climb inside the caves taking the birds' nests that are later taken to make the famous bird's nest soup, a Thai delicacy. Finally you will finish your day at Hong Island Bay where you can relax, have a picnic under the shade of the many trees that line the beach and explore in and around the water.
Three Islands Tour: The three-island tour is god, as you get to move around and see other islands rather than be on the same island all day. These are the closest islands to Ao-Nang so they can get busy. The Islands you will visit are Poda Island, Chicken Island and Monkey Island. All three are good for swimming, snorkeling and relaxing in shaded areas under the trees or sunbathing on the white sandy beach. Monkey Island also has a small beach restaurant so you can have a Thai cooked lunch or you can still opt for a packed lunch prepared by our staff at Gillhams Fishing Resorts.
Elephant Experience
Elephant in Thai is “Chang”. One of the most popular excursions with our guests is the local Elephant Sanctuary. Situated around 20 minutes from the resort, you can get up close and personal with these magnificent animals.
The trips are a fantastic experience to get hands on and are very educational. You can feed and wash the elephants under supervision and learn about why the Elephant is so special to Thailand.
The trip includes transfers to and from our resort, tea, coffee, water, snacks and seasonal fruit, plus food for the Elephants. The staff at the Sanctuary speak English and also have their own accident insurance.
The session normally lasts around three hours and can be in the morning or the afternoon.
We regularly visit all the excursions that we recommend to ensure they are trading ethically, not being cruel to animals and guests get the best experience possible.
If you want to visit the Elephants during your stay then simply pop down to reception and we can book the trip for you, alternatively, we can pre-book for you if you contact us via email prior to your arrival.
Tiger Cave Temple
One of the main attractions in Krabi is the famous Tiger Temple. Situated approximately 30 minutes from our resort, it is popular with our guests who want to do day trips. Our driver can take you there, wait and bring you back to the resort. The temple can also be visited as part of multiple excursions if you want to spend the day sightseeing. Pop into reception during your stay and we can arrange a personalized trip for you.
The temple is know for its breathtaking view, if you can complete the 1260 steps to the top! If you don’t fancy a walk then there is still plenty to view at the bottom. Legend has it that Tigers used to roam the cave. There are many historical artifacts there for viewing, that have been discovered in and around the cave, along with artwork on the cave walls. It is a very interesting trip if you enjoy learning about history and different cultures.
Krabi Hot Springs
The hot springs is very nice and relaxing day out for the whole family. The water from the springs runs at around 40 to 45 degrees C and after relaxing in the water for just five to ten minutes you will already feel the stress leaving your body, leaving you feeling fresh and relaxed.
Hot water rises from several springs and flows through a forest until it tumbles down a bluff into a stream.
Over the course of hundreds of years, the minerals dissolved in the water have been deposited on the rocks in such a way as to form large, deep pools of water. The sides of the pools are so steep that they don't seem natural.
One of the major minerals found in the water is copper, which gives the stony deposits a dark green color. The forest and deep warm water makes it all very relaxing. While soaking in the water is considered good for you, be sure you don't drink it. In addition to copper and fluoride, the water also contains traces of lead.
The hot springs are located just a ten-minute walk from the car park along a jungle trail inside Krabi's national park.
The hot springs can be done as a tour, booking with other tourists, or from the comfort of a private air-conditioned car. Please take with you comfortable walking shoes, swimming costume, towels, sunscreen, some money for drinks, and a small donation, which is required towards the national park.
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ATV Adventure
One of our popular excursions from the resort is the ATV Adventure. Situated just ten minutes from the Resort and suitable for most ages - young people can partake with a responsible adult.
A couple of our recent guests loved the experience, being close to nature and seeing some amazing views and scenery. You will also get to see some of the filming locations for the latest Jurassic World film, where many scenes were filmed locally around the resort.
We can arrange this trip for you and can also tailor it to your requirements, depending on how long you want go for. The tour guides speak English and refreshments can be supplied.
You can pre-book with us via email, prior to your arrival or just arrange with our front office when you arrive or during your stay.
