What places to visit in Khao Lak?

Must-visit places in Khao Lak

Phang Nga Bay

อ่าวพังงา

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My opinion :

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

เขาตะปู

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My opinion :

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

เกาะสิมิลัน

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My opinion :

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

เกาะสุรินทร์

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My opinion :

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

จุดชมวิวเสม็ดนางชี

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My opinion :

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

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My opinion :

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.

Other nice places to visit 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.

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

Frenchy Explorer

1 day tour to Surin Islands From Khao Lak

Offered in English
Go on a 1 day trip to the Surin Islands, their magnificent white sand beaches with turquoise water and their incredible snorkeling spots with multitudes of colorful fish.

Lemon Dives & Tour

Day Trip to Similan Islands

Offered in English
Visit 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.

Lemon Dives & Tour

Day Trip to Surin Islands

Offered in English
Visit 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.

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.

View details about Klong Jark Beach

one of the most popular diving sites in Thailand with underwater caves. The largest one is called the cathedral because of its shape. Koh Haa is actually a set of 5 islands located within the Mu...

View details about Dive at Koh Haa Islands

located at the edge of the sea with numerous caves including the very photogenic Phraya Nakhon Cave with its little royal pavilion lighted by a ray of sun comming from the opening at the top. The...

View details about Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park

This temple perched on a mountain is not to be missed ! This will certainly be your most memorable visit you will do in Lampang Province. It is 1 hour drive (by car) from the city and not easy to...

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