• A short hiking spot suitable for a one-hour round trip. • The main highlight here is the canopy walkway. However, in my opinion, the walkway is not well maintained and could be risk • Don’t visit if you expect a beautiful or scenic destination. Come only if you’re looking for a short walk surrounded by trees and nature.

A gem of a place to walk through natural forestry with an amazing canopy walkway. Very friendly old dog to greet you when you park. Give yourself a gentle hour plus. Nice little coffee and cake shop by the entrance too.

Not many people here.. Deserted place with free entrance. Bring a portable fan and also lots of mosquito repellent!! These bugs are plenty here! Go early in the morning when it's less hot. There's a toilet to the left of the entrance and also one at the exit. Plentiful parking. The trails itself are largely flat and the climb to the canopy is about 5 storeys high. Note some parts of the trail is slippery and full of leaves.

Lovely gardens with well designed walking paths and planting zones. Signage very clear and lovely amount of information. Some areas not particularly well maintained though, so some specimens not visible due to weeds or some displays very overgrown. Overall the canopy walk is definitely the highlight, if you are scared by heights though, maybe not for you! Very quiet and peaceful walk, approx 3km loop. And free to enter (we wrote our names on the sign in sheet, but there was no one around, so honestly could not tell you if tickets were required!). For plant nerds, most plants of significance had labels, so a good place to go to learn more about local flora.

I like this place it’s good to just enjoy walking and relaxing for about 1-1.5 hours along the 3 km walking path, stop to take photos at few spots. At the time (21 April 2025) the entrance fee still not applied but according to the officer, very soon it will be applied.

Underrated attraction close to the city Trang. Our hike took 1.15 hours with a total of 3 kilometers. You will hike on the ground (easy good path through an amazing jungle) and in the air (a beautiful canopy trail). Free entry without a tipping option. You will have to register your name though at the entrance. Recommended, especially when you are looking to have a peaceful and quiet time (we were the whole time alone). 😄 P.S. keep in mind that there is no Grab (drop on point is not supported in this area) on the way back to the city. Very weird, but we had to walk for a while.

It was fun. The staff person greeting visitors was very friendly and helpful. We bought natural mosquito repellent from her. We enjoyed hiking on the nature trail and climbing up to the canopy bridges. It was very quiet with only a few other visitors. Great to find a shady, cool place to hike that is not far from the city.

Good experience! Please improve on safety! Some boats didn't provide life jacket. Please make it compulsory for tourist safety!

Awesome adventure boat ride, Best time to go is on February,where all the flowers blooming. It was drizzly and cold,Lovely experience cruising the lake. There's even Buffalo Island at the centre of the lake. Nature's at its best! I like *** There's one HALAL Restaurant by the road facing the lake. Picture attached.

The boat ride was great experience. When into rain and shine but it didn’t stop us from enjoying the scenery. Apparently there was no much lotus flower during our visit in Dec. One must come during peak blossom season on Mar-Apr month.

The boat ride from the Thale Noi Waterfowl reserve was a fantastic experience. The crewman was experienced and knowledgeable in his tour. It went for at least 35 mins which was plenty of time to see the entire bay. We missed the water Buffalo on this day however nonetheless worth a ride out.

Thale Noi's non-hunting area is a freshwater lake where the diverse birdlife and wetlands are protected. A popular destination for birdwatching, exploring the wetlands and observing the local fishermen using traditional methods to catch fish. The water lilies and lotuses that blanket the lake in late April adds to its beauty.

Worth the visit. Boat ride cost 450 Baht for 1hr. Recommend to take the boat ride before 9am to see the lotus blooming and before the sun gets too hot.

Missed the sunrise & lotus flowers opening during my last trip. But this time, to ensure that I don’t miss again, stayed at Lenox Berry cafe to wake 5am for the 530 boat trip which took about 2 1/2 hrs...the boat ride is THB900 & worth every bath😄...

Great walk. Please note its 400baht no atm etc nearby so you need take cash. The walk is great this is my second time here. The pool where you can swim does get very busy so i highly recomend leaving very early they say it opens from 10 but when we got there there were already heaps of people walking back i would say try and get there around 9am min. Also do the full walk past the swimming area to the blue pool its a great walk and worth the visit since while your there. No many people do it so its relaxing and only takes 15min enjoy

A place for nature lovers. A little bit far from Krabi but good to go there. You walk about 1 km from the entrance to emerald pool and you can walk more to the blue pool. Everything is beautiful. You feel the jungle. Its worth the effort.

We got there 10 minutes before opening (which is at 8:30) but they let us in anyway. There are 2 routes to the emerald pool, one scenic through the swamp (1000m) and one following the road (800m). We had the pool for almost ourselves for about 20 min, then it got busy real quick. The rocks are extremely slippery but the water is very pleasant. Blue pool opens later and it is another few hundred meters walk to get there.

So pretty, you have the choice of taking a nature walk to see all three pool or to take a straight road to the emerald pool, the nature path is 1km and the straight path is 800m, I personally reccomend taking the nature path and taking your time, the walk itself is beautiful and you get to see all the pools before having a nice swim in the emerald pool. It's also close to the hot springs that you can enjoy on your day trip

What a magical place it is! The water was super beautiful! You just can’t take your eyes off it. Emerald pool and blue pool both are amazing! And it’s a must to go in the pool . It’s an whole experience

My friend and I had an amazing experience at the Emerald Pool in Krabi. The nature trails offered beautiful scenery, and the reward was a refreshing swim in the truly crystal clear, vibrant water. It’s a stunning natural wonder that you absolutely must see! ​We booked our seamless one-day trip through Klook and highly recommend it for an easy excursion.

This place is pure paradise. The water is a stunning emerald green and crystal clear, and there's a unique hot waterfall that cascades into a natural pool. The walk to get there is just as amazing, taking you along a comfortable path through a lush, vibrant green jungle. It's a breathtaking and memorable experience that I highly recommend.

The water is very hot. There are two pools , one of them is too hot to enter at all, and the other is slightly less hot but still uncomfortable to stay in for more than a few minutes. There’s also a river that starts with hot water flowing through the rocks, and after a small waterfall, the water becomes cold. This place is not suitable for children. If you’re traveling with kids, it’s better to choose a different location.

Great place to relax. Water is hot as described. One of the pools actually is hotter than the stream as well as the rest of the pools. The natural stream does have a slight smell to it (as it contains negligible amounts of a few elements - mentioned in the board.) We rode in on our motorcycle and got wet in the rains, we reached there shivering. Entering the hot pool was immensly relaxing after that. 200TBH per person. If you go early when it open you will have the place to yourself.

This spot is really lovely! I was expecting a huge place, but it's a small and beautiful natural hot springs. There are three sections: one with a very hot pool, a second with a cooler one, and a third with a waterfall.

An amazing natural hot spring. We arrived around 4:30pm, hence it was nice and quiet. We really enjoyed relaxing in the pools. The ticket is 200thb. We didn’t take a shuttle bus, as it is a 5min walk. I would highly recommend it!

The springs are great and clean, but quite touristy, so it’s best to go right when they open. You need to walk about 5 minutes from the entrance to reach the springs, so it’s very quick. It’s definitely a place to visit in Krabi!

Beautiful and relaxing place! The surroundings of the hot spring are truly stunning. The water feels incredibly pleasant and soothing — I only wish the time limit wasn't just 20 minutes, because you could easily stay in there for hours. One big advantage is that the entire hot spring area is sheltered and located under trees, which provide plenty of natural shade. A wonderful experience overall! However, it's important to be very careful as the stones around the spring are extremely slippery.

This is the hot spring I would recommend for tourists. Water temperature is so nice, place is clean and well maintained with adequate signage. Waterfall is gorgeous and most importantly not a boiled egg in sight!

Better come around 6pm, the stalls would be ready. Lots of food options. Good vibe while enjoying the meal. 🎬2025.8.17

Quaint little market. Very quiet. The downside, tables are for beer drinking only. Nowhere to sit with food only. Probably the only time I didn't have a beer. 🤷

I really enjoyed visiting Aonang Night Market! There were lots of food stalls with delicious local dishes and snacks. The atmosphere was lively with music and friendly vendors. Great place to experience local culture and try Thai street food. Highly recommended for an evening walk!

This is a huge shopping arcade in Krabi close to the famous beach. This market completely functional in the evening and looks great in night. Has multiple local food, indian restaurants, shopping stores, street shops, desert outlets, massage center and much more. Night life is great here and one can spent 4-5 hours easily and can still visit it the next day. A lot of live shows, fire shows, concerts happen every day. There are clubs in this market where you can enjoy a few drinks with delicious food options.

This is the best bar in Krabi..a friendly bar. Near good food and the stage. Good food at the bar. The staff and owner are very attentive. Alcohol and beer good prices not tourist prices.

It's a big market. There are many shops where you can buy dresses, handmade ornaments, and local foods. There is also amusement activity like rides or shooting. Open music performance is very alive there that was available at night. The price of goods seemed almost the same compared to the other places.

Awesome little market with lots of tasty choices in food also very reasonably priced

Spacious parking and toilet available at the entrance. Entry costs 50 TBT per person. The temple looks amazing, those colours, symmetries, fascinating. The stairs are tough, 309 meters up in 600 meters, very steep with tall stairs. There is toilet along the way as well. The view from the top is amazing, definitely worth the effort. There is free water waiting for you at the bottom of the stairs, courtesy of the temple.

Keep in mind that the sun goes down by 6:15pm. We got to the bottom at 6:30pm and they had locked it. Even though there were still people up top. It’s not impossible to jump over the side fence, but if you are going to take awhile to get down because of your fitness level, consider that you will have to jump the fence a bit if you’re locked in. Worth the steps. My husband and I did it in 16-17 mins. We are both fit and were still breathing hard. It’s only hard because the steps are steep and some are taller than others. We went on a rainy day too so the heat didn’t ruin it. Beautiful view, very peaceful. Went on a Wednesday in October We saw a lot of water bottles left around at the top and we dumped them and recycled them. There is a bucket for them. Please don’t be those people that bring garbage and leave garbage up there. There were no staff when we were up top.

Wat Tham Suea (Tiger Cave Temple) Review: Great View After a Hard Climb ​Wat Tham Suea is a temple visit where you must climb a mountain. To get to the top, you walk up 1,260 stairs (309 meters). ​The stairs are not all the same. Some parts are easy, some are medium, and some parts are very hard and steep. It is a real challenge for your legs! ​But when you finish the climb and reach the top, it is truly worth it. You will see a very large, beautiful golden Buddha statue. The view of the green jungle and big rock mountains (KRABI) is amazing. This feeling of seeing the idol and the beautiful scene makes the hard climb worthwhile.

The trek has very steep steps all the way to the top, so I wouldn’t recommend it for elders or young kids. There are over 1200 steps, and completing the climb and returning can be challenging if you’re on a tight schedule of a tour package. However, we managed to finish the round trip in about 1.5 hours. Overall, a rewarding experience but definitely demanding—plan accordingly!

It’s an amazing place located at the top of a mountain. You need to climb over 1,260 steps to reach it . quite tough, but definitely worth it for the experience. You’ll enjoy breathtaking views of the Krabi mountains. It’s highly recommended for those who love peace, nature, and spiritual vibes. The temple provides free drinking water. So, carry a bottle with you . you can refill it before and after the climb. It’s a must-visit spot, not far from the Krabi bus terminal.

The views from the top are fantastic! That is, if you can reach the very top of the observation deck with the large Buddha statue. You'll have to climb 1,256 steps. If you're not in good shape, the climb will be very challenging. At times, the steps are very steep, almost vertical, and the height can reach up to 40 cm. But if you can climb all 1,256 steps, the stunning views will be worth it! The descent is also challenging!

Views are amazing at the top, even in wet weather. The stairs are no joke though, so wear appropriate footwear and clothing. Took us about 30 mins to get to the top. The temple at the bottom is quite impressive as well.

Good vibes. Lots of history there. Many locals with strong Buddhism beliefs. It is different from Bangkok's temples or any where else. Worth visiting.

Beautiful and peaceful temple with deep history. The main stupa is stunning, and the grounds are well kept. A must-visit when in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

A truly peaceful and beautiful place. Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan has such a calming presence - the architecture is stunning and the whole area feels steeped in history. I had a great time walking around, just taking it all in. Definitely a must-visit if you’re in Nakhon Si Thammarat.

Very impressive: gigantic stupa surrounded by dozens of smaller ones, endless perimeter galleries filled with guilded Buddha statues and very special ambience...

Fantastic temple not to be missed if you’re on NST. Of particular interest is the vestibule leading up to the chedi, with its standing Buddha and mesmerizing array of guardian demons. Also don’t miss the gallery at the base of the chedi.

The oldest temple in Nakhon si thamarat very good place not much people as bangkok . Must visit

Beautiful and peaceful place. A must if you’re visiting Nakhon Si Thammarat

Amazing place.

Cooling and nice place

Good place

Eco village

(Translated by Google) Kiriwong is one of the tourist villages in Southern Thailand which offers cool and beautiful natural views of the mountains. You can learn to make mangosteen soap, handicrafts, cycling, batik making, and so on. The river here is clean. You can play in the water as much as you like. The people here are also friendly. The homestay is also good. (Original) Kiriwong merupakan salah satu desa wisata di Thailand Selatan yang menyuguhkan pemandangan alam khas pegunungan yang sejuk nan asri. Anda bisa belajar membuat sabun manggis, kerajinan tangan, bersepeda, membuat batik, dan lain-lain. Sungai di sini bersih. Anda bisa main air sepuasnya. Warga di sini juga ramah. Homestay-nya juga bagus-bagus.

(Translated by Google) Nature is always beautiful. There's a lot of water at this time. (Original) ธรรมชาติสวยงามเสมอ น้ำเยอะไปนิสช่วงนี้

(Translated by Google) Nice place to sit, small, but playing too much music. Order coffee, less sweet. It's as sweet as normal. The weakly brewed coffee is not as strong as it should be. With a little improvement, it will be a good shop. (Original) ร้านน่านั่ง ขนาดเล็ก แต่เปิดเพลงดัวเกินไป กาแฟสั่งหวานน้อย ก็หวานเท่าก็ปกติ กาแฟชงอ่อนไม่เข้มเท่าที่ควร ปรับปรุงนิดหน่อยจะเป็นร้านที่ดีเลย

Such a breathtaking place - I’ve never felt as calm and at peace as I did when I was there. Although the weather wasn’t the brightest that day, it didn’t take away from the experience. It was truly a marvellous time. 1000/10 ⭐️🤩

We rented a private boat with my husband for a 3 hour tour around Khao Sok National Park, including 1 hour stop at the floating resort for kayaking and swimming. We paid only 3,180 THB. The trip was very enjoyable, definitely worth the money.

The private longtail boat tour at Rajjaprabha Dam (Cheow Lan Lake) in Khao Sok National Park lasts 2 hours and offers a personalized experience to explore the natural beauty. ❤️

Ratchaprapha Dam is absolutely stunning. The emerald water and limestone cliffs look like a tropical paradise. Peaceful atmosphere, perfect for relaxing and escaping the city. Loved it!

True natural beauty unfolds across the vast Cheow Lan Lake and dramatic limestone landscapes above Rajjaprabha Dam. With deep emerald waters, floating raft accommodation, and unmatched sunrise views, it’s easy to see why it’s called “Guilin of Thailand.” Visitors can enjoy boat tours, kayaking, guided cave treks, or just relax aboard a floating lodge in serene surroundings. Accommodation ranges from basic floats to nicer raft houses—cheap, charming, and close to nature. Open daily 08:00–18:00. Located in Ban Ta Khun District, Surat Thani Province, the site is easily reachable via Highway 401 or chartered boats from nearby piers. A top highlight of Khao Sok National Park and a must-see for travelers craving breathtaking scenery and peaceful escapes.

It was beautiful day!! boat ride and swimming in clear water!! Good price for rent boat and kind boatwoman

Great view. Mix of enormous construction and beautiful nature.

I would definitely recommend a day trip to this park, with its huge lake, when you are visiting the Khao Lok area. We had a guided day tour (which I would recommend to see everything) and it was a memorable and enjoyable trip. We stopped at the Three Sisters limestone formations for some photos, and cruised around the lake. We stopped at one of the numerous and unique floating hotels here for lunch, and did some swimming and kayaking. Definitely add it to your list of “must dos” when you are visiting Khao Lok.

One of the highlights of our stay in the area, definitely worth booking a trip to see Khao Sok and Cheow Lan Lake. Fantastic scenery! It’s easy to book a private longtail boat on GetYourGuide. We had a hire car and drove to the park from Khao Lak.

Definitely a must-visit when in Thailand! 🇹🇭✅ My husband and I rented a private boat for 3 hours, including a swimming stop for an hour, and we truly enjoyed the trip. The beauty of Mother Nature gave us goosebumps — absolutely breathtaking! 😍✨

Khao Sok National Park is an absolutely stunning place — one of the most beautiful natural spots in Thailand. The scenery is breathtaking, with dramatic limestone cliffs, lush jungle, and a peaceful lake. There are plenty of activities like canoeing, hiking, and boat tours that let you truly enjoy the nature. Everything feels calm and magical. Highly recommended for anyone who loves nature and adventure!

I would definitely recommend doing a 2 day 1 night tour as you get to see loads of the national parks sights and you get to wake up on the lake which in my case was spectacular. However be prepared for very basic overnight conditions but it made no difference to us.

A beautiful park, I'd definitely recommend visiting if you're in Khao Sok!! Although everyone speaks about the lake tours as if this is the only activity in Khao Sok, we found this amazing park full of beautiful scenery of many types - a wild jungle, divine waterfalls & stunning rivers. Entrance fee is 200 baht per person, and you can either enter on your own and walk until a limited point (about 6km back & forth) or you can take a guide and walk further. If you do decide to take a guide, make sure to book them in advance. We decided to walk on our own, so we have more privacy, and it took us about 3 hours long, including some stops on the way, and dipping in the amazing Wing Hin waterfall. To conclude, if you're looking for a more unique and custom made experience in Khao Sok, this is definitely a most visit.

While I loved the park and everything about it, I'd like to bring to attention this boatman guy/ guide, and request all to avoid him to have a stress free trip. This guy speaks no English, and if he does, refuses to talk- as a guide, that is one of the major things one should do. He smoked weed/ some narcotic, made us pay for kayaking (which we had already paid for to our tour operator) - since it was only a 100Baht per person, the three of us who had booked the boat privately paid again because this guy refused to communicate. At the caves, he walked on at his own pace, shining the light randomly, and made to exit within 5 minutes. Thankfully we latched onto another group who had an English speaking guide to make sense of the wonders of the cave. We managed to click a whipping scorpion and a cricket with that group- a stark difference. After leaving the cave, he stopped in the middle of the water to light another joint, at which point we thought it a good idea to fly our professional camera drone for some photography. As soon as our drone gained some height, the boatman moved the boat forward, when we shouted at him with sign language to stop the boat. While landing the drone, since the boat had moved, the drone fell into the water, just short distance from where the boatman sat. Had he not been stoned enough, he could have moved his hand and caught the drone. The drone fell into the water, the boatman looked at the drone, looked at us, and shrugged his shoulders as if to say, your problem. The complain I wish to raise, is that this guy was so stoned, that if a human would have fallen off, he would simply have let the person drown, despite wearing a life jacket and knowing how to swim. Since we had to leave to catch our connecting flight from Phuket to Chiang Mai, we didn't have time to officially complain. In case anyone reads this, please ensure to avoid this guide. For your own well being.

“Surat Thani Pillar Shrine: A Hidden Gem of Ancient Energy” The Surat Thani Pillar Shrine is a truly mesmerizing place. The moment you step inside, you can feel a unique energy flowing through the building—almost as if the very ethers are being pulled through its walls. This shrine holds an air of ancient wisdom, a quiet power that connects you to the deep history of the region. It’s not just beautiful; it’s a spiritual experience that invites reflection and awe. A must-visit for anyone seeking a connection to ancient knowledge and the tranquil energy of the past. 🛕

The Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine is a true gem in the city of Surat Thani and a place that every visitor should definitely experience. As soon as you enter the shrine, you will be amazed by the impressive architecture and tranquil atmosphere. The intricately designed statues and the loving attention to detail reflect the rich culture and tradition of Thailand. The central pillar, which is considered a symbol of the city, is particularly impressive. It is not only a spiritual place for the locals, but also a fascinating photo opportunity for tourists. You immediately feel the peaceful energy that surrounds this place and it is easy to get caught up in the moment. Many people come here to pay their respects and ask for luck for their families and friends. The location of the shrine is also excellent. Surrounded by lush greenery and close to several other important attractions, it is perfect for a relaxing stroll. Access to this sacred place is easy and the surrounding area is clean and well maintained. Overall, I highly recommend the Surat Thani City Pillar Shrine. Whether you are looking for spirituality, a cultural experience or just a peaceful place, this shrine offers all that and more. An absolute must for any Surat Thani visitor!

This is a beautiful shrine surrounded by some well kept lovely gardens . Not a destination attraction but definitely worth the detour if passing nearby . Lots of street parking and no fee to enter .

Beautiful - smaller than expected, but a nice stop on the way 🌟

Nice little shrine to walk through if you’re passing by, but it’s not worth travelling for otherwise. The place is lit up beautifully at night although they close it so you can’t get close by. In daytime it’s nice to sit by for a short while and just relax as it’s very quiet without many visitors.

Nice shrine in Surat Thani. Clean. Good walking area. Well lighted at night.

If in Surat, this is a must see. At night the lights make it more beautiful. I onced prayed here than the next day won 17$ on lottery it's a lucky place.

I came here at 3 Dec 2022, not too much people but feel a bit humid and hot, no information to read , and it’s hard for Thais and internationals to understand this temple but u can text me to information. 108 Sacred ancient Buddha around stubas.

The big stupa which has the Buddha’s relics inside. The ultimately reflects the arts of the Srivijara period. built in the 13th-14th Buddhist Century. Beautiful and one of the best memorable to visit.

A must visit if you are interested in history, this is an amazing for me as I am particularly interested in Srivijaya period and I wish to know more about the history during that period of time. This nice Buddhist also house a school in a more traditional style. There is a the main hall (Viharn) with nice style of Buddha statues not seen in other places. The stupa /Chedi is so beautiful, which is believed to house the Buddha relics. There is a huge car park in the front area. Must check out the museum if you are interested to see items from prehistoric to 6th 7th 8th etc century. The museum is part of the National Museum in Bangkok, which I hope to visit as we have been told many original artifacts are housed in the National Museum. Enjoy your visit. The staff in the museum was so nice to introduce us to the history.

A beautiful temple with lots of historical significance. It is considered one of the most important Thai temple by Thai people living in the Southern part of Thailand.

The holy relic of Lord Bhuddha Pagoda founded in BC 13th centuries. It is the symbolic place of Surathanee. You won't yet arrive this province without visiting here.

A sacred place a must for Buddhist worshiper. A medium aize pagoda believed to have the lord Buddha relics inside. Very famous for Thai people. The place is clean and beautiful. There is also museum to visit (but sadly on the day we went it's closed)

It's a small temple but ancient and very beautiful! Do not miss the museum just across the temple!

We have been here with a guided tour in 3 small islands and 1 snorkeling spot and has been an amazing experience! The National Marine Park is pristine and you can visit from beautiful beaches to a breathtaking view points. We have managed to enjoy some relaxing time and to prove our self on really tough trails to reach the viewing points,but has been worth it! We have been so lucky to find monkeys with babies during one of thr trail and to see some huge and colored fishes in the snorkeling point. The emerald lagoon is amazing aswell! If you are here around you cannot miss this.

Amazing national park and must see when in the south of Thailand. Gorgeous views, clear water, many nice activities and many animals! Including cute monkeys. Do watch out that they don't take your stuff.

Absolutely stunning marine park with turquoise water, limestone islands, and breathtaking viewpoints. The scenery is incredible, both from the boat and from the hilltop trails. Snorkeling and kayaking are great ways to explore the area. Well organized tours and respectful handling of nature. A must-visit when staying around Koh Samui or Koh Phangan.

The view was absolutely breathtaking, a solid 10/10. But happy cardio to climb in 500 M. 🤪 I’m so grateful to have had the chance to experience such beauty in my lifetime. It really highlights how important it is to have a climbing partner who can encourage you along the way. 💗

Wide variety of activities to do from hiking to scenic viewpoints, swimming, snorkeling, hanging out at the beach, and watching wild life. Had a good experience traveling to this island from Koh samui via Grand Sea discovery.

Wonderful trip, we got everything we needed, they took great care of us, Mr. Thai was very funny and kind, and his jokes made the whole day even better. The hike to the viewpoint took 20–40 minutes depending on experience and fitness level. A must-do is kayaking (if you don’t go kayaking, you’ll end up waiting on a crowded beach). We booked it through GetYourGuide.

My honest review would be that I was not expecting this tour to be as exhausting as it was. I appreciate the operator and the tour guides, and the views are nice. However, the travel time from the pier to the first island is quite long, which already drains my energy. Then, the nature trail to the viewpoint is another exhausting one. The tour guides can mention in advance that if they are interested, they can hike. I cannot recommend this tour to those who are weak in endurance. Plus, I think the trail is not just 500 meters long. So, I decided to go down after the next stop. There is less time at the beach to explore and swim. The lunch provided is so-so. The kayaking was also too much with the distance. It was quite exhausting, and we were not informed that it would be very far, plus the waves were strong. If you can find another island tour aside from this, I recommend choosing that instead.

Fantastic trip highly recommended for any dive trips in Thailand. The staff is fantastic and extremely helpful. The dives were amazing and dive guides helped make them even more memorable pointing out the magnificent sea life. I can't say enough good things about this liveaboard operation.

Boat owner Frank and his awesome crew made our first liveaboard experience one to remember! We had a great time. The diving was unbelievable and the dive team were super knowledgeable and helpful. The food was great and varied and our cabin did the trick. We highly recommend Smiling Seahorse!

Was on a trip with the Smiling Seahorse in late January. Highly recommend!! The staff were wonderful, the food was great, dive sites were incredible. The boat staff really had the vibes right. Overall had a great experience, a ton of fun. Would absolutely do it again.

My first live aboard trip and it was fantastic! The boat is comfortable, there is a much appreciated photo room and the food was good. I am especially grateful for the vegetarian choices! Franck and the team put a lot of thought into the itinerary and for being back to Myanmar after 3 years of covid pause, it was really exciting. The spontaneous trips to land (beach and temple landing) was a great surprise and the guests loved it. The ship crew consisted of the friendliest and most attentive people I’ve met in a long time. They are a very big part of making the trip exceptional! The only thing which did not live up to the expectations was our Dive Guide. Sadly the only person on the boat, who had a hard time returning a smile and who wasn’t very engaging in the dives. That opinion was shared by his whole group and sadly took away joy from the experience. There was also a questionable decision in taking one claustrophobic diver (who mentioned his concerns beforehand) into an actual very narrow cave. Other than that a fantastic trip I can recommend to anyone!

The Smiling Seahorse Review My wife and I just spend an amazing week living aboard The Smiling Seahorse which took us through the many renown diving spots Thailand has to offer. The past 7 days, we sailed the Andaman Sea, stopping at busy Richelieu Rock by the Mu Ko Surin National Park and exploring the wonders of Ko Tachai and Ko Bon. We were amazed at the beauty of Breakfast Bend (3 trees), the imposing Elephant Rock (Hin Pusa) and Shark Fin Reef (Hin Phae) dive sites off the coast of Mu Ko Similan National Park. We were greeted by superb Oceanic Mantas at Red Rock (Hin Daeng), Purple Rock (Hin Muang) right in the Strait of Malacca and gasped at the grandeur of Cathedral (Koh Haa Yao). Last but not least, Ko Li Pe delivered schools of Fusiliers, Trevalis and Small Tooth Emperors reigning over the rest of the innumerable schools of fishes at Stonehenge and 8 Miles Rock (Hin Paad Mile). The crew on board was the friendliest and always helpful, accommodating my wife’s (many) food allergies with kindness. Speaking of the food, the chefs on board are incredible and you are in for a treat after each dives (my favorite being the post-morning dive breakfast). Our cabin (number 1) was spacious with a large bed and ample space to organize and store our luggages away. The bathroom was clean and perfect for a week on board. The entire dive masters crew was always professional, taking the time to go over the dive plan, answering any concerns and helping locate and identify the many hidden wonders discovered during each dive. We highly recommend signing up for the black water dive if this is something you have never done as Franck (the owner) is an amazing photograph and will lead you through a new way to discover this part of the animal kingdom. Kudos to Franck and his team for organizing everything in a seamless fashion getting on and off the boat and everything in between. Thank you for having us, we’re looking forward to discovering Burma in a future adventure!

Best liveaboard trip I had ever since. The team is so energetic and hospitable. From the very start to the end of the Liveaboard trip they were consistently hardworking to offer the best experience of the dive. We had booked for the 10 day trip to the Mergui Archipelago (Burma). The office team had helped us greatly to clear all our documentation and immigration and visa formalities. The Hosts and dive team, the dive guides, especially to mention about the energetic Mr. James, Mr. Frank, Our Dive team leader and Guide Sophie and Mitsy, and Mr. Simon. Their energetic relentless efforts and made our trip a success and enjoyable also memorable. Also to mention the tiring and toiling efforts and cooperation of the Boat captain and the crew of M.V. Smiling Seahorse who manned and well maintained the boat always ready for action. As noteworthy point was that they had organised few classrooms for enhancing and updating our knowledge on the manta rays, which was very nicely delivered by the Thai manta expert, Ms. Jamie. We especially thank you for the sweet memories and bondings, we definitely be back again whenever possible. Many thanks indeed, and all the best for their future endeavours. P. S. - I was very excited also to attend the engine room tour of the boat. 😊

Frank the owner of the boat, a tall, French, fish loving guide, friend, and entertainer who walks around like the Thai fishermen wearing local clothes and a winter hat to keep the wind out of his ears, along with the crew gave a trip of a lifetime. Frank jumps in the water each day along with the divers purely because he loves diving and taking AMAZING pictures. He sat and talked to me about remedial camera skills, settings, and technique to take the best pictures even though his level of photographing is light years beyond what I’m doing. He is genuine, kind, insightful, and informative. You can tell that Frank loves being on the boat being with the divers, making friends and because of that you get treated like his friend from the food he plans like the barbecue night with massive ribs, chicken, and potatoes and opening some rum for everyone to enjoy (at no cost) as the music plays and people let their hair down. Then the final meal was mouth-watering steak, with pasta, and delicious veggies in a cream sauce. When you are treated like the owners good friend on the boat, you get the best of everything. Taking a trip on the Smiling Seahorse to me is like feeling that I should have had to pay more for the trip that I actually did. I love to get the best deal, even if that means having to put up with some not so nice things. This trip I feel like I got so much more than what I paid for. I cannot say enough about this trip. I’m sad it had to end and now any other live-aboard I go on in the future will have a very, very high bar. Thanks Frank and the team!

Busy place. No English signage to explain. Firecracker is an experience for the kids to see.

Explore a fascinating temple complex in Chumphon, right by the beach. This temple pays tribute to the Royal Thai Navy, and you can even step aboard a retired gunboat! Just be aware of one-way streets in the area if you're driving or riding a motorbike.

A lot of people visited this place to make merit. The place is stunning. You can offer flowers or fresh fruits to the Shrine. You can also walk along the beachside road. They also have toilets, souvenir shops, coffee shop stall and picturesque views.

Being that my wife is ex army - her mother & father ex army and grandfather also so when we tripped through Chumpon this apparently was a place we had to stop. The shrine is dedicated to Admiral Phrachao Boromwongse, His Royal Highness Prince Aphakorn Kiatwong Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak", the son of King Rama V "Chulalongkorn" and "Chao Chom Mode", the mother. His former name was "Prince Aphakorn Kiatwong". The story here is that he is credited with being instrumental in the formation of a formal Navy for the Kingdom ( as best I understand it anyway 😀) New navy recruits, fishermen or pretty much any persons involved in any branch of maritime related duties or profession. It is believed that coming to the shrine for worship provides protection from the "wilds" of the sea. When we were here (sunday), the place was jammed. With all of the above said, the shrine is located on a small hill overlooking the bay surrounded by a small rampart with cannons. Further, there is a navel vessel On display that looked WW2ish, but I could be wrong. In general, it was enjoyable. We gave our respects with incense and a red rose. Looking around at those in attendance, I couldn't help but feel the deep respect and thoughtful prayer I was sure was going on. Loads of parking, beautiful views, and some really nice culture to take in. Highly recommend.

Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak Shrine (พระตำหนักกรมหลวงชุมพรเขตอุดมศักดิ์) is a revered landmark in Thailand, dedicated to Admiral Prince Abhakara Kiartivongse, the father of the Royal Thai Navy. Located in Chumphon, this shrine holds cultural and historical significance. It is both a tribute to the Prince's contributions to the navy and a place of spiritual importance where locals and visitors come to pay respect and make merit. Visitors to the shrine find beautiful ocean views and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. The shrine itself is adorned with statues and naval memorabilia, reflecting the Prince's legacy. It is also a popular spot for those seeking blessings, particularly for safe travels and good fortune.

The shrine for people to come respect for the "Father of Thai royal navy". Tourists can visit a navy ship located next to the shrine and small exhibition about the bibliography of the prince. Enjoy nice breeze scenery of the beach. Free parking lot is available. Mostly crowded during long weekend.

This place is stunning with nearly sea atmosphere. There are many interesting to see. Worship. Chumporn community is really nice. Best view and many islands here. You can plan to diving trip here 🥰

Nice beach, brand new rooms, service is good. Bit overpriced, the view is amazing

We only ate at the restaurant which had good Thai food. The Tom Yum Goong was a bit spicy at first but delicious 😋

We stayed here overnight. The reception lady accommodate and allow us to check in early. Our room cost 1000 baht. We have a nice view to the beach and the room is spacious. They have other rooms as well but the one we stayed is N2. Wishing this place keeps its service and price reasonable. Thank you very much.

We love it it here and have been afew times we always have the same room next to the beach can't wait to visit again next year after 5 years x

This place is really nice. I stayed there 3 times and I really enjoyed. I love this beach. Restaurants and small shops around

I recently visited this View seafood restaurant, just near hotel i stayed in Tung Wua Laen Beach. The atmosphere was nice, very local, you can hear beach wave. We ordered three crispy spicy salad, stir fried crab meat with curry powder, boiled cockles, stir fried Liang leaves with egg, we really love it, real southern food taste, and of course we would come back again!

Food was delicious. Portions are rather small but this is forgotten once you taste the lovely fresh crab meat. Most Thai dishes are prepared to accommodate a Western public (not as spicy).

Are you looking for a relaxing place with all the comforts? Koh Talu is the place for you. Everything was perfect. Very helpful, kind and smiling staff. The girls at the reception are lovely and helped me in different situations. The manager, mister Thu, makes you feel at home. I completed the open water diver course. The people at the restaurant are very sociable. I spent some wonderful moments at sea with the guys from the dive center, mister Boy and Egg. The food is very good. The bungalows is simple and very comfortable. There are many activities ideal for 3 days: snorkelling, kayaking, fishing, sup, turtle, trekking in the jungle to see the sunrise etc etc Thank you so much See you soon Koh Talu

Staying here at Koh Talu was one of the best experiences/ trips I have ever done. I stayed here 3 nights and I can’t wait to come back again. I went snorkeling many times, I went fishing, I went kayaking, i hiked to a viewpoint , I relaxed in the beautiful beach. I went octopus fishing and caught 4 octopus and they made sashimi for us. Also they have a spot for sea turtle conservation. I fed the turtles fish. It was really cool. The food everyday was incredible, 3 times per day. There was so much food, fruit, deserts. All the workers are friendly and took good care of us. The room was nice and cozy. The AC was good. Everything was clean. Mr. Tu took care of everything on the island and made sure the stay was incredible. Honestly this is probably my favorite spot in Thailand now

Not sure what scam they are running but I hope this review gets managements attention We were a family of 9 that was looking forward to visit the island and I was looking forward to do an honest Google and Youtube review. However the trip ende before even starting because of their dishonest pricing and conflicting information. On their website all prices and information are clearly stated. On the website it also says: "Exclusive Privilege for Koh Talu On Shore Guests. Enjoy an easy day trip to Koh Talu — just 20 steps from the hotel to our private pier and a 20-minute boat ride — at a special price of only 1,200 THB (regular price 1,600 THB) for guests booking through Direct Booking only." I reached out to their sales office by e-mail to make a reservation for hotel and daytour and received this reply: "The One Day Trip price to Koh Talu that you saw is indeed a special rate, but it is only available when booking directly through our website. If you are interested, you may proceed to book your room along with the day trip activity directly on our website. " So as instructed I followed the information and downloaded Line and sent a reservation request online. They did anwser fast but wrote: "Sorry, what you see is an old promotion and the price is not available during long holidays." I am sorry to say that these conditions were nowhere stated on their website and as the mistake is apparently on their side they should honor it. Being 9 adults a 400thb difference still ends up to be quite much. Due to all this, we decided to cancel everything and spend our money somewhere else as I do not believe this was properly managed by the resort.

We had a great time there although the weather was not as nice as we wished. The food was delicious: every meal was great. There are activities that you can join. The whole team is very nice friendly and professional. We would definitely revisit when we have a chance in the future. Thank you!

Took a day trip, arranged by the resort. The service was good and the island was beautiful. It’s a good day trip from Hua Hin for anyone who wants an island adventure. The speed board was smooth and not crowded. The buffet lunch was good and had good selection. The turtle sanctuary was quite interesting and had many turtles to see. Was please to see some newborn turtles about to be released. It’s a good conservation effort and well worth a visit.

We booked a full package that included a 2.5-hour ride each way from our hotel in Hua Hin, a ferry, two dives, lunch, and a beautiful beach stop. The total cost for our family of five (3 adults and 2 kids) was 10,800 THB. We left the hotel at 7:00 AM and returned at 6:00 PM – a full, well-organized day that was absolutely worth it!

A very beautiful place! With a huge variety of fish! During snorkeling I saw many beautiful moray eels and butterfly fish.

Firstly you should come early in the morning so you can enjoy the silence and spirit of that stunning tempel. There is a big golden Buddha next to the car park , and after that take a short walk up to the main temple. It looks amazing from the outside, but make sure to go up to the second floor as well where you will find some jaw-dropping panoramic views, with great photo opportunities.

Isan-quality temple in the south. This is a lovely place to visit and relax

Wat Tang Sai, one of the most spectacular temples in Thailand. It has a beautiful golden Buddha statue at the temple on the top of Thongchai mountain, Prachuap Khirikhan, Thailand. A supernatural atmosphere around and it's about four hours from Bangkok.

Interesting place for a quick stop as it’s high up on a hill overlooking the sea and Nan Krut bay and beautiful beach. It’s about a 200 metre walk uphill to the top. Some interesting stained glass windows

A very beautiful temple that is well worth the time and effort to visit. Would be good to allow 2hrs for the visit. The view from the 2nd floor of the temple is outstanding. Information: The amulet in the buddha heart is for offering and not for rent. There is not English signage.

Very nice

Beautiful and stunning hilltop temple. Well worth the few steps to get there! Very memorable.

Big disappointment. Great for pictures and for eating cheap. Windy, hard sand, water not inviting at all. You don't see 1 person in the water, not to say swimming. The mountains around are beautiful. And the city itself, dead. Which l felt very bad for the locals. Tons of places to eat and tons of places to stay ( search on your own before booking anywhere) but all empty. The fisherman's village( very north of the bay) is the best place to stay. Stunning view, very charming, not windy and the restaurant Lung Yai Pu Pen has amazing seafood, ocean front close to the nature reserve. Was our spot for 1 week, last one of the year. Other than that...will not come back.

Very nice beach with clear waters and small ripples. The views are amazing and the area is relatively clean. You can rent a chair with table and it’s shaded well 20b. They also sell food,drinks and have toys you can rent like small/large inner tube floats 20b/50b. Jet ski rental and banana boat ride. Food and drinks are reasonably priced for the beach. Highly recommended

Very nice beach, reachable by bicycle or tuk-tuk.

Beautiful beach that's kept and owned by the Thai royal airforce. If you are around hua hin it's worth a shout. Toilet only 3 baht Shower only 5 baht Plenty of food options for Thai food and ice scream Only 20 baht for a chair Nice and quiet Lovely beach

It is a relaxing and beautiful beach. Good for spending time with family. There is plenty of food nearby with reasonable prices

Nice beach to spend a few hours. Not stunning, but still clean. Toilet near food court, reasonable prices at food court. Seats were 20 baht each in Dec 2022.

Beautiful beach. Perfect pit stop if you're driving down the gulf of Thailand. Came midweek and it was so peaceful and quiet. On the whole stretch, only saw about 5 other visitors. Note the beach is on a military site so you have to pass a checkpoint, but the guards were very friendly. Opens 6am to 6pm. Lots of food and drink stalls line the beach. If you come from the Prachuap Khiri Khan town side, you'll get to drive across a runway, which is very cool.

(Translated by Google) Thai Air Force military base, open to the public. You have the opportunity to walk around the base, you will see planes on display and a very nice beach. Entrance is free, you just need to register. Nice place to spend a day. (Original) Base militaire de l'armée de l'air thaïlandaise, ouverte au public. Vous avez la possibilité de vous promener dans la base, vous y verrez des avions exposés et une plage très sympathique. L'entrée est gratuite, il faudra juste vous inscrire. Endroit sympathique pour passer une journée.

(Translated by Google) Good (Original) ดีจ้า

(Translated by Google) It’s good that the military keeps the base area and Ao Manao beach clean. (Original) Хорошо что военные содержат территорию базы и пляж АоМанао в чистоте.

(Translated by Google) Before you die, you must go to this place ^^ (Original) ก่อนตายยังไงก็ต้องไปที่นี้ให้ได้ ^^

(Translated by Google) pile.. (Original) กอง..

(Translated by Google) Little sister is very cute. (Original) น้อง น่ารักมาก

(Translated by Google) beautiful (Original) สวยงาม

I had the opportunity to visit this Temple in Prachuap Khiri Khan and can say that it was an unforgettable experience. Climbing the 396 steps was a bit of a challenge, but the view that awaits you at the top makes every effort worth it. The view of the surrounding landscape and the sea is breathtaking and ideal for photos. I found the quiet atmosphere particularly pleasant. The monkeys that live on the way to the temple complex were peaceful and not at all intrusive - they seem to be used to visitors and are not disturbed. This adds to the relaxed mood of the place. The temple itself is also very beautifully designed and invites you to linger. It is a perfect place to experience the culture of Thailand while enjoying nature. I can recommend a visit to Wat Ao Noi to anyone who is looking for both variety and a wonderful view. A real insider tip in Prachuap Khiri Khan!

Great view but make sure to pick a walking stick from the entrance to walk up along with as there are lots of monkeys. When our little girl tried to drink some water, the monkeys tried to attack and we didn't have any stick to scare them away so we didn't go till the top but it's a great view from view point 1,2 and 3.

Very worthwhile. World class. Rain or shine this is a must see. Do not bring plastic bags. If you are scared they have a big stick you can tap the ground with to tell the monkey no.

Worth the climb up 300+ stairs - the views are fantastic. At the bottom of the stairs, they have bamboo sticks for you to carry to keep the monkeys from jumping on you. It seems just carrying the stick (and keeping all food and water bottles zipped in your pack) is enough to keep them away. When you get to the top of the stairs, there's a closed gate, but don't turn back - it's unlocked. Go through the gate and enjoy views of two bays, the city of Prachuap, and the mountains separating Thailand and Burma. Explore around a bit - there are two other gates, one leading to a small cave, and the other leading to another view point, accessed by climbing down a steep metal ladder. Overall it's worth the effort to climb up here, but as for the temple itself, it's small and not so ornate. Lots of monkey poop on the stairs as well.

Don't do what I did and hike this route in the middle of the day. It was like a suana. Short 10mins hike, the monkeys are pretty tame. Bring tapping stick provided at the bottom of the path to ward off unwanted attentions. The view up the top is majestic. Definitely worth the hike. Tip there is 3 different paths up to the top. Enjoy.

Beautiful views from the top. Very friendly monk too. They keep the stairs clean by sweeping each day. The monkeys are great, but aren't afraid of humans in the slightest. You'll have to walk around them as you go to the stairs. The temple itself doesn't have any monkeys, which are kept out with a wire door and electric fences. To find the Chong Krachop view, you have to go out the door at the North side, down the path, and then down the ladder. Not for those who are scared of heights.

We went around 4pm and made sure to take a stick with us (lots available at the entrance). Monkeys were calm and didn’t bother us. Easy walk up the steps and nice views at the top. Worth the effort.

We did the wild elephant watching in Kui Buri National Park and it was incredible! We came here to the enterace first for information then headed to the elephant watching area to buy tickets. Don't fall for the tours if you're staying in Hua Hin, they're over priced. We hired a car between 3 of us which was 1500 baht, then 200 baht per person for park enterance, and 850 baht for the truck, driver and guide between us. Our guide and driver were great and we were lucky enough to see about 20 wild elephant as well as other animals!

Excellent experience and a highlight of our Thailand trip. We had our own car which made getting to the park much easier and cheaper than a private tour. We arrived at 2pm and set off into the park straight away. After a short trip we were guided to a group of 25+ Elephants. Couldn't recommend this highly enough.

Visited October 23, 2025: Wow. This was an INCREDIBLE National park! We booked a private tour through Viator with Ken Diamond Tour Hua Hin (about $140/person for park entry, private 4x4, dinner, English speaking guide, and transportation to and from Hua Hin). Our guide accompanied us on the drive through the park so we could ask questions in English. Because it was just us, we were able to take our time at every stop we made. I would have not enjoyed this experience as much in a shared group 4x4. Because we booked a tour with transport, I can’t speak for the process of getting your tickets at the park, getting assigned a 4x4, or the English proficiency of the drivers and park staff who accompany you as our guide took care of everything and made it seamless. (I would recommend a guide). But the experience was incredible. The park scenery is absolutely stunning. We saw so many gaur and their babies and 3 male elephants from afar! We were grateful to see any at all as we knew the possibility of seeing none. We stopped at 4 or 5 different spots. The drive was 7km into the park, and 7km back out the same way so you have the chance to check out viewpoints again to see if more elephants have come about. The staff are always talking to each other on radio to alert elephant sightings to make sure you see them (if there are any). Binoculars are 100baht in the visitor center where the tickets are purchased. Get the big ones, we used them a lot! This is a big park with a lot of thick trees and greenery for them to hide in. It was fun seeing the elephants little trails through the brush off the sides of the roads, and knocked over trees and branches. Signs they are around! The weather was perfect on the day we visited. Sunny and very windy so it was almost chilly by sunset! Not too hot at all, even when we started at around 3pm. But I recommend good sun protection since the 4x4’s are open to the elements. We had UV protection jackets and hats, plus a lot of sunscreen. The vehicle we were in had 3 umbrellas so if it were raining we would have had protection too. I can’t speak for that in all national park trucks though. There are toilets in decent condition by the visitor center. They have toilet paper! I also want to add - I’m surprised and saddened by a lot of negative people in the reviews here who can’t appreciate a place for what it is. The entire point of visiting a national park, to MAYBE see elephants, is that these beautiful animals are WILD and untouched by humans (as they should be) vs the unfortunate alternative of abuse and tourism cash grabs that is rampant in this part of the world (riding, bathing, unethical practices). If in the event you don’t see any, but you can’t find beauty in the other animals, birds, insects flying around, plants, and scenic beauty, that’s a YOU problem. If you do see some but at a very long distance and complain that there aren’t roads to get you selfishly closer to them or you can’t appreciate the fact that your own two eyes, even with binoculars, have seen these endangered animals live their lives safely from afar, that’s a YOU problem. Everyone should know the risk of price vs not seeing any elephants here, or seeing them from several hundred meters away. It’s luck! Enjoy the experience! ❤️

If you want see elephants in Thailand, this is the ONLY place to do it. Eco tourism at its finest, most of Asia should take a big example from this institution. An abandoned setting deep in the jungle near the Burmese border and limited daily visitors allow this national park to flourish like almost none in the region. There’s only a 7.5km dirt road with four viewpoints along the way, to stop and lookout. It never feels overcrowded, it never feels like too close to disturb the animals natural behaviour. That being said, 100 Baht rent for binoculars is money well spent. We were able to 17 wild elephants, countless Gaurs and lots of birds including hornbills, eagles, kingfishers and egrets in the short span of only 3-4 hours. Please support this place instead of visiting any of the countless Thai elephant “sanctuaries”. This is how animal tourism should be!

We went wild elephant watching at Kui Buri National Park! The park entrance fee was 200 baht per person, and the truck with a driver and guide cost 850 baht in total. Our guide and driver were fantastic, and we were lucky enough to spot around 40 wild elephants, along with other wildlife. We patiently tracked and waited for the elephants, and late afternoon turned out to be the perfect time for it. We also got a close look at a hornbill, some deer, and junglefowl. Worth a visit. Best either you hire a car to get here as town is not that close. I would love to visit again.

A must-visit for wildlife lovers! Driving through scenic forest trails, you’ll have the chance to spot majestic wild elephants grazing peacefully and herds of gaur roaming the open grasslands. The park is home to hornbills, deer, and many other species, making every visit a true safari experience in Thailand. The peaceful atmosphere, stunning mountain views, and close encounters with nature make Kui Buri an unforgettable adventure.

It's a good choice if you want to see elephants, we saw about 4 different groups on a pretty short trip. The guides were nice too and were clearly doing their best to help us see as many elephants as possible.

There are so many different places that you can experience in this National Park.It was so much fun. We decided that we were going to do the one hour boat tour. The mountains are just stunning and the views are beautiful. Be careful with the monkeys.They're very aggressive with food.If they see you have anything, they'll try to take it from you.If your car is open.They will go in your vehicles and they will climb on your vehicles.

This is definitely worth checking out while you’re in Hua Hin! It’s a bit of a “hike” (I used quotes because it’s mostly stairs 🤷‍♂️), but totally worth it, but here a a couple of things to know before you go. First, you have a choice of walking/hiking there or taking a boat. I took the boat cause I wanted to be on the water, beach is so beautiful here. If you take the boat, bring sandals because you must walk into the ocean a bit to climb onto the boat. If you walk, it looks like an equally beautiful walk; the natural landscape here is beautiful. One last tip: while in line, a local asked us if I wanted to split the cost of the boat with her and her daughter. I agreed (if I recall correctly, paid 200 of the 400 TBH total), and this is an important point. This very cool and nice local girl informed me that she was happy I agreed because she claimed that the people operating the boat-ride service will often try to add a lil foreigner tax if you’re not in the “know.” She told me that they will usually tell foreigners that it is 400 TBH per person, when the actual cost is 400 TBH total for the ride, which can be split amongst the passengers in anyway they see fit. Ergo, according to this cool local girl I was fortunate enough met there, if they tell you that it’s 400 per passenger, it’s definitely a foreigner tax haha 🤣. Back to the “hike”, I wore sandals to get on the boat and for the hike, and I was totally fine. I’m not the Michael Phelps of hiking nor anything like that 😝 , just saying that if you’re concerned, might wanna bring a towel and a pair of shoes to change into after the boat ride. Like I mentioned earlier, it’s mostly stairs you’re climbing, but they are stairs carved out of rock or made of wooden logs, you know like almost kinda like “natural” stairs, not something built from Home Depot supplies. The “stairs” are often uneven, slippery, jagged, etc., but I did it in sandals and I’m a 40+ yr old dood, so…. It is not the shortest “hike” haha and it can get hot af, so bring water. Once you get to the end, totally worth it tho. There’s a couple of fake/statue monks on display in the cave so don’t let those freak you out haha 😂. But yeah fr tho, totally worth it. Once you’re back to the beach the boat dropped you off at, there’s a really good local restaurant there selling some delicious, grub food there. So after the “hike”, grab some good local eats and a fresh coconut water 😋. One last thing, when we first arrived, I was instructed to remember the number of the boat that dropped me off, which I did, but didn’t seem to matter later 🤷‍♂️ but might be a good idea to jot it down somewhere for Justin (just in case lol). Enjoy your trip. @CBD-travelchannel

Beautiful national park. Was quiet when we went so felt off the beaten path. Great food options near the cave. We sat on the beach to eat. Well maintained hiking trails and frequent restrooms. We saw some friendly stray dogs and dusky langur monkeys.

A hidden gem in Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park, famous for the royal pavilion bathed in sunlight through a natural skylight. The hike is a bit challenging, but the breathtaking view inside the cave is worth every step.

Beautiful natural park, worth the ride from His Hin

Great hike, amazing beach..you can take a boat around to avoid one of the climbs up and down...if seas are calm

Great place to visit it’s a full day doing the 12 spots that are available to visit under the 200 BTH park entry fee plus parking Best way is to start at 8 am at the ranges office and mangrove walkway It’s a physical day with some fairly deep cave exploring bring a torch and stay hydrated and have a lovely sunset at spot 12 kissing

This is one of the "must" sites to see along the upper gulf coast. Although you may have to really earn it. We went on October 22nd which was a nice hot day after quit a few wet ones. The boats would not run in the stormy seas so you will have to hike the first leg by the park entrance. Fee is 200 for foreigner, 100 for Thai. The hike can be strenuous if either physically limited, or have any ailments. After the first "up to the viewpoint" and down the backside you come up to the beach. A nice secluded shell filled beach that leads you to the one again strenuous (only because the humidity helps the sweat pour out) hike up towards the cave. The well maked path takes to the first cave system once the jagged limestone path levels off. Then down through a cave opening to the grand entrance of Phraya Nakhon Cave. The lighting causes for a very dramatic backdrop to the shine. Quite spectacular. And the temperature in quite nice dropping at least 8 to 10 degrees Celsius lower than the outside temperature. On a Wednesday it wasn't really crowded and with patience can have the whole place to yourself for the perfect photo opp.

Amazing spot nice views, to have the best light come 10.30 till 12.00. athe light on the temple is only in February. There are two mountains to be crossed. You need to be fit, children can do it as well. Ways down and up are with stones. The first mountain can be down by boat if the waves are not to high, u arrive rhen directly on the beach and miss the views from the first mountain. At the beach there is a good restaurant with good drinks and they toilettes. From there u can start the second mountain when u made it, there is only ashort way down tonrhe cave entry. At the beginning u can see monkeys Dusty at the second climb or on rhe beach. The cave is amazing we had a very food toir guide she showed is perfect spots for photos.

Stunning drive through the National Park, then a challenging walk to the cave. Spectacular scenery and wildlife on the walk. The cave itself is breathtaking, well worth the walk. I rode a motorbike from Hua Hin, took 1 hour, but amazing mountain's 👏.

First of all, this cave is part of the Khao Sam Roi You national park. I recommend starting your day at the national park's ticket office. The ticket you buy here is valid for more than one attractions. I started my day with the mangrove forest around the ticket office area, then visited the Khao Daeng Viewpoint, after this Klong Khao Daeng (the boat trip price is not included in the ticket) and my last stop was Phraya Nakhon cave. I was riding a motorbike between the places. The cave can be reached by boats or walking. The motorboats are very loud and I prefer walking anyway so I hiked to the cave. Please note that it is a 2km distance. The first part of the road follows the sea shore, with wonderful views. It goes uphill first and then down to the beach. It is a bit rocky and you will definitely sweat a bit climbing here. Through the beach, you walk on flat surface among trees and sand, it is very pleasant (apart from the loud boats arriving every minute). Someone put swings on trees next to the beach, you may take nice photos here. There are also cafes and restaurant, bathrooms here to refresh if needed. The next part of the road takes you through a small forest part - apply mosquito repellent here if you haven't done it yet, they attack straight away! At the end of the forest road, you will see a big sign with many rules (how to dress, behave and so on) and a warning to understand your physical capabilities or limitations - because the next part of the road is very challenging. From now on, the road is mainly uphill on the natural terrain which has some steps built but it is mainly rocky and steep, sometimes a bit slippery. In the hot weather, it's not easy to complete the climb. Halfway up on the hill, you will find a resting stop with benches. The park also stations a first aid team here, which is reassuring. They are on standby for any emergencies or injuries. Also they sell (expensive) water. After climbing for about 500 meters, the last part of the road is finally downhill, believe me, you'll be grateful for that 😁 Please make sure you are dressed modestly to respect the Buddhist principles before entering the cave. The entrance is already impressive. I haven't seen a forest growing in a cave yet. The temple is in the second hall of the cave and if you are lucky, the sunshine will illuminate it. When I was there, I could admire it completely alone (low season) and it was a wonderful experience.

Parking: 10B motorcycle, 20B car Entrance to national park: 100B foreigner, 40B Thai Hike to Phraya Nakhon Cave: 1. 515m along the coast, up and down to reach Laem Sala beach 2. Around 1km flat along the beach. There's a restaurant. 3. 430m mostly up through the forest to the cave entrance. The path is shaded, mostly dirt, sharp rocks and makeshift steps. Physically demanding but very rewarding. Water can be bought at the entrance. Closed shoes recommended.

It's a cave. Steep. A wall runs along the path which is sometimes better. I'm fit. Still took me an hour . Take water . Round a big hill. Then down a cave system. Through 2 chambers into a 3rd which had the temple . 200 baht for adults 100 for kids. . Well worth it.

Wonderful sight to behold. The way there comprises 2 climbs with a walk along a beach in between. The climbs are treacherous but I saw many out of shape people and a few with difficulty in walking also doing it. Along the first climb, you'll be treated to magnificent views of the sea and beach. When you finally reach the cave, it's a spectacle to marvel. They've built a shrine in the cave and there are more things to explore once inside the cave. It's definitely worth the effort. This is something not to be missed.

This is one of the "must" sites to see along the upper gulf coast. Although you may have to really earn it. We went on October 22nd which was a nice hot day after quit a few wet ones. The boats would not run in the stormy seas so you will have to hike the first leg by the park entrance. Fee is 200 for foreigner, 100 for Thai. The hike can be strenuous if either physically limited, or have any ailments. After the first "up to the viewpoint" and down the backside you come up to the beach. A nice secluded shell filled beach that leads you to the one again strenuous (only because the humidity helps the sweat pour out) hike up towards the cave. The well maked path takes to the first cave system once the jagged limestone path levels off. Then down through a cave opening to the grand entrance of Phraya Nakhon Cave. The lighting causes for a very dramatic backdrop to the shine. Quite spectacular. And the temperature in quite nice dropping at least 8 to 10 degrees Celsius lower than the outside temperature. On a Wednesday it wasn't really crowded and with patience can have the whole place to yourself for the perfect photo opp.

Amazing spot nice views, to have the best light come 10.30 till 12.00. athe light on the temple is only in February. There are two mountains to be crossed. You need to be fit, children can do it as well. Ways down and up are with stones. The first mountain can be down by boat if the waves are not to high, u arrive rhen directly on the beach and miss the views from the first mountain. At the beach there is a good restaurant with good drinks and they toilettes. From there u can start the second mountain when u made it, there is only ashort way down tonrhe cave entry. At the beginning u can see monkeys Dusty at the second climb or on rhe beach. The cave is amazing we had a very food toir guide she showed is perfect spots for photos.

Stunning drive through the National Park, then a challenging walk to the cave. Spectacular scenery and wildlife on the walk. The cave itself is breathtaking, well worth the walk. I rode a motorbike from Hua Hin, took 1 hour, but amazing mountain's 👏.

First of all, this cave is part of the Khao Sam Roi You national park. I recommend starting your day at the national park's ticket office. The ticket you buy here is valid for more than one attractions. I started my day with the mangrove forest around the ticket office area, then visited the Khao Daeng Viewpoint, after this Klong Khao Daeng (the boat trip price is not included in the ticket) and my last stop was Phraya Nakhon cave. I was riding a motorbike between the places. The cave can be reached by boats or walking. The motorboats are very loud and I prefer walking anyway so I hiked to the cave. Please note that it is a 2km distance. The first part of the road follows the sea shore, with wonderful views. It goes uphill first and then down to the beach. It is a bit rocky and you will definitely sweat a bit climbing here. Through the beach, you walk on flat surface among trees and sand, it is very pleasant (apart from the loud boats arriving every minute). Someone put swings on trees next to the beach, you may take nice photos here. There are also cafes and restaurant, bathrooms here to refresh if needed. The next part of the road takes you through a small forest part - apply mosquito repellent here if you haven't done it yet, they attack straight away! At the end of the forest road, you will see a big sign with many rules (how to dress, behave and so on) and a warning to understand your physical capabilities or limitations - because the next part of the road is very challenging. From now on, the road is mainly uphill on the natural terrain which has some steps built but it is mainly rocky and steep, sometimes a bit slippery. In the hot weather, it's not easy to complete the climb. Halfway up on the hill, you will find a resting stop with benches. The park also stations a first aid team here, which is reassuring. They are on standby for any emergencies or injuries. Also they sell (expensive) water. After climbing for about 500 meters, the last part of the road is finally downhill, believe me, you'll be grateful for that 😁 Please make sure you are dressed modestly to respect the Buddhist principles before entering the cave. The entrance is already impressive. I haven't seen a forest growing in a cave yet. The temple is in the second hall of the cave and if you are lucky, the sunshine will illuminate it. When I was there, I could admire it completely alone (low season) and it was a wonderful experience.

Parking: 10B motorcycle, 20B car Entrance to national park: 100B foreigner, 40B Thai Hike to Phraya Nakhon Cave: 1. 515m along the coast, up and down to reach Laem Sala beach 2. Around 1km flat along the beach. There's a restaurant. 3. 430m mostly up through the forest to the cave entrance. The path is shaded, mostly dirt, sharp rocks and makeshift steps. Physically demanding but very rewarding. Water can be bought at the entrance. Closed shoes recommended.

It's a cave. Steep. A wall runs along the path which is sometimes better. I'm fit. Still took me an hour . Take water . Round a big hill. Then down a cave system. Through 2 chambers into a 3rd which had the temple . 200 baht for adults 100 for kids. . Well worth it.

Wonderful sight to behold. The way there comprises 2 climbs with a walk along a beach in between. The climbs are treacherous but I saw many out of shape people and a few with difficulty in walking also doing it. Along the first climb, you'll be treated to magnificent views of the sea and beach. When you finally reach the cave, it's a spectacle to marvel. They've built a shrine in the cave and there are more things to explore once inside the cave. It's definitely worth the effort. This is something not to be missed.

This is my best experience ever. The owner cares about your progress and makes sure you have the best time of your life. I have done this a lot of times throughout Thailand and this was by far my best experience

Our trip to the cable kite was great, we were beginners and Maurice was really nice and explained everything to us in detail. We both managed to complete a lap and had a great sense of achievement. Everything perfect!

Maurice and his team run a good operation. He's easy to talk to and the Kite Cable activity in itself is extremely worthwhile for families and groups. We have taken more than 20 people there at a time and Maurice gives everyone the attention they deserve.

Water sport Funny Safety Good services

I had a great time here.

Great place to hang out and cable Ski. Frendly and clean.

Well the cable is slow especially when it turns around and has no power and the equipment(boards)are old and in bad conditions maybe ok for beginners but not enjoyable if you know how to wakeboard

Interesting little excursion. This park is apparently apart of conservation efforts in the area. A raised wooden path has been constructed through the mangrove to give visitors the opportunity to explore this environment. Information sign are dotted about the path to give you an idea of possible animals,insects or foliage you may see. Sadly not many of these are written in English. The route is a loop which take you back to the car park. Boat ride are available only during high season. Information center, cafe and toilets available near car park. Not push or wheelchair friendly in certain areas as trees have been left where the path was constructed.

Very short walk, but it was beautiful and serene nevertheless. It's more like a mangrove swamp with lots of small crabs. If you go too early in the morning, it'll be low tide so no boats available.

I can’t believe such a beautiful place is free to visit! The 45-minute boat ride costs only 500 THB per boat, and each boat can take up to six people — such a fair price! The lady who took us on the boat was very friendly. Even though she didn’t speak English, she kept pointing out different animals for us to see. We spotted some birds we couldn’t name and even a swimming lizard! If you come to Hua Hin and skip this place, you’re really missing out!

Wonderful place to visit and walk along the trails among mangroves— took a boat tour and sighted the natures and fishing villages. If you are in Hua Hin, this is a must visit place.

A casual spot for a quick 1- to 2-hour walk, Pran Buri Forest Park’s Mangrove Forest offers a peaceful and scenic experience. The wooden walkway is well-constructed and regularly maintained by staff, making the path easy to navigate. There are no steep inclines—just a flat, smooth trail throughout. As the walkway winds through the mangrove forest, there are plenty of opportunities to spot wildlife such as mudskippers, mud crabs, and—if you're lucky—the highly elusive and endangered mud lobster. A highlight of the trail is the watchtower located in the center of the forest. You can climb the three-story structure for a stunning 360-degree view of the surrounding mangroves. On a good day, the skies are bright and sunny, so be sure to bring water and a towel to stay cool and refreshed. Overall, it’s a very family-friendly destination—perfect for a relaxing nature walk.

The Pran Buri Mangrove Forest offers a beautiful circular boardwalk trail that winds through lush greenery. Walking at a relaxed pace, it takes about 40 minutes to complete. About halfway around, there’s the option to take a boat tour — but only during high tide. Just like in our case, the river at low tide doesn’t have enough water for the boats to pass. For the kids, the highlight was spotting the many colorful crabs that scuttle along the banks. They made a game of “collecting” each color with their eyes — a fun twist that kept them engaged the whole way. Admission is free, making it an easy and rewarding stop for families and nature lovers alike. There is a large parking lot for cars and buses, but it was not overcrowded. You should combine this trip with a river boat tour in the nearby fisher village, tonsee the mangrove trees from the river side as well

Great way to experience nature and discover differen kind of animals living undrr the mango trees. The park is wheel chair friendly as well and free entrance.

About an hour drive from Hua Hin city central to this local waterfall. The waterfall is under the park ranger maintenance and control. Theres small fee for enter. Its a great place to bring family for the time together. We visited during long weekend and theres were lots of local, foreigners and Bangkok people.

Nice drive to the park from Hua Hin on a winding small road. 300 Baht entrance fee for non-Thais and 30 Baht per car. I picked a rainy day, which had the advantage of the park being very quiet. At most of my walk I was alone. Disadvantage is that the rocks are extremely slippery. Friendly NP staff. Some signs are just in Thai and there was no mobile signal, so I couldn't translate it. If I understand it correctly, there is NO food or drinks allowed past the second waterfall. It's a sweaty and very slippery climb though.

Very nice area with a lot of places to enjoy and rest in the cool forest. Wished you could even go more up, the adventure was limited up to stage 4. IMO there are too many fish, which makes it a bit difficult to get into the water. We have been there on a weekday and we’re lucky that the were not many visitors. Unfortunately they did not excepted my Thai ID card, as was mentioned wherefore I had to pay the high farang entry fee. But have to confess, it was worth it!

Pa La-U Waterfall, entrance fee 60 baht, transportation fee 30 baht, great atmosphere, very natural, clear and cool water, the way up to the waterfall is not difficult, some rocks are quite slippery, so shoes must be suitable and have good grip.

The path is quite slippery and challenging. A little climb on rocks along the way. There re 5 floor of waterfall. I recommend 5th floor to enjoy less people and swimmable pool.

Lovely river hike upstream. I climbed to level 5 on many past occasions, but had to stop at level 3 yesterday due to rain/ wet and slipper rocks. Loved it still!

This is a somewhat remote location in the hills near the Myanmar border. There is a trail up to the biggest cascade that is steep and slippery in places but has had ropes put in place to assist you in the spots where you have to scramble up the most. The hike up and back is a nice workout. There are a few nice pools to swim in but there are a lot of fish loitering around looking for a handout and that can be a little off-putting despite what their presence indicates about the cleanliness and health of the water stream. They are fun to watch ascending the cataracts, though. There are several species of butterfly up there and don't be surprised if they land on you looking for salt from your sweat. People seemed pretty conscientious about their trash here, for the most part, but if you bring a bag and schlep some out that you might inevitably stumble across, you will be rewarded greatly by the Great Karma Chameleon of the Universe. We try to get up here a couple of times of year because it is such magical and beautiful place. Definitely, one of my favorite spots in Thailand.