The 26 best things to do with kids in Khao Lak

We entered the Lam Ru National Park close to the big road in Khao Lak. Ticket was 100 baht per person. The trail goes 1,1 km to Small Sandy Beach. At first this distance seems nothing but actually the terrain can be a bit challenging and takes more time than you think. In pictures it’s difficult to understand but it goes up and down and mostly nature trail, not stairs. Lots of roots, rocks, uneven steps. For elderly and kids, I’d say it’s challenging. Be aware, on this trail you won’t find a waterfall. There are toilets, and one restaurant and at the beach one cafe. Trail is open until 16.30 and don’t exactly remember the wording, but being out there after that time can bring you a penalty up to 100 000 baht. Overall we enjoyed the hike and the views.

This park is known for the Ton Chongfa waterfalls, which are beautiful, but it requires some tough hiking to see all 5 falls. I would definitely recommend wearing good hiking shoes or closed toed hiking sandals as the trails are very rough at the end of the main trail to access the falls. The first kilometer or so of the trail is well developed and easy to hike, and you can see the first waterfall that is easy to access just off the trail. At the start of the trail to the last 4 falls, there is a difficult stream crossing with large rocks, and a rope across to help you. You may have to wade across. It may be easier to do in the dry season, though. The trails between the last 4 falls are steep, rocky, and often very muddy, so be prepared. It will take you at least 2 hours or more to hike to all of the falls and back to the entrance, so take some water with you. I would definitely not recommend taking children on the rough trails, as it is very easy to get injured from a slip or fall. The entrance fee is 100 baht per person, and the only parking available is on the street next to the entrance. We very much enjoyed seeing all of the falls, and if you are in the mood for a rough hike, then be sure to see all of them.

Amazing place, great nature, you can spot lizards (i saw even a big one) and easy hiking with beautiful beach in the end with small bar with shakes coffee soft drinks. There are toilets in many places. Totally recommended. 100thb entrance, 20thb parking for motorbike.

There is a beautiful path walking along the ocean. I like when there’s a shade. So, you can enjoy the breeze of nature without a sunburn.

This is a great hike that ends in a cute beach spot that even has a snack hut and bathrooms. There are some narrow and steep bits so it was more challenging than we thought, but we had a child with us. If you want to skip the long hike drive a bit further to sandy beach entrance and you’re at the end of the trail and can just go to the beach area.

With limited time to explore i managed to adventure this beautiful place. Nice place to take picture and rest Hope i have another chance to come here again to take my time to explore all the area They have fee entry but worth to travel

A good park for a leisurely walk in hot weather. Entrance 100 baht per person. There are two beaches. One to the right of the entrance and the second at the end of the route. Both beaches are very picturesque. Not crowded. Path through the jungle, 1.5 kilometers to go. It is better to wear comfortable shoes. The park left a very pleasant impression.

Ton Chong Fa Waterfall – A Journey of Sweat, Fish, and Poor Life Choices Visited this jungle gem thinking, “How bad can a short hike be?” Spoiler alert: very. I arrived full of hope and left looking like a 90-year-old who just escaped the ICU. The first waterfall is gorgeous — totally worth it. They say there are four more... but sometimes, you just have to look mortality in the eye and say: “Nah, I’m good.” Sat with my feet in the cool water, only to be gently exfoliated by a gang of local fish nibbling at my toes like it was happy hour. Very spa-like. Very wild. Also encountered a lost, chain-smoking Russian tourist puffing away like he was on a break from a coal mine. Politely pointed out the very clear NO SMOKING signs, but apparently, nature rules don’t apply if you're carrying a pack of Marlboros and no soul. Pro tips: Bring water. Or beer. Whatever fuels your spirit. Wear actual shoes. Hiking up in slippery beach flip-flops is a bold move — and by bold, I mean stupid. Don’t be me. Prepare to sweat. Like, Niagara Falls levels of sweat. Would I do it again? Probably. But next time, I’m bringing sherpas and a personal fan. Highly recommend.

Only 100 baht for entrance and great waterfalls. You can get to to the first waterfall Stage quite easy but after that you have to do quite some hiking and walking through water. We've done it with sandals quite easy and some parts can be done barefoot. The water is very clean and fresh and nice for a dip. But don't expect to have a relaxing day as the pool areas are quite small

A beautiful scenic reserve that has 4 different waterfalls! Entrance fee is 100 baht per person, and it includes all 4 waterfalls and a small pool. The distance from the entrance to the 4th and last waterfall is only 1.5km, so I really suggest going straight to it, then entering the waterfalls you liked the most (also, because it's much nicer just going down the road when you're wet, as opposed to climbing the entire way while being wet). It was a very quick walk, and took us only about 45 mins walking from the entrance to the last waterfall, we took some pics on the way, and only on the way back we entered the ones that weren't packed with people (which obviously depends on the weather and time of day). If you're in Khao Lak, this is definitely a must visit!!

Great hike! The waterfall has 5 levels on a straight hike. I stopped at 2. More advanced hikers can keep going. Entrance fee was 100 baht and they sell water (20 baht) and snacks. Spent about 90 minutes here total. The taxi I took waited for me for the return trip to the hotel.

The national park and waterfalls are beautiful however, the facilities are terrible. There are 2 toilets (at beginning and one at the end) avoid the one at the end, its disgusting, considering you have to pay for entry to the park, they should at least maintain the toilet facilities. The one at the entrance is clean and presentable. Also, the crossing points over some of the waterfalls have all been washed away after heavy rains and so it can be dangerous for people to get across, at some points the crossing mainly rope, planks and branches have all been washed away making it extremely difficult, if not impossible to get to the last waterfall. The walk is approx. 1.5kms to the waterfalls and there are 3-5 waterfalls with varying degrees of flow. You can dip your feet in and cleaner fish will come and nibble on your dead skin... its a great location on a sunny day but be careful during the monsoon season, as the path can succumb to flooding and the way back to the main road from the reserve can get huge puddles and running water if on a bike. There is also a lack of supervision or safety staff around, so if you get in trouble there are no staff present to help. Definitely a place for the steady and fairly agile. Besides the negatives I mentioned here, the reserve and waterfalls deserve a 5*.

Great waterfall to visit. Plenty of water in May. It's a decent trek in, maybe 2km and a 100m elevation. Not ideal for oldies or tiny kids. Worth getting to the top, the signature falls - the swimming in #2 or visiting the "fish spa" at the beginning. Entry is Bt20 for locals, Bt100 for foreigners. It is a national park, so don't be surprised if you meet some wildlife. We saw a snake, plenty of lizards and some overly friendly fish. Bug spray recommended.

This waterfall is so beautiful 🥺 best to visit during rainy season. We went in May, lots of water, had a nice swim and meditation under the waterfall - it was so magical, we ended up going there twice during our trip in Khao Lak. Make sure to wear good grip shoes >> rocky path and bring bugs spray!

4 is a good rating if you're hungry or want to stop for a coffee the streamside cafe makes it a great little 5 star secret. If you're only coming to see a big waterfall it will leave you feeling meh. It isn't a small waterfall and it is beautiful but it isn't large either. The water is very clean so you can swim.

Easy access, other than crossing a stream on two planks without a railing, but at least they are concrete and not slippery. The falls are impressive but not spectacular- but then it costs only a few dollars!

Lovely waterfall. We visited after torrential rain. 50m from the parking area. Easy to do in flip flops if you're comfortable. 20baht parking charge per vehicle. Swimmable and refreshing, not too cold but you're sharing the water with wildlife for sure! Friendly guy in the restaurant by parking. Fruit shakes for 60baht. Worth a quick stop if you're passing or nearby. Probably wouldn't visit if it were more than an hour away.

went there during the "wet season", was very nice experience, loved it. 10 Baht per person, entrance fee.

Great waterfall it had been wet in the days leading up to our visit so plenty of water. Perfect swim hole at the base of the falls really lets you understand the power of water. Easy access and definitely worth a visit.

Had private candle dinner here via the Sarojin hotel and was amazinggg , it’s 23,000 Bhat (around £600) but worth it for unique experience with Michelin food . Must be a guest at the hotel, 15 mins car transfer , 3 hrs dinner with private chef and 300 candles , can jump in the waterfall at the end.

Worth to visit during rainy season. Strong waterfall and easy to excess. 20 baht for parking and 10 baht per person.

This place called 'museum' is not worth visiting it. It costs 300 Bath for 1 adult. It is not free entrance! Inside you only see pictures after the tsunami and a simple video how a tsunami exists. Both you can see by surfing on the Internet. Outside you see a stranded police boat which was thrown 2 km's inside the land, but for take a picture from the streets, you don't need to go inside the museum for buying a ticket. 50 meters before the museum there is a shop at the left side, also with pictures and handy craft. Entrance is free. Never seen such a bad accommodated 'museum'.

There's a structure that represents the size of the tsunami wave, which is quite interesting. There's also a police boat that got washed inland 2 kilometers, where the boat is still standing now. Put aside from that, there's not much else to see. You could be there 10 minutes

A good place to visit, a somber moment to reflect on the power of nature and its possible destruction. Many lives were lost and disrupted, those who were saved or survived are thankful that they have been given another chance. Stark reminder of humanity against nature.

Small but meaningful museum There’s no entrance fee the introductory film was incredibly moving. It reminded me how powerful and unpredictable nature can be. Thai people are truly resilient and kind. Anyone who visits Thailand should come with respect and appreciation for this land and people.

A lot of critical reviews on here but it’s worth noting that this is a non profit organisation. Yes the displays could be better and the videos better quality, however the visit still brings out the horrific disaster that the people of Khao Lak went through (and many others). If you want to save money look on YouTube but if you want to support the cause then pay them a visit. The memorial park is currently under renovation so no access to police boat

Incredibly sobering to be in the place where so many people lost their lives. We watched the entire 1h20min video, but you can come and go as you please. A small museum with a small entrance fee which goes to charity. It's not a shiny spectacular museum, I suspect it doesn't get much funding, but it was poignant nonetheless. We are glad we were able to pay our respects to those lost and to the Thai people, who showed kindness in such adversity and have worked hard to rebuild their communities in the aftermath. Well worth a visit.

Could have done so much more with this, a Monument with the names of those affected as somewhere to go and remember them. Instead it's 4 rooms with photos and video of the survivors played on a loop. The boat outside is fairly interesting but again not enough information about it and nothing else there. It is fairly interesting but you cannot hear the TVs a and the building is basically a converted convenience store. I would give this a miss and donate directly to one of the Tsunami charities and foundations.

It is a lovely beach, not the best I've experienced , not picturesque or paradise, but a good swim and some swings on the beach. The restaurants want you to eat in their establishment then charge you for sunbeds,, i personally think this is greedy. I sat under a tree as did a few others I ordered a chicken fried rice which was mostly vegetables and 3 bits of chicken I was told because its only 100 baht. Though they did offer to swap for chips as my little one wouldn't eat the chicken fried rice. There is a block of free toilets and shower to use which is especially important for anyone of the females that is on a menstrual cycle or anyone that has a wee problem.

Lovely beach front long walk and easy swimming 😄

It is simply wow! What a great time we had there in our way to Khao Sok. The beach is clean and beautiful. You can relax, eat tasty food and cold drinks

Nice Long Beach with not too many people and some good spots to drink an eat

Don't miss the interesting stones close to The Rock Bar. Fine sand in some part of the beach.

Beautiful beach with very calm atmosphere. Right on this spot on the map there is a small cafe run by an elderly Thai couple, which serve drinks for a very affordable prices comparing to the other restaurants around. My mango shake was delicious. Seems like they took a bar of an old abandoned resort. You may also have a walk and see it, see how the nature of jungle „eating“ man made structures.

Nice beach, good facilities and just a short walk along the beach is much more peaceful

Had a lovely time with my boyfriend, we walked along the beach and played on the swing. It’s such a peaceful, secluded spot with hardly anyone around. So quiet and calming, perfect for a relaxing getaway.

Beautiful part of this coastline very private beach unknown by most visitors. The water is very nice to swim also the beach is great for walking north to south. It's a very relaxing day here sleeping in the sun. Many small bars and restaurants for food or drinks. You can also bring your own. Lots of tables and chairs and sunlounges all free

Such a beautiful beach and good exploration walking north and south. Due to covid craziness all businesses that were on this beach are closed. The hotel here still operates and food at their beachfront pool restaurant is very reasonably priced. We ate and used their pool and facilities. Spent a total of 4 hours at this beach.

Big beach with good shells, photographic volcanic rocks and a few chill restaurants. By 11am it started to get fairly crowded in certain areas. That being said it's a huge beach so you could always walk further to escape the crowds.

A Wonderful and unspoiled beach😊👍.if you're staying at Manathai, you will get the full experience, with few people on the beach. They are building a big hotel next to Manathai, so sadly this will change the next few years😢.

Nicest beach that we saw in the area. Fantastic for swimming. Super mellow. Check into one of the mobile bar/restaurants along the beach for cold beers and authentic Thai food. Skip the bigger places unless it rains.

Nice and calm beach. There are several small restaurants along the beach which is very nice. Perfect for taking a long walk in the morning. But here is no sun beds at all. Really enjoyed it.

This beach is a very clean, calm and nice beach. It’s not crowded at all. You can witness some amazing sunsets on the beach. It’s a great beach to just take your beach towel and a good book. A mini picnic basket will be useful too. If you are interested in taking pictures, then the water looks blue in the afternoon so that’s the time for some great pics too :)

Very pretty, but did not swim due to rough seas and Jellyfish (September)

Beautiful beach with very nice views in the evening. It's a very good place to take pictures and picnic in the morning/late evening when there's no so much sun. I enjoyed running on the beach barefooted and exploring the rocks for little crabs, fish and snails.

A beautiful view, clear waters and a clean & peaceful beach. Serenity all around. A perfect place to destress for rejuvenation.

when ocean keep calm is fantastic for walkin this long beach !! fantastic for swimming and relax super sun set

A nice beach town/community about 2 hours north of Patong, Phuket. There are many choices for food and accommodations at every price level. There is enough here to not be bored yet it's still small and quiet.

Wrong! That’s not Khao Lak Beach. it’s Bang Niang Beach….the Khao Lak Beach is the first beach in Khao Lak coastline region (south Khao Lak, subdistrict Lam Kaen)…i live here

We came here at the end of a very hectic, interesting, and wonderful day tour of Khao Lak. As a waterfall it was perfectly fine. Nothing amazing. It was nice to be able to sit down and dip your feet in the cold refreshing waters at the end of the day. And the fresh mango you can buy at the stall at the top was amazing.

Worth a quick visit but quite average as waterfalls go. Take rock shoes if you have them. I'd say 10-15 mins you'll be done. Nice to tag on to another trip like rafting.

Took bikes from our hotel as a short trip, was a bit hilly to get there for the kids. Was great and clean to swim in, most tour groups who dropped by only stayed a few minutes so it was not crowded at all. You can climb down the various tiers of the drops to swim, is fairly safe, I would definitely keep an eye out for the water rising during rain.

Well needed dip at this waterfall after being in the hot weather

Experienced with tour, nice place for quick dip & cool down after bamboo rafting tour.

Nice little waterfall with a pool to cool down in on a hot day. There's a small car parking area and only a short, rocky walk to get to the water. Unlike most others, there's no charge or donations required. There are small fish and crustaceans in the pool that nibble at your feet - it made me jump at first but people pay for this as a spa treatment so it's no problem after the initial shock. Downside is that it can get a bit crowded and the parking area really is tiny.

Peace and chill go early morning x

Very good hotel good clean rooms nice pool for all ages plenty of places around to visit restaurants and bars really good a little more expensive than outside but I really enjoyed my stay here

Beautiful and secluded more than other areas. I missed it the first time in Khao Lak, but found this street with restraunts leading to the beach on our next visit. Much nicer here than the surrounding area

This beach is also called blacksand beach. The beach is lovely with a lot of treasures as my kids described. It was not very clear but it's still lovely. We stayed at The Sands so we walked out when it was low tide but the waves were quite strong. We love the beautiful fallen trees and the drifted woods.

I love this beach. It has not been ruined by tacky big expensive resorts. It retains it natural charm. It is good for swimming (in the dry season). If you go north towards Mai Khao it is pretty deserted. If you stay in the middle it has little street food stalls and restaurants on the beach, with Thai food (but it does not impose and ruin the beach). There are people around here but nothing like other beaches in Phuket. If you go south, it is quieter and pretty with moored long-tail boats. I am so glad I chose to stay close to this beach. There is a good supermarket close by too (Pops).

Love this beach. You can walk a long distance and spend time looking in the lovely rock pools. When you've had enough, there are beach bars to have a bite to eat and a cold refreshing drink. Remember to pick up any rubbish you may drop. I picked up some sharp pieces of glass I'd rather not step on.

Tranquil beach for relaxation. White sand and blue clear water beach. Near to all hotels. No rush can relax and feel fresh. Can be accessed through Phuket and Surat thani by bus. Reasonable accommodation available in Khao Lak town, near to beach. Good food options also available in town. The town and beach are very safe for all. The town is on main road so transport easily available including bus, which ply frequnently connecting major hubs like Phuket, Phuket air port and Surat Thani, centre of transport. Recommend for all who really want to relax in a beautiful tranquil beach with no rush at all. An offbeat station must visit for all

This public beach with clean toilets is quite nice. There's a rocky headland. Two beaches and a small lighthouse. There are rocks, shape coral and sand bars so best not to smim unless you are very experienced. The south end of this beach is private with experience hotels.

Great experience! Very nice and beautiful place, great service and kindness. The place is beautiful and special, 18 challenging holes for all the family kids and parents. We had a good time. Thank you so much❤️🙏

Super fun, unique experience! A really great course with cool scenery and some challenges. I thought the price was fair (around £8 per person) for 18 holes in a unique setting. Included in the price is cold water, mosquito repellant and cold towels - in the uk we’d pay more for 9 hole course with no additions! I really recommend doing this course! Staff very friendly too :)

Played 18 holes solo early in the morning. Very unique course with great archeological design including brickwork and stairs and buildings; it was wild and some holes much more difficult than others. Bottom line you may never see a course like this anywhere and it was a lot of fun. Highly recommend.

The positives of this gem.. - The Staff are amazing - The added provisions (water, repellent, cold towels etc) are a huge help. - The course is super fun, kind of difficult and the nature around it is amazing. The only issue we faced, which prevented 5 stars, was that the Maze was quite overgrown, and there were a lot of spiderwebs etc across the walkways, which prevented my kids from wanting to venture too far in. It’s a tough thing to keep such a grown and beautifully dense place managed, but this is just honest feedback. DEFINITELY worth a visit, and probably worth a return. FYI, take cash, as card isn’t accepted 🙏🏼🙏🏼

Good course. Well thought out with challenging holes on different levels. We were offered insect repellent at the beginning and bottled water when we finished. We were the only people there as we went just before closing, so whizzed round, but great fun.

I really pleasant surprise. Unique Angkor Wat / Jungle design. Nicely designed holes. Pleasant staff. The maze is also a bit trickier than it looks at first glance. Great day out for the family.

What an amazing place. So detailed and tricky playgrounds. Very friendly people, a little bar and lovely nature. You have a lot of shadow so it's good for hot days too.

A beautiful surfers paradise. Crystal clear waters which you can walk into with soft sand underfoot. Off beaten track so take a taxi. Don't stay past dark though as critter do come out. Was my favorite beach in Khoa Lak although there is not a bad one. Defo worth a visit

Food took very long to arrive. We ordered chicken curry and tomy yum soup both in the conoconut. The curry was amazing,maybe best i ever had.but the tomy yum soup was really disgusting, with an auful smell. Was nice from them to actually remove it from the bill.

Really nice place to chill, eat and surf. Around 150-200 baht for burger with fries. 100-150 for traditional Thai food. Rent a surf board for 800 a day and do some nice surfing for the whole family. The waves are good for beginners and also fun for medium surfers. //This Recension is in beginning of January

This is our worst food experience in our 14 days holiday. We orderd an apetizer and some kind of coconut dish with seafood and Hawaii pizza. They asked if we would like the apetizer before our dinner, or at the same time. We asked for it at the same time, but it came a long time before the dinner. We waited for over an hour to get any food at all. The coconut dish only came with squid and the pizza was a joke. The pictures showing the pizza was a pure lie, it was half the size and it tastes like a bad frozen pizza. We asked the waiter about it, but he said it was the way they served it. The food was overprised, and the food was dissapointing. STAY AWAY.

If you love surfing. I would like you guys to take some time here at Memories beach 🏄🏽‍♀️. Don’t be afraid for the first time surfing. There are many teacher to teach you since beginner. So i can do surf you can do surf either.

Beautiful beach front views with very elegant live edge tables that both my husband and I appreciate. Prices were a bit on the higher side of this area but it's a very popular destination so makes sense. We ordered a plate of fries which is was perfect, crispy on the outside and airy on the inside. Ordered a margarita pizza which is so so. Crust was nice but I didn't like the sweet tomato sauce so much but that's just me. It's next to an Elephant Home claiming to be a sanctuary but we've discovered it is not :( please do not visit and pay into this tourist trap.

Fab beach Nice for surfing, relaxing with family but The entrance road is rough in some parts.

Coconut Beach was the perfect escape — we loved the peaceful, remote vibe. There were a few great beach bars to choose from, each with its own charm. The highlight? Getting a massage right on the beach while listening to the waves. Pure bliss!

We had a really great afternoon at Coconut beach! The staff at the beach bars were really lovely, we had nice drinks for 120 baht, and the fries we had were great too! For paying guests you can also use their toilets and showers for free.

We visited this beach for an afternoon because it was highly recommended on several blogs, but did not enjoy it as much as some of the other beaches close by. The sand was not very wide, and the water was rough on the day that we were there. We were able to rent beach lounging chairs for only 100 baht, though. There are several small cafes and restaurants on the beach here, and it is a good place for sunsets, too.

One of the warm and clean beaches in the south of Thailand. We went to Khao Sok from phuket and on our way back we looked for some nice beaches around Phang Nga and coconut beach was recommended. There is also White sand beach close it. What I like the most is that when you get sun loungers with 100baht you can get food with it (included but only food that is less than 100 not drinks) so when u get urself a sun loungers ask for that 😅 we got coconut 🥥 and cheese balls and fries. The coconut was worth it. And it is not crowded which is a plus👌

A very nice beach, small waves and a good start to walk around. The staff from Coconut Beach is super friendly and cleanup the area several times a day. The price for two beachchair and an umbrella is 100 baht. They also sell fresh coconuts and many other drinks and dishes. In the evening the move away the beach chairs and place the dinnertable at the beach. You get here best bi motorbike

The plastic umbrellas under the sun were a bad idea. I got a strong heat stroke with the temperature 39,5 😭 it’s better to hide under the trees with some fresh air coming in . And of course there are many people around

Great private beach, they have food/ drink and good facilities too. One mark off for pushy workers.

Nice quiet beach to enjoy the sunset Really peaceful beach, perfect if you’re looking for a calm place to watch the sunset. The atmosphere is super relaxed and there’s plenty of space to sit and take in the view. Just a heads-up: the beach is quite rocky, so I’d recommend wearing flip-flops or water shoes. Just nearby there’s a great Spanish restaurant called Malamar—an ideal spot for dinner after sunset.

Incredible historical place. The remains of broken corals and shell that got washed by the 2004 tsunami. It’s beautiful in the sunset and you can find fields of corals while low tide.

Beautiful "Coral Cape" the reefs are exposed at low tide. Beautiful sunset location and great to walk on the beach.

Very chill place good for walk the dog

Laid back and peaceful and at the right time of the year some decent waves can be surfed here. The cape itself was torn off by the 2004 Tsunami and the whole place has never really bounced back from it. Used to be a nice parking area at the end of the road with local Thai restaurants. It was a great place to stop for a snack and a few drinks mid journey. No tourists!!

Pakarang Cape is a nice place to watch the sunset. There is a big parking lot just in front of it and the way to the beach is short. Unfortunately we were only there for one evening and only experienced the beach at low tide. For swimming it seems to me clearly unsuitable. But for the first time we saw surfers in Thailand who used this place to shoot a video of themselves. At dusk we were attacked by hordes of mosquitoes despite the Insect repellent we used just a short time ago. Some locals made a campfire here in the evening and enjoyed the atmosphere.

Beautiful place, many fishing boats, calm atmosphere, good place for photography, today it is raining 😔

The beach is long, wide, almost deserted. The sand is yellow, coarse, clean. The entrance to the sea is smooth.

Maybe it was nice once but now, the are no bars, restaurants or any other walk in establishments next to the beach, only huge places like Ramada who have sliced up the beach. If you don't stay there you have no place to hang out if you want to take a swim. The resorts have walls or concrete platforms running all the way down to the beach so at high tide you can't even walk along the water. Usually at least these kind of huge resort complexes will have their restaurants and bars open to the sides to encourage walk-ins but not here. There is no beach promenade and if you happen to get trapped in one the only way out is to try and work your way up and out though the back, basically all the way up into town. If you want a good beach experience get over to coconut beach instead.

Water clarity is poor which seems to be the case on Khao Lak beaches, I stood on a Fire jellyfish (ouch) as I couldn’t see the bottom! Still stunning scenery but not quite the paradise beaches I had expected

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Part of Khaolak, this area saw devastation from the boxing day tsunami, the locals have bounced back like only the Thais know how. Fantastic beach of two halves. We stayed at the northern side and could walk right round to the northern headland. There is still an amount of rebuilding work to be done on the beach front but Rome wasn't built in a day as the saying goes. Favourite bar was Pak Pirania, owned and run by Mr Pak. Great host and great bar with his wife's restaurant on the side, serving great Thai cuisine. One for the road! The town of Bang Niang is small enough to walk round and has a superb night market but only open Mondays , Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Plenty of bars and restaurants to go at. Thai meal with a beer for about £6. Lots of day trips too, Surin Islands, James Bond Island etc but barter for best prices. A visit to the Tsunami Memorial is highlighted with one of the police launches that was washed inland to where it stands today morning than a kilometre from the sea . A very sombre, humbling experience.

[please "like if this is helpful] Beautiful, clean, sand beach. Great for photos. I didn't see a lifeguard. Respect and understand the sea current and tide. I did see a riptide, which are common to beaches. There are several bar restaurants to choose

Non è il max 😝 If you want a good beach experience get over to coconut beach instead.

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(Translated by Google) Parking the car 1 kilometer away from the waterfall. You must go up the mountain to see the waterfall. Not suitable for the elderly and the disabled. The entrance fee for the park is 60 baht. (Original) จอดรถห่างจากน้ำตก1กิโลเมตรต้องเกินขึ้นภูเขาเพื่อจะไปชมน้ำตกไม่เหมาะกับคนชรา​ แะผู้พิการ​ ค่าบัตรเข้าอุทยาน60บาท

(Translated by Google) Beautiful. The climb was tough for me, but I did reach the first of the four levels. It was wonderful to sit at the foot of the first level with my feet in the water. Little fish nibbled the dry skin off my feet. A wonderful experience. If you have severe COPD or difficulty walking, it's unfortunately not possible. (Original) Prachtig. Het klimmen was voor mij zwaar maar ik het eerste van de 4 niveau's wel bereikt. Heerlijk aan de voet van het 1e niveau gezeten met de voetjes in het water. Kleine visjes knabbelen de droge huid van je voeten af. Geweldig om mee te maken. Als je zware COPD hebt of slecht ter been is het jammer genoeg niet te doen.

(Translated by Google) Very nice part of Khao Kak. Be sure to visit Josh and Galeya's stand (Saubillig and saulecker). Right at the beginning. Josh at least tries to make himself understood in English or German. Explains all the dishes, gets lobsters or insects. Fish is fresh straight from the ship.Galeya makes a very tasty papaya salad. Seating is made quickly. Prices are not listed. But if you eat and don't end up with 10€ for 2 people including drinks, that's probably within reason. Well, there are certainly other good stands there, but if you are treated well....? Otherwise, Bang Niang has everything for a tourist's heart. If you only have breakfast in the hotel, you can definitely get cheap and good food there. We had half board (Original) Sehr schöner Teil von Khao Kak.Unbedingt den Stand von Josh und Galeya (Saubillig und saulecker) besuchen. Gleich am Beginn. Josh versucht wenigstens sich verständlich zu machen mit Englisch oder Deutsch.Erklärt alle Speisen, besorgt Lobster oder Insekten. Fisch ist frisch direkt vom Schiff.Galeya macht einen sehr leckeren Papayasalat. Sitzgelegenheiten werden schnell hergestellt.Preise stehen nicht dran. Aber wenn man ißt und dann am Ende keine 10€ für 2 Personen incl.Getränke stehen, ist das wohl im Rahmen. Gut,gibt sicher auch andere gute Stände dort,aber wenn man toll bewirtet wird....? Ansonsten hat der Bang Niang alles für das Touristenherz .Wenn man nur Frühstück im Hotel hat,kommt man dort sicher günstig und gut an Essbares. Wir hatten Halbpension

(Translated by Google) The path to the waterfall is very difficult and not suitable for everyone... But it's worth it... (Original) Der Weg zum Wasserfall ist schon sehr beschwerlich und nicht für jeden geeignet .... Lohnt aber ...

They have price fixing and not everyone wants to negotiate the prices of certain goods. The assortment is rich and they also consider tourists to be rich. Some sellers believe that if you want to know the price, you have to buy it. The food is delicious and at good prices.

Busy and hundreds of stalls, be careful with prices and haggle well as a tourist market they charge a premium and the next shop over will likely be half the price.. good fun though and great selection of Thai delights.. food choice is great with local specialties such as crocodile and bugs!

Mix of food and product vendors, many selling the same items (you may prefer to browse through entirely first before buying). Minimal bargaining possible, catered for tourists. Overall not a must see. We liked the ice cream rolls and joined a long line which moves slow only because each order is made with theatrics. The end result is airy and light. Taxis / tuktuks available along main road end of market with flat rates back to hotels (pending distance).

It’s a big night market that caters to tourists. You can tell as no locals eat or buy anything from there. The store that sells clothes and stuff are repetitive and the usual tourist goods, there are no price tags and prices and 2-3x that of shops out of this area. There are much better night markets that local go to for a better overall experience.

Loved our visits to these markets. Good range of local and knock off products. Always worth bargaining and you get better results if you are pleasant and happy.

Excellent street food. More stalls than you can shake a stick at. Friendly and great fun. Belly pork to die for.

Great market, So many food choices. Bought here gifts to my friends and some good quality T-shirts.

Fantastic bamboo rafting experience, even in the dry season when water was low. The boatmen were friendly and pointed out different species of snakes and frogs along the way, and stopped for us to swim and play at a rope swing. Appreciated the fruits and water provided too. Definitely come here for a unique experience!

It is an amazing experience looking the nature and enjoying the rides. The boatmen will stop for the swimming in the crystal water. I will come back for sure. It would be great you bring your towel to dry your hair after the trip.

The bamboo rafting was spectacular. Once you get on the raft, there’s someone there who will snap a photo for you and they’ll have the framed photos laid out at the waiting area once you’re done. You can then choose whether you’d like to purchase one and in which colour. The water was so clear and fresh, it felt like I was dipping into a mountain spring, but it was so bloody cold 🥶🥶 Please note: there are quite a few 🐍 around

Loved our experience here a lot! We did it with our 19 month old and saw a few other younger babies enjoy it too. They provide life jacket for kids (optional for adults). Even if it’s cloudy, it’s still beautiful and enjoyable. The staff were very helpful and friendly. The ride is around 40 mins. I recommend going earlier (9-10am) before 11am as that’s when the tour groups / large groups start to arrive. If you have and can show your Thai work permit, it’s 50% off :)

Best experience. About 40min ride. Coat bht600 for adult and bht400 for child 7 and below. After session finished, we were serve with fruits and mineral water.

We got there as part of a tour of some pre-organized sites. The rafting was excellent, really beautiful there, clean and pleasant water. It was also possible to enter the water to enjoy it. And in the end we got some fruit and a bottle of water

Good experiences.They have changing room which convenience to shower and change cloths after rafting

We visited Khao Lak Elephant Home today and I can't stress enough how positively surprised I was with all the love and care that is put into the well-being of these elephants! During the visiting hour most of them are kept in their enclosures, though they have enough room to move as well as food and water. Thus they themselves decide if they want to interact with visitors or not. At closing time they leave for the jungle for the night. The animals are extremely friendly and the mahouts are helpful, providing information about the individual animals as well as taking photos for you. We decided to spend some time close up to the elephants while feeding them. The entrance fee is 100 THB and there are 3 different packages on offer if you want to feed the animals: 100THB for a small basket, 200THB for a medium one and 500THB for a basket to feed the babies (the last one already includes entrance fee). It absolutely was worth the money - it is an amazing feeling to be up close to these magnificent animals!

This is a good way to see the elephants without necessarily being expensive (like some other places), and to feed them if you want to. The surroundings are very pleasant and you feel the elephants are being looked after. You even get to go back again another day for free of you want to. I thoroughly recommend it. Nathan

What a great experienced!!! We booked through Google maps link to their homepage. A family of six with a four years old daughter. They picked us from the hotel and we had great welcome. Feeding the elephants, making them a treat, walking with the to the lake and bath them was awesome! Everyone was so kind and the giveaways pictures was beautiful! Highly recommended.

We had a wonderful visit here, the elephants are taken good care of and look relaxed and happy. We took a walk with the Mahut and our very very friendly guide Mee with elephant Thunthong. We could whatch Thungthong bath, you can also join the bathing if you like. It was such a lovely time spendig here and big thanks to Mee making it so perfect and Thungthong of course :-)

Very fun little experience, the elephants all seemed to be very well looked after and didn't seem too bothered about people. Paid 100 thb per person for entry and can reuse the entry ticket for the duration of our holiday, pay 100, 200 or 500 thb for food to feed the elephants or 1500 thb to bath the elephants. Nice experience if you're in the area

What an amazing experience. The Mahout was beautiful with the elephant and she clearly adored him. She was amazing in the water and allowed me to touch her tummy... her calf kicked me

We had a great time, the elephants were amazing 👏 Staff was amazing as well, they truly love what they're doing. For the value it was really fun and worth every penny. The food at the end was also so delicious 😋 Highly recommend!

This cooking class was absolutely fantastic! Apple was so knowledgeable on every Thai dish that you could even imagine. We learnt so much, and made absolutely everything from scratch. This included a trip to the market to see the local produce that we would then cook with later. Apple and her team were amazing, so helpful and made it such a fun afternoon! Would HIGHLY recommend this class. We made so many dishes and they all tasted fantastic. We were so full at the end! Thanks so much Apple!

Great experience! Booking the class was very easy. We were lucky to take a class quite spontaneous. After the morning market tour (which was very interesting) we headed to this beautiful cooking class location, surrounded by a huge garden. Everything was well organized and Apple adapted the class to perfectly meet our expectations. We learned a lot and cooked very tasty meals. Thank you very much!

Me and my mum had an amazing experience at Apple’s cooking class, we were picked up and then taken to the morning market to collect ingredients where she explained lots of different things which was really interesting (this is only in the morning session, not included in the afternoon but there is no extra charge) We then got taken back to the cooking class where our ingredients were ready for us to get started, we each chose our own dish, I chose massaman. I made the paste from scratch, then we each made our dish. We also made spring rolls, a savoury one and a banana and chocolate one. We got to try everyone’s dish which was great to taste everything, it all tasted amazing, best massaman I’ve ever had. Then got to the take our dishes home. 100% recommend

Without question a five-star rating. The market visit and cooking class with Apple at her remarkable home has been the highlight of our trip. Rest assured you are in safe hands from pick up to drop off. We are inspired!

Such a fun and delicious experience at the Thai cooking class! 🍜 Apple and her team were friendly, the recipes were easy to follow, and the food turned out amazing. A perfect mix of learning, laughs, and flavour—highly recommend!

Food is the best of the best, genuinely the best Thai food I’ve ever had. Apple and her staff are really friendly and welcoming and they send you the recipes so that you can make them at home. Would highly recommend to go here for a great time and some even better food.

An amazing experience. Apple is so knowledgeable and friendly. She looked after our group of 8 so well, easily catering for gluten free and vegetarians within the group. We are so grateful for a fabulous day out, delicious food and all the cooking tips we need to recreate a Thai feast when we get back home. Thank you.

I didn’t expect much for 300 baht! Cocktail was great, the show was enjoyable, even with the playback. The dancers and actors were making an effort and it was a great evening to listen some nice old hits. It would be great if after the show the visitors could just stay inside and have a little dance party. We were all in a good mood and had to leave out immediately.

Its a 1 hour and a bit show. Went for the VIP 1,000baht for 2 ppl 2 free drinks included each. The first 2 scenes were a build up to the shows that followed. Energy was truely given and was a wonderful first experiece of that side of drag. Cocktails were the best ive had in kaoh lak by farrrrrr. Wondeful experience and fully no questions asked worth the price. They had wonderful energy and were happy to take pics with anyone(tho i was a tad awkward) lovley experiece wish i was here for a little longer.

We visited Moo Moo for the third time last night. We bought along some friends who have never been there before. There used to be a performer who was senior to some of the others. She was wonderful but has obviously retired. The lip syncing by some of the performers was terrible. What really bought the show down was the fan/feather dance by the European man who seems to have taken over. His act was not at all necessary. At the end of the show he really cheapend the night by standing on the stage and pointing out what parts of the anatomy made the performers a ladyboy. The standard has really been lowered. Very disappointing as it used be a fabulous show.

Great show, really funny and impressive choreography. Drink pricing is pretty basic over paying for some tonic water (same price as a beer). Overall a fun night and experience.

A very enjoyable night. The queens all work so hard and the show was a lot of fun. However, the venue is filthy, and the lighting is awful (argggh, rope lights!). Still go, it's a great night out, but please MooMoo, sort out your lights. These amazing performers deserve a better space to work in.

We totally loved the show and the performers. The entrance fee is 300 and includes one drink. So a reasonable price for a performance of over 1 hour. There were about 10-15 different singers and dancers and a great atmosphere. There is air conditioning inside and it was very comfortable. Definitely worth a visit!

Lovely place. Had my birthday there and they invited me to dance with them. It was wonderful! For the entrance fee you also get a cocktail.

Worth a visit, be patient about finding it because the signs are not too good. The owner has improved the gardens a lot over the years, the butterfly farm has new nets and there are plenty of butterflies flying around in the mornings. Orchids are also nice, the price is 250Baht but she has to put a lot of effort into the upkeep, so thats fine. Great for taking photos.

Really nice for a quick visit. We spent about an hour here. The garden is dedicated to the conservation of native Thai orchids, so it's not so much an ornamental orchid garden but more of a collection of different species. It still has many interesting orchids though, and the butterfly garden is awesome. Beautiful tropical plants and lots of different butterfly species. The outdoor garden is also really good. The garden is privately owned by a mother and daughter who are both lovely and very accommodating. Gave us lots of information, mosquito repellent, and some water when we were done. Great place to visit!

Had a wonderful morning at the garden. We got a taxi from our hotel and the taxi driver waited for us at the gardens. We grow orchids at home so loved seeing native Thai orchids. The hybrid varieties were also very beautiful. The butterfly area was great. There was a huge atlas moth which had hatched and then lots of other species with a book available to spot what they were. The orchid garden was a hidden gem. Don't expect manicured gardens and everything in flower - this is a natural environment to help preserve native species and so is rustic but well cared for. We loved it

Beautiful butterflies but most of the orchids were not blooming. I guess they flower at some other time. Worth a visit if you enjoy butterflies. Entrance fee 250 baht.

Literally nothing to see there. Everything dry and horrible... Much nicer flowers you can see by any hotel in khao lak. Zero information to use anti mosquito before you go inside. Paid 400 baht (for 2) been there for 10 mins and got more bites than for previous two weeks in Thailand...

Garden closed till end october, entrance fee is 250 bath, no sign of orchid garden it is an sand path next to taxi "Taxi@boss" sign

A very long way out (we made the mistake of thinking we could walk-don't trust tourist map) and very low key when you get there. Not cheap either. Not really worth the trip I'm afraid.

Made for a very interesting and educational memorial. It's fascinating to learn about this tragedy, and the resilience of the Thai people during and after it. Definitely recommend this if you get a chance to stop by.

A must visit spot if travelling to the Khao Lak area. The presentation of the museum was basic but impactful and very informative. We had done a lot of research on the area before our trip and had seen a lot of the footage from when the Tsunami hit...none of that prepared us for how we felt when standing in the very spot where there Tsunami struck or seeing survivors personal records of that time. Very powerful indeed.

Very interesting and an important memorial. Condition of the memorial is not that good anymore. I removed one star as the photos shown in the little exhibition show dead people on the beach. This is very irritating.

Couldn't come to Khao Lak and not come here. The museum is basic, and the police boat was behind mesh for construction but upstairs there are videos 1 HR 20 mins long in French, German or English and honestly we sat to watch the whole thing. Heartbreaking. So glad we came though.

The T813 Police Boat and Tsunami Memorial Garden serve as a poignant reminder of 2004 Tsunami. The 60 tonne - 80 foot long boat was thrust 1.2km inland to its current location. The T813 Police Boat, now preserved as a memorial, commemorates the brave efforts of the Thai police and other emergency responders who played a crucial role in the aftermath. You will also find the modern mausoleum erected in memory of the victims. The yellow marker at the top of the pole shows how high the wave was in this area – 10m. At the edge of the park there is a small kiosk which serves as a free ‘museum’. The couple running the stand are very friendly and will share their photographs with you. Be aware that the photographs become very grim towards the back of the albums. The memorial park is easily walking distance from most resorts in the Bang Niang area. You only need 30 minutes to an hour here.

thailand police boat memorial from big tsunami, respectfull memorial place in khao lack thailand, amazing to see the nature katastrophe with the tsunami in thailand respect and peace.

It's nice to appreciate what happened and see the boat

A really peaceful beach without crowded tourists. There are about 3 restaurants next to the ocean and you can eat on the beach. The road along this beach is quiet and not busy. There are many trees and shadows for picnic and putting up a hammock.

One of the less busy beaches in Khao Lak, Bang Sak is popular with the locals who come here to chill and relax. Occasionally, you will see some western tourists who end up here on their rented motorbikes. The beach is peaceful without all those tourist deckchairs and umbrellas, which is what a beach should look like. Across the road is the super-famous Garang Cafe, a local Thai brand with a surf-skate theme. There's awesome ice cream served here.

Nice beach, my caution to others is the quantity of shells and corals to dodge on much of the beach itself and as you are entering the ocean. There seems to be a meter wide area full of hard corals that your poor feet need to dodge. And today we saw a jellyfish washed on shore. The beach is frequented by locals on the weekends and the row of restaurants behind and to the side of this Google map designated beach is busy. Try them out! Support local.

The beach is very local, full of restaurants and bars along the Long Beach. They put some straw mat in the woods and serve drinks and foods, you can use their toilet. Very peaceful place, and the sunset is stunning!!!

The beach is white sand, clean and quiet. We found many seafood restaurants along beach road, price is common. You can relax under the blue sky, sunshine, eat and sleep the whole day as you desire. It is located north of "Khao lak" area, Takua Pa district. The name of this sea is “Andaman”, it is part of the Indian ocean.

Will need transport to this tranquil and lovely beach. Endless stretch of white sand.and rolling waves. Go towards the end near Sentido Resort where it is really quiet. You can also walk all the way to Ban Thap Tawan Beach

Mile after mile of stunning sandy shore. An up and coming location for sure.

Lovely family who obviously love caring for their elephant, Pookie! Pookie arrives from the bush at 6 am and stays all day before heading back into the bush.

10/10. This place is a hidden gem, where a happy elephant Pucki resides on a large territory, surrounded by the love of caring owners. Visitors are given a basket of bananas to enjoy some quality time with the animal, amidst the tranquility of nature without fences or buildings. Pucki flaps her ears in delight when stroked or hugged. The owners are incredibly friendly. For 200 baht per person, the experience is well worth it. I recommend everyone to visit and meet the elephant. Your visit acts as a donation to a family business that has been operating for generations.

Lovely quet spot to visit 750 tbt for 3 of us to enter we only seen 1 elephant here so not sure if they have more ownes were a Lovely old couple

Spending time with Pookie the elephant was truly unforgettable! Feeding her was so much fun, and bathing her in the river was pure joy. Pookie is gentle, playful, and full of charm—she completely stole my heart. If you want a magical experience, don’t miss meeting Pookie I have never had this much fun in my entire life.

It was an amazing experience with Pookie. She’s a lovely 33 years old elephant with who you can interact. What we loved was that she was free without any chains and other things. We can see that her owners really love her and they treat her really well. They are such sweet persons, they gave us snacks after we bathed and fed Pookie. There’s a shower and toilets, where you can change. We paid 1800 baht for 2 persons for an hour. They took a lot of pictures with their phone that they sent us after. They offered us as well frames with pictures they did for 250 baht. To reserve you can send them an email or a message on WhatsApp or Facebook. They offered a ride from the hotel if you don’t have any means of transport. We were alone with them, no other tourists. They are really kind people who love animals. If you hesitate between multiple places to go and see elephants like we did, I’m telling you THIS IS THE ONE !!!

Amazing 👏 experience, well looked after by the nicest people. Thank you.

What an awesome incredible time spent here. No doubt a once in a lifetime experience for us. Wonderful people looking after Pookie in a natural environment. Washing and feeding her with voice commands from Mahood. NoNo taking photos for us and providing a wonderful experience. Thanks so very much for sharing your experience and story with us. Pookie sleeps in the jungle at night time and comes to this location for washing and cooling down. Thoroughly recommend connecting online with the staff here. They provided a pickup service and snacks afterwards. We purchased some souvenir photos which we will cherish. Thanks again for an amazing time.