Ko Yao Noi

Warning Stainless-steel bolts are suspect near the coast. A rebolting effort is underway. MORE INFO >>> You can read about the warning here. There is extensive rebolting being done to replace suspect bolts with titanium glue-ins. Keeping climbing areas open and conserving the climbing environment

Description 

Many new areas have been developed on the islands surrounding Ko Yao Noi and on the northern end of the Island itself. This is one of the most low key and tranquil island destinations in Thailand and now hosts many new climbing areas as well. Located in the southern end of the Phang Nga bay. The beauty surrounding this island is breath taking. However don't expect the ease of Tunsai/Railey. Approaches require motor bike rides through steep jungle roads, hiking and or hiring a boat.The climbing logistics can be difficult to sort out, but you will be rewarded with high quality Titanium bolted routes in a peaceful setting.

Getting There 

As this is an Island you will need to hire a boat or catch a ferry. Ferries arrive daily from Phuket, Krabi, and Phang Nga. Getting here from Phuket is the most convenient.A daily speed boat also leaves from Railey West at 10:30am as of Dec 2008. The web sites below should help you get started.
directions from mountain shop

The Classics

Featured Route For Ko Yao Noi

Hang Time 5.13a  International : Thailand : ... : The Hang

Fun steep climbing. The first half is about 5.12b if your wing span is 5'.9" or less ,5.12a if you have a longer reach. to a big jug and shake out at the thread. Continue up increasingly difficult moves for the second half.Soft for the grade....[more]   Browse More Classics in International