Visit Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park (Prachuap Khiri Khan)

Located in the province of Prachuap Khiri Khan almost equidistant from Hua Hin and Prachuap, Sam Roi Yod National Park is eqqentially known for the Phraya Nakhon Cave where a small royal pavilion was built for the visit of King Rama V. It is the symbol of the province. The park whose name means mountain with 300 peaks is located at the edge of the sea and has two white sand beaches, Laem Sala Beach and Sam Phraya Beach, not very suitable for swimming given that the water is often rough there. There are mangroves and a river where you can hire a boat for THB 400 and caves in addition to the forest mountains. The other most visited caves in Khao Sam Roi Yod are Kaew Cave also called Crystal Cave, a group of caves filled with stalagmites and stalactites or Sai Cave. There are also many animal species such as Duksy Langur monkeys and mainland serow antelopes and many birds. The park also encompasses numerous shrimp farms. In 1868 , King Rama IV came here to observe a solar eclipse.
Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park is usually visited in one day but there are accommodations in and around the park. The place offers many opportunities for trekking. We advise you to admire the beautiful view from the Khao Daeng Viewpoint not far from the park headquarter and take a walk behind on the road on stilts crossing the mangrove behing the headquarter. There you may see monkeys, crabs and walking fishes.

Entrance fee: 200 THB
It is better to have a car, motobike or at least a bicycle to visit the park, the distances are quite important.
The best time of year to visit Khao Sam Roi Yot National park is from December to the end of February.
You can stay inside the park, there are a few resorts and hotels in Sam Roi Yod or around. Personally, I really like Lungcha Homestay, very small, very basic family resort but in an exceptional setting!
The national park itself offers family bungalows (1200-2000 THB) at Laem Sala Beach or at its headquarter or camp spots and tents for camping in Laem Sala Beach, Sam Phraya Beach and behind the headquarter (online booking via Thai national parks website or call 02620760).
Note that the Khao Sam Roi Yod National Park if it hosts few visitors during the week is very busy on weekends and public holidays by Thais.