Phuket International Airport 1 hr 11
Khaolak Mark One Tailor (8 min) Khao Lak Beach (9 min)
Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. Tsunami Memorial Museum (6 min) Sai Rung Waterfall (18 min)
Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. International Tsunami Museum (4 min)
Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Bang Niang Beach (10 min)
Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. Homstay Khoa Khai noy (31 min) Coconut beach (16 min)
Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Lem Hua Krung Yai (17 min) Pak Weep Beach (17 min)
Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Khuk Khak Beach (15 min)
Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Bang Niang Market (4 min)
Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (5 min)
Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Khao Tam Chuak (19 min) Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (5 min)
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