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Khao Lak - General Information
Khao Lak is
surrounded by rice fields and rubber, palm and coconut plantations.
The interior is covered in magnificent natural jungle and rises
to meet high hills, cut by streams and cascading waterfalls
such as Saeng Thong, Lam Roo and Chong Fa. Here you can try
jungle trekking, rafting, jeep safaris and elephant trekking
or simply cool off in the waterfalls' plunge pools.
As an alternative, take a boat cruise or sea kayak through
Phang Nga Bay with its unique limestone rock formations
and sea gypsy village. Or venture further north to Khao Sok
in neighbouring
Surat Thani, southern Thailand's oldest and largest national
park, and canoe through the awesome scenery with lakeside wildlife
viewing, trekking and camping. Khao Lak is the ideal Thailand
tourist destination for couples, nature lovers, divers and families
alike.
Climate
| Rain
Season |
May - October |
| High
Season |
November - April |
| Recommended
Season |
February - April |
How to get
there
Khao Lak is about 70km north from
Phuket International Airport, and can be reached by car
in about 1 hour. In 2004, taxis charge B 1,400 fixed price from
the airport to Khao Lak.
Krabi
International Airport is about 2 hours and 120km south. Direct
air-conditioned and VIP buses leave Bangkok's southern terminal
between 18:30 hrs and 20:30 hrs every day, or you can catch
the train from
Bangkok to
Surat Thani and then pick up a bus to Khao Lak.
Distances from Khao Lak to:
| Phuket Town |
105 km |
90 Min. |
| Phuket Airport |
74 km |
70 Min |
| Krabi Town |
136 km |
2,5 - 3 Std. |
| Takua Pa |
26 km |
20 Min. |
| Phang Nga Bay |
89 km |
80 Min. |
| Khao Sok (N.-Park.) |
74 km |
1 Std. |
| Bangkok |
785 km |
mind. 11 Std |
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Featured Hotels |
Sarojin Resort
Khao Lak, Khuk Khak
from THB 13900
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Paradise Koh Yao Res
Phang Nga, Koh Yao N
from THB 5000
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Palm Galleria Resort
Khao Lak, Pakarang B
from THB 1500
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Mukdara Beach Villa
Khao Lak, Bang Niang
from THB 2700
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