Phuket International Airport 1 hr 23
Coconut beach (14 min)
Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Bang Niang Beach (16 min)
Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. International Tsunami Museum (10 min)
Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Lem Hua Krung Yai (15 min) Sai Rung Waterfall (16 min)
Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. Khuk Khak Beach (14 min)
Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (11 min)
Scuba diving Pak Weep Beach (15 min)
Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Khaolak Mark One Tailor (13 min) Bang Niang Market (11 min)
Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center (28 min)
Tsunami victims' memorial park, with a curved concrete wall representing a wave & a Buddha statue. Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (16 min)
Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Pakarang Cape (15 min) Khao Lak Beach (15 min)
Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. Tsunami Memorial Museum (11 min) | 
