U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 12
Rayong Aquarium (8 min) Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Ao Nuan (1 hr 18) Ko Samet (1 hr 19) White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Noi Na Beach (1 hr 6) Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Sai Kaew Beach (2 min) Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Ao Wai (1 hr 51) Prao Beach (52 min) Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Ko Ku Dee (58 min) Tiny island offering rustic lodging, white-sand beaches & snorkeling amid coral reefs. Khao Laemya National Park (45 min) Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (11 min) Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Wai Beach (1 hr 42) White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Ao Thian (1 hr 36) Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Wong Duean Beach (1 hr 27) Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Hat Suan Son (5 min) Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. Ao Phai (1 hr 4) Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. |