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WELCOME TO
KHAO LAK
In the south province of Phang Nga
Phang Nga Province
No less than three national parks surrounding Khao Lak and the
hills that sweep down to this beautiful stretch of coast with long
white beaches. The name is derived from from the national park
“Khao Lak Lam Ru”.
Khao Lak is located just one hour drive north of Phuket on the
mainland at the beautiful Andaman coast in Phang-Nga province.
Khao means mountain in Thai as the name is directly translated
“Lak mountain”.
Khao Lak offers a rare oasis for relaxation with a superb combination of cool tropical forest vegetation and delightful accommodation directly by the beach. By day you can enjoy the sun and sea,
and when the sun drops the night life takes over with restaurants
that serve fresh delicacies from the sea, steaks with accessories,
meatballs or burgers. McDonald’s is the rescue to all families with
children among all hot chilli dishes!
Khao Lak is located in Takua Pa district in the national park area
with a lot of natural attractions and a convenient starting point
for a number of excursions. The famous Similan Islands and Surin
Islands are within easy reach. Did you know that Similands is considered to be one of the world’s 10 best diving spots.
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Chiang Mai
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Kampaeng Phet
Nong Khai
Udon Thani
Nong Bua Lamphu
Petchabun
Kon Khaen
Maha Sarakham
Chayapum
Nakhon Sawan
Phichit
Lop Buri
Sara Buri
AngThong
Saphan Buri
Nonthaburi
Kanchanaburi
Roi Et
Ratchaburi
Amnat Charoen
Ubon
Si Sa Ket
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Sa Kaeo
Chachoengsao
Samut Prakan
Samut
Sakhon
Petchaburi
Buriram
Surin
Mukdahan
Pathum Thani
Nakhon Nayok
Prachin Buri
BANGKOK
Nakhom Pathom
Nakhon
Ratchasima
Nakhon Phanom
Sakon Nakhon
Kalasin
Uthai Thani
Chai Nat
VIETNAM
Bueng Kan
Chonburi
Pattaya
Rayong
Cha Am
Hua Hin
Koh Samet
Chantaburi
Trat
CAMBODIA
Koh Chang
Prachuap Khiri Khan
Koh Maak
Koh Kood
PHNOM PENH
Chumphon
VIETNAM
Koh Tao
Ranong
Koh Phangan
Koh Samui
Surathani
Khao Lak
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Krabi
Ao Nang
Koh Lanta
Trang
Phattalung
Songkhla
Koh Turatao
Koh Rawi
Koh Adang
Koh Lipe
Bang Niang beach
Satun
Pattani
Yala
Narathiwat
MALAYSIA
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60 kilometer
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Ranong 190km.
Surathani 175 km.
Takuapa 20 km.
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Elephant Trekking
H Bangsak Beach Resort
H Bangsak Beach Resort
Bang Sak Beach
H Graceland Resort
H Bangsak Blue Sea
H Bangsak Lagoon
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Pak Weep Waterfall
also Sai Rung (Rainbow)
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Pak Weep Beach
Bor Hin Waterfall
H Anantara Royal Resort
H Le Meridien Hotel
Pakarang Beach
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H The Sajorin
H The Sajorin
H Similana Resort
H Kantary Bay
Laem Pakarang
H La Flora Resort
H Khao Lak Sunset Resort
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Khuk Khak Beach
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H The Haven
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Chong Fah Waterfall
Police Boat 813
H FX Resort
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Bang Niang Beach
La Flora Resort H
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Nang Thong Beach
View Point
- Ranongh 190 km 10 h. xx min.
H Bhundari Resort
CLOSE
May 15th
to Nov 1st
Khao Lak Beach
SIMILAN
70 km. 1h.
H Emerald Resort
4 Phetkasem Rd
Tab Lamu Pier
- Chiang Mai 1450 km 18h. 50 min.
- Hua Hin 606 km 8 h. 30 min.
- Krabi Town 143 km 2 h. 25 min.
H Khao Lak Laguna Resort
Baan Khao Lak Resort H
H Palm Beach Resort
H Seaview Resort
Ton Pling Waterfall
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Distance from Khao Lak to
Ramada Resort H
- Pattaya 900 km 12 h. 25 min.
- Phuket 100 km 1 h. 50 min.
- Satun 430 km 6 h. 20 min.
- Surathani 197 km 2 h. 55 min.
- Suvarnabuhmi 800 km 10 h. 50 min.
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SURIN
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Koh Thung Tu
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Koh Phra Thong
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Koh Tachai
Koh Ko Khao
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Takuapa
Koh Bon
Bang Sak Beach
Pak Weep Beach
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Pnang Nga
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Laem Pakarang
Similan Islands
Surat Thani
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Kapong
Khuk Khak Beach
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Bang Niang Beach
SIMILAN
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Khao Lak
Nang Thong Beach
Khao Lak Beach
Tabput
Tablamu Pier
Phang Gna Town
Thai Muang
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Takua Thung
Krabi
Province
James Bond Island
40 kilometer
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20 km
Distance from Khao Lak to
Koh Yao Noi
- Bangkok 775 km 10 h. 30 min.
- Chiang Mai 1450 km 18h. 50 min.
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- Hua Hin 606 km 8 h. 30 min.
- Krabi Town 143 km 2 h. 25 min.
- Pattaya 900 km 12 h. 25 min.
- Phuket 100 km 1 h. 50 min.
- Satun 430 km 6 h. 20 min.
- Surathani 197 km 2 h. 55 min.
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- Suvarnabuhmi 800 km 10 h. 50 min.
Phuket
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Beaches
Khao Lak South Beach
At the southern end of the Khao Lak National Park, we
find the shortest of Khao Lak beaches, Khao Lak South
Beach, lined with cliffs and beautiful casuarina trees
that create lovely shade of the beach in the mornings.
In the background grows large tropical trees in the
mountain slope. The beach is relatively deserted, with
a few food and massage places. Far to the north there
is a smaller hotel area, including Merlin, Emerald, Briza
well as some shops.
Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach has some great hotels with
slope down towards the beach, like Palm
Beach Hotel, Bayfront resort and Paradise
resort. The hotels have been embedded in
the tropical vegetation and on the other side
of the main road an amazing jungle grows.
From here it takes about 15-20 minutes to
walk to Khao Lak Centre.
Nang Thong Beach (Khao Lak Centre -La On)
Nang Thong beach has golden sand and is
lined with palm trees and a few casuarina
trees. The beach is wide and perfect for
early morning or afternoon exercice walk.
There are some granite rocks that breaks the beach.
In Khao Lak City you can find plenty of small shops,
restaurants, bars, exchange, dive-shops, tailors, opticians, pharmacies, ATMs, etc. Here are also many of
the hotels located, large and small, as well as McDonald’s. - The first beach to be exploited with resorts and
hotels in Khao Lak.
Bang Niang Beach
Bang Niang, the next village of Khao Lak, about 5
minutes by car or 20 minutes if you walk from La on.
A little smaller than Khao Lak City but with an equivalent range of hotels, restaurants and shops. The beach
here is not as wide as other Khao Lak’s beaches but
when the tide falls, the beach offers a lovely place for
walks. In Bang Niang is a market every Monday,
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Nang Thong Beach
Wednesday and Saturday from about 14:00 to
7:00 p.m. Among other things you can find clothes,
souvenirs, spices and food. Approximately 1,000
meters up from the beach is the famous police boat
that was washed up on the land during the tsunami
in 2004.
Khuk Khak Beach
Khuk Khak is a long, wide and slightly quieter beach.
If you want to walk all the way, you need to cross
some small lagoons and estuaries. Along the beach
we find a few large hotels with comfortable distance
from each other as well as some small
beach restaurants and massage huts.
From the main road, it takes about 10
minutes to travel by car to Khao Lak City.
Along the way there are some larger
stores and a gas station.
Pakarang Cape
Pakarang cape at the more westerly part
of mainland with big difference in tides.
The entire Cape is filled with shells and
coral fragments that are washed up as the
tide comes and goes. South of the cape
is popular with surfers when windy. The
northern part of the beach is quieter with fine white
sand. There are some major hotels and some smaller
shops. Pakarang is roughly 3 km. from the main road
Sunset Beach
Koh Kood
Pak Weep and Bangsak Beach
At the north part of Khao Lak you can find the most
quiet of all the beaches of Khao Lak, Pak Weeb and
Bangsak Beach with a few Thai beach restaurants
along the coast. According to many also the best
and finest beaches. In weekends and other holidays
many Thais with their families comes here to
enjoy a day at the beach. Fresh seafood from local
restaurants is one another that attracts them. Along
the road are some hotels like Le Meridien, Bangsak
Village Hotel and Haadson Hotel.
Nang Thong
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Pakweeb Beach - White Sand Beach
Bang Niang
Pakarang Beach
Donald Duck Bay
Climb up on the cliff at Donald Duck
Bay and get a panoramic view of the
bay and the lovely white sand beach
below. The name has been given
hence rock resembles a duck!
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SIMILAN ISLANDS
Similan Islands. Eleven small islands about 13km from mainland,
The trip takes three hours each way on slow boats or 70 minutes via speedboat.
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Similan islands
The park is covered by a total of 140km² The archipelago of the nine islands consists of total 14km² The
islands are: Ko Bon, Ko Bayu, Ko Similan Ko Payu, Koh
Miang (two neighboring islands, and the park office),
Ko Payan, Payang and Ko Ko Huyong. For convenience
they numbered them from 1 to 9 starting from the
south. Until recently, the park has expanded to include
two more remote islands, Koh Bon and Koh Tachai. But
since “Sembilan” is Malay for the number 9 will be difficult to change the name of the island group.
Story
It is said that the islands was created by upwelling hot
magma during the Cretaceous period about 65 million
years ago, capped of polar ice and polished by salt
water and wind. Coral reefs are about 5 000 years old
and hence the oldest in Thailand. The national park
was established in 1982 and is planned to be included on UNESCO’s World Heritage List.
Landscape
The eleven granite islands is considered by many to
be the paradise on earth. They are covered by tropical
jungle and beaches of pure white sparkling sand.
The views under the water is even more impressive,
and many believe it is the best dive site in Thailand.
Many people around the world pay tribute to the Similan as one of the ten most beautiful places in the world.
Flora and fauna
The visibility in the water is the best in Thailand there
is a large number of different species of fish, like
colorful lionfish and clownfish (Nemo). If youre lucky
you may spot a bigger species like a manta or a whale
shark. The corals in the area have largely fallen victim
to coral bleaching in 2010 and has not yet recovered,
but the large amount of different species of fish still
makes it worth diving and snorkeling in the area. At
Koh Huyong the Royal Thai Marines breeding facility
for turtles, which limits access to the island.
Climate
Similans high season is from December to April, when
the monsoon keeps her distance. The best time for
your visit is during the month of March when the
winds are calm and the water is extra clear.
-The National Park is closed every year from the 16th
May to the 15th of November.
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Elephant Head R
Ko Ra
The paradise island of Koh Ra reached by short ferry trip from the pier at
Kuraburi. The tour operator Green Andaman Travel offers accommodation in spacious tents just steps from the beautiful unspoilt beach and the beautiful azure
sea. In addition to beautiful beaches, the island has abundant wildlife consisting
of barking deer, flying squirrel, leopard cats, macaque monkeys, hawks, eagles
and hornbills. Of course you can also enjoy the beach lifestyle of Ra. Lounging
and sunbathing on the camp’s beach or explore other near-deserted beaches or
snorkeling at the nearby small islands, you will probably have them to yourself.
Koh Ra is home to the Moken, or Sea Gypsies. www.kohrabeachcamp.com
Ko Phra Thong
Pra Thong is the middle island of three which is about 10 km from the pier in
Khuraburi. The island is virtually flat with long uninhabited beaches fringed by
coconut trees. Koh Phra Thong is closest to one of Thailand’s top dive sites Richelieu Rock and Koh Tachai and Surin Islands.
Koh Ko Khao
South from Pra Thong is the island Koh Kho Khao and is similar to Koh Phra Tong.
Just to the south of Koh Kho Khao is the highly popular beach holiday location
of Khao Lak. Koh Kho Khao is already a burgeoning tourist destination. For those
who visit Khao Lak more intensely are looking for less crowded places.
Koh Tachai
Koh Tachai - part of Similan and a small island about 50km west from Ban Nam
Khem. In contrast to Simlian, Ko Tachai gives a “wilder” feeling and a popular
spot for divers. It is not unusual to see manta rays during the season and right
here you can also be lucky enough to encounter the whale shark. The day trips
to Koh Tachai only operate in high season November - April.
Koh Bon
Like Koh Tachai, Koh Bon is part of the Similan Island national park. One hour
away from the Similans so it is worth mention as one of the best dives sites in
Thailand for manta rays. In addition to mantas, it is also possible to find species
like Napoleon wrasse, leopard sharks, eagle rays and black tip reef sharks. Night
diving in the Koh Bon area is exceptional.
Koh Yai Noi/Yai Yai
Yao Noi is a small island that you can explore in less than an afternoon. The pace
of life is slow and peaceful here. The islands really are photogenic and consists
of pristine beaches, knotted forest and un-spoilt coast-line and offers a great
vantage point for relaxing and absorbing the beautiful scenery in the bay. Visit
the first class beaches, Hat Yao and Buddha Beach and there are lots of trails,
which are great to explore by motorbike.
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Rock
Birdwatch on Koh Ra
Miang Beach - Similan
Donald Duck bay
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National Park
Surin Islands was declared a
national park on July 9 1981.
The islands are beautiful and
pristine coral reefs and the area
is well known for divers and
snorkelers from all around the
world.
Best time to visit is from
November to April.
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Surin Islands
Surin consists of two main islands, Koh Surin Nua (North Surin Island) and Koh Surin Tai
(South Surin Island) which forms the bulk of the land mass. Ko Surin Nuea Thod has
several bays. The most famous of them is the tranquil bay, Ao Mae Yai, which is also the
largest. Southeast of Ko Surin Nuea you can find Ao Luek with wonderful shallow reefs
and beautiful corals and lots of colorful fish. In the Sea Gypsy Village lives an old ethnic
tribe who cling to their traditional lifestyle and they live on their boats. On land, they
have a wooden sculpture resembling a totem pole and is regarded as sacred.
Every year, on the 15th day of the waxing moon in April, they
performes a rite and worship their respected God.
Ao Mai Ngam
Ao Mai Ngam is located west of Ko Surin Nuea Thod with the National Park office.
There is a 2 km long concrete road which is pleasant to walk on while you
enjoy the nature in Hat Mai Ngam, or you can travel by boat.
Getting there:
From Khura Buri Pier (the nearest mainland) boats depart daily at. 9:00, takes about 3
hrs. (best for groups). Khura Buri is some 125 kilometers north of Phang-Nga and 70
kilometers from the mainland. There is no regular boat to Ko Surin.
-From Amphoe Kapoe Pier located in Ranong province the trip takes about 7 hours.
Chansom Tara Hotel (tel: 07 783 5317) has boats leaving Chan Damri Beach for trips to
Ko Surin. One option is to travel from Phuket with group that include Ko Surin and
Ko Similan. This typically lasts at least 3 days.
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FACTS PHANG NGA
NORTH
NORTH
EAST
CENTRAL
SOUTH
EAST
SOUTH
Area:
Length / width:
Province:
Population:
Number of hotels:
Best time to visit:
Rainy season:
Air Temp, average:
Water temp, aver:
4170 km2
110x50 km
Phang Nga
appr. 265 000
appr. 150
nov - apr
maj - okt
28°
27°
CLIMATE
The climate in the Khao Lak region
is under the influence of two monsoons:
-a southwest monsoon and a northeast monsoon. The southwest monsoon starts in April when a stream
of warm moist air from the Indian
Ocean moves inland resulting in
significant rain. It peaks in October,
Khao Lak’s wettest month. Subsequent months, under the influence
of prevailing northeast winds, are
much drier.
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Take a refreshing dipp in the
natural pool below the waterfall!
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As Khao Lak is close to the mountains of Khao Sok National Park there are a lot of spectacular waterfalls to visit. The best time to explore them are from August to November, once the
rainy season kicks in. Opening hours for visiting the waterfalls are generally between 8am.
and 4.30pm. and at some waterfalls there is a fee to pay as you visit a national park, usually
200Thb. - you can visit all the areas park´s on the same day the ticket was issued. Remeber to
wear insect repellent and good shoes as there is 30 min. walk through densely grown jungle
on narrow rocky paths to some of the waterfalls.
Ton Pling Waterfall
There is a small waterfall up at Sunset View Point located just a few metres from the parking.
Even before the rainy season, when there are less water in the fall, this is the perfect place to take a
refreshing dipp in the natural pool. That there is only a few meters from the parking makes it suitable
for those who do not want to take a rough walk through a densely grown jungle for 30 minutes and
the same distance back! A rickety suspension bridge accompanies it all.
Ton Pling Waterfall
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Lampi Waterfall
Lampi Waterfall
One really nice three-level waterfall situated just 30
minutes south of Khao Lak, off the Highway 4 at the
33km. sign, and a short walk from the parking. The best
time to see this fall are in the morning and afternon.
Att the fall you can find a small restaurant with a souvenir shop. Bring swimwear for a refreshing dipp in the
deep natural pool below the waterfall.
Pakweep Waterfall or Sai Rung (Rainbow) Waterfall
Situated just north of Bang Niang beach, turn at the
sign “Rainbow Waterfall” approximately 10km. north of
Bang Niang noit far from Le Meridien Resort.
This is a nice waterfall and a refreshingly cool spot to
spend time at. If you are a guest to the Sarojin Resort,
they will offer you a picnic meal when visit. Easy to access as the fall is close to the parking. Admission free.
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Ton Chong Waterfall
Lampi Waterfall
One really nice three-level waterfall situated just 30
minutes south of Khao Lak, off the Highway 4 at the
33km. sign, and a short walk from the parking. The best
time to see this fall are in the morning and afternon.
Att the fall you can find a small restaurant with a souvenir shop. Bring swimwear for a refreshing dipp in the
deep natural pool below the waterfall.
Ton Prai Waterfall
Ton Prai is a three-pronged waterfallwhich you can
reach after a challenging, 700 metre trek through the
narrow jungle, over roots, bamboo bridges, stones and
concrete paths, -but the walk up to the fall is really
worth the effort! It’s quite a drive up the hill, off the
Highway 4, 35 minutes south of Khao Lak.
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Take a step into the underwater world!
DIVING
AROUND KHAO LAK
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Wreck diving
Bonsung wreck
The best-preserved wreck of the three dive friendly wrecks
in Khao Lak. The wreck lies at 18 meters depth and is an
old tin mining boat that sank in 1984. Suitable for all experience levels.
Premchai wreck
Same as Bonsung wreck, this is an old tin mining boat
which was sunk in 2001 and lies at 21 meters depth,
although this wreck is suitable for divers of all levels.
Seachart wreck
A 84 meter long cargo ship that sank in August 2009 and
rests on 40 meters. The cargo contained lot of timber that
has spread at the bottom because the wreck ended up on
the side. Diving here requires training for deep diving with
Nitrox or to take the course when diving here. A good dive
site for technical diving.
T13 wreck
Khao Lak’s latest supplements of wrecks that sunk off the
Khao Lak beach in March 2014. Good for all dive-levels.
ISLANDS
Koh Tachai
In contrast to Similan Tachai gives a wilder feeling with
huge schools of fish that feed on the abundant coral reefs
that you can find here. Here you can find different kinds of
Barracuda and a large varitation of tuna that swim around
you while small fish ferrets away from the chasing shoals.
To navigate here depends on the current, try to get out on
the edges, and then into central, more shallower depths.
Octopus can often be seen among the corals and different
types of clown fish are common here. During the season
it is not uncommon to see Manta Ray and the lucky ones
can encounter Whale Sharks. Frogfish, Ghost Pipefish and
Juvenile Angelfish, Trumpetfish and Cube Boxfish can also
be found by those with a keen eye.
Richelieu Rock
Richelieu Rock is one of the most famous dive sites in
Thailand. The dive site is an isolated pinnacle east of the
Surin Islands. The location is marked by the top of the pinnacle protruding about one meter above sea level, during
low tide, while it disappears when it is high tide. The pinnacle falls gradually to the surrounding sandy bottom and
reaches a maximum depth of 35 meters.
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Many cliffs and small caves has become home to a great
variety of marine life. The rocks are covered with colorful
soft corals and sea anemones. Richelieu Rock is a paradise
for underwater photographers.
Koh Bon
The horseshoe-shaped island is located about 20 kilometers north of Similan no: 9 and has no beaches. The
horseshoe shaped bay provides shelter for dive boats and
divers from wind and currents. The southwestern part is
best suited for diving and consists of a 35 meter deep wall
that turns toward the Gulf. There is also a sloping ridge that
continues down to over 45 meters. Blacktip reef sharks are
common on the flat sandy bottom below the wall. Soft corals are same high class as at Similan but the colors of the
corals are different and produce beautiful colors.
Almost all year round Koh Bon is one of the best places
to see the big manta rays and can be spotted almost daily
between mid-December and by April, while the rest of
the season sees every now and then but not daily. Diving
depth is down to 35 meters and visibility is usually around
20 meters but plankton blooms and cold water upcurrents
are not uncommon. Depending on the tide as the currents
can this be anything from mild to strong, but would usually
be no power in the bay while it may be a strong current off.
Similan Islands
The Similan Islands are by newspapers and magazines and
diving company named one of the top 10 diving destinations, not only in Thailand but all around the world.
The islands are located approximately 70km. west of Khao
Lak. This marine park offers a wide range of aquatic and
varying topography to suit almost every taste of divers.
The Similan consists of nine beautiful islands (has grown
with the addition of a further 2 islands.) The islands are
home to several hundred species of corals and an amazing
marine life. You’ll find everything from seahorses, nudibranchs to octopuses and turtles.
There are also larger species such as shark, ray and whale
shark.
Similan should be a “must-visit” on every diver’s list!
Why not propose under the surface ...
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SHOPP
Bang Niang Market
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PING
in KhaoLak
SHOPPING
La On Village This is where you find the most widespread
shopping in Khao Lak. Small shops follow one another
along the Patchakasem Rd. with everything you might
need for your stay. In recent years the range of what to by
in Khao Lak become wider. Also the restaurant industry
has received a boost, and today you can find all kind of
different cuisines. It pleases some that it is also possible
to order a hamburger at McDonalds 24 hours a day!
Tailors There are more tailors than opticians in Khao Lak.
A couple of them are downtown in La On Vilage, and
offers excellent quality and a wide range of styles and
textiles. The golden rule is to give enough time for tailors
to make a perfect fit and not accept haste job. Order only
from those who refuse to take the 24-hour job, it can not
perform quality work in 24 hours! Open: 12:00 to 22:00
Location: By Ruen Mai Plaza on Highway 4 and Centre
Point
Market in Bang Niang. You can cover the entire area for
an hour or so, but the market is fascinating and is likely to
keep you longer.
The Evening Market is a colorful and lively experience,
Thai markets are a must-do for anyone visiting the country and particularly interesting because they contain a
great variety and is a big part of the local shopping scene.
Here you will find four rows of makeshift shops / stalls
with two broad paths leading through them. Goods for
sale include shirts, T-shirts, sarongs, beach clothes, jeans,
shoes, accessories, fruits and vegetables (especially popular among all visitors), food of all kinds, snacks, watches,
sunglasses, fake perfumes and Thai silk. Just everything
you can imagine.
Soi Bang Niang, Emerald Plaza
The wide aisles allow the atmosphere is relaxed and
happy and it never gets crowded. There are also a couple
of bars to relax in. It seems even as the market bangs
seem to enjoy managing all foreigners visiting this lively
experience. Best to come in the late afternoon.
Opening hours: every day, but the most important days
are Monday, Wednesday and Saturday 15:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Location: At 7-Eleven Bang Niang, Jerung Street
Few years ago we calculated over 15 opticians along the
main street in La On. This should mean that it is a buyer’s
market with so much competition. Prices are much cheaper than in the West and two-for-one or three-for-one are
common. Opening hours: 10:00 to 22:00
Location: Along Petchakasem Rd. each side of the road.
In conclusion we can say that you can find everything
you will need for your stay in Khao Lak and some more!
T-shirts, slippers, postcards and bath toys.
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Tublamu Royal Navy Golf Course
This 18-hole course (6825 yards), par 72, is located at the Royal Thai
Navy Sport Development Centre, Thap Lamu, a few kilometers south of
Khao Lak. (Thap Lamu is also the departure point for boats to Similan
Islands). The course is owned and operated by the Royal Thai Navy
and was upgraded to 18 holes during the summer of 2002, when it
also opened to the public.
Located along the ocean and the beach Son Ngam Beach (which
simply translated means “hidden beauty”) in Ao Khao Lak. Rich variety
of birds and the lush vegetation gives it a natural and relaxing experience.
The tsunami, in 2004, destroyed almost every fairway and 30 million
baht was spent on renovation and refurbishment (new fairways and
greens), and the design was changed slightly. The work was completed
November 2005.
In summary, the track is well maintained and the layout is quite
interesting. There are a few holes along the ocean and the surrounding landscape is very nice. The clubhouse offers good and affordable
dishes from the Thai kitchen.
Rajjaprabha Golf Course The second
course in the area is Rajjaprabha,
also of good standard. A little bit
further from Khao Lak, but if you
play several days it can be nice to
alternate. Also here the green-fee is
1.800 Baht. have they formed cartel?
The course is beautifully landscaped
with an abundance of ancient jungle
and great thought has been put into
the placement of holes. What makes
Rajjaprabha really stand out is the
profusion of water, care of the Dam.
The end result, artfully blended into
the natural surrounds offers lovely
visual contracts of light and shadow.
In a nutshell it has to be played to
be believed.
From La On Village the trip takes
about 2 hours, which makes it closer
to Phuket golf courses that are only
1.5 hours away.
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COMMUNICATIONS
Getting to Khao Lak from Bangkok by train and bus
Rail: It is possible to travel almost all the way to Khao
Lak by rail (to Surathani, from there bus, minibus or
taxi). The cheapest way to travel but also the slowest,
with several changes and you lose valuable vacationtime. With low-cost airlines can indeed often be cheaper to fly from Bangkok to Phuket and continue by taxi
to Khao Lak!
Trains usually run at night and the travelling time will
be a total of around 13 hours, in the air, the trip takes
75 minutes to Phuket and about 1.5 hours by taxi to
Khao Lak.
Since traveling at night, you will not have any beautiful
scenery to discover during your trip. The trains often
have three different classes. Travelling by train in Thailand at night, we recommend class 2 with sleeping and
aircon, really pleasant! Would you rather save on your
Baht select the wagoon where you sit, and without aircon.
The train is not a bad idea, but not the best way, especially if you have a lot of luggage with you.
Flights from Bangkok with AirAsia, Bangkok Airways and
Thai Airways, both airlines and more expensive. Nok
Air is an affordable option, but flying from the old Don
Mueang airport.
By bus: Buses leave from Morchit station in Bangkok;
the local second class costs about 500B, departs at
12:00 and 16:30, and takes about 15 hours, stopping
at many destinations along the way including Takua
Pa, Khuraburi, Ranong, and Chumphon. The first class
costs 600B. departs at 16:50, and takes about 9 hours.
There’s also a VIP (with bathroom) that costs 1,000B.
departs at 17:30 and takes about 12 hours.
The best way to get around Khao Lak is is by motorbike,
which is easy to rent in Bang Thong and Bang Niang and
cost around 300B for a day (cheaper if you rent longer
period). There are also car to rent, expect to pay around
1,500Thb / day. Remember that you need Thai or international driving license to rent both motorbike and car!
For a group of several people it may be convenient to
rent a car (songthaew) with driver to take you around
to various locations. Book by the reception desk at the
hotels, or by yourself.
Expect to pay about 200B for a ride from Bang Thong
to Than Lamu pier or bus stop in Bang Niang, 300B to
Khuk Khak Beach, 400B to Bang Sak, 1,000B. to Phuket
airport. Taxis can also be hired, settle for the price before trip!
NOTE!
If you decide to rent motorbike or car, make sure to
document previous damages together with the lessor
to avoid paying for damages you did not cause!
Taxi from Phuket to Khao Lak (by taxi-meters) costs
around 1,500 Baht.
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Khao Lak Elephant Trek - Half day
The tour is particularly suitable for children or for those who do
not want to be away for a whole day. Ride on elephant back in
the jungle, and up to a waterfall where you can enjoy a refreshing dip to cool off.
After the elephant tour, you can enjoy a refreshing bath with
the elephants for about 20-30 minutes.
Warning: The elephant often use his trunk as a water pistol!
The elephants enjoy bathing and scrubbing, and you will for
shore have had a very memorable day. After so much fun in the
water, you will enjoy a delicious lunch in a nice environment
and have time to reflect on the day’s activities before running
back to the hotel.
Also note that the trip is only available in English.
Included in Khao Lak Elephant Bath Half Tour:
Transfer to and from your hotel, national park fees, lunch and
non-alcoholic beverages, insurance and tour guide.
What to bring?
You should bring a good mood, footwear suitable for walking, a
camera (waterproof if possible), sunscreen, a towel and bathing
suit for this unforgettable day.
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Adults 1.850 THB
Children up to 12 1.600 THB
Children up to 4 free
Take a ride on the elephant back in the jungle!
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Cookery class
Thai-Food
Order your
food in
THAI!
Order your food with some simple phrases
A nice way to spend time together is to take a class in how to cook Thai food.
The class often includes 4 different dishes and fits all the family as well as if you traveling
by yourself. You get an insight into how to choose vegetables and meat from the local
market that you cook together, yummy and nice!
1. Tom Yam Kung - starter
Strong, sour soup with large shrimp
(very strong)
In Thai: [ tom jam kung ]
5. Pat Krapow Moo
Pork tenderloin with onions, peppers,
chilli, garlic & Fresh “Holy Basil”
(strong) In Thai: [ pat krapov moo ]
2. Tom Kha Gai - starter
Mild soup with coconut milk and chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ tom ka gaj ]
6. Yam Nuea
Sour shredded beef in hot “salad” with
chilli, garlic, lime and fresh coriander
(strong) In Thai: [ jam nö ]
3. Khao Pad Gai - stekt ris
Fried rice with chicken, children’s favorite!
(not strong) In Thai: [ kao padd gaj ]
7. Paneng Nuea
Beef in panengcurry with coconut milk
& shredded lime leaves
(strong) In Thai: [ paneng nö ]
4. Pad Thai Gai
Wide noodles with chicken
(not strong) In Thai: [ padd taj gaj ]
8. Gai Satay
Curry marinated chicken skewers
with peanut sauce
(not strong) In Thai: [ gaj sataj ]
NOTE! Chili mark indicates how the food is cooked in Thailand! You can always order with fewer or without chili.
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PAD THAI
(serves 2)
120g wide flat rice
60ml fish sauce
60ml tamarind water (you can
use tamarind concentrate,
thinned with a little water)
60g palm sugar
Pinch of chilli powder, to taste
80ml groundnut or vegetable oil
2 cloves of garlic, finely chopped
100g extra-firm tofu, chopped
into small cubes
8 large prawns
2 large eggs, ready cracked
25g preserved salted radish,
chopped
1 tbsp small dried shrimp
100g beansprouts
4 stalks Chinese chives,
chopped
50g roasted peanuts, roughly
chopped
Lime wedges, chilli flakes, fish
sauce and sugar, to garnish
Cooking Pad Thai
Thai Cookery class schedule
10.00 am: Pick up at the hotel
10.20 am: Market Tour at Local
market
10.40 am.-12.00: Cooking
12.40 pm.: Get together for having
lunch and share your meal each
other
1.40 pm.: Photos opportunities in
organic garden
2.00 pm.: Arrive to the hotel
Price Includes;
Price includes: 3 dishes/ class and
special workshop offered,
Lunch, test your own creative
meal, Market tour, complimentary
refreshment.
Class operates daily
from10:00AM.-2.00 PM.
Return to your hotel. Booklet of
Thai recipes Photos taken in the
organic garden. A chance to meet
new friends from around the world
and to discuss own cooking experiences where ideas can be shared
Cost: 1,595 Baht
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-anywhere
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-best price!
Book online and receive offers and
service even same day
To book online gives you almost
always better price and benefits than
if you walk into the hotel from the
sidewalk. You can use a computer or
your smartphone.
The booking pages are specialized
in last-minute bookings and you can
enjoy the best price and benefits as
the hotel / resort offers.
As a walk-in, you usually have very
small chance to price negotiation.
Click on the link to the right or visit
our website and you will find hotels
that are available to book at your
destination. Bon Voyage!
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