With amazing rock & boulder formations found all over Koh Tao - by the sea and up the mountains – why not take the opportunity to try out & experience this challenging sport. Over the last few years rock climbing has really taken off and its popularity is spreading rapidly world wide. Professional tuition courses for beginners or for those looking to improve their skills can be booked daily and equipment rental is available for the experienced climber to take out on their own with some pointers on where to go...
Koh Tao has been most well known over the years for its water and scuba diving culture. The island however is also magnificent above water and boasts a great selection of granite boulders perfect for rock climbing. Good Time Adventures, are the Koh Tao climbing experts and offer Rock Climbing Courses from beginner levels to advanced. Come take a look from above!
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Beginner Top rope |
Anchors & Advanced climbing |
Sport lead climbing |
Traditional Leading |
Multipitch climbing |
Ropes rescue |
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MASTER CLIMBER - (Rock I to Rock VI)
2 - 4 weeks
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Discover Rock Climbing is a half day course designed to familiarize you with the basic principles of rock climbing and climbing techniques. A trained instructor is responsible for all safety precautions and offers minimal academics. This allows for more time to discover rock climbing around Koh Tao. If the Discover course only made you want to keep climbing, then Rock I course can be the next step offering more knowledge and instruction.
The Rock I beginner course is designed as an introduction to the sport of rock climbing. The course offers two parts. The first, includes a pre-trip training session and the second part, a half-day of field experience. Once completed, this course will teach you all you need to know to safely climb on existing equipment with a partner anywhere in the world.
The Rock 2 Anchors and Advanced climbing course will teach you to construct fixed and natural anchors for more independance with your climbing. The course really gives you a base understanding of how these systems work. The second day introduces a bouldering session to help you develop more advanced moves and improve your technique on the rocks.
The Rock 3 Sport Leading course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Sport lead climbing.
The Rock 4 Traditional Leading course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Traditional lead climbing.
The Rock 5 Multipitch Climbing course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Multipitch climbing.
* please note that this course is introduction only. On Koh Tao there isn't a wide range of multi-pitch climbs naturally available. This course will teach you all the skills you need to know (and more) to put into practice in the multi-pitch arena elsewhere.
The Rock 6 Rescue course is designed to give you a comprehensive introduction to Rescue skills. There will be an in depth overview of rescue techniques and scenarios.
The Master Climber package is designed for people who have an interest in climbing heights, a desire for adventure and a real passion to get involved in the diverse world of climbing.
Rock Climbing is an increasingly growing sport becoming more accessible to all levels of climbers. Like all adventure sports, climbing is not without its risks and therefore requires all climbers to be responsible and follow all safety procedures. Throughout the weeks of the course you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to safely explore the vertical realm in Koh Tao and anywhere else around the world. Training never ends upon the completion of the course as climbing is a sport that you can enjoy and progress at for a lifetime. We are here to teach you how to take that initial first vertical leap!
Beginner package |
Rock 1 – Top Roping course & 1 guide session |
1 1/2 days | 4,600 THB |
Intermediate package |
Rock 2 – Anchor building and bouldering & Rock 3 - Sport leading |
4 days | 10,000 THB |
Advanced package |
Rock 4 – Traditional leading & Rock 5 – Multi Pitch & Rock 6 – Ropes rescue |
5 days | 14,000 THB |
Rock Master |
Rock 1 – Rock 6 (3-6 weeks) |
3-6 weeks | 25,000 THB |
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