Phuket International Airport 1 hr 14
Lem Hua Krung Yai (11 min) Bang Niang Beach (8 min)
Busy, palm-fringed beach with bars, resort hotels & seafood restaurants, known for its sunset views. Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park (8 min)
Named for 2 of its peaks, this tropical forest park offers scenic beaches & a range of wildlife. Sai Rung Waterfall (12 min)
Rocky cascade in a shady forest grove, with a small pool for swimming & a waterside cafe. Coconut beach (10 min)
Soft, white sands fringed by coconut palms, with loungers for rent, simple eateries & beach bars. Pakarang Cape (11 min) Tsunami Memorial Museum (3 min) Pak Weep Beach (11 min)
Relaxed, tree-lined strip backed by simple eateries & cozy bars, popular for its sunset views. Khuk Khak Beach (9 min)
Beach, snorkeling, and nightlife Wetzone Divers Khao Lak, Dive Center: Dive Day Trips & Liveaboard to Richelieu Rock, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Similan. (3 min)
Scuba diving Ban Nam Khem Tsunami Memorial Center (25 min)
Tsunami victims' memorial park, with a curved concrete wall representing a wave & a Buddha statue. Bang Niang Market (2 min)
Year-round open-air tourist marketplace hosting vendors of local handicrafts & street foods. International Tsunami Museum (2 min)
Museum offering photos & videos related to past tsunamis & a stranded police boat on display. Khaolak Mark One Tailor (4 min) Khao Lak Beach (7 min)
Back by palm trees, this long sandy beach with scenic sunsets views is a popular spot for walking. | 
