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Must-see places in Khao Lak
Things to see and do in Khao Lak
In Khao Lak city, places to visit are mainly memorials to the victims of 2004 tsunami. But here you also are not far from the Phang Nga Bay which offers one of the most beautiful seascapes in Thailand. It includes among others the famous James Bond Island, appeared in "The Man with the Golden Gun". All Khao Lak travel agencies offer a day trip to explore this beautiful bay. But make them compete because if the program is everywhere the same, the price can be very different.At the end of the page, I have also listed some good tours, excursions and activities you can do in or from Khao Lak. Click here to see them.
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Phang Nga Bay
อ่าวพังงาMy opinion : 5/5
One of the most beautiful natural scenery in Thailand with its limestone cliffs and mountains in a turquoise sea. The main attractions in the bay are the famous James Bond Island and Koh Panyee with its floating village.
James Bond Island
เขาตะปูMy opinion : 5/5
The island shaped like a nail in the sea is called James Bond Island since its appearance in The Man with the Golden Gun.
Similan Isands
เกาะสิมิลันMy opinion : 5/5
Comprising 11 islands, the Mu Ko Similan National Park offers seascapes and beaches as well as some of the most beautiful snorkeling and diving spots in Thailand. This exceptional environment is threatened by tourism, but measures have been taken to try to preserve it such as the closure to visitors during the low season and more recently the introduction of daily quotas of tourists.
Koh Surin islands
เกาะสุรินทร์My opinion : 5/5
With their beautiful white sand beaches with turquoise water and snorkeling or diving spots among the most beautiful in Thailand, the Surin Islands are clearly a must go place during your stay in the area. But be aware that they are only open to the public 6 months per year.
Samet Nangshe Viewpoint
จุดชมวิวเสม็ดนางชีMy opinion : 5/5
Discovered by a photographer who was looking for a dominant viewpoint to photograph Phang Nga Bay, the Samet Nangshe Viewpoint has become in just a few years one of the most popular attractions in the region. For a unique reason: the panorama is just amazing ! You can sleep in a tent, a basic bungalow or a comfortable room there too.
Little Amazon Takuapa
คลองสังเน่ห์My opinion : 4/5
Canoeing on this small stretch of river immersed in the middle of the jungle whilespotting snakes, many kinds of birds, sometimes monkeys and monitor lizards is a real adventure! It's really fun to do! Except maybe if you have a snake phobia. Little Amazon is 30 km from Khao Lak and 1 km from Takuapa.
Samet Nangshe Skywalk
สกายวอล์คเสม็ดนางชีMy opinion : 4/5
Raised glass walkway built 80 meters above the ground which offers an amazing view of the most beautiful part of Phang Nga Bay that can be seen from the mainland. The same view, or almost, you can get by climbing the neighboring Samet Nangshe Viewpoint... but with the “frizz” of a skywalk.
Ban Tha Din Daeng Community
บ้านท่าดินแดงMy opinion : 4/5
This fishing community of Khao Lak which lives between sea and mangrove with access to a pretty beach often served will immerse you in the local life of the province of Phang Nga and the richness of its traditions and its environment.Find a room in Khao Lak
Other places worth visiting in Khao Lak
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park
Here you can do interesting tours and especially where is our favorite beach in Khao Lak!
Koh Panyee Island
the island and its mainly floating village is very touristy. It welcomes all tourists visiting the bay and the James Bond Island, but when everyone is gone, it's a amazing place. You can rent a bungalow to enjoy the unique atmosphere before and after the arrival of tourist groups.
Ao Tho Li Viewpoint
Much less known, and therefore less visited, than the neighboring Samet Nangshe Viewpoint, Ao Tho Li offers a slightly less ideal view of Phang Nga Bay because it is more at the right of the most beautiful part but remains a very good alternative for those who want to less crowds, more tranquility. You can also sleep up there in tents or fairly basic bungalows.
813 Tsunami Memorial Park
Memorial to remember the tsunami in Thailand in December 2004, which hit Khao Lak very hard and brought ashore the police boat 813 centerpiece of the memorial to more than a kilometer inland.
Takuapa Old Town
Takuapa is about 30 kilometers from Khao Lak city. The town, which was once one of the most important commercial cities in southern Thailand thanks to tin-dredging, has a pretty little historic center with well-preserved and restored old Sino-Thai style houses. Its Sunday Walking Street is also very nice !
Tours in Khao Lak and around
This selection includes tours, excursions and activities in Khao Lak that I have tested myself or that were tested by people I fully trust, as well as offers from agencies and websites known for their reliability and quality.
Surin Islands Tour: Discover Thailand's Snorkeling Paradise
Offered in English
Go on a day trip to the Koh Surin Islands. A little less touristy than the Similan Islands, they have nothing to envy them in terms of heavenly beaches and snorkeling spots which are even more beautiful according to some. Enjoy a beautiful day on the beach and snorkeling.
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Snorkeling excursion to the Similan Islands from Khao Lak
Offered in EnglishDiscover the beautiful beaches of the Similan Islands with their turquoise waters and white sand, real postcard sceneries and dive with masks and snorkels in the most famous snorkeling spots in Thailand. Pick-up at your hotel and lunch included.
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Day Trip to Similan Islands
Offered in EnglishVisit the Ko Similan Marine Park from Phuket and enjoy its superb beaches, turquoise waters, and mask and snorkel spots where you can swim among multicolored fish.
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Day Trip to Surin Islands
Offered in EnglishVisit Ko Surin National Park, one of the best snorkeling destinations in Thailand. On the program for this 1 day tour from Phuket: paradise beaches and snorkeling among corals and multicolored fish.
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Phang Nga Bay 1-Day Boat Tour from Khao Lak
Offered in EnglishLet's go for a day sailing in the superb Phang Nga Bay and its famous James Bond Island. You will also go canoeing (with rowing boat provided) in this exceptional place which is one of the most beautiful seascapes in Thailand and will go discover a small floating village and a temple in a cave inhabited by a colony of monkeys.
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Places to see elsewhere in Thailand
Wat Samphran (Dragon Temple)
It is with the Phra Pathom Chedi, the other must-see temple in the province. It is unique with its large 80-meter-high red tower and a dragon wrapped around. The ascent is done by walking inside the…
Phraya Nakhon Cave
it is the highlight of any visit to the Sam Roi Yod National Park. This beautiful cave hosts a small Royal Pavilion which is often illuminated by a ray of light coming from the opening at the top of…
River front
built on the banks of the Mekong River with Laos on the other side. It is a pleasant place to stroll and admire the sunsets. Very popular at the end of the afternoon.
Klong Jark Beach
This is the best beach in Koh Yao Noi. You can swim there with enough water even at low tide and this is where the greatest concentration of resorts, hotels, bars, and activities is.
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