Experience the serene beauty of Ton Sai Beach at Basecamp Tonsai, where adventure meets relaxation. Nestled amidst stunning natural landscapes, Basecamp Tonsai is the perfect getaway for travelers seeking both excitement and tranquility.
Basecamp Tonsai invites you to immerse yourself in the breathtaking scenery of Ton Sai Beach, Thailand—a paradise known for its stunning limestone cliffs, crystal-clear waters, and vibrant marine life. Guests can enjoy various activities, including rock climbing, snorkeling, and yoga, all set against the backdrop of tropical beauty. Accommodations range from cozy bungalows to spacious tents, ensuring comfort while remaining closely connected to nature. In addition, the on-site restaurant serves delicious local cuisine, allowing visitors to savor authentic Thai flavors while taking in spectacular sunset views. With warm hospitality, personalized experiences, and a community atmosphere, Basecamp Tonsai is the ideal destination for travelers seeking both adventure and relaxation on Thailand’s picturesque coastline.
Basecamp Tonsai (หาดไร่เลย์, ไทย) - รีวิว - ThailandAgoda.com
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Basecamp Tonsai is perched on a picturesque hilltop overlooking Ton Sai Beach, Thailand
My husband is a climber which is what put Tonsai Beach on our itinerary. Tonsai is a great place to reset your mind and is stunning! I don’t use that word but there is no other word to describe it. He went to base camp and made a reservation to climb the next day. He went with about five other climbers and guide. They climbed some on Tonsai and some at Railay Beach. He had a blast and went again the following. When I asked him if he would do it again. YES!! My best advice is to add Tonsai to your itinerary and put it first on your list. I am warning you though you may not leave.
Did the deep water solo with basecamp tonsai. They took us to 2 climbing sites about 30 min away by long tail boat. Both walls were different with lines for beginner and more advanced climbers. We spent about 1 1/2 hours at each wall before we went to a beautiful bay for lunch. Big compliment to the 2 guides on the boat, they did all they can to make this a fantastic day. Worth to spend the 1500 baht!!!
I rented gear from Basecamp for 4 1/2 days of climbing in Railay / Tonsai. The staff was friendly and had suggestions about where to head, but the gear rental was fairly pricey and badly worn. I had to return the first set of quickdraws because 4/12 were sticky to the point of not closing. The first rope was also coreshot on one end. First pair of shoes had zipties to thread the straps through which broke almost immediately. Carabiners were sticky, belay device (some off brand) hard to feed / take with, and the GriGri I rented for a multipitch day was dirty / rusty. Equipment badly needs to be updated (retired!).
DWS in the low season is a gamble, so don’t come expecting it. We were so glad to catch a lucky day and do it, but it took 3 days of showing up and asking every morning. We did a half day climb while we waited for better wave conditions and the guide was great. A bit skeezy (commenting about bikini wearing beach goers), but the climbing was good. We also stayed in their forest resort for 3 nights, which was CHEEEEEAP. Be ready for cold showers, pokey beds, and power for only a few hours per day.
If you hesitate to sign for the DWS tour, seriously, don’t! We were a group of six people and we all enjoy ourselves above expectations! The guide provided us great climbing advice but was also really funny.At the end of a climb (or in the middle if your arms don’t make it), the rush of adrenaline from the jump is awesome ;)Definitely a must do at railey, tonsai !
When we booked we said that we climbed few times but never DWS. The lady at the office said that is was not a problem. But trust me this was not for beginners! First you need to be strong enough to climb the 3m high rope (no ladder as expected) and it starts at 6a. I couldn’t climb more than 1m after the rope. And some “non fit” girls couldn’t even climb the rope.Then I think this is expensive for 4 tries in the all day.The staff was kind and patient (not very helpful when you are bad at climbing) and lunch on the beach was cool
Hate to sound whiny but wanted to share our full experience. I pre-booked a bungalow here online for five nights in Tonsai. Our first night my wife and I both got travelers diarrhea (or “Tonsai Tummy” as the locals call it, which says something about the sanitation standards here), and were in and out of the bathroom with flashlights, since they turn off the generator around 3am. Now we’re in middle of the jungle and I realize there’s bugs, but there were anthills in the bathroom (which doesn’t have a sink by the way), cockroaches everywhere, and we can hear the mice in the walls chewing all night long. I booked a place on Railay for the rest of our stay so that we could recover with air con, and when I went to check out the European woman said I couldn’t get a refund unless we were sick or just wanted to switch rooms. I told her how sick we had been all night and asked again for a refund but instead she backtracked and said since we booked ahead online it wasn’t possible. We had previously paid for a deep water solo trip with them for two days later. I would have liked to pay for it with the money that we paid for the room but that wasn’t an option. For about $50/person it was pretty expensive compared to other equivalent half-day trips (snorkeling, kayaking, longtail, etc.) but they are the only climbing shop to offer DWS trips.Overall it seemed Basecamp Tonsai just wanted our money and we felt deceived. The least I can hope for is that some percentage of the money we lost here was used toward the titanium rebolting projects in the area.
My fiancee and I did the 3 day climbing course with them and it was great! Our goal was to learn how to lead climb on our own and our guide Maxxi made it happen! He was extremely patient and a great teacher and a lot of fun! After the course we even rented gear from them to climb on our own. I highly recommend climbing with these guys.
I had a great time doing the DWS with basecamp! The climbing itself was really cool, we went to 2 different stops with a break in a beautiful small bay nearby. I felt that for 1500 baht it was good value for money. I would recommend to anyone who has some experience climbing – there was one 5a route, and a few 6a / 6b routes, with some harder looking routes up to 8a, so if you’re a complete beginner you may find it difficult. Overall I had a great time!