Phuket International Airport 1 hr 16
Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (9 min)
Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Bang Niang Beach (9 min)
Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. Pakarang Cape (23 min) Sai Rung Waterfall (24 min)
Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. Bang Niang Market (3 min)
Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. Tsunami Memorial Museum (12 min) Khao Lak Beach (8 min)
Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. Pak Weep Beach (23 min)
Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Khuk Khak Beach (20 min)
Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Coconut beach (22 min)
Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Lem Hua Krung Yai (23 min) Khaolak Mark One Tailor (6 min) International Tsunami Museum (3 min)
Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (4 min)
Scuba diving Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center (36 min)
Tsunami victims' memorial park, with a curved concrete wall representing a wave & a Buddha statue. | 
