U-Tapao International Airport 1 hr 11
Prao Beach (1 hr 19)
Palm-fringed, white sandy Koh Samet strip with reef & clear waters teeming with fish & resorts. Ao Wai (2 hr 18) Ao Chor (1 hr 49) Ko Samet (1 hr 46)
White sand beaches, tranquil, clear waters & coral reefs are the draw to this compact island. Ao Thian (2 hr 3)
Small coves separated by rocky outcrops on a laid-back beach with waterside restaurants & bars. Wong Duean Beach (1 hr 54)
Popular sandy stretch in a shallow, crescent-shaped bay, backed by resorts & food stalls. Ao Phai (1 hr 31)
Compact stretch of white sand with waterfront restaurants, comfy resorts & scenic views. Khao Laemya National Park (1 hr 13)
Established in 1981, this marine national park includes an archipelago & multiple islands. Ao Nuan (1 hr 45) Rayong Aquarium (5 min)
Aquarium with an array of fish & sea animals, plus educational exhibits on the fishing industry. Mae Ram Phueng Beach (3 min)
Low-key sand beach with a typical range of vendors & restaurants serving seafood & pizza. Noi Na Beach (1 hr 33)
Stretch of coastline on Ko Samet island featuring white sand, modest lodging & a Chinese shrine. Sai Kaew Beach (8 min)
Many speedboats cruise the waters off this white-sand beach with an adjacent, upscale resort. Wai Beach (2 hr 9)
White sandy beach with a resort, plus clear waters & reef for snorkeling off a small island. Hat Suan Son (12 min)
Windsurfing & coastal walks along a wooded shore marked by fishing boats & a Chinese-style temple. | 
